My Quest to Play MLB The Show 24 with Console-Hopping Buddies
So last weekend my boys started blowing up the group chat about hitting dingers in MLB The Show 24. Problem was, we’re all scattered across different systems – I rock PlayStation, Mike’s Xbox loyal, Kevin’s on PC, and somehow Dave still games on Switch between diaper changes. Cross-platform? Needed answers fast.
First I fired up my PS5 thinking we’d just party up like old times. Paused the game digging through every menu like some digital archaeologist. Found multiplayer screens showing only PlayStation logos next to match options. Immediate pit in my stomach – this ain’t looking good for cross-play squad vibes.
Hopped over to the official site squinting at FAQ fine print. Had to scroll past 20 paragraphs about swing timings before spotting a tiny “Cross-Platform Play” blurb. Two key facts jumped out:
- Xbox and PlayStation do play nice together (thank god)
- PC can join Xbox/PS parties too if you link accounts
- Switch players? SOL. Sorry Dave.
My practice drill began: made Mike test-join my exhibition game from his Xbox Series X. First try failed like a dropped pop fly – kept showing “Invite Pending” forever. Remembered we needed cross-play ON in settings. Dug into my profile settings where it was mysteriously OFF by default. Flipped that switch instantly.
Final test run? PC master race Kevin wanted in. Forced him through the annoying account linking waltz:
- Made him create MLB account website
- Linked his Steam profile to that trash
- Restarted game twice while cursing
Four beers deep, we finally had three systems sharing one diamond. Smacked walk-off homers while roasting Dave’s Switch-less existence. Takeaways when grinding cross-platform:
- Account linking feels like DMV hell but works eventually
- PS/Xbox/PC players – turn cross-play ON immediately
- Switch homies? Tell ’em to buy real consoles
Still annoying it isn’t automatic, but getting that cross-platform W with the squad? Pure dopamine.
