MLB 2K10

by 2K Sports

Product Features

• Authentic presentation with MLB Today featuring scores, standings, news and stats and up-to-date analysis and color commentary by Gary Thorne, Steve Phillips and now John Kruk.
• 2K Sports exclusive Inside Edge data service that allows for always up-to-date information on real players that influences the actions of AI representation of the same players throughout the game.
• Batter?s Eye functionality that uses a hitter?s real-life eye rating to help you identify fastballs, breaking balls and off speed pitches before they get to the plate.
• Updated Franchise Mode that improves your team from the warm days of spring training to the chill of the October Classic, with the option to jump into online leagues whenever you choose.
• My Player career mode, allowing you to create a player, choose your team and then play your way into the Hall of Fame; and Hurry-Up Baseball which allows you to skip cutscenes, animations, replays and commentary between plays.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0032FCM6U
• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Media: DVD-ROM
• Release Date: March 2, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,538 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #3 in Video Games > PC Games > Sports > Baseball

Product Description

Platform: PC

Amazon.com Product Description

The eighth game in the MLB 2K series, MLB 2K10 celebrates the immortal battle on the baseball diamond between pitcher and batter. Featuring a combination of an extensive updating of features from earlier games in the series, alongside a range of new play options designed to heighten the experience of both the player on the mound and at the plate, MLB 2K10 is a baseball gaming experience not to be missed. Additional features include, new pitch selection and batter's swing functionality, multiple game modes — including franchise and career modes — and a variety of multiplayer options. Raise your stats in the box with Batter's Eye technology . View larger. Dominate on the mound with improved via Insider Edge stats. View larger. Cue fielding and basepad actions. View larger. Multiple modes and gameplay options. View larger. Better Pitching Through Analytics As in the previous release in the MLB 2K series, pitching in MLB 2K10 requires a combination of analysis of scouting reports and hurling technique on the mound. Scouting reports are based on 2K Games' exclusive "Inside Edge" data service, which provides up-to-date information on AI representations of real batters across a wide range of data points. With this players can make an educated guess as to their best chances using particular pitches against a particular batter based on everything from the current count, whether it is a night or day game, to how far into the season it is. Pitching technique is centered around a gesture pitching mechanism, where in players deliver pitches through specific controller inputs using face buttons and/or the analog stick. With regards to this, the difference this time around is that in addition to these enacting inputs, MLB 2K10 incorporates a push button pitch selection system. Players must still input the correct series of gestures for the pitch they intend, which are more difficult for more complex pitches, but this new push button step also provides the game with precise information as to what pitch you intend to throw. With is extra information, which the game uses as a baseline for compiling analytics, players can see where their gestures for particular pitches are off, and correct them as need be. An Improved Hitting Experience with "Batter's Eye" Players' experience at the plate has also been improved in MLB 2K10 through a combination of data and new features. Just as with pitchers, batters have access to 2K Sports' "Insider Edge" data to help them make better decisions in specific game situations based on a variety of stats related to themselves if playing as a representative of a real MLB player, or the pitcher they face. But the new feature that completely changes the batters experience in "Batter's Eye." With this, highly skilled batters can get occasional, spilt second views of what the pitch is going to be. Used in conjunction with new batting functionality like defensive and contact swings, batters can potentially fend off pitches until the count is in their favor, and/or they are ready to make an educated guess at what the pitch is going to be and swing accordingly. As with the pitching analytics available in defensive positions, offensive players have access to a batting analyzer at the push of a button to figure out what they are doing wrong and right at the plate. Fielding and Baserunning Of course baseball isn't just about initial conflict between pitcher and hitter, so MLB 2K10 gives you all you need to finish the play from any place on the field. Fielding and baserunning in MLB 2K10 features easy controls and tons of great animations just as in earlier releases, but in this most recent version players can also now cue up the actions of their players while on defense, or from the basepads with simple controller inputs. In the case of fielders, once the defensive player is selected, simply press the face button for the appropriate base or cutoff man you want. Once your man makes the stop, he will throw to your chosen spot automatically. This is a big help, especially when trying to turn a quick double play, or in the case of a ball that makes it all the way to the wall. Cueing up the actions of base runners is just as easy. For example, in the event of a full count where you want to send your runners regardless of the pitch, or during a steal attempt, simply select your base runner(s) and use your game controller's trigger to set events in motion. If you change your mind you can just as easily send them scrambling back with a the same trigger. Key Game Features Total Control Pitching – Based on each pitcher’s mechanics and official scouting reports, Total Control Pitching lets you put the ball exactly where you want it–provided you keep a close eye on your pitch count. Total Control Hitting – With Total Control Hitting you can time your swing to hit for power, put the ball in play or take a defensive cut. Batter’s Eye uses a hitter’s real-life eye rating to help you identify fastballs, breaking balls and off speed pitches before they get to the plate. Play Like the Best – True-to-life player rating system, signature styles and a new motion model ensure every pitch, swing, catch, throw, steal and slide looks and feels like you’re at the ballpark. Updated Franchise Mode - Improve your team from the warm days of spring training to the chill of the October Classic, with the option to jump into online leagues whenever you choose. Become a Living Legend in My Player Mode – With My Player Mode you can create a player, choose your team and then play your way into the Hall of Fame. Hurry-Up Baseball - Skip all the cutscenes, animations, replays and commentary between plays with the push of a button, making for a quicker game. Authentic Presentation with MLB Today – MLB Today delivers real-time scores, standings, news and stats to ensure timely commentary that reflects what’s actually going on in the Majors. Inside Edge Stats – Use Inside Edge to scout players, assess strengths, weaknesses and tendencies, and then exploit them to get the upper hand. Up-to-date Commentary - Enjoy up-to-date analysis and color commentary by Gary Thorne, Steve Phillips and now John Kruk.

Product Description

Major League Baseball 2K10 by 2K Games, allows you to work the corners, based on each pitcher's mechanics and official scouting reports, Total Control Pitching lets you put the ball exactly where you want it, provided you keep a close eye on your pitch count.

Work the count, with Total Control Hitting you can time your swing to hit for power, put the ball in play or take a defensive cut. Batter's Eye uses a hitter's real-life eye rating to help you identify Fastballs, Breaking Balls and Off Speed pitches before they get to the plate.

The best play like the best, true-to-life player rating system, Signature Style and a new Motion Model ensure every pitch, swing, catch, throw, steal and slide looks and feels like you're at the ballpark.

Become a living legend, with My Player mode you can create a player, choose a team and then play your way into the Hall of Fame. Authentic presentation, MLB Today delivers real-time scores, standings, news and stats to ensure timely commentary that reflects what's actually going on in the Majors.

Knowledge is power; use Inside Edge to scout players, assess strengths, weaknesses and tendencies, and then exploit them to get the upper hand.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Much better than 2k9, March 3, 2010

By 

Chuck "C&P.Weaver" (Phoenix, OR United States) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: MLB 2K10 (DVD-ROM)

I really like this game. I spent the time to tweek 2k9 and finally got it fun but 2k10 is all around much better. Right away I configured the controller buttons and scaled down the video (had to go to 800x600 with x2 antialiasing because I have an older video card, geforce 6800 GTO). I recommend doing these two steps before playing. After that it was game on. The graphics are smoother, pitching is better, load times are faster, and it has not crashed on me yet. The announcers are good, hitting is tough as it should be, and this is just an all around fun game. I know 2k has struggled to produce a great baseball game and has taken a lot of criticism in the past. I am greatfull for their continued efforts and their commitment to produce the game for the PC. My days of mourning the loss of the EA sports MVP series are finally over... This game is fun and tough in all the right areas.

The graphics do not seem quite as detailed as 2k9 but I much prefer the faster load times and smoother game play of 2k10. Even with my lower settings the graphics are very good. There are a few quirks as sometimes players don't do what they should and seem confused. This is rare, however, and hasn't taken away from my enjoyment. I play hardball in a 35+ league and see players much more confused than this in real life. Baseball is one of my passions yet I am willing to overlook a few quirks as long as they don't interfere with my enjoyment of the game. My $29.99 was well spent and I'm glad I went and bought it on openning day. Thank you 2k Sports!

(I have not tried out the network play yet so I can't comment on that)

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for n00bs, March 17, 2010

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Scooby - See all my reviews

= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: MLB 2K10 (DVD-ROM)

I'll be the first to admit that I suck at MLB 2K10 for the PC. This is my first baseball video game and while it looks great, the learning curve is extremely steep, to the point where it's not fun.

The pitching and batting mechanics (using a Xbox360 controller with the PC) are interesting, but you have to be so perfect in the timing and execution that it's a killjoy. While hardcore fans or someone used to the mechanics from a previous MLB 2K not have problems with this, you're going to feel lost if you're a newcomer. Like I said, everything's about timing and execution and the game's drills are very poor in helping you hone your skills. For example, in a pitching drill, every time you throw the ball (a total of fifteen times or so before you need to re-load the drill) you're supposed to do a different pitch. How is that going to teach you anything? It should be set up so if you want to throw a fastball, you can try throwing 200 or so fastballs in a row until you get it right.

My other gripe is the fact that a Xbox360 controller doesn't seem to be 100% compatible with the game. The game mostly works with the Xbox360 controller (mostly, that is; sometimes you can't advance to the next event like pitching the ball because the "A" button doesn't register, although you can drop back to the menus where "A" works fine. This is with a wired Xbox360 controller, btw), but "C" and "D" buttons? Why can't they display "X" and "Y" on the screen? Or have an "Xbox360 mapping setup" config screen where they show a picture of the controller? I'm being nit-picky but you'd think with an Xbox360 controller, controls should be plug-and-play flawless, and they're not.

I'm hoping MLB 2K10 is like typing, a pain to learn but resulting in great rewards if I stick with it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Big Learning Curve, November 25, 2010

By 

Professor59 - See all my reviews

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: MLB 2K10 (DVD-ROM)

Although the box says you can play this game with a keyboard, it's patently untrue. I bought it with that as a condition, then I had to come back and buy an Xbox for Windows controller. Do NOT buy one of the Amazon-recommended Logitech controllers - they fail regularly and quickly. Spend the extra $10 for the Xbox one. It's reliable, sturdy, and comfortable, plus it's much more of a standard among other games.

The game itself is visually good, with tons of features, but it is taking me forver to learn how to play, as this is my first try with a PC baseball game in about 10 years. I wish there was a beginner/kids level of play where I could just get right into it. Hope this pays off eventually, as I've really waited for a decent PC baseball action game.

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