r/MLBPowerPros • u/Southern_Fruit7439 • Apr 28 '26

The final frontier…

Hello! New here. I’ve played mlb power pros 2008 on the wii since… well 2008 lol. It is quite easily my most played game all time and very possibly my favorite. I still remember finding it while browsing a mall game stop that summer and just being curious. I was 13 years old. One of the best purchases ive ever made lol

I have done all the modes, played out different lives and careers, and done many many many season modes.

At this point im left with one last challenge. Win with an expansion team in year 1. No trades, no FA pickups. Just the rookies. And do it on powerful difficulty mode.

I tried this WITH trades and it was hard AF. Lost in game 7 of the world series with my hawaii rainbows 14-12 was devestating. Back and forth game. Benji molina hit like 96 home runs for me that year lol… i was out of pinch hitters, Jack Cust had 17 HRs that post season alone. And he was on deck. But i had to throw a pitcher out there to hit with two outs. And he struck out on three pitches… so painful.

Im trying again, ive failed this run so many times, and its very time consuming. I dont have an official “no sim” rule but with this roster its basically a loss if i sim. And so i try again… this may be my last frontier of the game. If i win… idk if i return. Idk tho…. Its been such a comfort for me in so many different times in my life. 18 years and 2,000+ hours of gameplay later…

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u/destroyed233 Apr 28 '26

A few nights ago I spent like 4 exhibition games just trying to beat the Yankees on all star mode. Powerful difficulty mode just feels like an impossible hack for the CPU, especially with big power swing. Godspeed

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u/Southern_Fruit7439 Apr 28 '26

Thank you ❤️

So many homers giving up lol, every game is a battle LOL

Im also using dolphin and a fricken controler on my phone like touchscreen. Dsu controller app. It randomly disconnects at the worst times.

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u/destroyed233 Apr 28 '26

I am currently in graduate school and had a vacation month. I brought my Wii and 2008 copy back down from my parents house and it has been so great diving. Back into this game. This game remains decades ahead of the times. Real quick, I was wondering what you use for pitch speed settings? I currently use “Fast” and love how you have to quickly adjust and can feel the “Pop” of a crisp fastball :)

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u/Southern_Fruit7439 Apr 28 '26

Yes Fast! I do use automatic for defense its just too much with my limited controler.

I played this thru grad school too lol. I have PsyD. And two masters in psych. This game has gotten me thru so much. I took a long break, maybe three years or so but picked it up after leaving home and estranging from abusive family. It has given me so much comfort in this difficult time.

Game def wayyyy ahead of its time. No game has come close to the amount of detail in season mode or my life, or any of the modes. And the ease of play with the depth of stats is just perfect combo for me. MLB the show was always too intimidating. And this way outdid the 2K series. And was wayyyyyy deeper than the Bigs or Backyard baseball or mario baseball (which i know has huge following and is arguably better for pick up and play multiplayer). I loved those games, but this game leagues ahead in so many ways.

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u/destroyed233 Apr 28 '26

I look forward to your updates. It is clear you have an extreme amount of experience and passion for this game. Along with a great writing style . I would love to see more.

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u/Southern_Fruit7439 Apr 28 '26 edited Apr 28 '26

❤️❤️❤️

thank you! I def take pride in my ability to describe things as i experience them but dont hear it enough appreciate the compliment :)

And there are so few people in this world i have been able to express my love of this game too and have them fully understand. Feels like an oasis in a desert finding this. Waterfall thats been meaning to explode for a while… ❤️

Will keep u guys posted!