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*In 1985, ''Baseball'' was released on the Vs. arcade.
 
*In 1985, ''Baseball'' was released on the Vs. arcade.
 
*''Baseball'' was ported to the PlayChoice-10 arcade in 1986.
 
*''Baseball'' was ported to the PlayChoice-10 arcade in 1986.
*In 1989, ''Baseball'' was ported to the Gameboy.
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*In 1989, ''Baseball'' was ported to the Game Boy.
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**The Game Boy version was released for download off of the [[3DS Virtual Console]] in 2011. It was a launch title for the Virtual Console in Japan.
 
*''Baseball'' was ported to the e-Reader in 2002.
 
*''Baseball'' was ported to the e-Reader in 2002.
 
*''Baseball'' was an unlockable bonus in ''[[Animal Crossing]]''.
 
*''Baseball'' was an unlockable bonus in ''[[Animal Crossing]]''.
 
*In 2007, ''Baseball'' was released on the Virtual Console.
 
*In 2007, ''Baseball'' was released on the Virtual Console.
  
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Revision as of 21:37, 8 June 2011

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Baseball
Developer Nintendo R&D1
Publisher Nintendo
System NES, Arcade, Gameboy, e-Reader, Virtual Console
Release Date NES
JP December 7, 1983
NA October 18, 1985
Gameboy
JP April 21, 1989
NA August 1989
e-Reader
November 2002
Virtual Console
JP December 2, 2007
EU December 29, 2007
NA January 1, 2007
3DS Virtual Console
JP June 7, 2011
Rating ESRB: E

Baseball is a NES version of the sport. It was one of the early titles for the Famicom and a launch title for the NES. The Japanese version has different uniform colors than the American version. The Japanese uniforms represent the Yomiuri Giants, Hiroshima Carp, Chunichi Dragons, Yakult Swallows, Yokohama BayStars, and Hanshin Tigers. The American uniforms represent the Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Kansas City Royals, and New York Yankees.

Gameplay

Player's start out as the batter. The running is taken care of automatically. After three outs, the player takes the field. The player starts out as the pitcher. If the player hits the ball, the player must use the fielders to catch the ball and tag the opposing player's out.

The game has a 1 Player Mode to play against the computer as well as a 2 Player Mode for a human opponent.

Legacy

One of 9-Volt's microgames is based on Baseball.

Ports/Remakes

  • In 1985, Baseball was released on the Vs. arcade.
  • Baseball was ported to the PlayChoice-10 arcade in 1986.
  • In 1989, Baseball was ported to the Game Boy.
    • The Game Boy version was released for download off of the 3DS Virtual Console in 2011. It was a launch title for the Virtual Console in Japan.
  • Baseball was ported to the e-Reader in 2002.
  • Baseball was an unlockable bonus in Animal Crossing.
  • In 2007, Baseball was released on the Virtual Console.