@Easy_Duhz_It__PSN oh, the attention I crave??? I'm not the one who is the "most hated person on the forum." I have a life outside of a video game that I defend vehemently to the hilt. I'm sorry that my post didn't meet your prescribed preferred length for a forum post. Saddest part? You keep reading this. The same way you think I'm a pretentious Dbag for posting about questions nobody asked, nobody asked you, and the difference is I'm actually complaining about a game, you're genuinely logging in every day and taking the time to respond because it's very likely you have nothing better to do.

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@TubaTim90_PSN I'd rather buy something cartons of eggs than buy MLB the show 25. At least I'll be satisfied after the eggs
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@theBlindRhino_PSN okay but I personally don't cheat and on top of that why can't we just make it so that you won't put them in their own sandbox where they play alone or you are forced to use a controller which is what they did last year when the game was on game pass and I had no issues either paying $60 for the game or having it on game pass and then buying it whenever it ended up getting taken off
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@sbchamps17_NSW I mean yeah the quality of food has gone down so far that I cook out every single evening because I can't really reason with paying that much for anything besides seafood because man I don't make a seafood boil as good as some of these seafood places
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@TubaTim90_PSN your PSN code shows that you have a $500 console to play this game on I didn't realize that dinner costed $560 but this is to the next level at the end of the day the point of the post is that by alienating people with older consoles while still offering a 30 FPS [censored] a version of the game on switch means that people like me can't play without deciding to go buy a new console it's not about $60 for a game it's about $560 for buying a console that's worth it to play this game
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@jisaksen2422_PSN I appreciate that I think that if you already have a PS5 it's great but I'm not going to go buy a PS5 just for the right to play this game. It would be one thing if it was like every other year where I already had a consult to play it on and all I needed was the $60 game
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@Easy_Duhz_It__PSN The fact that you don't think that it's a joke to spend your time trying to roast someone for a single heart on a forum page You're literally doing this so that one person will support what you're saying. At the end of the day this game is released has made it very easy to decide that this year I'm going to play baseball outside instead of inside
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@Doppelganger39_PSN yes xcloud
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Imagine taking the time to use the same tired joke everyone else does. Pretty baby stuff there. Imagine being a grown man defending a video game franchise but also checking the forums and clicking on a post with a very clear title just to say you didn't ask? No one asks for anything in a forum. That's why it's a forum.
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Some people seem confused—so let me set the record straight.
Yes, I’ve posted more than once. And no, it’s not because I “can’t” play the game. It’s because I refuse to support what it’s become.
Maybe in an earlier post I sounded facetious, like I didn’t have a way to play. Truth is, I don’t have a Series S or PS5—but I could go out and buy one. I just won’t. Because why should I spend $500 on a console just to spend $60 more on a game that continues to ignore its core audience?
And then what—drop even more money on stubs just to stay competitive in Diamond Dynasty? That’s not baseball. That’s a slot machine wearing a baseball cap.
Meanwhile, Franchise and Road to the Show—modes that used to define the series—have seen minimal innovation year after year. They slap on a new interface, shuffle the UI, and expect us to act like it’s some game-changing overhaul. But under the hood? Same systems. Same neglect.
I have a capable PC that outperforms the Series S. And yet, they pulled the PC version. They killed xCloud support. But they’re still shipping a version for Switch that runs at 30 FPS on a mobile chip with 4GB of RAM. So don’t tell me this is about performance.
This is about control and monetization—not delivering a better experience.
So no—I’m not paying $560+ to prove I’m still a loyal fan. I was happy to spend my money when it meant something. But when you start treating players like wallets instead of people, don’t be surprised when we walk away.
If you’re cool with that? Good for you. But I’m done pretending it’s fine.
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@grenachi_MLBTS Anytime, every day
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@DodgerMatt93_NSW Also, no, it was a response thread because I posted and figured no one would respond and came back 3 days later to like 30 comments. I figured I'd make a succinct post, also noting that there is a way to buy this game, for 60$, to play it in the exact same way that they said would be damaging to their brand if they kept putting it on last gen.
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@DodgerMatt93_NSW truly
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@RealPudgyPanda_MLBTS “This is entirely a you-problem.” No—this is a player-base problem, and I’m not alone.
The whole point of feedback—especially in forums like this—is to express frustration when a game moves backward. I’m not asking for them to create something brand new just because I want it. I’m pointing out that they removed something that already existed, and for no justifiable technical reason.
I’ve been playing The Show since I was a kid. I was happy to support it year after year when it meant something—when it felt like they respected all corners of the player base. But now? I’m being told that the game can’t run on Xbox One or PS4 anymore, while somehow still shipping a 30 FPS version on Switch—a system with less RAM than most phones. That's not progress. That’s posturing.
And yes—I own a console I could play it on. But removing a quality way to access the game, especially via xCloud or PC, and replacing it with inferior options while acting like they’re “upgrading” the experience? That’s not innovation. It’s just forcing people into locked ecosystems.
If we don’t speak up about stuff like this, they’ll keep cutting corners while charging the same—or more. So no, this isn’t just a "me" problem. It’s a sign of a growing issue in how games are handled and who gets to play them.
And frankly, this is exactly what forums are for—to talk about how the game affects all players, not just the ones currently playing it on next-gen hardware.
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You know what’s wild? People are defending the decision to remove access from PC players instead of asking the real question: why isn’t this game available to as many people as possible—especially when they’re still using a legacy engine?
For context: I literally got Game Pass last year just to play MLB The Show 24. That was the whole reason. And now? Not only is it not on Game Pass, but I can’t even play it via xCloud. There is now zero way for me to access the game I came to the platform for unless I buy a console or a full-price copy elsewhere.
Look, I own a Switch. But I refuse to give them my money (again). I already have MLB The Show 23, and guess what? It’s the same game as 24. And 22. And 21. Why would I pay $60 for a watered-down, 30 FPS version running on a mobile chip with 4GB of RAM? Supporting that just tells the suits, “Yeah, I’m cool with being milked for less.”
I’m not.
I could easily afford a console or upgrade my PC if the game actually pushed modern hardware. But that’s not the issue. This isn’t about performance—it’s about control.
They removed the PC version to funnel players into locked-down ecosystems, where:
You pay monthly subscriptions just to access online play.
You grind for stubs in a pay-to-win economy.
You jump through hoops—and still don’t even own what you bought.
Meanwhile, on PC:
I don’t need a subscription to play online.
I can run games at 1080p, 144 FPS on a five-year-old GPU that outperforms the Series S.
When I buy a game, it’s mine—no expiration, no Game Pass rotations, no nonsense.
And let’s be honest—I could still play most of these games on my original Xbox One or even the Switch. So no, it’s not about “what the game requires.” It’s about what the publishers want to milk.
I’m not here to shame anyone playing on console or Switch. If that works for you, cool. But don’t pretend this was about technical limitations. It was a business move—plain and simple—at the expense of consumer choice.
So no—I’m not giving them $60 just to say, “Yeah, this is fine.” Because it’s not. And the more we let them get away with it, the more they’ll take from us—all in the name of “Stub Farming.”
Honestly? Natural selection would’ve wiped out a game like this years ago for offline players like me. I still go back to MLB The Show ‘08 because it had more meaningful front office management than this new “Big Board” gimmick ever will.
And now I’m being told that it’s worth another $60 just because Juan Soto moved from the Yankees to the Mets? I could’ve done that roster update myself.
And on the Switch? They’d all look like blobs anyway.
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@PriorFir4383355_XBL I get where you’re coming from, but let’s be real here—this isn't about what hardware was available in 2013 or 2017, it’s about what’s available now and how companies choose to use it.
You said it yourself: Switch runs a completely different version of MLB The Show, stripped down and optimized for a mobile chip with 4GB of RAM. Meanwhile, the Xbox Series S runs it at 60 FPS with GPU performance comparable to a Radeon 5600 XT—not exactly cutting-edge anymore.
I have a 5700 XT, which outperforms the Series S GPU. And that’s in a PC that doesn’t require a subscription to access multiplayer, doesn’t limit me to a proprietary storefront, and lets me keep the games I buy forever—not just for the life of a subscription.
If the Switch can run its own cut-down version, and the Series S can push out a stable 60 FPS, then PC—especially mid-range setups from the last 5 years—can absolutely handle it. The only reason MLB The Show isn’t on PC is because of business decisions, not technical limitations.
And let’s talk price:
Xbox One (ancient hardware) still sells for a relative price due to nostalgia.
Series X/S range from $284 to $574.
Meanwhile, I already own my PC. The only reason I haven’t upgraded further is because I don’t need to. My games run at 1080p 144 FPS, I can mod or tweak them freely, and I’m not paying Sony or Microsoft for the “privilege” of using my own hardware.PC gaming isn’t unfriendly to consumers—it’s one of the last places where you aren’t locked behind walls. Consoles are convenient, sure, but let’s not pretend they’re offering better value or performance at this point.
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@yankblan_PSN
You said PC gaming isn’t consumer-friendly, but let’s be real here.MLB The Show 25 runs on Xbox Series S and Nintendo Switch. The Series S pushes the game at around 720–1080p, 60 FPS, and the Switch struggles to maintain 30 FPS—on a mobile chip with 4GB of RAM. But somehow it’s “too much” for PC? Come on. I’m running a 5700 XT, which outperforms the GPU in the Series S, and I play all my games at 1080p, 144 FPS without breaking a sweat.
The only reason I haven’t upgraded my GPU is because I don’t need to. I’m not chasing ultra settings in the latest AAA titles—I care about consistent performance and value. Why would I spend $500+ on a locked-down console just to play one game that runs worse than it would on my current setup?
Let’s also not forget:
On PC, I don’t need to pay a monthly subscription just to access online play.
I’m not stuck in a clunky UI, navigating a proprietary app store just to launch Netflix.
I’m not locked into Sony or Microsoft’s ecosystem with all their hoops and restrictions.
When I buy a game on PC, it’s mine—no subscription required, no expiration date.
If Sony actually gave PC players a real way to play MLB The Show—and disabled crossplay if cheating’s their excuse—you’d see a dedicated, competitive player base form overnight. But instead, they’re using this game to artificially prop up a console market that’s been stagnant for years.
So don’t act like I’m out of touch just because I chose a platform that gives me more power, more freedom, and better value. I’m not broke—I’m just not getting played.
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@SXMETALBARBIE88_MLBTS Thank you for being a human and not an SDS plant
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This post got much more of a response than I expected. The console has been out for 5 years, but why would I want to pay to be locked inside of an ecosystem using a method of input that I don't really enjoy unless I'm playing MLB The show I would literally be buying a 2 to $500 system just for the right to play MLB the show I would not buy a single other game on the console and that is the point that you guys are failing to understand. When it was on Game pass for PC players even though yes they didn't make a lot of money on the game because it was essentially freeloading it meant that people like me who have 12 different copies of them I'll be the show sitting in their room across PS3 and Xbox One it just gets to a point where if they're going to use the same exact graphic engine not change anything about the game and release it on the switch that can literally be described as potato graphic why is it fair that we'd be in a position where we can't play the game because they want us to pay full price for a product that isn't getting better year after year is being pulled from other platforms just because they know that there are people like me who use the switch as their main console and I hate to say it but it literally looks like shovelware on the switch
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How is it that they make it next-gen only, then remove it from Game pass, while also making it run on Switch which has 8 year old mobile hardware and gives you a horrible experience while playing. This game not being on Game Pass means that people like me with original Gen Xbox 1, have to go out and buy a 500$ console just to play the game as it was intended. Take it off game pass? Fine. But there being no PC port for people like me who have played the Show since 06? cmon man. this game is essentially a yearly official roster and soundtrack update.
Why I'm Not Buying MLB The Show 25 (Even Though I Could)
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I officially have no way to play MLB: The Show 25
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I officially have no way to play MLB: The Show 25