MLB '08: The Show (Playstation 3, 2008)

I never give games an excellent unless they are hard, fun and can`t put it down, or just plain very good. Yes the graphics are great, but the real challenge is from 07 to 08 is "The Road to the Show". In 07 you can make it to the Majors in 2, or 3 hours. In this game I played for 4 days and still didn`t even get called up to triple A. I even went to 'Game Ceats" on how to make it. The game itself is like madden football. Great all around. This baseball game is the best I have played. I have not played 09, but I will. This game you should pick up for no more then $18.00.

MLB 08 The Show is an amazing game, with a realistic feel, and great graphics. It has great broadcasting presentations, and dynamite gameplay. He know when you have hit a homer'!!! You can make great definsive plays, and hit the ball 600 feet, you can edit the rosters and the players, you can make A-Rod awesome, or you can make him horrible!!! Do whatever, but this game is the BOMB!!!

The game is a baseball simulation in which, depending on the gameplay mode, the player controls one or all of the players on a Major League Baseball team or some select Minor League Baseball teams. Depending on the gameplay mode, the player may control a team for a single game, season, or franchise, and can also create a player and control his career.

Its play on the field is where MLB 08 shines the most. Everything--the pitching, hitting, fielding, animations, and atmosphere--is sublime. Hitting is similar to what it was last year. You can guess pitch type and location, and are rewarded with a red indicator just before the ball is delivered if you guess correctly. There are two swing types: power and contact. Initially you may find yourself swinging at every pitch with a power swing, but you'll quickly find that picking the proper swing for each situation is paramount to your success as a hitter. What MLB 08 really gets right about hitting is the timing; there's just enough time between when the ball is released and when it gets to the plate to determine what kind of pitch it is and if it's a ball or a strike. This might sound insignificant, but it's something very few baseball games get right. From frozen ropes to ground-rule doubles to seeing-eye grounders, there's an incredible variety of hits, and what's more, they all come off the bat naturally, which is yet again an area in which other baseball games have difficulty.

Instead of adding new content or reinventing the wheel, the developers at SCEA San Diego refined things they were already doing right, and in the process made a great game even better. Hitting, pitching, and fielding all look and feel fantastic. There's no shortage of ways to stay busy, whether you want to run a whole team, follow the career of a single player, or manage a game from the dugout. It's a shame that, even after another year in development, Road to the Show isn't quite as refined as the game's other aspects, but it's still an interesting mode that generally manages to be enjoyable in spite of its flaws. If you're looking for a great baseball game that covers all the bases, look no further than MLB 08: The Show.

I love it because it is baseball. It is the best baseball game for all systems/consoles and is a must buy for all baseball fans who play videogames.

Im not really that angry cause it only cost me like ten bucks but your better off not buying this game if your in to on line play. As a matter of fact I recommend that you dont buy any MLB game cause they take them off line shortly after the next years game comes out. (Would have been nice if people told you this upfront huh?) But if you have people in your house you wanna play against its a good game with nice graphics.

Awesome game is way better than 07 cant wait for 09 The graphics are great and the gameplay has'nt changed from the other games so it made it easy to get right into it and play

This is the most realistic baseball game i've ever played!!!!
I Recommend it to any baseball fan!
The pitching looks so real.
The hittin, running and throwing looks like you're watchig ESPN!
GREAT GREAT GREAT GAME!

The best baseball game i have ever played. best graphics, most realistic looking animations. The gameplay is as closest to baseball then any other baseball game out there. Also road to the show is the best game mode

THE BEST BASEBALL GAME FOR THE PS3!!!!

Great graphics, sound and gameplay. Very detailed, makes you feel like you're running a real team and really a part of the game! A lot of controller commands, but after a few games, no problem.

The MLB '08 the show is awesome, graphics are great - really looks like a real High Definition telecast of a live Baseball Game. I highly recommend this game and to really get the full benefits, a High Definition TV and sound system with Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound should be your standard equipment.

If you're like me, you probably read all the reviews before buying a baseball game for this year. I did - and they all pointed to MLB 08 The Show. Now, I know why. The game is just so fluid smooth with no noticeable lag and the graphics are just beautiful. This game is almost perfect. The only noticeable flaw is the collision mechanics. You see baserunners slide right through the 2nd baseman or shortstop.

The AI creates some pretty realistic scores and games, keeping things exciting. Hhopefully, my skills don't get so good that I just homer everything later on...as for now, Veteran mode is pretty good. This is a great game and the best sports game I've played this year.

Let me start by saying I'm not one to write reviews of video games, but this game has absolutely exceeded all of my expectation. To think I spent $10 bucks on a baseball game just to have one in the library and instead got the best (that's right) THE BEST BASEBALL GAME ON THE PLANET!!! The only thing now bothering me is wondering how can MLB 09 and 10 top this??? If you're looking for a baseball game or any game for that matter, BUY THIS ONE. You will not be disappointed!!!

Seller took my money without shipping out the item. They wouldn't issue a refund without Ebay stepping in. Do not buy.

Good game priced right very good overall game nice for whole family fun takes a little while to load but overall good game

Great person to buy from! I bought this game for Christmas and it came to me very quick. I would recommend this seller to anyone.

Great product. arrived quickly and as described. great and hope to deal with again. i recommend this seller to anyone

I really enjoyed this game and im in the beginning of a season. Very realistic and fun to play. Would recommend this game to anyone who likes baseball.

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THE RESON THAT I BOUGHT THIS GAME IS THAT I LIKE TO PLAY BASEBALL AND IT FUN TO PLAY AND ITS HARD TO GET A HOME RUN WHAT I DON'T LIKE ABOUT IT IS YOU CAN'T TOUCH THE PLAYERS

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MLB 08 brings all new baseball action to the PS3.The game unveils the Break Away Animation Engine,which allows gamers to break in and out moves giving the user direct control as well as instant influence responsiveness.

This game is great! It has amazing graphics and it's challening. I love how the year they put Ryan Howard on the cover the Phillies win the World Series! LETS GO PHILLIES. BEAT LA!

Very accurate, deep, detailed game. So far Im very impressed with everything in the game.

My 2 biggest complaints:
No practice modes- BP, HomeRun Derby or anything to practice hitting(which is very difficult starting out)
No more online server. . . to play online you must get the lastest version of the game-right now its '09.