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
• Catchers can call the game, giving gamers playing as pitchers an idea of where and what to pitch
• All-Star Commentary - Veteran announcer Jon Miller delivers all the play-by-plays; Hall of Fame Legend Joe Morgan calls the on-field action

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000E27XYK
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: April 3, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 1.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,788 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Major League Baseball 2K6 offers a true-to-life experience for every pitch, hit, catch and throw -- it's true baseball, from 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 even deeper Franchise Mode, and an all-new Career Mode where you call the shots. With returning gameplay favorites including EyeToy functionality and online playability, Major League Baseball 2006 offers you the serious baseball action you crave. Jeanne Zelasko and Steve Physioc join the team, previewing the team matchups during the season and provide analysis during the playoffs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A swing and a miss., April 7, 2006

By 

M. Gerhardt "gerh113" (SF, CA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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

This is what happens when video games do not have competition. It is very obvious that this game was rushed to shelves without very basic product testing. The good parts are pitching and batting. Baserunning is clumsy and fielding is horrid. In two days (maybe 10 9 inning games) the following have happened:

-Thrown out 3 runners from right field and one from center.

-Jon Miller and Joe Morgan continually get the count wrong not to mention the previous years stats.

-It looks like the shortstop has a cannon (literally) for and arm.

-Thrown out Ai players on routine plays because I timed their base rounding.

-I cannot bunt. I press Y as the book says and I cannot even get the guy to square. I have tried R thumstick too....no luck.

-Baserunning is tedious and nearly impossible when 2 or more runners are moving.

-Diving for balls on the infield is impossible because of the timing involved.

-graphics are 2-3 years old.

Again...the pitching and hitting (other than bunting) are very good. All else fails.

I am going to give it another chance but I think this one is headed for ebay.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't make the same mistake I did., April 12, 2006

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Bluejaysin2006 "Jays" (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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

Terrible game play, terrible graphics, terrible playability. All I have to say is why bother buying the exclusive rights to a product and then release the worst baseball game of all time. I think I would rather play Hardball 3 on my 286 then this game.

The graphics, except for the fantastic cut scenes, look like there from my old PS1. The statistics are terrible, Toronto is rated as the 29th worst offence. Does picking up Glaus, Overby and Molina not do anything to improve the 6th best offence in the American League last year. Anyways that has nothing to do with my feelings on the game itself.

Poor playability, Poor Graphics (nice team logo cut scenes), Poor, Poor, Poor, Poor

All I can say is if you like baseball and baseball games, go against your best judgement and do not buy this game.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor effort with very frustrating play., April 11, 2006

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Jimmy James (Ocala, Florida) - See all my reviews

= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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

The commentary is absolutely horrible. They say strike when it's a ball, and is called a ball. Morgan's pitch analysis is more repetitive than anything I've ever heard (although it gives you a good reason to mix up your pitch selection). Apparently Morgan doesn't know what the "BP" in BP Fastball stands for, either. The announcing also can't read the stats correctly, everyone had 0 HR and 0 RBI, or 0 wins last season. The fielding physics and controls are garbage as well, diving is useless, and charging the ball is not allowed in many cases, taking away your chance for several outs. The pitching and hitting are okay, but not spectacular, I like the pitch location method. Baserunning stinks. The thumbstick hitting is too frustrating to stick with, I switched to the button immediately. As per usual, the pitcher characteristics are way off. Sinkerballers don't have sinkers, guys with cut fastballs don't have them, control pitchers have 98 MPH fastballs, and that's just on the Twins. I really am unimpressed coming over from MVP. Hopefully the 360 version is better. This isn't a good product.