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KINECT, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. 49070-2 TABLE of CONTENTS WARNING Before playing this game, read the Xbox 360® console instructions, KINECT sensor manual, and any other peripheral manuals for WELCOME TO NICKTOONS MLB®! ............ 2 important safety and health information. Keep all manuals for future reference. For replacement hardware manuals, go to www.xbox.com/support or call Xbox Xbox LIVE ........................................................ 3 Customer Support. GAME CONTROLS.................................................4 For additional safety information, see the inside back cover. Xbox 360 Controller....................................4 KINECT™..............................................................6 GETTING STARTED WITH KINECT™ ........... 8 Important Health Warning About Playing Video Games MAIN MENU............................................................... 8 Photosensitive seizures Pickup Game....................................................9 A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in Tournament Mode.......................................10 video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have Showdown......................................................10 an undiagnosed condition that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” while watching video games. Distance Derby...............................................11 These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered Card Collection...............................................11 vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, OPTIONS .........................................................12 confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking GAME PLAY..............................................................13 nearby objects. On-Screen Elements Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these (Xbox 360 Controller)...............................13 symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms—children and teenagers are more likely than adults to experience these On-Screen Elements seizures. The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by taking the (KINECT™ Sensor)........................................ 14 following precautions: Sit farther from the screen; use a smaller screen; play in a Turbo Meter.....................................................15 well-lit room; do not play when you are drowsy or fatigued. Turbo Swing....................................................15 If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor before playing. Turbo Pitch..................................................... 16 Turbo Fielding & Running....................... 16 SELECTING A TEAM............................................17 AMAZING ANNOUNCERS ...........................19 AAAND YOUR STARTING LINEUP!............ 20 BALLPARKS............................................................28 REGISTER WITH US!.......................................... 29 Product Support......................................... 29 CREDITS .........................................................29 LIMITED SOFTWARE WARRANTY ..........34 PLAYING KINECT SAFELY ......................... 37 Xbox LIVE Xbox LIVE® is the online game and entertainment service IT'S ON! for Xbox 360®. Just connect your console to your broadband Welcome to ®! Internet service and join for free. You can get free game Nicktoons MLB demos and instant access to HD movies (sold separately)— The epic showdown with KINECT™, you can control HD movies with the wave that baseball fans of a hand. Upgrade to an Xbox LIVE Gold Membership have been clamoring to play games online with friends around the world and more. for is on! For the first Xbox LIVE is your connection to more games, entertainment, time, an all-star roster and fun. Go to www.xbox.com/live to learn more. from Nickelodeon’s Nicktoons series will take Connecting on the best of the best Before you can use Xbox LIVE, connect your Xbox 360 from the MLB®, delivering console to a high-speed Internet connection and sign up an unforgettable baseball to become an Xbox LIVE member. For more information gaming experience! about connecting, and to determine whether Xbox LIVE is available in your region, go to www.xbox.com/live/countries. Family Settings These easy and flexible tools enable parents and caregivers to decide which games young game players can access based on the content rating. Parents can restrict access to mature- rated content. Approve who and how your family interacts with others online with the Xbox LIVE service, and set time limits on how long they can play. For more information, go to www.xbox.com/familysettings. How to Get Help with KINECT Learn More on Xbox.com To find more information about KINECT, including tutorials, go to www.xbox.com/support. 2 3 GAME CONTROLS Offense - Running You can use two different control schemes for playing Slide.. A Nicktoons MLB®: the Xbox 360 Controller, or Kinect. Choose Select.Runners. X ,.Y.,.or.w the controller that best fits your style and get to swinging! Advance/Retreat. Point.L.in.direction.of.desired.base Runner Xbox 360 CONTROLLER Advance/Retreat. y /.z All.Runners. ] x < > Activate.Turbo. x _ ` Defense - Pitching Y Aim.Pitch.. L L X Pitch.1.. A B Pitch.2.. B A Pitch.3. X l C Pitch.4.. Y Xbox Guide Throw.Pitch. Hold.the.button.for.the.desired.pitch.. Menu Controls This.starts.the.pitch.meter..Once.the. meter.is.at.its.highest.point,.release. Navigate.Menus.. L the.button.to.perform.the.throw. Select.Option.. A Turbo.Pitch. x Go.Back. B Pickoff.Attempt.. Hold.w.+.the.button.corresponding. Pause.Menu. > to.the.base.where.you.want.to.throw. Offense - Batting Defense – Fielding Contact.Swing.. A Dive.for.Ball/Action A.(before.fielding.the.ball) Power.Swing.. B Throw.to.First.. B Lead-Off/Steal.. .(press.twice.to.Steal) Y Throw.to.Second.. Y Bunt.. X Throw.to.Third.. X Activate.Turbo. x Throw.to.Home. A Hold.Pitch.(AI).. y Switch.Fielder.. w Activate.Turbo.. x Amazing.Catch. Follow.on-screen.instructions.. to.perform.amazing.catches. 4 5 KINECT Offense - Running Activate.Turbo. Hold.arms.above.head Defense - Pitching Pitch.1.. Throw.with.arm.at.a.vertical.angle Pitch.2.. Throw.with.arm.at.a.three-quarters. overhand.angle Pitch.3. Throw.with.arm.at.a.low.angle Ball. Throw.with.arm.at.an.underarm.angle Throw.Pitch.(Fast. Bring.hands.together.to.ready. Ball.-.Red.Pitch). the.pitch,.then.bring.your.arm.back. and.make.a.throwing.motion,.as.if. throwing.a.baseball..Red.pitches. 10 Feet 6 Feet (fastballs).are.more.effective.when. Menu Controls thrown.quickly. Navigate.. Use.one.hand.to.navigate.your.cursor. Throw.Pitch.(Breaking. Bring.hands.together.to.ready. to.a.desired.location.and.hover.on. Ball.-.Blue.Pitch). the.pitch,.then.bring.your.arm.back. that.location.to.select.an.option and.make.a.throwing.motion,.as.if. throwing.a.baseball;.Blue.pitches. Go.Back. Hover.over.on-screen.Back.Button (breaking.balls).are.more.effective. Select.Option.. Hover.over.desired.option when.thrown.slowly. Skip. To.bypass.tutorials.and.in-game.cut. Turbo.Pitch. Hold.arms.above.head scenes,.simply.swipe.your.hand.. horizontally.left.or.right. Defense – Fielding Pause.Menu.. Guide.gesture Dive.for.Ball/Action.. Jump Throw.to.Base.. Make.a.throwing.motion.to.throw.. Offense - Batting the.ball Swing.Bat. Make.a.swinging.motion.as.if.holding. Activate.Turbo.. Hold.arms.above.head a.bat Bunt.. Hold.arms.in.front.of.your.body.. and.face.the.screen Activate.Turbo. Hold.arms.above.head 6 7 GETTING STARTED WITH KINECT • Card Collection – Collect 54 different virtual trading cards themed after your favorite Nickelodeon characters! You may put your Xbox 360 Kinect Sensor above, or below, • Options – Set up the game options to customize your your TV. If you place it above your TV, make certain it is Nicktoons MLB® experience. stable and secure; Kinect involves a lot of motion! Tips: • Put the Kinect Sensor in a place where it can see you as Pickup Game you move around. Play a quick pickup game • Don’t stand too close or too far away. with a friend or by yourself. • Clear your play space of furniture or obstacles. Games are played with an on-the-fly team that combines • For the best gameplay experience, try to stand at least 5 Nickelodeon characters as six feet away from the sensor. A play space window will starters, as well as 4 MLB® appear to help guide