GameFly: MLB 08: The Show PlayStation 2 Video Game | Buy MLB 08: The Show for PlayStation 2

It's time to hit the road - the road to The Show! The MLB series takes its acclaimed realism to the next level, delivering the closest experience possible, next to actually making to the Big Leagues. Play offense and defense with your custom-created player, and work to constantly improve dynamically as you approach the Majors. Prove your skill at bat and your ability will increase. Choose your pitch grip and arm angle when throwing the pitch as you decide among 18 different pitch types. Go back and watch your best plays or your mistakes in the Replay Vault, which allow you to watch the entire game starting from any point!

Critic Reviews

IGN Review (8.0 out of 10)

The Show has been one of Sony's strongest sports franchises for two years running. The baseball series brought refined batting systems, engaging mini-games and deep career modes to the PS2, and in doing so was the best baseball title on the venerated console. Working on a three-peat, Sony Computer...more

User Reviews

Average Member Rating: 7.9 out of 10

Not for casual player. (9 out of 10)

posted by MissDahkme (Murfreesboro, TN) on Mar 31, 2008
Member since Mar 2008
5 out of 5 gamers (100%) found this review helpful

If your looking for a game where you can hammer HRs every at bat, then don't rent this game. But if you want an in-depth, build your career from nothing to Hall of Fame, then get this game. You only control your player, not the entire team as most sport games. You earn points for doing good things...more

View All Critic & User Reviews