Introduction MLB Power Pros, Japan’s top-selling MLB series available for the first time in the U.S. MLB Power Pros a unique flair delivers America’s favorite pastime with an original visual style, pick-up-and-play gameplay mechanics and deep gameplay modes. Available for the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii is this fall MLB Power Pros is sure to be a hit with players of all ages
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Review by Kurt Godel for MLB Power Pros 2008
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First of all, this is the best baseball game out there for the wii. Plenty of game modes, including exhibition, batting practice, fielding practice, home run derby, 162 game season mode, a 6-team round robin league mode, and 2 rpg-like modes: MLB Life, and Success mode.
I spend about 95% of my time in season mode. There is plenty to do, although almost nothing has changed in season mode since last year. One thing in particular that I still like is the different simulation modes, where you can essentially let the computer play all the games, with the option to stop play before any batter and take control yourself. This can make it possible to play many games in a short amount of time each day. Season mode keeps stats in at least 50 different categories and allows you to sort by stat, by team, by division, by league…and also keeps all-time records. You can buy special bats and gloves, etc, to help your players practice more efficiently and raise their abilities between games (although progress takes time, a lot of time).
The batting practice mode is pretty cool too. You can customize the pitches that are thrown by pitcher, type and location, so you can work on hitting just inside curveballs if you want.
There are lots of frills like baseball cards with player bios and player batting and pitching stances/styles, and fictional stadiums that you can purchase with “frequent player points”. There is the ability to create “arrange” teams with custom players, or to keep rosters updated. You can adjust the players abilities also and use these arranged teams in your season. I guess you could do this every year so that rosters are kept up-to-date. You can even create a 32 team league, and edit the team colors, uniform and mascot of a couple expansion teams.
I cannot comment too much on MLB life, and Success mode except that I found them a little tedious and frustrating. This is unfortunate because Success mode is the only way to add custom players, and there is no guarantee that the player you create will even “succeed” and be able to play on your season team. (It takes about an hour or two, and your success is based on maybe 3 games or 9 to 12 plate appearances).
So, here is what is still lacking, in my opinion (I hope the game designers are reading):
- The CPU never walks a batter. This is NOT realistic.
- The CPU never *intentionally* walks a batter. Players like Pujols, Manny, Arod, etc should not be pitched to with a base open late in a close game. It should not be too hard to add a heuristic here. I’ve seen it done in some other baseball games.
- The CPU makes odd managerial decisions. A pitcher will bat late in the game, only to be replaced at the start of the next inning.
- I’ve found that the stats are a little skewed to the extremes…good players are monsterous, and mediocre/bad players are terrible. Even after tinkering with the difficulty levels.
- You cannot set default lineups for right-hand pitchers/left-hand pitchers. It allows you to set default lineups for DH/non-DH, so why not by opposing pitchers’ throwing hand?
- I would really like to see this game give you an “official boxscore” of the format found in newspapers and mlb.com. You should be able to view it throughout the course of the game. This would be neat.
- The play by play announcer is TERRIBLE. There are many many audio bugs where he calls players by the wrong name, and calls the play wrong too. I usually listen to my ipod and keep the game audio muted.
That being said this is still a great great baseball game that would be worthy of 5 stars if some of the bad things I mentioned were not so.
Review by Dave for MLB Power Pros 2008
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I have to give this years version 4 stars only due to the fact that 99% of the game remains unchanged. While I can appreciate the developers taking the “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it approach”, I still would’ve liked to see some additions/corrections. The game has all the elements that made last years a nearly perfect game, but, the same problems remain. The minor league system is still not done well, there are very few errors (especially throwing), and the computer throws strikes strikes and more strikes (good luck drawing a walk), and worst of all no online play to speak of.
Overall, the season mode is still great. The computer presents a strong challenge and the statistics are realistic. I would like to see a more expanded minor league system which might include AA and AAA rather than just a few guys that you can bring up whenever you feel like it. The MLB Life mode is fun for awhile but it quickly gets old when you have to conduct each at bat for your player over the course of 162 games with no way to skip ahead AT ALL!!
I hate to be petty as this is still my favorite baseball game, but I was hoping to join up with an online league or at least have single matches this year. Still a wonderful game with a lot of features, but not quite a 5-star delivery.
Review by J. Touchet for MLB Power Pros 2008
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Really fun baseball game, great physics, ability to alter difficulty to your skill level. Deeps stats, and of course, really cute players. Only downside is that roster updates would be nice.
Review by ichor for MLB Power Pros 2008
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Granted, I never had the chance to play the predecessor to this game…but as it stands, this is the best baseball game I’ve ever played as a video game. The graphics are crisp, the play-by-play is OK (not spectacular, but not distractingly bothersome either.)
Unlike baseball games made by EA (and others), some rookie, light-hitting second baseball isn’t going to start hitting 550 foot bombs just because you’re controlling them…there is a definite amount of realism here that isn’t in other games.
Also…there are tons of modes. Some modes you don’t have have to play “baseball,” but more of manage it.
The only negative thing that, even after a couple months of playing the game, is the ability to control the base runners. It’s way too complex. Something like.. with your left hand fingers, use the nunchuck stick to select the baserunner you want to control, and then with the wiimote hand, control the runner by advancing, returning to the base, or stopping. However, since I can’t readily think of a better solution that would allow the flexibility of baserunning, I’ll leave it at 5 stars.
Would recommend this game to any true baseball fan…with the ability to trade, and tweak player profiles (for performance), this game will have a ton of replay value…you can always have an updated roster!
Review by A. D. Wong for MLB Power Pros 2008
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I cant stop playing this game, it is so much fun and has tons of depth that gives you the total mlb and baseball experience. This franchise has always been good, but this one is hands down the best, way better than the other MLB licensed games.
Summary: Pure fun.
Review by B for Wii Monster Cable GameLink Component Video and Stereo Audio A/V Kit
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There’s simply no reason to pay such high prices for a cable that doesn’t work any better. There is no difference between the picture quality that you get from these cables compared to that of other third party component cables that can be purchased for around $15 to $20. Even Nintendo’s official component cables are cheaper than these.
That having been said, component cables do provide a significant improvement in appearance. Color and sharpness are improved, and it allows for progressive scan (if your television supports it). I highly recommend buying a set of component cables, especially for an EDTV or HDTV, but I do not recommend these specific cables.
Review by Robert T. Jeffcoat for Wii Monster Cable GameLink Component Video and Stereo Audio A/V Kit
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I bought these Monster cables because I use Monster cables for all my game consoles and for my Dish receiver. I use the 1000 series cables and Monster cables for the X-Box 360 and PlayStation 3. When I ran these cables from the WII through my Pioneer Elite THX receiver, the WII kept flashing on my Sony HDTV and I couldn’t get the picture to stabilize. I called Nintendo and when I told them I was using these cables, They said that since they weren’t licensed WII cables that they voided my warranty. She said these cables were ruining WII’s every where. I sent my WII to Nintendo and when it came back they said they had to replace the circuit board and I had to pay for the repairs. So please be careful and should this happen to you, don’t say you were using these cables. Thanks, Robert
Review by M3wThr33 for Wii Monster Cable GameLink Component Video and Stereo Audio A/V Kit
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So I needed some HD cables for my Wii. And being analong outputs (not digital) I needed something shielded to get the cleanest image.
At first I tried a brand that was a fraction of the price. They worked fine, but with the money I saved, it just felt wrong. I didn’t know what to do with the $50, so I just rolled it around the cables likes insulation or shielding. That really hampered the flexibility of the cables and I think it caused more interference.
So then I returned the cables to the store and used that money to buy these. Now my Wii looks exactly the same as if I had used the other cables, but I don’t have to worry about what to do with that extra cash.
Review by A. Dripps for Wii Monster Cable GameLink Component Video and Stereo Audio A/V Kit
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The picture i’m getting from this thing is better than the one offered by the Wii branded product. Wii video quality isn’t the full 1080, so those looking for the absolute best video compared to a PS3 or Xbox 360 will probably be disappointed, but that’s not a function of the cable.
Review by Melody Miller for Wii Monster Cable GameLink Component Video and Stereo Audio A/V Kit
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I actually found them cheaper at Target after buying them from Amazon, but they work fine.