'MLB 11 The Show' Now Available Exclusively for PS3, PSP

By Hector Cortez Mar 9, 2011, 6:55 GMT

MLB 11 The Show is now available, exclusively for PS3, PSP, and PS2.

Sony announced today the North American launch of MLB 11 The Show, available exclusively for PS3, PSP, and PS2. This year's edition features a ton of new features that are sure to excite fans both new and old.

Leading off on the new features set for PS3 is the addition of stereoscopic 3D functionality in all gameplay modes, as well as PlayStation Move motion controller support making its debut in the Home Run Derby mode.

Next up is the newly added Pure Analog Control System which includes analog controls for hitting, pitching, and throwing. Pure Hitting allows you to stride and swing using the Right Analog Stick, Pure Pitching functionality incorporates a new Pitch Meter when setting strength and location, and Pure Throwing can be used to make defensive throws by simply pointing the Right Analog Stick in the direction of the base, also allowing for fake throws to keep runners honest.

MLB 11 The Show also offers a new Co-op Mode, which allows up to four-player offline or online cooperative play where gamers can split duties covering either the infield or outfield, while also switching off at the plate or choosing the specific batters they'd like ton control. Users can play 1 vs. 2, 2 vs. 2, or 2 vs. CPU. Also adding to the competitive fire is MLB 11 The Show's Challenge of the Week-a quick, fast paced 2-3 minute, 1-player, online experience, with leader boards and prizes awarded in three tiers.

The fifth generation of Road to The Show returns in version 5.0 bringing a new interactive slider set to the Create Player process, new training modes triggered by the Player Performance Evaluator that awards training points depending on your approach at the plate (or to batters faced), Minor League- substitution logic improvements, advancement system improvements that now compare your stats versus your competition in the organization, and the new No Assist Fielding option to make the fielding experience even more realistic.

MLB 11 The Show also includes a customizable camera editor, stadium specific broadcast camera angles for all 30 MLB teams, new weather elements in the form of rain and dynamic cloud coverage, stadium specific jumbotrons, and firework displays.

MLB 11 The Show for PSP utilizes core gameplay features found in the PS3 version, while the PS2 version includes the exclusive Player Creator.

Lastly is the addition of former Los Angeles Dodger first baseman Eric Karros to the broadcast booth, joining Matt Vasgersian and Dave Campbell.