Major League Baseball 2K9

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Major League Baseball 2K9 offers fans improved two-step Precision Pitching controls, deeper Swing Stick batting and quick fielding responses for even...
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6.3
good
 
CRITICS SCORE
6.4
(30 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
6.2
(363 ratings)

Game Overview

Major League Baseball 2K9 offers fans improved two-step Precision Pitching controls, deeper Swing Stick batting and quick fielding responses for even greater control of the game.

Game Screenshots

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
45/100
score

MLB 2K9 is a deeply flawed funhouse-mirror distortion of baseball.

GameZone review logo
75/100
score

What is presented in MLB2K9 is more than sufficient in terms of an enjoyable baseball game. The level of detail and depth in the title is impressive, as is the overall presentation and quality. Certain aspects may be somewhat disappointing, but overall, t

IGN review logo
68/100
score

MLB 2K9 is an enjoyable game for a casual fan, but those who are really dedicated to baseball are certain to find the bad AI annoying.

Game Features

Major League Baseball 2K9 Now Available Play Ball! Visual Concepts offers fans the Major Leagues down to the minor details

Game Specs

Audio/Video
Custom Soundtrack, HDTV 1080i, HDTV 1080p, HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Memory
5.5 MB

 

Modes
Exhibition, Franchise, Manager Mode, Multiplayer, Practice

Online Features
Achievements, Content Download, Friends, Leaderboards, Online Multiplayer, Voice, Xbox LIVE Family Settings

 

Controller Functions

BASERUNNING CONTROLS

Right Thumbstick
Up = Send Selected Runner to Second Base. Down = Send Selected Runner Home. Left = Send Selected Runner to Third Base. Right = Send Selected Runner to First Base.

A Button
Select Runner

Left Bumper
Advance All Runners

Right Bumper
Retreat All Runners

 

Left Trigger
Advance Selected Runner

Right Trigger
Retreat Selected Runner

Start Button
Pause Menu

 
BATTING CONTROLS

Directional Pad
Down = Substitution Menu. Left/Right = Cycle Through Stats. Insider Edge Data.

Left Thumbstick
Move Batter's Eye (Pre Pitch). Up = Attempt to Hit Ball in Air. Down = Attempt to Hit Ball on Ground. Left = Attempt to Hit Ball to Left Field. Right = Attempt to Hit Ball to Right Field.

Right Thumbstick
Swing

A Button
Select Individual Base Runner

B Button
Lock Batter's Eye

X Button
Bunt

Y Button
Activate Batter's Eye

 

Left Bumper
Increase Leadoff. All Base Runners Steal (Hold).

Right Bumper
Decrease Leadoff. All Base Runners Back to Base (Hold).

Left Trigger
Increase Leadoff (Tap). Steal (Hold, Release).

Right Trigger
Decrease Leadoff. Back to Base (Hold).

Start Button
Pause Menu

Back Button
Switch Sides (Switch Hitters Only)

 
 
Game Info
Platform:Microsoft Xbox 360
Release Date:3/3/2009
Publisher:2K Games
Developer:Visual Concepts
Genre:Sports
ESRB Rating:--
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
7.5
Gameplay
7
Graphics
8.5
Sound
8.4
Concept
7.5
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
7.5/10

Recent Customer Reviews

Solid, extremely addicting game

This is definitely a good game to occupy your time with, and fun even if you don't love the MLB.
Published 887 days ago by smelll4545

Too Many Glitches

Terrible game, the glitches still aren't fixed after two patches
Published 934 days ago by jrucch

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