They never force their new mechanics on you and always allow return users to play the way they have for years. You can still use meter and analog controls, which is something I love about The Show. If used properly, PAR will show users how and where to aim pitches in and out of the strike zone with impeccable accuracy, but the execution is a bit more difficult. This is designed for the higher-skilled players who want to create a bit more of a skill gap in the game's pitching portion. This year's game introduces the Perfect Accuracy Region (PAR), mechanic. The pitching mechanics have really seen the most work. It seems like an outstanding way to improve your hitting. You can practice hitting any pitcher's repertoire, in any region of the strike zone, and at varying velocities. There is a really nice addition to the practice mode for those trying to work on this aspect of your game. Perhaps switching to competitive gaming styles will suit their needs. In my experience, I'd have to agree, but some would swear they aren't being rewarded for perfectly timed hits often enough.
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Mostly, Sony used the hitting portion of the video to show data that proves the results generated from the varying levels of contact are working properly.
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They have done away with the Discipline attribute used to help determine a player's ability to check his swing. This was a hot-button issue in the community last year, and Sony has decided to allow players to have more control over this mechanic.
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The hitting changes seem to center on check swings.