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MLB 09: The Show
MLB 09: The ShowAuthentic baseball simulation for PlayStation consoles.
MLB 13: The Show
MLB 13: The ShowExperience Major League Baseball like never before.
Overview
Description

MLB 09: The Show delivers a realistic baseball experience, letting players control individual athletes or entire teams across Major League and select Minor League clubs. Featuring multiple modes, you can play a single game, a full season, or a franchise career. Developed by SCE San Diego Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, the fourth installment in the series offers deep customization, realistic physics, and both single‑player and multiplayer split‑screen action on PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and PSP.

Step into the world of Major League Baseball with unparalleled realism and emotion. MLB 13: The Show captures every detail of the sport, from the crack of the bat to the roar of the crowd, delivering an immersive baseball experience on PlayStation 3. Take control of your career in Road To The Show, build your ultimate team in Diamond Dynasty, or manage an entire franchise with deep simulation features. Every swing, pitch, and game‑changing moment feels authentic, making you feel like you’re truly on the diamond.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Team Sports
Team Sports
Best for
Baseball fans and sports gamers
Baseball fans and simulation gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$59.99
release date
2009-03-03
2013-03-05
Specifications
developer
SCE San Diego Studio
SCE San Diego Studio
publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Sony Computer Entertainment
age rating
ESRB E
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
critic score
81/100
84/100+4%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Highly realistic baseball mechanics
  • Robust franchise and career modes
  • Split‑screen multiplayer on console
  • Authentic MLB teams and stadiums
  • Stunning realism and detail
  • Deep and varied game modes
  • Robust multiplayer options
  • Authentic MLB licensing
Cons
  • Limited to PlayStation 2/3 hardware
  • No online multiplayer support
  • Graphics dated by modern standards
  • Only available on PlayStation 3
  • No online matchmaking support
  • Learning curve can be steep for newcomers
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