RealSports Baseball 7800 box art

Atari 7800 · Sports

RealSports Baseball

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SystemAtari 7800
Released1989 (originally 1982)
GenreSports
DeveloperAtari
PublisherAtari
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesRealSports
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Atari 7800 in 1989, RealSports Baseball is a sports game developed by Atari. This 7800 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1982.

It landed about 3 years into the 7800's life. Among the 13 7800 sports games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

It is part of the RealSports series. The series also appears on other systems with RealSports Baseball (2600) and RealSports Soccer (2600). Atari also made Asteroids, Centipede and Alien Brigade for the 7800.

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 7800 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 gameplay screenshot on 7800
In-game screenshot (7800)

RealSports Baseball walkthroughs & guides

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Playing 7800 games today

The 7800 has a compact library with a handful of standout arcade ports and a lively homebrew scene. The Atari 2600+ and 7800+ reissues play original 7800 cartridges over HDMI.

RealSports Baseball FAQ

When did RealSports Baseball come out on the 7800?

RealSports Baseball was released for the Atari 7800 in 1989; the original game dates back to 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.

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