MLB 2K9 PC ManuaL InterIor VersIon 7 2/5/09

Contents
Installation ..............................................................................................2 Starting The Game ..................................................................................2 Performance Tips ....................................................................................2 System Requirements ....................................................................2 Video and Sound Drivers.................................................................2 Controls ..................................................................................................3 Menu Controls ................................................................................3 2K Nav Menu..................................................................................3 Controller Conversion .....................................................................3 Game Controls................................................................................4 Main Menu .............................................................................................8 Pause Menu............................................................................................8 Limited Software Warranty; License Agreement, and Information Use Disclosures .........................................................9

InstaLLatIon
Note: For system requirements, see www.2ksports.com/games/mlb2K9. Before installing, close all other programs. Insert the Major League Baseball 2K9 disc into your DVD-ROM drive. The Autorun menu should appear. NOTE: If the Autorun menu does not automatically appear, go to the Windows START menu and select Run. Type D:\autorun in the Run dialog box, then click OK (substitute the correct letter of your DVD-ROM drive if your drive is a different letter than D). Click the INSTALL button on the Autorun menu, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

ControLs
The controls listed in this manual are for a Microsoft Xbox Controller. You can use other Windows-compatible game controllers. Your controller may have different button nomenclature. Refer to your controllers documentation or the Game Controllers section of the Windows Control Panel.

Menu ControLs
l B A X
Navigate Menus Bring up Cascaded 2K Nav menu Select option Help

startIng the gaMe

Close all open programs. You may want to turn off your virus scanners and other background tasks. Your program may suffer performance issues with other background tasks. From the Windows Taskbar, click the START button and then select All Programs -> 2K Games -> MLB 2K9

2K naV Menu

The 2K NAV menu system allows you to quickly and easily navigate Major League Baseball 2K9s many options. Quickly move the right stick in any direction to bring up the 2K Nav system. Then use left stick or the D-pad to move around within the menus. Moving the right stick in any direction closes the 2K Nav system.

ControLLer ConVersIon
Xbox 360 Controller Keyboard A/S/D/W z Numpad 0 Numpad 5 Numpad . (period) t Numpad + Left S Numpad E q u ASWZ Numpad 2 / 4 / 6 / 8

PerForManCe tIPs
systeM requIreMents
To play the game correctly, you need to ensure that your PC meets the Minimum Requirements listed on the games packaging. Before contacting support, make sure that you system hardware meets all of the requirements listed. Outdated video and audio drivers can also negatively affect your gaming experience with Major League Baseball 2K9. If you are experiencing any issues with the game, make sure that your drivers are updated. Refer to the documentation that came with your PC to learn how to update the drivers on your PC.

Left stick A B X Y Left trigger Right trigger Left bumper Right bumper BACK button START button D-Pad Right stick

VIdeo and sound drIVers

Major League Baseball 2K9 offers three control schemes. The controls listed below are the default scheme. You can change between control schemes via the Options menu. See the on-screen instructions for the different controls.

gaMe ControLs

Batting (Classic Control)

w (tap) w (hold) x
Increase leadoff Hold for a steal attempt. The runner will begin his steal when you release the left trigger. Decrease leadoff / hold to spring back to the base for individual base runners. Increase leadoff of base runner / hold for a steal attempt for ALL base runners. Decrease leadoff of base runner / hold to sprint back to the bass ALL of the base runners. Move Batters Eye

Batting
w (tap) w (hold) x y z l (pre pitch) m (during pitch) q (during pitch)
Increase leadoff Hold for a steal attempt. The runner will begin his steal when you release the left trigger. Decrease leadoff / hold to spring back to the base for individual base runners. Increase leadoff of base runner / hold for a steal attempt for ALL base runners. Decrease leadoff of base runner / hold to sprint back to the bass ALL of the base runners. Move Batters Eye Attempt to hit the ball in the air. Attempt to hit the ball on the ground.

y z l (pre pitch)

m (during pitch) Attempt to hit the ball in the air. q (during pitch) Attempt to hit the ball on the ground. s (during pitch) Attempt to hit the ball to the left side of the field. o (during pitch) Attempt to hit the ball to the right side of the field. q s o A B X Y BACK button START button
Substitution Menu Cycle through Stats / Inside Edge Data Cycle through Stats / Inside Edge Data Swing Select individual base runner Bunt Activate Batters Eye Switch sides (for switch hitters only) Pause Menu

s (during pitch) Attempt to hit the ball to the left side of the field. o (during pitch) Attempt to hit the ball to the right side of the field. c q s o A B X Y BACK button START button
Swing Substitution Menu Cycle through Stats / Inside Edge Data Cycle through Stats / Inside Edge Data Select individual base runner. Lock Batters Eye Bunt Activate Batters Eye Switch sides (for switch hitters only) Pause Menu

Baserunning
A w x y z d h
Select runner Advance selected runner Retreat selected runner Advance all runners Retreat all runners Send selected runner to 2nd base Send selected runner to Home

j f START button

Send selected runner to 3rd base Send selected runner to 1st base Pause Menu

s o m BACK button START button

Cycle through Stats / Inside Edge Data Cycle through Stats / Inside Edge Data Infield / Outfield Alignment Mound Visit Pause Menu

Fielding
l f j d h w x y z A B X Y START button
Move Player Throw to 1st base Throw to 3rd base Throw to 2nd base Throw to Home plate Quick throw. When holding down the left trigger, the player will get rid of the ball quicker. Hold the right trigger to hold the ball or cancel a throw. Press to throw to the cut-off man. Block the plate (only when controlling the catcher) Select Player / Throw Home Throw to 1st base Jump / Dive / Wall Climb or Throw to 3rd base Call off fielders/ Throw to 2nd base Pause Menu

Pitching (Classic)
l j d h h w y x z A B X Y q s o m BACK button START button
Aim Pitch Reset Catcher Hold for Intentional Walk Hold for Pitchout Shakeoff and re-position catcher Pickoff (Hold to throw to base) Display / hide pitch overlay Lock Pitch used in multiplayer so that the other user does not know the pitch location. Pitch #5 Pitch #1 Pitch #2 Pitch #3 Pitch #4 Substitution Menu Cycle through Stats / Inside Edge Data Cycle through Stats / Inside Edge Data Infield / Outfield Alignment Mound Visit Pause Menu

Pitching (total Control)

l c w x y A X Y q
Aim Pitch Begin Pitch Pickoff (Hold to throw to base) Lock Pitch used in multiplayer so that the other user does not know the pitch location. Display / hide pitch overlay Shakeoff and re-position catcher Pitch out Intentional Walk Substitution Menu

MaIn Menu
From the Main Menu, use the left stick to scroll through the following list of options. Play Ball Jump in and play a quick game. Game Modes Participate in the deep Franchise Mode; hop into the heat of a pennant race with Postseason mode; play a round of Home Run Derby; or learn the game mechanics through a Practice Tutorial. Management In the Management menu, you can configure rosters, change your lineup, update your positional alignments, create a new player, or reset rosters back to the default. Features In the Features menu you can see some of the additional features of the game things like viewing the 2K Cards, adjust Ballpark Music, view the Trophy Room, and adjust the music in 2K Beats. You can also check out your VIP track your tendencies, view your stats, and see your HR Derby records. Options With the options menu, you can change the way you experience Major League Baseball 2K9 change the game settings, difficulty settings, presentation, audio, and controller setup. You can also view the credits. Load / Save Load or Save your game files so you can either pick up where you left off, or save your progress for next time.

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Pause Menu
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