Major League Baseball 2K8
MLB 2K8
Release Date: March 4, 2008
Sports, baseball, splitscreen, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet, LAN
The next installment of the popular baseball simulator. The 2K8 edition offers, among other things, improved pitching, simplified database acquisition and the option of collecting player cards.
Major League Baseball 2K8 Description
Major League Baseball® 2K8 returns to the diamond with the most complete MLB® experience available on every major video game console. Revolutionizing your control of the 5 tools in baseball are brand new pitching, fielding and baserunning controls and completely overhauled batting interface. Featuring a totally unique trading card mode, robust Minor League™ system, all-new Signature Style™ animations for 2008, and more, Major League Baseball® 2K8 brings a new level of fun to the virtual baseball world.
Swing Stick 2.0 - Unparalleled ball-to-bat contact, unlimited variety of hit types and more realistic at bats with deeper Inside Edge™ integration.
More Signature Style™ - New and improved player walk-ups, batting stances, waggles, home run celebrations, step-ins and step-outs bring each player to life in true, 2K Sports fashion.
Total Pitch Control - A revolutionary right analog stick pitching system where right stick motions and timing determine pitch type, speed and accuracy.
Precision Throw Control - Unlimited throw types and trajectories using real-world physics and Inside Edge™ data bring realism and variety to every defensive play on the field.
All-New Baserunning - Intuitive and simplified baserunning controls featuring overhauled AI now play a key role in offensive strategy.
Full Minor Leagues - 90 Minor League teams available in both Franchise and Exhibition modes, with over 20 authentic Minor League Stadiums and additional authentic Minor League Stadiums post ship via digital download.
2K Cards - Earn them, collect them, share them, and trade them. The most in-depth card trading system ever, taking the MLB 2K community to a new level.
2K Sports Online - Now with over 1 MILLION online gamers in the 2K community, go head-to-head against the best players on the planet.
Best Booth in the Business - 2K Sports proudly brings back the duo Jon Miller and Hall of Famer Joe Morgan to the broadcast booth, delivering the deepest commentary available.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
Major League Baseball 2K8 Summary
Platforms:
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Nintendo Wii
PlayStation Portable
PlayStation 2
Developer: Capcom Vancouver / Blue Castle Games
Publisher: 2K Sports
Age restrictions: none
Major League Baseball 2K8 System Requirements
PlayStation 2
Uses: memory card 8MB, Network Adaptor
Xbox 360
Uses: Xbox Live
PlayStation Portable
Uses: memory card 32MB