Major League Baseball 2K9 (Xbox 360, 2009)

I am a big fan of baseball video games, all the way back to the Sega Genesis. And the fun has always come down to pitching and hitting. If these two parts of the game are fun, the game has a great chance to be a winner. And the pitching and hitting in MLB 2K9 is as fun as I can remember. This game may have some hiccups and bugs, but it is still very fun. It is also the only baseball game you are going to be able to get on the X-Box 360.

Bottom Line:
If you love baseball and have an X-box 360 give this game a shot, you will have a lot of fun.

This game is best better than last year's game. It runs smoother, it looks better, and in the beginning at least it is simply better during the actual game. However, some issues still carry over, and some new things exist:
1) Hitting the ball against the wall can result in the fielder merging into the wall and getting stuck. This is only resolved by jogging all the way home and scoring. I mean, maybe you could have gotten a triple...and this happened twice in two consecutive innings.
2) Sometimes you throw the easy out to first, and the dude is simply stupid and isn't on the bag. There's no way to easily rectify this if this is a bang-bang play, but if you beat out the runner by a lot, you can wheel the fielder around to tag him out. Maybe.
3) Pitching is a bit too easy now. There have been times I've just gotten lazy and just jerk the stick ever which way, and a perfect pitch comes out.
4) And...while we're at it, the AI in this game is not so good. Stealing bases is harder in this game; you have to time it just right, but the button to steal is apparently on a delay. You can't just punch the button once you see the pitcher start the windup. That makes it a lot harder. However, if you screw up and start charging for second while the pitcher still has the ball, you can still return to your base easily, even if you go 3/4ths of the way to 2nd. Also, the CPU will not take balls that much. 3, 4, and 5 pitch innings are common for you. Therefore, stamina is not really an issue.
5) As noted before, stats for the opposing team is not available unless you buy the stuff during the game, and even then you don't get to see the batting order, which is ridiculous. That should be a no brainer. It sometimes feels like a hockey player designed the baseball stat mechanism.

Even after all of that, though, this isn't that bad of a game to play. If you're really serious about baseball and stats, you probably won't like the game. For the casual fan of baseball or of baseball games, this isn't the worst. Basic improvements to this game result in a much better game than last year, but they clearly have room for improvement. ADVICE: If you are getting this game because you have an XBOX, ok. If you have a PS3, get the other baseball game; I think it's a lot better.

Basically the same as last years, only with better visuals and constantly updated rosters. Great job 2K

This is by far the best baseball game that I've ever played. The graphics is amazing. The game play is realistic. All the features that you would expect in a baseball game are there. The best feature is that all the major league team rosters are automatically kept in sync with the current rosters. This feature can be turned off if you desire, but if you want realistic rosters, this is very cool.

This game is good. I like how the rosters update by themselves when you start the game (this process takes 10 secs.) I bought this game because I like baseball and because MLB the show 09 is only on PlayStation.

This is a very boring game... I would not recommend this game to anyone. Go get 2k6 or 2k7. They are the same game. No improvements at all from 2k7.

I have played better games in the 80's!! I've had players run thru walls, the ball go through the wall, players take their time throwing the ball, just so they can imitate the "real" players motions. Graphics are good, but I'd rather have a game I could play. This isn't a fun game to play at all. They drop fly balls and grounders like little leaguers (or worse) Save your money!

It is definetly more in-depth than any other baseball game I have played recently. Once you get used to the controls.....it's a lot of fun. The achievements are pretty challenging to get as well...which adds to the game. I wouldn't say it is the best I have ever played, but definetly one of the better. Well worth a look, whether renting or making the actual purchase.

Game works perfect, and the seller was great to work with. I have yet to see a problem with the game and I would love to do business again sometime with this seller, every year they keep getting better and better. Easy to understand and get right to playing. The graphics are awesome and the sound of the game is just like being there. Instructions are easy to understand and read.

Game works perfect, and the seller was great to work with. I have yet to see a problem with the game and I would love to do business again sometime with this seller.

I think MLB 2K8 is better then 2K9. The graphics and movements are better but the franchise mode is worse.

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Ok game... Great graphics but they focused so much on the graphics that forgot that there is actually a game to be played. Both batting modes are subpar. Overall a lot of glitches if you are an everyday player.

I like the speed that I received the game after purchase. The game was in very good condition. I will buy more in the future

It's not as good gameplay-wise compared to MLB 2K8, but it's still worth a try. There are a few flaws, but I haven't experienced anything that has soured me on the game. The franchise mode has greatly improved and makes that experience better. Overall, it's not as bad as other reviews say. It's worth a try, but I'd recommend renting first before buying.

i just love playing baseball one of the better games created.throwing to first base is not that good overall outstanding game

This game is full of glitches and mechanical problems, but the lone baseball entry on the 360. I really can't reccommend it unless you buy it on a discount or you're a huge baseball fan.

2K sports is getting very close to producing the ultimate baseball game for the 360.....Unfortunately this game is slowed by some little bugs that a casual gamer can overlook or may not even notice but seasoned gamers will quickly pick up on. This years version has smoother pitching and hitting, great crowd animations, excellent commentary and decent graphics. I enjoy this game very much and can't wait until next years version. If next years isn't AWESOME I will lose faith in 2k sports. They have had ample time to get this thing right. From 1 -100 I give MLB 2K9 an 80....

very good game used but excellent condition very nice good online playing is auto download the roster and you play whith the actual batting %

GAME IS GREAT.. TAKES A WHILE TO GET USE TO .. BUT OVERALL THE GAME IS GREAT.. 2K GAMES ARE NEVER A DISSPOINTMENT.. WILL KEEP ON BUYING ANY BASEBALL GAME THAT 2K MAKES..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the game is good even though some of the controls are a pain in the ass but all around a great game. big fan of the 2k series

i wanted this game for the best price i could get it at and because there was free shipping.....he got it to me on time and the game was brand new just like he had said

Great game, every year they keep getting better and better. Easy to understand and get right to playing. The graphics are awesome and the sound of the game is just like being there. Instructions are easy to understand and read.

This game was brand new as described and well worth the money. It was a Great buy. Thanks for great ebay service.