MLB The Show 25: Best Hitting Interface to Use and Why

Q: What's the Best Hitting Interface to Use and Why in MLB The Show 25?

In MLB The Show 25, there are three hitting interfaces you can choose from, all of which leverage the same foundational button controls. In each instance, you'll use the X button for a Normal Swing , the Circle button for a Contact Swing , and the Square button for a Power Swing . The difference between the three hitting interfaces revolves around what you'll do with the analogue stick. The options are: ZoneUse the analogue stick to move the Plate Coverage Indicator (PCI) to line up your swing.DirectionalUse the analogue to help influence the direction of the ball if contact is made.TimingThe analogue stick is not used, allowing you to focus on the timing of your swing. In all circumstances, the best hitting interface to use is Zone . This is because it gives you the most control of your swing, and is therefore the competitive standard. While there are a multitude of statistics which contribute to the outcome of a swing — including both the batter and pitcher's unique attributes — the Directional and Timing options don't give you control of the PCI, meaning you'll be leaving the game to decide what kind of contact you make. This may be acceptable to the most casual players on the lowest of difficulties, but even rookies are going to want some form of control over where they swing and why. It's important to underline that the hitting interface works independently from difficulty , so you can still enjoy a more forgiving experience with wider sweet spots while also maintaining control of your PCI. For this reason, we'd strongly recommend you always use Zone .

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by Sammy Barker Sat, 9:43am

You'll spend half your time with MLB The Show 25 trying to bat the ball, so you're going to want to use the optimal hitting interface to give yourself a chance. Fortunately, you can test drive them all in the Options Explorer.

As part of our MLB The Show 25 guide, we're going to introduce the best hitting interface to use and why. There's more information on how to hit the ball better through the link.

What's the Best Hitting Interface to Use and Why in MLB The Show 25?

MLB The Show 25: Best Hitting Interface to Use and Why 1 — *Image: Push Square*

In MLB The Show 25, there are three hitting interfaces you can choose from, all of which leverage the same foundational button controls.

In each instance, you'll use the X button for a Normal Swing, the Circle button for a Contact Swing, and the Square button for a Power Swing.

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The difference between the three hitting interfaces revolves around what you'll do with the analogue stick. The options are:

Zone: Use the analogue stick to move the Plate Coverage Indicator (PCI) to line up your swing.
Directional: Use the analogue to help influence the direction of the ball if contact is made.
Timing: The analogue stick is not used, allowing you to focus on the timing of your swing.

MLB The Show 25: Best Hitting Interface to Use and Why 2 — *Image: Push Square*

In all circumstances, the best hitting interface to use is Zone. This is because it gives you the most control of your swing, and is therefore the competitive standard.

While there are a multitude of statistics which contribute to the outcome of a swing — including both the batter and pitcher's unique attributes — the Directional and Timing options don't give you control of the PCI, meaning you'll be leaving the game to decide what kind of contact you make. This may be acceptable to the most casual players on the lowest of difficulties, but even rookies are going to want some form of control over where they swing and why.

It's important to underline that the hitting interface works independently from difficulty, so you can still enjoy a more forgiving experience with wider sweet spots while also maintaining control of your PCI. For this reason, we'd strongly recommend you always use Zone.

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