World Series Baseball Deep cut
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports
World Series Baseball '98
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| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | BlueSky Software |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | World Series Baseball |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by BlueSky Software and published by SEGA, World Series Baseball '98 arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1997 as a sports game.
It landed about 8 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1997 include NHL 98, Madden NFL 98 and Mario Andretti Racing.
It is part of the World Series Baseball series; on the Genesis you can also try World Series Baseball. The series also appears on other systems with World Series Baseball 2K2 (Dreamcast) and World Series Baseball 2K1 (Dreamcast). BlueSky Software also made Vectorman, Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition and Vectorman 2 for the Genesis.
World Series Baseball '98 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 World Series Baseball '98 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
World Series Baseball '98 cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Balls Modifier | FFA382:XX |
|---|---|
| Strikes Modifier | FFA383:XX |
| Outs Modifier | FFA385:XX |
World Series Baseball '98 walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for World Series Baseball '98.
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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.
World Series Baseball '98 FAQ
When did World Series Baseball '98 come out on the Genesis?
World Series Baseball '98 was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1997.
Who made World Series Baseball '98?
It was developed by BlueSky Software and published by SEGA.
Is World Series Baseball '98 multiplayer?
Yes. World Series Baseball '98 supports up to 2 players.
How long does World Series Baseball '98 take to play?
As a sports game, World Series Baseball '98 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 World Series Baseball '98 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.