Alright, guys, so I finally decided to grab MLB The Show 24. Hyped up, ready to hit some dingers, you know? But first, the dreaded install. I wanted to see just how long this bad boy was gonna take to get on my PS5, so I kinda documented the whole thing.
Firing Up the Download
First things first, I purchased the digital version from the PlayStation Store. I didn’t go physical disc this time. Clicked “download,” and the waiting game began. My internet’s decent, not lightning fast, but good enough for most stuff. It’s usually pretty stable, so I don’t expect big dips.
The Waiting Game…and Watching the Progress Bar
Here’s the breakdown of what I observed:
- Initial Download: This part zipped by pretty quick. I’d say within 10-15 minutes, it had downloaded enough to let me start the game. I could only access a limited “Play Now” mode with a few teams. That felt fast!
- “Playable” Status, But…: It’s deceptive! It’s playable, yes, but it’s not the full experience. Think of it like a demo. Still a ton more to download in the background.
- The Long Haul: Now, THIS is where patience is key. To get EVERYTHING – all the game modes, all the stadiums, commentary, Road to the Show, Franchise, the whole shebang – it took a good while longer. My PS5 was chugging away in the background.
The Final Verdict?
From clicking “download” to having absolutely EVERYTHING installed and ready to go, I’d say it took me somewhere in the ballpark of 1.5 to 2 hours. Yours might be faster or slower, depending on your internet speed. Mine is about average, maybe a little above.
My advice? Start the download, then go grab a snack, watch an episode of something, or, you know, do some chores. It’s not an instant gratification kind of thing. But hey, once it’s done, it’s game time!
