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|developer=[[Nintendo R&D1]] | |developer=[[Nintendo R&D1]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
| − | |system=[[NES]], [[Arcade]], [[Game Boy]], [[e-Reader]], [[Virtual Console]], [[3DS Virtual Console]], [[Wii U Virtual Console]] | + | |system=[[NES]], [[Arcade]], [[Game Boy]], [[e-Reader]], [[Virtual Console]] ([[Wii Virtual Console|Wii]], [[3DS Virtual Console|3DS]], [[Wii U Virtual Console|Wii U]]) |
| − | |release='''NES'''<br />JP December 7, 1983<br />US October 18, 1985<br />'''Game Boy'''<br />JP April 21, 1989<br />US August 1989<br />'''e-Reader'''<br />November 2002<br />'''Virtual Console'''<br />JP December 2, 2007<br />EU December 29, 2007<br />US January 1, 2007<br />'''3DS Virtual Console''' (GB)<br />JP June 7, 2011<br />US July 14, 2011<br />EU July 28, 2011<br />'''Wii U Virtual Console'''<br />October 24, 2013 | + | |release='''NES'''<br />JP December 7, 1983<br />US October 18, 1985<br />'''Game Boy'''<br />JP April 21, 1989<br />US August 1989<br />'''e-Reader'''<br />November 2002<br />'''Wii Virtual Console'''<br />JP December 2, 2007<br />EU December 29, 2007<br />US January 1, 2007<br />'''3DS Virtual Console''' (GB)<br />JP June 7, 2011<br />US July 14, 2011<br />EU July 28, 2011<br />SK April 6, 2016<br />'''Wii U Virtual Console'''<br />October 24, 2013 |
|gallery= | |gallery= | ||
|rating= ESRB: E | |rating= ESRB: E | ||
|}} | |}} | ||
| − | '''Baseball''' is a [[NES]] game based on the sport. It was one of the early titles for the Famicom and a launch title for the NES. | + | '''Baseball''' is a [[NES]] game based on the sport of the same name. It was one of the early titles for the Famicom and a launch title for the NES. |
=Gameplay= | =Gameplay= | ||
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=Legacy= | =Legacy= | ||
| − | One of [[9-Volt]]'s microgames is based on ''Baseball''. ''Baseball'' is also among the games to be featured in ''[[NES Remix]]'', which presents challenges set in excerpts from different classic NES games | + | One of [[9-Volt]]'s microgames is based on ''Baseball''. ''Baseball'' is also among the games to be featured in ''[[NES Remix]]'', which presents challenges set in excerpts from different classic NES games as well as "remixes" of elements from the different games. |
==Ports/Remakes== | ==Ports/Remakes== | ||
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*In 1989, ''Baseball'' was ported to the Game Boy. | *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. | **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. | ||
| + | **In May 2024, it was added to the Nintendo Switch's digital library of Game Boy games that could be freely played by Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. This release supported local and online multiplayer options. | ||
*''Baseball'' was ported to the e-Reader in 2002. | *''Baseball'' was ported to the e-Reader in 2002. | ||
| − | *' | + | *'The game was included as an unlockable bonus in ''[[Animal Crossing]]''. |
*In 2007, ''Baseball'' was released for download on the [[Wii]]'s Virtual Console. It was later released again for the [[Wii U]] in 2013 as part of the [[Wii U Virtual Console]]. | *In 2007, ''Baseball'' was released for download on the [[Wii]]'s Virtual Console. It was later released again for the [[Wii U]] in 2013 as part of the [[Wii U Virtual Console]]. | ||
| − | *In 2018, it was among | + | *In September 2018, it was among first wave of NES games that were made available to play on the [[Nintendo Switch]] as part of the [[Nintendo Switch Online]] service. This release supported local and online multiplayer options. |
[[Category: Video Games]] [[Category: NES Games]] [[Category: Game Boy Games]] [[Category: Arcade Games]] [[Category: E-Reader Games]] [[Category: Virtual Console Games]] [[Category: 3DS Virtual Console Games]] | [[Category: Video Games]] [[Category: NES Games]] [[Category: Game Boy Games]] [[Category: Arcade Games]] [[Category: E-Reader Games]] [[Category: Virtual Console Games]] [[Category: 3DS Virtual Console Games]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:10, 14 May 2024
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| Baseball | |
| Developer | Nintendo R&D1 |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| System | NES, Arcade, Game Boy, e-Reader, Virtual Console (Wii, 3DS, Wii U) |
| Release Date | NES JP December 7, 1983 US October 18, 1985 Game Boy JP April 21, 1989 US August 1989 e-Reader November 2002 Wii Virtual Console JP December 2, 2007 EU December 29, 2007 US January 1, 2007 3DS Virtual Console (GB) JP June 7, 2011 US July 14, 2011 EU July 28, 2011 SK April 6, 2016 Wii U Virtual Console October 24, 2013 |
| Rating | ESRB: E |
Baseball is a NES game based on the sport of the same name. It was one of the early titles for the Famicom and a launch title for the NES.
Gameplay[edit]
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.
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.
Legacy[edit]
One of 9-Volt's microgames is based on Baseball. Baseball is also among the games to be featured in NES Remix, which presents challenges set in excerpts from different classic NES games as well as "remixes" of elements from the different games.
Ports/Remakes[edit]
- 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.
- In May 2024, it was added to the Nintendo Switch's digital library of Game Boy games that could be freely played by Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. This release supported local and online multiplayer options.
- Baseball was ported to the e-Reader in 2002.
- 'The game was included as an unlockable bonus in Animal Crossing.
- In 2007, Baseball was released for download on the Wii's Virtual Console. It was later released again for the Wii U in 2013 as part of the Wii U Virtual Console.
- In September 2018, it was among first wave of NES games that were made available to play on the Nintendo Switch as part of the Nintendo Switch Online service. This release supported local and online multiplayer options.