Baseball Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Sports

Baseball

SystemGame Boy
Released1989
GenreSports
DeveloperNintendo
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Nintendo, Baseball arrived on the Game Boy in 1989 as a sports game.

It belongs to the Game Boy's earliest wave of games. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1989 include Super Mario Land, Tetris and Alleyway.

Nintendo also made Pokémon Yellow, Super Mario Land and Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins for the Game Boy.

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 Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Baseball gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Baseball cheats & codes

33 codes on file (GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Score Modifier Team 101??47C4
Score Modifier Team 201??48C4
Inning Modifier01??45C4
Can Never Strike Out01004AC4
Can Never Walk01004BC4
Always Have No Outs01004CC4

See all Baseball cheats

Baseball walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Baseball.

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Playing Game Boy games today

Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

Baseball FAQ

When did Baseball come out on the Game Boy?

Baseball was released for the Game Boy in 1989.

Who made Baseball?

It was developed by Nintendo.

Is Baseball multiplayer?

Yes. Baseball supports up to 2 players.

How long does Baseball take to play?

As a sports game, 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.

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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