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Get ready to get your uniform dirty as you play ball on the Wii with Major League Baseball 2K9 by Take-Two. You'll recognize your favorite players as MLB 2K9 captures such minute details as each player's unique batting stances, pitching windups, and swings. With new commentary and gameplay enhancements to all facets of the experience, Major League Baseball 2K9 is a whole new ballgame.
Wii-Specific Controls
With the Wii's motion controls, you'll be able to really get into the game. Using the Wii remote, you can throw perfect strikes by mimicking a throwing motion rather than using a combination of joysticks and buttons. Live out your fantasy by using a high leg kick, and going through the entire windup to throw your pitch. If you want to add extra movement or speed, simply flick your wrist, and the game will reflect the change on screen.
When you're at the plate, swing away with the Remote and Nunchuk to try to hit a home run, or use a more level swing to slap one to left field. Where your hit ends up depends on your timing, speed, and angle, and with the Wii, you'll see that "batting practice" really pays off. The Wii's motion controls lets you feel like you're actually playing baseball, rather than just playing a baseball game.
Rosters Updated for the 2009 Season
The latest rosters are included in the game, so your favorite team will have all its 2009 players, just like in real life. Compare your own video game season to your team's actual season.
New Play by Play and Commentary and New Music
MLB 2K9 brings with it the new broadcast team of Gary Thorne and Steve Phillips. The new team injects depth and insight into the game, and provides another level of realism. In addition, the game also has real-time crowd noise and other sound effects that will have you feeling like you're sitting in the bleachers.
A new soundtrack features the music of Judas Priest, Cheap Trick, Ted Nugent, Boys Like Girls, and more.
For baseball fans of all stripes, MLB 2K9 delivers the goods. Different difficulty levels make the game accessible by both rookies and veterans, so everyone can join in the fun.
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Major League Baseball 2K9 captures the essence of baseball down to some of the most minute, player- specific details including batting stances, pitching windups and signature swings. 2K Sports has gone above and beyond the call of duty to deliver this in true major league fashion.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:Nintendo Wii
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I have 2K8 and was very excited about picking up the sequel. I am sad to report that I am totally disappointed.
The graphics are unimproved (forgivable, it IS for the Wii, afterall), the music is mostly 80's hits (seriously... Cheap Trick, The Romantics, Judas Priest, etc.), the batting is now ridiculously difficult, and EVERY other aspect of gameplay feels completely unchanged. (Right down to the continued use of the old "Devil Ray" green that was so annoyed me in 2K8's version of Tropicana Field. To me, this is one small example of just how little attention 2KSports gave the Wii version. Come on, the Rays ditched the green TWO years ago.)
This is NOT the game you see advertised on TV for PS3 and XBOX360 systems. And to call it "improved" in any way is an insult to consumer intelligence. I love my Wii and I love baseball - but I just don't think that the Wii, with it's lack of graphics capability, will ever attract the development of serious sports games. I wish I would have put the $50 that I wasted on this game toward another gaming system.
The graphics are unimproved (forgivable, it IS for the Wii, afterall), the music is mostly 80's hits (seriously... Cheap Trick, The Romantics, Judas Priest, etc.), the batting is now ridiculously difficult, and EVERY other aspect of gameplay feels completely unchanged. (Right down to the continued use of the old "Devil Ray" green that was so annoyed me in 2K8's version of Tropicana Field. To me, this is one small example of just how little attention 2KSports gave the Wii version. Come on, the Rays ditched the green TWO years ago.)
This is NOT the game you see advertised on TV for PS3 and XBOX360 systems. And to call it "improved" in any way is an insult to consumer intelligence. I love my Wii and I love baseball - but I just don't think that the Wii, with it's lack of graphics capability, will ever attract the development of serious sports games. I wish I would have put the $50 that I wasted on this game toward another gaming system.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:Nintendo Wii
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MLB 2k9 is a very weak stripped down baseball game. First, the graphics are very poor, even for wii standards (my MVP 2005 for the gamecube looks loads better). Second, there aren't many playing modes available and each mode lacks depth. For example, in season mode you dont have the option of playing preseason. Third, the wii controls are just awkward and painful. Having to jerk the wii controller down for every pitch starts to hurt and fielders will dive/jump/slide at the slightest twitch of the remote. Wish I could recommend an alternative but this is it for us wii owners.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:Nintendo Wii
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I've been playing this game often enough to overcome the minor problems and overall, I can say that I love it. While this is ultimately a port of the mlb 2k7 I played on xbox, it's a much better one. I'm angry that it took me six-seven hours to update the rosters manually, but now I'm set to go. Really, this should be a much better game that goes online, but since this is my only system, I'm happy that it doesn't have the bugs that the xbox 360 version is reported to have.
The fielding is without error and the controls are very responsive. The pitching is fun and it's a blast to strike out hitters. Batting takes some time, but if you leave your batting cursor in the middle of the strike zone, and then chase it when the pitch arrives, you can get a hit most of the time. Hitting is definitely a challenge, as it should be. Stealing a base is easy and rewarding, even though the manual doesn't tell you how. You have to select the runner on the d-pad, and then hit b as the pitcher begins his delivery. The only issue I have with control is that on the basepaths, the runners aren't very responsive and you can't get out of a pickle. The wii motions are fun, though they keep you from playing more than 3-4 games in a row, which is probably a good thing.
Sure the graphics aren't much, but the game plays quickly. Since it's hard to hit and the pitchers are difficult in pro mode, it's real rewarding when you win.
Some bugs you'll get used to:
-Playing in franchise mode, you have to set your lineups in the general screen, because changing them in the actual pregame selection does nothing.
-The 2008 stats are missing. Very ridiculous, but playing franchise, you make you're own stats anyway.
I say its worth picking up once everyone else sells theirs back. Enjoy.
The fielding is without error and the controls are very responsive. The pitching is fun and it's a blast to strike out hitters. Batting takes some time, but if you leave your batting cursor in the middle of the strike zone, and then chase it when the pitch arrives, you can get a hit most of the time. Hitting is definitely a challenge, as it should be. Stealing a base is easy and rewarding, even though the manual doesn't tell you how. You have to select the runner on the d-pad, and then hit b as the pitcher begins his delivery. The only issue I have with control is that on the basepaths, the runners aren't very responsive and you can't get out of a pickle. The wii motions are fun, though they keep you from playing more than 3-4 games in a row, which is probably a good thing.
Sure the graphics aren't much, but the game plays quickly. Since it's hard to hit and the pitchers are difficult in pro mode, it's real rewarding when you win.
Some bugs you'll get used to:
-Playing in franchise mode, you have to set your lineups in the general screen, because changing them in the actual pregame selection does nothing.
-The 2008 stats are missing. Very ridiculous, but playing franchise, you make you're own stats anyway.
I say its worth picking up once everyone else sells theirs back. Enjoy.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
americas pass time
the game play is very lifelike and being so it takes a realisticly long while to finish a game. also batting is a little bit of a problem for me, its far too difficult to connect... Read more
Published 9 months ago by J. Nishiguchi
Good eye?
Definitely worth the $9. I probably would have been extremely frustrated if I had paid full price for this game. Read more
Published 10 months ago by J. Shadley
FUN! ...but the controls are hard
Its a great game for the price, its fun to play against someone... but over all its a hard game to learn the controls on, and ive played alot of baseball games ... Read more
Published 10 months ago by highjump5
Fun Game!!
Got this for my husband and he is still working on learning it but it is a great way for him to unwind with some fun after a stressful work day!!! The graphics are amazing.
Published 11 months ago by BeachJean
Disappointed not a good game
Major League Baseball 2k9 is not as good as the Major League Baseball 2k8 version. The problem is you do not have the freedom with the numbchucks to swing at a baseball like you... Read more
Published 13 months ago by George B. Vieto
Great Game for true sports GAMERS
Great find, great transaction, and great price.
Very fun game to play.
It does take a while to learn the basics (pitching, batting, etc. Read more
Very fun game to play.
It does take a while to learn the basics (pitching, batting, etc. Read more
Published 13 months ago by J. Parreira
great game!
We bought for our 5 year old son. He plays it very well. He can beat his dad at it. Great game for him.
Published 16 months ago by sarah
Terrible Controls
You must use the Wii controller and numchuk for this game to run. It will not allow you to play without the numchuk. Read more
Published 17 months ago by JimBob911
fun baseball game
If your looking for a game that you can play day one well this game is not for you. However, if your like me and like a challenge, this is a great game. Read more
Published 17 months ago by ajaguar25
Grandson enjoys the game
Our grandson wanted this game to play,he so very satisfiedwith it plays it all the time.Great game customers should buy.
Published 23 months ago by Bernard Grabczewski
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