April 21, 2006 - Major League Baseball 2K6 is a solid baseball game and it's been beefed up in the audio/visual departments for the Xbox 360. It's not big on frills but it is loaded with modes, including online play.
The number of modes in this game are outrageous. There are 10 single-player modes alone, with two multi-player modes that include Exhibitions and Home Run Derby. The single-player modes include Quick Games, Season, Manager Showdown, Home Run Derby, Home Run Derby Career, World Baseball Classic, Playoffs, Situation, Franchise and GM Career. Now you might be thinking that most of these modes are variations on a theme and since the gameplay mechanics are the same, they really aren't that big of a deal. However the GM and Franchise mode are every bit as good as those found on the console versions. They are deep and a lot of fun if you're looking for a behind-the-scenes sim of running a professional baseball team. There are a variety of stats and even a minor...