The Bigs

by 2K Games

Product Features

• Play to win and see if you can make it to the World Series
• Train your players in action-oriented mini-games
• Earn power-ups trigger special effects, like a massive windstorm to prevent sluggers from belting a big home run
• All kinds of mini-games and Exhibition modes
• Jump into the game yourself with create-a-player mode

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000NZY5K8
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: June 4, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,778 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #12 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Sports > Baseball
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: Xbox 360

The Bigs elevates America's favorite pastime to new heights with the larger-than-life ballparks, heroic gameplay, and incredible player models. Setting this MLB experience aside from anything you've ever seen before are spectacular power-ups, stunning special effects, and a totally unique career mode. Featuring fantastic pitching, batting and fielding animations,

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant Surprise, July 6, 2007

By 

Jesse Stirling - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: The Bigs (Video Game)

When I was given THE BIGS as a gift, I thought "Oh no, not for me." I am somewhat of a "serious" baseball fan, who looks for deep statistics, simulation modes, and franchise modes in baseball video games. Yet despite the focus on somewhat repetitive arcade action, I find myself immersed in this game. Graphics are stellar, animations superb, and the "pick up and play" nature of the controls yeilds heaps of fun right off the bat.

Nicely done video game. From the menu screens to the min-games, it all feels really polished. About 25 hours of gameplay so far, and not even half done. It is fun to create your own player and build their stats. Step up to the plate with THE BIGS. You won't be disappointed.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Fun Arcade Style Baseball Experience!, July 10, 2007

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Zeph Greenwell (Decatur, IL) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: The Bigs (Video Game)

I have not had this much fun playing video game baseball ever! The Bigs is simple enough to jump right into but complex enough to make you want to keep playing. It is the perfect balance that baseball game fanatics and people who have never played a single sports game will both enjoy.

The majority of any baseball game is pitching and hitting and this game balances out these two roles very well. When pitching you have a pitch assigned to each button and its as simple as aiming your pitch and releasing the button at the right time. While batting you have two options, a regular hit with the A button and a strong hit with the B button. Batting is all about timing and if you time your hits right you can also control the direction you're hitting with the left thumbstick.

What makes this game great is its use of "turbos". By building up your turbos you can increase your hitting capabilities or your pitching abilities. You can also use them for making amazing defensive plays or to speed up your base running. You get turbos by striking out batters, taking balls, getting hits, making plays, and just about anything else that helps your team. How well you use these turbos can make or break your game.

This game is over-the-top baseball at its best. It did take a little bit for me to adjust to fielding in the game, but once I figured that out I was fine. I have had a lot of fun playing through the rookie challenge and have also played this locally with some of my friends. It is a great game that even the most mild of baseball fans will enjoy.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Give it a chance before you return it...lol, July 1, 2007

By 

M. Koch "M E K" (O H!! I O!!) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: The Bigs (Video Game)

OK, so i bought this game a couple days ago and WOW! I was SOO ready to take it back. i thought to myself, this is the dumbest game i have ever played... well, it was pretty much because i was getting beat soo bad and didnt know any of the controls...lol.

SOOO, i started the main aspect of the game(rookie challenge)and WOW, this game is ADDICTING! Really, once you get the controls down, timing your swings and throwing perfect pitches its GREAT!!!...gaining turbo and using it at the right time is HUGE...

this IS an arcade game, but playing at a more difficult skill level( i started at medium and i win some/loose some) will keep the games interesting and i havent had one game go more than 10 runs so its not like its 25 - 15 every game.

GET THIS GAME! Rent it, buy it, it doesnt matter. If you rent it im 99% sure you will thereafter purchase it...play the rookie challenge.

the ONLY drawback i have is the fans in the stadiums. dont get me wrong, the stadiums are BEAUUUUUUTIFUL! BUT after hitting homeruns, the background looking at the crowd is not that great compared the the player models which are VERY nice.

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