MLB 12 The Show

by Sony

• Take MLB 12 The Show with you and play anywhere on the PS Vita. Users can enjoy modes such as Exhibition, Season, Franchise, and even Road to the Show
• Save files between the PS3 and the PS Vita via the PlayStation Network.. Sync your Season, Franchise and Road to the Show saves and load them on either platform to continue the action anywhere
• Take advantage of the new front and rear touch screens on the PS Vita with MLB 12 The Show. From navigating the menus to pinpointing pitch locations, The Show is at your fingertips
• Play with friends around the world at no extra cost on PlayStation Network
• Enjoy 4-player multiplayer support both online and offline

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: B006603W7Q
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 4.2 x 1 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: March 6, 2012
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,289 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #2 in Video Games > PlayStation Vita > Games > Sports > Baseball

Product Description

Platform: PlayStation Vita

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MLB 12 The Show is a PlayStation-exclusive baseball simulation game that combines outstanding graphics quality and features that has made it the series the top rated Sports video game franchise for four years running. The PlayStation Vita version of the game features PlayStation Vita touchscreen controls as well as button and analog stick controls, four-player multiplayer support, the online Diamond Dynasty mode, cross-platform saves with the PS3 version of the game and an extensive roster of realistically portrayed MLB players.

The highest rated sports video game comes to PlayStation Vita for a 2012 season that you can take anywhere.
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The Highest Rated Sports Video Game Comes to PS Vita

MLB 12 The Show is the 2012 release in a franchise has been the highest rated sports video game for four years running. The Show enables consumers to immerse themselves in exhilarating baseball moments by delivering true-to-life gameplay, authentic franchise and season modes, and incredible detail not found in any other sports game. MLB 12 The Show builds on what has been delivered in previous franchise releases adding compelling features that bring unparalleled innovation and polish to the sports genre. Just a few of these new features are a combination of PlayStation Vita touchscreen controls and standard button and analog stick controls, expanded multiplayer support online and cross compatibility with the PlayStation 3 version of the game.

Key Game Features

• PlayStation Vita Touch Controls - Enjoy The Show with a combination of touchscreen/pad controls and standard button and analog stick controls.
• 4-Player Multiplayer Support - Enjoy 4-player wireless multiplayer support.
• Diamond Dynasty - Compete in a massive multiplayer online experience where success depends on your managerial approach, player training and your skill / strategy against your competitors in this all-new mode for 2012. Create a custom team and collect and play with MLB players or activate and train Dynasty cards.
• Cross Platform Saves - Save files between the PS Vita and PS3 systems as you continue your Season, Franchise, and Road to the Show games on the go
• True Broadcast Presentations - Our biggest leap ever towards truly blurring the lines between a game day in reality and a game day in The Show.

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Product Description

The highest rated sports franchise for the past 4 years on PS3 is coming to the PS VITA. MLB 12 The Show enables consumers to immerse themselves in exhilarating baseball moments by delivering true-to-life gameplay, authentic franchise and season modes, and incredible detail not found in any other sports game.  MLB 12 The Show builds on what has been delivered in previous franchise releases adding compelling features that bring unparalleled innovation and polish to the sports genre.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for a 1st gen handheld title March 18, 2012

By That One Dude

Platform for Display:PlayStation Vita

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

I like this game because I like baseball and because I liked the 2009 version on the PSP. This version offers a pretty good simulation of a what a real-life MLB game is like. That being said, this game can be extremely frustrating if you've never played a previous version of it or if you don't really like baseball and don't understand or appreciate the nuances of the game.

The difficulty of this game can be fined tuned to your liking by adjusting the various sliders and trying the different difficulty levels. You can make it where it's hard to get 8 hits in an entire game, or you can make it home run derby every game if that's what you like. This is the best advice I can give anyone new to the series: If you've never played MLB The Show before, then you're not going to do yourself any favors by starting on any level other than beginner. You absolutely have to learn how to tell a strike from a ball and how to only swing at strikes in this game. Otherwise, you're going to hate it. Learn how to read pitches at the beginner level, and then start moving up to the higher difficulty levels and trying the different swing methods until you find what's the most fun for you. It's at this point that you get your money's worth out of the game.

The major game play gripes that I have are with the inconsistent accuracy when you're pitching on even the beginner level and the CPU ability on offense to refrain from swinging at any pitch even slightly off the plate on the higher difficulty levels. Even on beginner level, don't be surprised when your ace pitcher can't put the ball where you aim it. Good real-life pitchers miss of course, but I think they overdid it for this game. Adjusting the sliders helps, but it doesn't completely eliminate the problem. If I want complete control over pitching accuracy, then I should be able to have it since just about everything else can be customized. It's most annoying when trying to pitch to star hitters on the CPU teams. These hitters won't swing at anything off the plate like their real-life counterparts do at least sometimes, and they will consistently destroy the balls that your pitchers leave in the middle of the plate at the absolute worst times.

The game looks great for the most part. The stadiums are outstanding. I don't have anything worth complaining about as far as how the game looks, especially since it's the first baseball game on a new handheld platform. The next version always looks better and this one looks good enough.

Overall, this game is insanely deep and can be played for a very long time without getting old. The replay value can't be overstated because you're always improving and getting better the more you play it. The Road to the Show mode is addicting, and is the part of the game that will keep me playing it for years. I love to hit. When I played baseball, defense was something that I tolerated just so I could be able to hit. What makes this game gold to me is that I can set up the Road to the Show mode so that all I do is hit. I can turn on the system wherever I am when I have some time to kill, quickly have a couple of at bats, and get my fix. That's what I expect out of a handheld baseball game.

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars great baseball simulation..but online is not so good right now March 6, 2012

By Sars

Platform for Display:PlayStation Vita

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

this review is just for the vita and not the ps3

I went to gamestop to pick up my copy of ps3 the show for the vita, and i am really happy with it. It is everything you expect from the show plus more. they have everything from making the game so easy to making it so hard. everyone who is a fan of baseball should pick this game up. the only complaint i have is my online pass didnt work, but that does not reflect my game review because it isnt part of the game. the gameplay is so smooth and you feel a sence of accomplishment when you blast a home-run. they brought back where you can choose exactly where you swing and that is what i am talking about. This game feels just as smooth as when i played mlb 08 and mlb 11 on the ps3. playing on the vita doesnt take nothing away from the experience.

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My online pass worked later that night when i got the game. i guesss they were having problems.

I played a couple games online and the experience was fun, but also frustrating. It seems like a lot of people either disconnect or quit once you get the lead. I have played 3 full games and my record is 5-4. people are getting losses when they havnt even played. The timing for hitting is rediculous online. It seems like your always either late or early. If you hit a hard ground ball to right field it is so easy to get thrown out at first. sometimes the catcher will get stuck on a 3rd strike pass ball or a steel and who ever is running can run the bases and get a free run. If you really care about your record or play seriously then i suggest you wait for a patch to jump online. If you play for fun like me and could care less about your record, you can still have fun playing online right now.

i chaned it to 4 stars overall because of all the problems online. if you buying this to play mainly online i suggest you wait to pick it up.

online 3 stars
offline 5 stars. If you buying this game to play mainly offline i suggest you pick it up right now

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Vita the show better than most console sports games March 6, 2012

By daggertoes83

Platform for Display:PlayStation Vita

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I decided to pick this game up on my vita this year because i always buy the show on my ps3 but buying the vita i could save 20 bucks. This game is still amazing. You truly feel like you are playing the ps3 version of the show. I have not played online so i cant comment on that. The road to the show is pretty much what i play on the show and is still as addicting as ever. Really not much to say about this game if youve played the ps3 version you you can pick this game up and have no problems. The touch screen works so well and is a great shortcut to navagate the menus. The graphics are wonderful in this game. Blows my mind that a handheld game can look so good. Again there is not much you can say about this game. Most of you know what you are getting with this game and its still the amazing game we all fell in love with even on a little screen.