Major League Baseball Intellivision box art

Intellivision · Sports

Major League Baseball

SystemIntellivision
Released1979
GenreSports
DeveloperAPh Technological Consulting
PublisherMattel Electronics
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Intellivision in 1979, Major League Baseball is a sports game developed by APh Technological Consulting and published by Mattel Electronics.

It belongs to the Intellivision's earliest wave of games. Other notable Intellivision releases from 1979 include ABPA Backgammon, Space Battle and Las Vegas Poker & Blackjack.

APh Technological Consulting also made Basketball, Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin and NASL Soccer for the Intellivision.

Major League 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 Intellivision hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Major League Baseball gameplay screenshot on Intellivision
In-game screenshot (Intellivision)

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Playing Intellivision games today

Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.

Major League Baseball FAQ

When did Major League Baseball come out on the Intellivision?

Major League Baseball was released for the Intellivision in 1979.

Who made Major League Baseball?

It was developed by APh Technological Consulting and published by Mattel Electronics.

Is Major League Baseball multiplayer?

Yes. Major League Baseball supports up to 2 players.

How long does Major League Baseball take to play?

As a sports game, Major League 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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