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MMChrisS · 07-25-2012, 10:32 AM

In March, Operation Sports held a staff roundtable discussing which baseball games we had played for a full 162 game season.

At the time, I had only accomplished the feat in one game: Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball for the Super Nintendo.

A few weeks ago, I added a second game to my list: MLB Bobblehead Pros for the Xbox 360.

Here are some aspects, both good and bad, that stand out as I look back on my season with the Milwaukee Brewers in Konami's latest Power Pros game.

Read More - An MLB BobbleHead Pro's Diary: 162 Games Later

FalseLion · 07-25-2012, 11:58 AM

this is a fun game, but there's no longevity because it lacks the ability to trade, release, and pick up free agents, think i played about 5 games through a season then got bored with it

misterkrabz · 07-25-2012, 02:47 PM

I like the game but I'm sour on it because it's impossible to draw a walk.

Evlmnky33 · 07-25-2012, 03:18 PM

I still go through phases where I play this for a week or two straight. I also usually start a "franchise" in power pros 2008 with fantasy draft every baseball season but never finish. Can never find the right difficulty to keep me interested.

HustlinOwl · 07-25-2012, 04:24 PM

July 2011 to June 2012 for one season???MLBTS Id complete 3-5 seasons in that time span

jyoung · 07-26-2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by misterkrabz


	I like the game but I'm sour on it because it's impossible to draw a walk.

It all depends on the pitcher/batter matchup. The power hitters on my Brewers team frequently get pitched around. I've also found that the CPU likes to walk your #8 hitter so it can get to the pitcher.

ch46647 · 07-28-2012, 02:12 PM

I want to make a quick comment on this because I am actually playing this game as I type and I am in the middle of September in my season with the Cardinals. This game is PHENOMENAL in my opinon! I am not even a fan of basball but the pace of this game and the gameplay is a perfect fit for a fun experience.

The stadiums in this game are incedible detailed. Also, as you play more and more there is a lot of "little things" that you would be suprised are in a game like this. For example, I was playing the Giants at their stadium and hit a MONSTER homerun with Pujols. As the ball left the stadium I was waiting to hear that typical "thud" sound the ball makes but I hear a "kerplunk" for the ball going into the water. I thought that was pretty cool!

I am not even a fan of baseball and have only owned 2-3 baseball games in my life and didnt get into any of them. This game is a must buy for $10 if you are a fan of sports games. I love it!

bkrich83 · 07-29-2012, 10:23 AM

Love this game. The odd graphics turn some off, but the under the hood baseball game is outstanding.

killer miller31 · 07-29-2012, 03:20 PM

I went to my local gamestop last night and picked up MLB power pros 2008 for wii because of this article.it is so deep the gameplay is awesome and the create a team and all the diffirent modes are amazing!

jyoung · 07-29-2012, 03:25 PM

Yep, most people would agree that Power Pros 2008 is actually a better game overall than Bobblehead Pros, but Bobblehead Pros does have newer rosters and stadiums if those things are more important to you.

Personally, I say both games are worth owning due to how cheap they are. You can get both games for about $15-$20 total.

07-28-2012, 02:12 PM	#7
ch46647 MVP OVR: 13 Join Date: Aug 2006	I want to make a quick comment on this because I am actually playing this game as I type and I am in the middle of September in my season with the Cardinals. This game is PHENOMENAL in my opinon! I am not even a fan of basball but the pace of this game and the gameplay is a perfect fit for a fun experience. The stadiums in this game are incedible detailed. Also, as you play more and more there is a lot of "little things" that you would be suprised are in a game like this. For example, I was playing the Giants at their stadium and hit a MONSTER homerun with Pujols. As the ball left the stadium I was waiting to hear that typical "thud" sound the ball makes but I hear a "kerplunk" for the ball going into the water. I thought that was pretty cool! I am not even a fan of baseball and have only owned 2-3 baseball games in my life and didnt get into any of them. This game is a must buy for $10 if you are a fan of sports games. I love it! philliesfan136 likes this.

07-29-2012, 03:20 PM	#9
killer miller31 Rookie OVR: 9 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: indiana Blog Entries: 1	I went to my local gamestop last night and picked up MLB power pros 2008 for wii because of this article.it is so deep the gameplay is awesome and the create a team and all the diffirent modes are amazing! philliesfan136 likes this.

07-29-2012, 03:25 PM	#10
jyoung Staff Writer OVR: 38 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,209 Blog Entries: 29	Yep, most people would agree that Power Pros 2008 is actually a better game overall than Bobblehead Pros, but Bobblehead Pros does have newer rosters and stadiums if those things are more important to you. Personally, I say both games are worth owning due to how cheap they are. You can get both games for about $15-$20 total. philliesfan136 likes this.

07-25-2012, 11:58 AM	#2
FalseLion Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Jul 2012	this is a fun game, but there's no longevity because it lacks the ability to trade, release, and pick up free agents, think i played about 5 games through a season then got bored with it

07-25-2012, 02:47 PM	#3
misterkrabz Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Feb 2011	I like the game but I'm sour on it because it's impossible to draw a walk.

07-25-2012, 03:18 PM	#4
Evlmnky33 Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: Oct 2009	I still go through phases where I play this for a week or two straight. I also usually start a "franchise" in power pros 2008 with fantasy draft every baseball season but never finish. Can never find the right difficulty to keep me interested.

07-25-2012, 04:24 PM	#5
HustlinOwl All Star OVR: 51 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,772 Blog Entries: 2	July 2011 to June 2012 for one season???MLBTS Id complete 3-5 seasons in that time span

07-29-2012, 10:23 AM	#8
bkrich83 Closer OVR: 64 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: So. Cal Posts: 69,364 Blog Entries: 112	Re: An MLB BobbleHead Pro's Diary: 162 Games Later Love this game. The odd graphics turn some off, but the under the hood baseball game is outstanding. philliesfan136 likes this. __________________ -BK S.O.S. Crew (Enforcer) "Strategy over Skillz"