Major League Baseball 2K6

by 2K Sports

Product Features

• The Swing Stick mechanic brings a new level of intuitive control -- players use the Right Analog Stick to control the swing of the bat
• Use timing, guessing the location of the pitch and swing choice are key to successful execution
• Payoff Pitching - Pitchers must spot their pitches correctly, taking into account pitch type and break as they throw to a target area

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000E260LM
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: April 10, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 1.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,802 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #8 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Sports > Baseball
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Product InformationMajor League Baseball 2K6 offers a true-to-life experience for every pitch hitcatch and throw -- it's true baseballfrom the moment you step onto the diamond.Incredibly realistic controls combine with the ability to build your players'skills and attributes to deliver an immersive ball game. Plus there's an evendeeper Franchise Mode and an all-new Career Mode where you call the shots. Withreturning gameplay favorites including EyeToy functionality and onlineplayability Major League Baseball 2006 offers you the serious baseball actionyou crave.Product Features The Swing Stick mechanic brings a new level of intuitive control -- players use the Right Analog Stick to control the swing of the bat Use timing guessing the location of the pitch and swing choice are key to successful execution Payoff Pitching - Pitchers must spot their pitches correctly taking into account pitch type and break as they throw to a target area

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Give it a chance..., May 30, 2006

By 

BBombers26 - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Major League Baseball 2K6 (Video Game)

Before I purchased the game initially I read some of the reviews on amazon.com. To be honest I really didn't care what anyone had to say because I knew that I would purchase it regardless. However, people made some important insights.

Cons- There are certain flaws in the gameplay. For example the commentators tend to say the wrong thing at times; things that aren't even close to the situation. Another con I would say is that the controls are pretty difficult. Things that were basic in the EA sports versions are made much more complicated in this game.

Pros- Despite the cons, I absolutely love this game. I'm not a gamer at all; I only buy sports games, and even then I'm pretty amature. After practicing for a bit, you start getting a hang of the controls. Pitching is a blast in my opinion. Once you understand that you need to place the cursor where you want it to break you can go nuts with it. Offensively the swing stick (once you get the hang of it) can be a lot of fun. Trying to guess the pitch also becomes fun as you get the hang of the game. Plus the graphics are insanely good. Each player's tendencies are almost spot on.

The reason I rated the game so high is because when you get a better hang of the controls the game allows you to control every aspect of the game. I disliked the game immensely when I first bought it, but after giving it a chance, I'm hooked. The more I play I learn new controls that make the gameplay so much fun. Just force yourself to give it a chance and get into each pitch, each at bat, and this is an amazingly fun game.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars WTF!!!, April 12, 2006

By 

Michael H (Mount Laurel, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Major League Baseball 2K6 (Video Game)

Wow...This game is bad in so many ways, that I don't even know where to start. But I'll try:

First of all, the graphics are terrible. This 360 supports HD graphics and this is what we get??? MVP '05 for my regular Xbox looked better. Balls hit in the outfield during HR Derby look like huge snowballs.

The new swing-stick feature is just plain horrible.

Baserunning is insanely stupid. One you hit a ball in play you have to smash the button corresponding with the base to speed up your runner. If you don't, outfielders can easily take away would-be singles. This is ok if nobody's on base, but if someone is already on, then this doesn't work at all.

Fielding is awful. Nough said.

One good note...pitching has been very unpredictable, which I think is a good thing. One problem I had with MVP '05 is that you could consistantly hit the corners of the strike zone. Not so with this game, which makes it more realistic, and more difficult.

This is the only baseball game available for the 360. It's a shame because it is terrible. Save your money and buy Oblivion or Tomb Raider instead.

20 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars WINNER: Worst Game of the Year, April 16, 2006

By 

R.M. Fernandez - See all my reviews

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Major League Baseball 2K6 (Video Game)

PROS:

- Audio commentary by Jon Miller and Joe Morgan

CONS:

- Like all 2K games, the controls are so overly complex that you can't pickup and play the game. Even when you DO understand the controls, they're so awkward that it isn't even fun.

- There's no feel to pitching or hitting. A homerun feels the same as a single. Pitching is a disaster.

- Graphics look the same as a PS2 game from 4 years ago. Why does this game warrant a higher price tag???

- Game freezes.

- Messy interface, difficult to navigate.

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I can't imagine a worse baseball game. Couple this with the freeze issues many people are having, and this is without question one of the worst games for the 360.