The best baseball game this year just happens to be a PS3 exclusive.
so...needless to say i was skeptical about picking up a baseball game this year. i downloaded both demos on the PSN and was again disappointed by 2k's game (wtf is with all the analog stick nonsense?) i then downloaded MLB the Show demo (with low expectations based on the fact that Sony's first party basketball game is GARBAGE) and enjoyed it.
i bought the game and LOVE IT. everything is fun, intuitive, easy to pick up with room and bonuses for mastering the little things in regards to gameplay. the pitching, batting, fielding and overall presentation all work well together.
i was actually impressed by the graphics (again...low expectations based on NBA as a series) and the parks and animations all look beautiful. the player models are detailed while not looking weird or overly plastic (2k anyone?) and the sounds are all excellent.
another cool feature was the ability to make your own playlist and listen to your own music while playing (PS3 supports custom music and playlists but it's up to the programmers to make it available in the game).
if you're into baseball or just a fan of video game baseball then hopefully you have a PS3 because the only baseball game on the market worth getting this year is a PS3 exclusive. incredible graphics, great gameplay, outstanding presentation and more game modes than you can count make MLB the Show the must have stickball game to have in 08.