Power Pros Forum

I got my copy today and just finished playing an exhibition match, but already I am loving the changes.

-Pitches appear to be faster with sharper break
-Easier to get a whiff by timing rather than movement (sigh of relief for slider lovers who couldn't get Ks in last year's version)
-New camera angles
-The amount of PP points you earn seem to be performance based (more incentive to do well even in Exhibitions!)
-Ballpark sound effects seem less generic
-Jack's play by play is "somewhat" improved
-I even think the menu BGM is better

I agree with those things. Success back and My Life is a plus too. I love MLB Power Pros! Jack is better for sure. (Thank Goodness!)

Those new camera intros (When they zoom in on the player at bat). I love it, it makes the game feel more dramatic.

I like that too.

-You can use the pitch tracker during the game to review sequences for the hitter's prior at-bats. Great addition!
-More defensive shifts and a nice diagram to show fielders' positions.

Also is it just me or does the regular changeup (not CCHG) have some slight fading action to it?

I think it fades a little bit. That made it a good strike out pitch.

I can't tell you how many times I've whiffed on a well timed Changeup... irks the bejesus out of me

Didn't take long to accumulate "timely whiff"...

I hate when Joel Zumaya's out there. 2 100+ fastballs then WHAM, 60 mph change up. Makes me crazy too.

I like how they made the bats almost invisible when players like YouKilis put the bat in the pitcher's way. It was annoying in 2007.

I LOVE the new success mode. I don't know why, but to me it just seems WAY better than last year's version. I think it's because you play more games, and I don't get frustrated trying to win a certain game so I don't get game over because this time, all that matters is your performance in the game.

Yeah I do like the fact that you feel like you are an actual baseball player instead of a college student who plays baseball on the side.

I also like the freedom you get. going into different parts of town and seeing it on a map. I don't feel so closed in like it felt last year just being in the dorm room only being able to choose work, practice or date.