R.B.I. Baseball 3 Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

R.B.I. Baseball 3

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1991
GenreSports
DeveloperTengen
PublisherAtari
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesR.B.I. Baseball
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Tengen and published by Atari, R.B.I. Baseball 3 arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991 as a sports game.

It landed about 2 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1991 include Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage and Shining in the Darkness.

It is part of the R.B.I. Baseball series; on the Genesis you can also try R.B.I. Baseball '93, R.B.I. Baseball '94 and R.B.I. Baseball 4. The series also appears on other systems with R.B.I. Baseball (NES) and R.B.I. Baseball '95 (32X). Tengen also made Klax, Rampart and Dragon's Revenge for the Genesis.

R.B.I. Baseball 3 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 Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing R.B.I. Baseball 3 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

R.B.I. Baseball 3 gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

R.B.I. Baseball 3 cheats & codes

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

Strikes ModifierFF4C02:XX
Outs ModifierFF41B2:XX
Balls ModifierFF08AE:XX
Team 1 Score ModifierFF05F4:XX
Team 2 Score ModifierFF05F5:XX

See all R.B.I. Baseball 3 cheats

R.B.I. Baseball 3 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

R.B.I. Baseball 3 FAQ

When did R.B.I. Baseball 3 come out on the Genesis?

R.B.I. Baseball 3 was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991.

Who made R.B.I. Baseball 3?

It was developed by Tengen and published by Atari.

Is R.B.I. Baseball 3 multiplayer?

Yes. R.B.I. Baseball 3 supports up to 2 players.

How long does R.B.I. Baseball 3 take to play?

As a sports game, R.B.I. Baseball 3 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 R.B.I. Baseball 3 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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