Those Who Have The Show '07 (PLEASE READ!)

[Double-J]

I figure since there are many here who are disappointed with 2K7 for the PS2, and have switched to The Show '07, you guys could help me with my questions:

Okay. Since I'm righteously ****ed at 2K7 for putting out an insanely mediocre baseball title yet again, and having the rosters and ratings and even free agents all screwed up, I'm very close to switching to MLB '07: The Show. However, there are a few questions I need to ask:

1.) Can you edit players, attributes, equipment, etc.?

2.) Same as #1, but during a season/franchise mode?

3.) Is there more than one view for pitching? I love to pitch from behind the pitcher (i.e. television camera), but I haven't seen any screens showing this. Is this available in the game?

4.) How are the ratings?

5.) Are there sliders to adjust difficulty?

6.) How close is this to MVP? I realize this may be an oft-asked question, but I loved MVP, and didn't necessarily mind 2K's game, except for the fact that 2K7 seems to be horrid.

7.) I played MLB 2003 (or 2004 I think) for the PS2 a couple of years ago, and really didn't like it. Has the gameplay changed much since then, and is it more MVP-like?

8.) Is there a throw meter?

9.) Is there a way to influence the direction of your swing (like in MVP 2005) where you hold the left analog stick in a particular direction and then swing with the x-button?+-

10.) This may seem stupid, but how are the individual player animations? Are the batting stances correct? How about pitching stances? Off the track a bit, do they have Chien Ming Wang's correct windup animation?

11.) How is fielding? Tighter than in 2K? How is the dive/jumping?

12.) Bugs. I hesitated buying The Show '06 because of things like an insane number of passed balls and freezing. Have any of you noticed any such bugs or problems?

13.) How is hitting in general...when I watch the Show videos, it seems like the swing comes before the ball a bit, and doesn't look natural.

14.) Pitching. How does it work, and is it realistic? Do the pitchers have their correct pitches, do they have the correct animations, do the grips correlate with the pitches?

15.) How is roster management...can you cut, sign, create a player, etc.? Someone said you can't manually update the rosters, but I can't believe that. Can I save my own roster and then use it in franchise mode? I don't have online with my PS2, so updating is impossible.

I really appreciate all of your help. I love baseball, and I've been dying for these games to come out, but since I've heard 2K7 is really bad this year, and I'm stuck with my PS2, I'd love to hear your input on this game.

Thanks!
DJ

[findinghomer]

i am anxiously awaiting this answer too, as another dissatisfied customer im going to have to trade into another game

[Double-J]

Well, keep an eye on this thread then. ;)

[haight]

Does The Show have real prospects (with fake names of course) in the minors?

[Prime Time]

1. Yes. They do not have number rating though, it is a bar that shows how good they are. It takes a little getting used to, but once you figure it out it's cool.

2. I'm having so much fun just playing single games, I haven't touched franchise yet.

3. The default view is from behind the catcher and it uses an MVP NCAA style. I'm not sure if you can switch the camera, but I'll check later on and tell you.

4. Since they don't uses number ratings it's a little hard to tell, but each player I've used and play against seems to be very close to their real life counter parts. I don' know how they will fair in a season though.

5. I believe so.

6. I never played MVP, but from some screens I've seen it looks very close (I think).

7. First year playing this, never played MVP... 2K only.

8. For pitching, yes... fielding, no.

9. Yes. The left analog stick influences the direction of your swing. X is swing but square is power swing.

10. Haven't played with the Yankees, but from what I've seen the Giants look pretty good.

11. Fielders move a little fast for my take, but I'll adjust the sliders for that. Throwing is smooth, and dives are pretty smooth also.

12. No freezing, I've had a couple passed balls... but those were all my fault.

13. It's so so... hitting is a little difficult to time, I haven't gotten it right on a constant bases but I getting better.

14. It uses the pitching meter and you select your pitch then you pick it's spot. I think it's realistic. The windups are better than 2K, in my opinion, and I have no clue about the grips.

15. All those things are possible. Editing players, creating players, and editing teams all have their separate sections so it's much different than 2K but it's more organized once you learn where everything is.







One last thing. I was going to buy a 360 soon, but I have to rethink my entire plan, because The Show has made me want to buy a PS3! :eek:

About the minor leagues. They have some prospects, more than 2K (I think). I don't know how it works for "Road to the Show" I'll be playing with that latter on.

[Prime Time]

I just played around with the settings a little more. I am pitching with the camera behind the pitcher right now... it's great. It seems like it's got everything you wanted.

[haight]

I think I'm gonna get The Show for sure now.

[randyorton21]

If you want info on the show go to mlb07theshow.com.
if gives you all the modes theres screenshots, ingame footage, and everthing go check it out.

[Q-Qadgetry]

yeah the show is sweet, I liked last year's implementation but right now am waiting on it to get released on the PS3.

If you have a PS2, no brainer, The show will be 100x better than 2k7, I still can't get over the fact that Shawn Green is rated 98, ROFL.

[Prime Time]

The Show has 25 man rosters for AAA and AA!

Greatest. Baseball. Game. Ever.

[Double-J]

Does The Show have 40-man rosters as well?

BTW - Thanks Primetime, I really appreciate all of your help. I'll definitely be picking up The Show tomorrow. ;)

[Prime Time]

I don't know if the rosters expand to 40.

But I do know that you can do everything with the minor league teams that you can do with the MLB teams. yes, you can play with them, manage their lineups and pitching rotations.

It even has spring training.

[Double-J]

That's so cool. I just called a friend of mine, who confirmed Wang has his windup in The Show.

Well, congrats, 2K, you just lost a long-time customer to the competition forever! :)

[haight]

That's so cool. I just called a friend of mine, who confirmed Wang has his windup in The Show.

Well, congrats, 2K, you just lost a long-time customer to the competition forever! :)

Make that 2 long time customers.

[NGOChocolate]

Three......

[Prime Time]

Four...

Unless I buy a 360...

[Lucius]

Well, I don't normally listen to what people on message boards say, but the level of vehemence from you lot made me go and buy The Show and let me tell you...

The difference is night and freaking day. The second the game loaded my reaction was "holy crap this is better!"

I'm still figuring out the controls, but so far every single thing about this game seems to blow 2K7 out of the water- graphics, motion, commentary, presentation, I could go on and on. I'm frankly in awe.

The one frustrating element is the controls, as I said. The pitching system is rather screwy to me but its likely just because I'm still used to MVP '05.

In any case, thanks to all you guys for recommending this game and to 2KSports... sorry lads, you got blewed up REAL good on this one.

[Prime Time]

IGN gave The Show an 8.5 while they gave 2K7 a 7. :D We win.

[Lucius]

IGN gave The Show an 8.5 while they gave 2K7 a 7. :D We win.

Hey Prime Time, you seem a font of knowledge on the subject...

In The Show, when it talks about "influence hit ball" with the right stick, how the hell does that work? Do you need three hands or am I just not thinking about this correctly?

[sportslover]

I got the Show also..I started a franchise so you can ask me about that...(I'm only 2 games into it though..)
To any of those wondering about Dice-K..It does look like him,just edit his name and you'll be fine..I don't know about his wind-up and other things though,I have'nt played with or against him.

[randyorton21]

Has anyone started the new career mode yet?

[randyorton21]

Oh and what is Francisco Liriano rated?

[Prime Time]

Hey Prime Time, you seem a font of knowledge on the subject...

In The Show, when it talks about "influence hit ball" with the right stick, how the hell does that work? Do you need three hands or am I just not thinking about this correctly?

I believe you influence the hit with the left analog stick. You swing with "X" and if you want to hit to left field push the left stick to the upper left hand corner... for right filed push it to the upper right hard corner. :thumbsup:

I've started the new career mode. It's very cool. I'll post more about it later and I'll look up Francisco's rating for you.

[randyorton21]

thx prime time

[Lucius]

Both the on-screen info and the game manual definately mention the right stick, but I don't really understand what it means. To quote the manual (p. 7):

Swing Direction in zone: left analong stick
Swing: X
Power Swing: square
[Bunt]: circle
~
Influence hit ball: right analog stick

So I must ask: huh? Were the playtesters Hindu deities?

[randyorton21]

Also prime time in your review of the career mode.

Last year after yopu made your career mode player you could not change his swing,accesories,number,etc. could you plz tell if you can do that this season thx.

[bigjohn17]

I got Mlb the show aswell. so I get a free hat and a superior game on the ps2. When I eventually get my Ps3 I will upgrade to the ps3 version of the show. By the way is the 2k7 league from the people on this forum? If so I want in.

[steelcity89]

I havent picked up either game yet and I read the reviews for the next gen systems but this made my mind up to get The Show...yesterday I went to gamecrazy to just look around and I look at both of the cases, just the cases and looked at the back to see what it mentioned about the games...the back of 2k7 was pretty much blank, didnt mention any features. Right there I thought this game is going to suck, thank goodness I didnt buy it last night.

[terry4505]

I agree with Lucius. I bought 2k7 played it for an hour, and put MVP05 back in. Bought the Show yesterday, and was blown away. I am still getting used to the running the bases, it feel unnatural to me. I am picky about batting stances and windups, and as far as the mets go, they nailed it.

[Mazerati]

i like the show a lot but ive always had 2 problems with it

the fielding is way too easy why in the world does the computer have to help u move your fielder? even when the assist mode is turned off


and i feel they need to make the hitting harder its really too easy

i dont know if those problems still remain in 07 but other than that its a great game

[jabickel1974]

The only reason that Sony can make an MLB game, from what I understand, is that they are not a 3rd party developer. Otherwise, we would be stuck with 2k only since they signed the exclusive deal with Major League Baseball. The baseball landscape has certainly changed for PS2 over the past 5 years or so - and not for the better.

How many remember when it was basically a choice between EA's version, and High Heat? I may be showing my age. I am old school though, my first baseball game was on a Radio Schack TRS 80 - stick guys with a single overhead view. You could enter a lineup and enter an average for each hitter. The average you entered controlled how good of a hitter he was.

Eventually, All Star Baseball (Acclaim), and 989's version started to gain a loyal customer base. I believe that 2k was a late entry into the baseball game market on PS2. If they had not signed exclusive deals with ESPN and then MLB, they may not have a good enough game to be competitive.

I think it was better before when "the market" chose which games were good sellers rather than having exclusive deals.

[Wire2Wire90]

I'm a Reds fan. So for my interests, I like how 2K7 has Joe Morgan announcing and the 1976 Reds team (need to unlock).

Does the Show have classic teams like the Big Red Machine?

Does the Show have prospects like Josh Hamilton and Homer Bailey? I am still trying to find who the fake names are for these guys in 2K7.

[Double-J]

Some prospects are in, some aren't. I haven't seen Bailey, he may be, but Hughes and Sanchez aren't on the Yankees, I have to CAP them.

[BrandH]

Alot of the prospect's cant be in there because of the Players Union. If they haven't made it to the majors they are not part of the union, therefore there official liscence dosen't apply to these players and they cannot use their likeness without permission

[GhostRider]

The only reason that Sony can make an MLB game, from what I understand, is that they are not a 3rd party developer. Otherwise, we would be stuck with 2k only since they signed the exclusive deal with Major League Baseball. The baseball landscape has certainly changed for PS2 over the past 5 years or so - and not for the better.

How many remember when it was basically a choice between EA's version, and High Heat? I may be showing my age. I am old school though, my first baseball game was on a Radio Schack TRS 80 - stick guys with a single overhead view. You could enter a lineup and enter an average for each hitter. The average you entered controlled how good of a hitter he was.

Eventually, All Star Baseball (Acclaim), and 989's version started to gain a loyal customer base. I believe that 2k was a late entry into the baseball game market on PS2. If they had not signed exclusive deals with ESPN and then MLB, they may not have a good enough game to be competitive.

I think it was better before when "the market" chose which games were good sellers rather than having exclusive deals.


You can thank EA Sports, the NFL, and MLB for this exclusive nonsense.2k has never been afraid to compete and only did this to stay even with EA, who had already garnered the NFL deal.

Now you can go have another bowl of dumbfck.

[GhostRider]

I agree with Lucius. I bought 2k7 played it for an hour, and put MVP05 back in. Bought the Show yesterday, and was blown away. I am still getting used to the running the bases, it feel unnatural to me. I am picky about batting stances and windups, and as far as the mets go, they nailed it.


The Show cannot touch this game.You didn't buy The Show anyways, you are just here trying to run negative PR against 2k Sports, just like all these other little weasels here with 5 posts and nothing but negative comments.

[Lostkiwi]

The Show cannot touch this game.You didn't buy The Show anyways, you are just here trying to run negative PR against 2k Sports, just like all these other little weasels here with 5 posts and nothing but negative comments.

Jeez dude... if 2k7 for PS2 is the same as last year with almost every player rated ov er 95, it is complete bull and not even worth $5. The Show cannot be worse. Quiet down fan boy

[sportslover]

The Show cannot touch this game.You didn't buy The Show anyways, you are just here trying to run negative PR against 2k Sports, just like all these other little weasels here with 5 posts and nothing but negative comments.
What about posters that have credibility(PT) and those that have the game(?Do you think they are here to be a dic.k..No so shut your mouth...Quit being such a fanboy.
The Show is a better game for the PS2 IMO..I'm pretty loyal to 2K and I bought 2K baseball last year because I trusted 2K(being that I always had NFL 2K and NBA2K)..)

[GhostRider]

What about posters that have credibility ans those that have the fame(PT)?Do you think they are here to be a dic.k..No so shut your mouth...Quit being such a fanboy.
The Show is a better game for the PS2 IMO..I'm pretty loyal to 2K and I bought 2K baseball last year because I trusted 2K(being that I always had NFL 2K and NBA2K)..)


Shut your own mouth, FUNBOY, and tell your ol lady to do the same.

I guess you haven't been paying attention pal, because the VAST majority of people who have been complaining about this game the last 2 days haven't even had 10 posts.Seems a little fishy to me.

[sportslover]

Shut your own mouth, FUNBOY, and tell your ol lady to do the same.
What the hell kind of joke is that?:confused:

I guess you haven't been paying attention pal, because the VAST majority of people who have been complaining about this game the last 2 days haven't even had 10 posts.Seems a little fishy to me.
So is this another conspiracy by the government?:rolleyes:
They are here to complain about the game...Just let them and simply ignore them.

[haight]

Shut your own mouth, FUNBOY, and tell your ol lady to do the same.

I guess you haven't been paying attention pal, because the VAST majority of people who have been complaining about this game the last 2 days haven't even had 10 posts.Seems a little fishy to me.

Wow... how old are you? 7 or 8? You have an avatar of Shawn Michaels and you have 2000 posts in less than a year so you obviously have no life what so ever.

But anyways after reading this and some other sites I am so ****ed I didn't get The Show
http://www.gaming-age.com/cgi-bin/previews/preview.pl?sys=ps2&game=mlb07

[NGOChocolate]

Okay Ghostrider, waste your 30 dollars.

I learned my lesson last year.

[Lucius]

New poster + bad review = shill.

OK then. Thats inarguable. Plato would be schooled by your ***, for sure.

[Prime Time]

Okay Ghostrider, waste your 30 dollars.

I learned my lesson last year.

I learned my lesson this year and last year.

Fool me once... shame on you.

Fool me twice... well... **** you.

[sf49steve1]

Both games are good. I'm torn. I played show last year.

Nothing wrong with 2k7 (Graphics are still boring but the game play feels better than Show).

I'm so torn I don't know which one to keep playing.

The Show is missing ejections, managers and coaches, but offers a lot more franchise depth. But it's feilding mechanics and animations still feel scripted.

I like 'em both, EVEN 2k7 which usually sucks.

It's a tough call.

[Lucius]

There's actually a lot I like about 2K7, but it is SO unbelievably glitched and half-arsed that The Show is extremely pleasing to me (particularly the guess-hitting system that really benefits the reflexically challenged me).

I should also note that others online have complained about slow-downs and other such things in The Show, but I have not experienced that at all after six, seven complete games. Perhaps they simply don't understand the mechanics of solo play versus internet play.

[ron410]

Both games are good. I'm torn. I played show last year.

Nothing wrong with 2k7 (Graphics are still boring but the game play feels better than Show).

I'm so torn I don't know which one to keep playing.

The Show is missing ejections, managers and coaches, but offers a lot more franchise depth. But it's feilding mechanics and animations still feel scripted.

I like 'em both, EVEN 2k7 which usually sucks.

It's a tough call.

i have played the show 06 it was good but this year i have mlb2k7 and this game to me a big improvement from 2k6 the graphics gameplay everything good in this game the show 07 has big competition

[gamers542]

Instead of buying either game, I will rent both first. But from what I've seen, 2K7 is 2K6 with "updated" rosters. Graphically it looks the same and although I liked 2K6, I got tired of dominating all the time. I hope the show gives me a challenge. Does anyone know whether or not there is a significant change in difficulty when switching from one to another (say veteran to all-star)? Because in the 2k series, the only difference I see is when you are batting. There is some in pitching but I can still dominate. (i.e. strike out 11 batters a game on average while allowing 2, 3 or less runs.)

[Prime Time]

Wow... I've played Road to the Show all day (six hours). It's great I don't have a single complaint about it.

[jimmy008]

this show is the greatest game next to mvp. omg. greatest game i ever played.

[GSTK]

The Show 07 is the absolute ****. Amazing game.

[sabres7488]

does anybody know if you are able to return mlb 2k7 to bestbuy if it is still sealed for an instore credit or something even though you don't have the receipt because you got the game as a gift? I really want to get the show.

[Pinoy Dynasty]

I would but MLB 07:The Show except my PS2 is broken:(. How is the gameplay for it anyway? Does it still play similarly to MLB 06 and MLB 06 The Show? MLB 06 was probably the best baseball game I ever owned. I had my doubts at first since Sony usually made crappy sports games.

[NGOChocolate]

I skipped MLB 06 the show so I wouldn't know. But I see this game as a big improvement from the last sony game I got which was the original MLB 06.

[sportslover]

I would but MLB 07:The Show except my PS2 is broken:(. How is the gameplay for it anyway? Does it still play similarly to MLB 06 and MLB 06 The Show? MLB 06 was probably the best baseball game I ever owned. I had my doubts at first since Sony usually made crappy sports games.
Yes,it is very similar to 06 The Show.Nothing has really changed except some of the pitching stuff in terms of gameplay..If you liked 06 then you'll def. like 07.:thumbsup:

[NYGiants]

The Show absolute dominates when it comes to the PS2. MLB 06 The Show is the best baseball game I've ever played. It's nearly flawless. I decided to buy a 360 last August and it sucks knowing that I wont be playing the Show anymore. Luckily MLB 2K7(for the 360) turned out to be very good IMO. Presentation is amazing and the core gameplay seems to have improved. I'm definitely going to miss The Show though.

[jcdeep@comcast.net]

Has the gameplay improved the MLB 2k7 (360)? I've been reading posts about problems with franchise, sound, etc., but I'm really just concered with the play. I thought 2k6 BLEW, and I'm a huge fan of the entire 2k series. Someone please tell me the hitting and pitching are closer to prior renditions.

[Lostkiwi]

this is the forum for ps2 and regular xbox. wrong place to ask that 360 question

[GSTK]

I would but MLB 07:The Show except my PS2 is broken:(. How is the gameplay for it anyway? Does it still play similarly to MLB 06 and MLB 06 The Show? MLB 06 was probably the best baseball game I ever owned. I had my doubts at first since Sony usually made crappy sports games.

I never played mLB 06 or MLB 06 The Show, but MLB 07 The Show is the best baseball game I've ever played. The presentation, the commentary, the smooth gameplay (PS2!) is amazing and makes you feel like you're watching/playing a real baseball game.

[Shogun Hooah]

I never played mLB 06 or MLB 06 The Show, but MLB 07 The Show is the best baseball game I've ever played. The presentation, the commentary, the smooth gameplay (PS2!) is amazing and makes you feel like you're watching/playing a real baseball game.


I agree. As a Baseball Junkie I bought both the PS2 and PSP versions of MLB 07 The Show and just picked up 2K7 for the 360 today because I like the graphics and the improved gameplay and new features. The Show has the better gameplay thought but 2K7 has the better graphics and better gameplay than last year.

[randyorton21]

Just two things I have to say about the show:

1.The best baseball game ever made.

2.It has almost every style you can think almost everyone has a signature style in this game its so awesome.

And [Dice-K] is named Tate Baik.

[sf49steve1]

There is a huge franchise bug in the show.

When you play a game, your team, and every team in the league's managment staff disappears. No one paying management expenses, and I'd assume player development is adversley affected.

Too bad too, because the game has more depth and is graphically better. Not a knock on 2k7..just saying.

Actually, this is the first year I liked 2 competitor's games. I'd have been satisfied with either save for the flaws. This year though The Show has the most serious I've seen so far.

[Unhittable]

wow....the show has taken quite a bit of this 2k forum....hmmmmm I wonder if it is because 2k had their heads up their asses when they made mlb 2k7........

[Unhittable]

hey..i passed 100 posts..cool...took long enough....and i got to say a bad words that didnt get edited with ******....another plus

oh yeah...Buy The Show!!!!!!!

[Philswin80]

All I want to know is which game is more realistic? Which game better satisfies the needs of a true baseball fan? Because I’m getting tired of playing this glitch-ridden piece of horse manure MLB 2K7, I’m this close to trading it in and paying the extra $10.

[Prime Time]

All I want to know is which game is more realistic? Which game better satisfies the needs of a true baseball fan? Because I’m getting tired of playing this glitch-ridden piece of horse manure MLB 2K7, I’m this close to trading it in and paying the extra $10.

The Show is everything you need and want. Buy it now, you will not be mad.


If for some reason you do not like the game I am not held responsible for your purchase.

[MetsFan4Ever]

Not only is MLB 07: The Show much better than 2K7, you also get a free baseball cap from your favorite team when you buy The Show.

[steelcity89]

I would buy the show....its a good game, not perfect in franchise mode...but still a great game!

[thefaint287]

MLB 07 The Show for PS3 coming soon! cant wait!

I have it on PS2 and i'm currently playing Road to the Show.

[DARKSPACE]

MLB 07 The Show for PS3 coming soon! cant wait!
April canceled: It's now been pushed back again.. Expect it somewhere in the month of MAY. (hopefully)

[Dzyr]

boolah....boolah

[jmillhimes]

Ok, I have heard alot about mlb the show.I own an xbox and just got a 100.00 offer for it and that junk 2k7.I can buy a used ps2 for 69.99 and the show for 39.99. IS it worth it?No, i dont have 299.99 for the xbox 360, from what I hear...mlb2k7 is good but still has glitches on this system

[sportslover]

For Old Gen,2K7 plain outs sucks..Get the Show.
Read the rest of this thread, a lot of Questions were answered....

[thefaint287]

Ok, I have heard alot about mlb the show.I own an xbox and just got a 100.00 offer for it and that junk 2k7.I can buy a used ps2 for 69.99 and the show for 39.99. IS it worth it?No, i dont have 299.99 for the xbox 360, from what I hear...mlb2k7 is good but still has glitches on this system

yes take it!

[Yankeefan1]

i dont know but i played the show for 5 minutes and i stunk at pitching but its way better
harder but better

graphics kick a s s

its like the yankees vs the royals thats how good the show is compaired to this g a y piece of c r ap

[Mnvic19]

I know I am a bit late but I am new to this. For the most part the answer to all of your questions are yes yes yes...! It's the perfect baseball sim. I never looked at MLB 2K7. The only gripe I have with The Show is that you can't really jump on the warning track. You can make the out but it's not as spectacular as it should be. The animations are excellent. You can edit just about every player on your team except you can't change any real player's names. The franchise is the most deepest mode ever in a sports game. Buy it! You won't regret it.

[ctrad45]

The Show, quite frankly, is baseball done right. I traded in my 2k7 for it and have been happy ever since. I will NEVER buy a 2k product again...ever.


You did this to me so right back at ya 2k sports...



******



You!

[spartanforlife4]

I figure since there are many here who are disappointed with 2K7 for the PS2, and have switched to The Show '07, you guys could help me with my questions:

Okay. Since I'm righteously ****ed at 2K7 for putting out an insanely mediocre baseball title yet again, and having the rosters and ratings and even free agents all screwed up, I'm very close to switching to MLB '07: The Show. However, there are a few questions I need to ask:

1.) Can you edit players, attributes, equipment, etc.? Haven't tried, but I think you coud.

2.) Same as #1, but during a season/franchise mode?same as the first.

3.) Is there more than one view for pitching? I love to pitch from behind the pitcher (i.e. television camera), but I haven't seen any screens showing this. Is this available in the game? I believe you can change it, and in career mode it is automatic.

4.) How are the ratings?
great, nearly perfect.

5.) Are there sliders to adjust difficulty?
yes

6.) How close is this to MVP? I realize this may be an oft-asked question, but I loved MVP, and didn't necessarily mind 2K's game, except for the fact that 2K7 seems to be horrid.
It's got some of the same controls as MVP, however, there is no throwing meter.
7.) I played MLB 2003 (or 2004 I think) for the PS2 a couple of years ago, and really didn't like it. Has the gameplay changed much since then, and is it more MVP-like?
Sony has scrapped that entire gameplay. So it is nothing like that and is somewhat MVP like.
8.) Is there a throw meter?
for pitching

9.) Is there a way to influence the direction of your swing (like in MVP 2005) where you hold the left analog stick in a particular direction and then swing with the x-button?+-
yes
10.) This may seem stupid, but how are the individual player animations? Are the batting stances correct? How about pitching stances? Off the track a bit, do they have Chien Ming Wang's correct windup animation?
everything is correct, they even have inbetween pitch animations that are perfect.
11.) How is fielding? Tighter than in 2K? How is the dive/jumping?
it can be a little confusing at times, but it is still pretty good
12.) Bugs. I hesitated buying The Show '06 because of things like an insane number of passed balls and freezing. Have any of you noticed any such bugs or problems?
nope, none.
13.) How is hitting in general...when I watch the Show videos, it seems like the swing comes before the ball a bit, and doesn't look natural.
hitting is good, especially if you figure out the system of the pitcher. The guess pitch and location feature is great and makes it feel like you are playing a real game, and trying to scout the other guy.
14.) Pitching. How does it work, and is it realistic? Do the pitchers have their correct pitches, do they have the correct animations, do the grips correlate with the pitches?
they all have the correct pitches, there are even different curves. Baik for the RSox even as the gyro ball.
15.) How is roster management...can you cut, sign, create a player, etc.? Someone said you can't manually update the rosters, but I can't believe that. Can I save my own roster and then use it in franchise mode? I don't have online with my PS2, so updating is impossible.
yes you can do all that. Just change the roster management before starting a career or franchise.
I really appreciate all of your help. I love baseball, and I've been dying for these games to come out, but since I've heard 2K7 is really bad this year, and I'm stuck with my PS2, I'd love to hear your input on this game.

Thanks!
DJ
ok, i guess i'll just fill in 10 spaces. That should be enough.

[spartanforlife4]

The only bad part about The Show is no Dice K, unless he has an alias of Baik.

[Brew Crew07]

Ok i just recently got this game for my PS2.


1. I not sure i this one, but i think you cant edit anything except for the players.

3. Yes, you can switch from behind the pitcher, or catcher's view when pitching.

4. Very good, ALOT better the 2k7.

5. Yes ( But do not use rookie once you get the hang of this game, because it is INSANELY easy.)

6. Never played MVP so i wouldn't know.

7. Agian i wouldn't know.

8. Yes

9. No, you can however decide the power of your swing (except on rookie)

10. For the most part the batting animations are mostly correct, but not too many different stances for the pitchers.

11. Fielding is easy, no turbo, and dive/jumping is easy as well.

12. Well i haven't found any bugs, but the baserunning in this game is HORRIBALE.

13. Looks realistic.

14. You can choose from Classic pitch which is moving the ball in the desired location, or Meter pitch which you control the placement of the ball as well as the speed and effectiveness of the pitch.

15. You can cut, sign, and i im pretty sure you can create a player ( i haven't tried it out yet though) You can manually update you roster, and update it into a franchise.