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Game Boy Advance · Sports

Backyard Sports: Baseball 2007

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2006
GenreSports
DeveloperHumongous Entertainment
PublisherAtari SA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesBackyard Sports
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Humongous Entertainment and published by Atari SA, Backyard Sports: Baseball 2007 arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2006 as a sports game.

It landed about 5 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2006 include Mother 3, Rhythm Tengoku and Drill Dozer.

It is part of the Backyard Sports series; on the GBA you can also try Backyard Baseball, Backyard Baseball 2006 and Backyard Basketball. The series also appears on other systems with Backyard Hockey (DS) and Backyard Football '09 (DS).

Backyard Sports: Baseball 2007 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 GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Backyard Sports: Baseball 2007 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Backyard Sports: Baseball 2007 gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

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Playing GBA games today

The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.

Backyard Sports: Baseball 2007 FAQ

When did Backyard Sports: Baseball 2007 come out on the GBA?

Backyard Sports: Baseball 2007 was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006.

Who made Backyard Sports: Baseball 2007?

It was developed by Humongous Entertainment and published by Atari SA.

Is Backyard Sports: Baseball 2007 multiplayer?

Yes. Backyard Sports: Baseball 2007 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Backyard Sports: Baseball 2007 take to play?

As a sports game, Backyard Sports: Baseball 2007 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.

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