MLB 2005

by Sony

Product Features

• ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
• Sports

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007TFLLW
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 8, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,154 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #10 in Video Games > Sony PSP > Sports > Baseball
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

MLB steps up to the plate and comes out swinging for the fences with an all-new PlayMaker Fielding marker that provides better fielding interaction by combining player attributes with your skill level to make the play. Release Point Pitching gives you the ultimate pitcher/batter showdown and determines your ability to hit or miss your spots in the zone as you master the confidence meter. Branch Point Technology lets you field the ball and pre-load a throw with seamless fielding transitions impacted by footwork and momentum making every play unique. MLB supports up to two players via wireless multiplayer connectivity. Compete again an Artificial Intelligence or go head-to-head with friends.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unreal Graphics Make Quirky Gameplay Worthwhile, September 9, 2005

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Matthew B. Scott "mabscott" (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: MLB 2005 (Video Game)

This is in fact one of the best games you can buy for PSP - the graphic work put into the stadium detail is some of the finest I've ever seen - totally spectacular stuff. The commentators are good, although the color commentator goes to sleep after the 4th inning. This is a perfect game for kids - no obscenity, no violence, no gratuitous anything. A fun way to tour baseball stadiums around the US. The base running is a little hincky, especially if you've got multiple ducks on the pond. But the pitching and batting are great at the amateur level. I found the Professional level maddening from an offensive standpoint - where guessing the pitch and location are required just to make contact. Might be realistic, but its not much fun. Play on the amateur level and its endlessley enjoyable although you'll start to win about 90% of your games after the first week. Worth it for the pictures and simple play.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost Perfect, September 28, 2005

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The Great Khan "Khan" (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: MLB 2005 (Video Game)

This was the first PSP game I bought. I always read a lot of reviews before purchasing a game these days because I have been burned by games many times in the past. For the most part, the reviews I read about MLB Baseball were right on. The game is PHENOMENAL.

The game play, animated actions of the players, graphics and presentation, audio commentary, sound effects, load time, and actual game simulation and play rival those of any baseball game for any computer or console system. Simply put, this game simulates a baseball game fantastically. And that, in the end, is really why you buy a sports game.

There are a few features missing that would have been nice, and that prevent this game from being perfect, but they concern the game's options rather than play: 1) There is no fantasy draft option, not even for the season mode. 2) There is no franchise mode, so when you play a full season, you have to start over again after the World Series. 3) There is no mode for practicing. 4) You can't create new players.

But, again, these are things that really don't affect the actual game-play. So I'd definitely recommend this game for any PSP baseball fan.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best PSP games available., September 2, 2005

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Pegan (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: MLB 2005 (Video Game)

This game is spectacular. Graphics and gameplay are both great. The detail of the individual players is impressive as well, they have every batters exact stance, every pitchers windup down perfectly. Stadiums are beautiful too. This game has me addicted to psp, I haven't touched my ps2 or xbox in months. (I tried that ESPN baseball on PS2 last week, it was AWFUL in comparison).

I only have two complaints:

The players hold the ball too long before throwing. Say the catcher picks up a wild pitch or a bunt... he will pick up the ball, stand, then crouch and set, then throw. Then he throws to first... the first baseman catches the ball, sets, turns, then throws to second. Might not sound like much, but these pauses are enough for a runner to get to the next base.

Second is that there seems to be some computer assistance that can't be turned off (why do I immediately throw a wild pitch as soon as a runner is on third in a close game?).