MLB 17 The Show just named the superstar that will grace the cover this year and boy, is it one of the biggest names in baseball over the past 20 or so years. Ken Griffey Jr. has been announced as the cover star for the game. This marks the first time in nearly 20 years Ken Griffey Jr. will be available to play in a baseball game.

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The game is available for pre-ordering and will net you 10 bonus Standard Packs and a Ken Griffey Jr. Card for The Show 17 if you pre-order digitally or through a retailer. Speaking of retailers, pre-ordering at GameStop will give the player an additional 5 Standard Packs. If you decide to pre-order digitally, you will instantly receive 11,000 in Stubs for The Show 16 on top of the 10 standard packs and Ken Griffey Jr. card.

Other pre-order bonuses will be available as well. For $69.99 USD, MLB 17: The Show MVP Edition comes with the following items; a limited edition MVP steel book for the game, Gold Season Starter Pack (Includes Mission Starter for Gold item), 5,000 Stubs, 1 Sponsor Pack, 10 Standard Packs, and 31 MLB PS4 Themes.

A Digital Deluxe version of the game will be available on the PlayStation Store for $99.99 USD which includes; Gold Season Starter Pack (Includes Mission Starter for Gold item), Diamond Season Starter Pack (Includes Mission Starter for Diamond item), Digital Deluxe Pack, 11,000 Stubs, 1 Sponsor Pack, 20 Standard Packs, and 31 PS4 MLB Themed Avatars.

Those that prefer physical goodies, for $99.99 USD you can get the Hall of Fame Edition of MLB 17: The Show. This includes New Era Hall of Fame Edition 9FIFTY Hat, a limited edition MVP steel book for the game, Digital Diamond Dynasty New Era Hall of Fame Edition 9FIFTY Hat for use in game, Diamond Season Starter Pack (Includes Mission Starter for Diamond item), Gold Season Starter Pack (Includes Mission Starter for Gold item), 11,000 Stubs, 1 Sponsor Pack, 10 Standard Packs, and 31 MLB PS4 Themes.

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What do you think gamers? Are you picking any of these versions up; if you are which one? Does this mean we’re one step closer to a Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball remake? Let us know in the comment section below and stay right here to New Gamer Nation as your source for all things gaming.

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