MLB 06: The Show?

Thanks for the welcome. The hitting in the MLB game is actually easier then last years game, but I still think EA's has the better model. As for the piching, I'm still not sure how to be effective in the MLB 06 game. I've thrown a few behind the cather, and my control isn't what I would like it to be. EA's piching is better and easier. The big difference between the 2 games is the grahics. MLB 06 has the edge over EA in this category. For some reason, you can't slide in the MLB 06 game, not sure why. Overall edge to the gameplay goes to EA. Bottom line, EA still has the better the game, but it's not by an overwhelming advantage...

I actually played a 9-inning game of MLB 2006 (not 06: The Show) and had a pretty good time. I played on Veteran so that I could use zone hitting and won a close game against the Orioles 6-5 (I used the Yankees).

I forgot how much I liked the pitching and saw a good variety of hits at the plate. I still feel a little disconnected from the fielders when set to 'Assist', but find the game is too frustrating on 'Manual'. Also, I need more practice with the baserunning controls (I used manual baserunning).

I still felt that most of the fly balls look liked they bounced off of home plate first, but I was able to look past that after a few innings. Overall, I enjoyed the game more than I expected and may have to play this one a little bit more. At the very least, it's a nice change of pace from MVP 06.

I barely played last year's version, Jason, because I simply could not lose as the Yankees.  I got rid of that sucker quick.

Anyway, IIRC, in the new version you do feel like you have (a little) more control than in the old, but still not nearly as much as you do in MVP.

Web,

Do you see a big improvement in 'The Show' over last year's game? Also, are you having any problems with lockups or bugs in the game?

Edit: How's the online play? Any lag?