Release Date: 3/3/2009 Category: Sports Number of Players: 1-2 Manufacturer: 2K Games UPC: 710425375330
Major League Baseball 2K9 : PlayStation 2 Description
Expanded Description Gaming's reigning cross-platform baseball franchise plays through the 2009 pro season in the streamlined Major League Baseball 2K9. Overall, 2K9 is designed to be more accessible and easier to control than recent 2K baseball games. Compared to the previous year's game, pitching and batting controls have been simplified to rely more on accuracy than on timing. 2K9 also aims to provide a realistic ballpark experience, for gamers on any platform. Leading off the line-up of aesthetic enhancements is a "living world" presentation that allows players to move seamlessly from the dugout to the batter's box, as umpires, coaches, players, and other personnel perform their own actions naturally in the background. The in-game Topps brand trading card system returns with updates as well. In the broadcast booth, the team of Gary Thorne calling the action and Steve Phillips providing color commentary is new to the series in 2K9.
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Special Features
Game Special Features
Real MLB teams, real MLB players, real MLB stadiums
Accessible controls get you in the game quicker
Lively fan reactions bring the ballparks of the MLB to life
Control Elements Gamepad/Joystick
ControlInstruction CONTROLS: MENU CONTROLS; Left Analog Stick = navigate menus; Select Button = help; X Button = select option; Triangle Button = go back to previous menu; GAME CONTROLS; BATTING PRE-PITCH; L1 Button = increase all leadoffs; R1 Button = decrease all leadoffs; Left Analog Stick = move batter's eye; L3 Button = view batter's eye; Right Analog Stick = move batter left or right; X Button = practice swing; Circle Button = select baserunner; Triangle Button = bunt; L2 Button = quick key; Square Button + Left Analog Stick = cue steal; Start Button = pause; BASERUNNING; L1 Button = increase all lead offs; R1 Button = decrease all lead offs; Right Analog Stick = sliding; X, Circle, Square or Triangle Button = select runner; D-Pad = increase or decrease select runner lead off; Start Button = pause; FIELDING (WITHOUT BALL); Left Analog Stick or D-Pad = move fielder; R1 Button = turbo; L1 Button = change fielder or cutoffs; Right Analog Stick = jump, dive; Square Button = call off fielders; L2 Button = change fielder; Start Button = pause; FIELDING (WITH BALL); L1 Button = auto throw; Left Analog Stick = move fielder; R3 Button = throw home; X Button = throw to first; Circle Button = throw to third; Square Button = throw to second; Start Button = pause; PITCHING; L1 Button (Hold) = pickoffs; R1 Button = view pitch breaks; Left Analog Stick = aim pitch break point; Right Analog Stick = move catcher; R3 Button = reset catcher; X, Circle, Square, Triangle or R2 Button = throw pitch; L2 Button = lineup card
