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Atari 2600 · Sports
RealSports Baseball
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| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1982 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | RealSports |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Atari 2600 in 1982, RealSports Baseball is a sports game developed by Atari.
It landed about 5 years into the 2600's life. Other notable 2600 releases from 1982 include Custer's Revenge, River Raid and Haunted House. Among the 44 2600 sports games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
It is part of the RealSports series; on the 2600 you can also try RealSports Soccer, RealSports Volleyball and RealSports Boxing. The series also appears on other systems with RealSports Soccer (5200) and RealSports Football (5200). Atari also made E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Combat and Asteroids for the 2600.
RealSports Baseball supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the 2600 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing RealSports Baseball is like
Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.
Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
RealSports Baseball walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for RealSports Baseball.
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Playing 2600 games today
Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.
RealSports Baseball FAQ
When did RealSports Baseball come out on the 2600?
RealSports Baseball was released for the Atari 2600 in 1982.
Who made RealSports Baseball?
It was developed by Atari.
Is RealSports Baseball multiplayer?
Yes. RealSports Baseball supports up to 2 players.
How long does RealSports Baseball take to play?
As a sports game, RealSports Baseball typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about RealSports Baseball on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.