Major League Baseball 2K5
About the Game
MLB 2K5 is the first in the series of 2K games, taking over from its SEGA predecessor, ESPN Major League Baseball . This one has been completely revamped with brand new control schemes and a new graphics engine. It features brand new animations and added a great deal of detail to the players, stadiums, weather and even cut scenes. It also featured the obligatory updated roster as well as the standard modes such as exhibition, season and home run derby and also had online capabilities that could support up to 30 players.
Standout Features
- This one has been completely revamped with brand new control schemes and a new graphics engine.
- It features brand new animations and added a great deal of detail to the players, stadiums, weather and even cut scenes.
- ESPN was also involved, lending their name to the title and broadcast style with commentators Jon Miller, Joe Morgan and Karl Ravech.
- It also featured the obligatory updated roster as well as the standard modes such as exhibition, season and home run derby and also had online capabilities that could support up to 30 players.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p). Audio support includes Custom Soundtracks and Dolby Digital.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Major League Baseball 2K5 | Xbox.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | 2K Games, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Kush Games, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | 2K Sports | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Custom Soundtracks | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Communicator Headset | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Content Download | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Friends | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Online Multiplayer | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Scoreboard/Leaderboard | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Voice Chat | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Memory Unit | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Baseball | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | 2K Games | North America | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-02-24 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| 2005-03-01 | North America | PriceCharting |
| March 1, 2005 | North America | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 710425296215 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0002IQCLG | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 30901378 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| upc | 710425296215 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B0002IQCLG | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 30901378 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting