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Metacritic 626+

Major League Baseball 2K9

2K China|2009Sports
Xbox 360PCPS2PS3Wii

LumiScore

56

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 6+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

39/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

1/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

This game offers a good simulation of baseball with opportunities for strategic thinking and motor skill development, especially with the Wii controls. Be mindful of potential frustration during competitive play.

Top Skills Developed

Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Critical Thinking3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
42
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
13
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
70
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)39/100

What your child develops

Major League Baseball 2K9 offers moderate cognitive benefits through strategic thinking in gameplay, spatial awareness for ball placement, and critical thinking for decision-making. The Wii controls also provide good hand-eye coordination and fine motor skill development. The game's adaptive challenge can keep players engaged as they improve.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~1hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Major League Baseball 2K9 captures the essence of baseball down to some of the most minute, player- specific details including batting stances, pitching windups and signature swings. 2K Sports has gone above and beyond the call of duty to deliver this in true major league fashion.