Batter Up Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Sports

Batter Up

SystemSega Game Gear
GenreSports
DeveloperNamco
PublisherNamco
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesGear Stadium
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Sega Game Gear, Batter Up is a sports game developed by Namco.

It is part of the Gear Stadium series. Namco also made Pac-Man, Mappy and Galaga '91 for the Game Gear.

Batter Up 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 Gear hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Batter Up gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Batter Up cheats & codes

14 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Strike Modifier00C1-360X
CPU/Opponent Never Scores00C1-2600

See all Batter Up cheats

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Playing Game Gear games today

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Batter Up FAQ

Who made Batter Up?

It was developed by Namco.

Is Batter Up multiplayer?

Yes. Batter Up supports up to 2 players.

How long does Batter Up take to play?

As a sports game, Batter Up 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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