Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Slugfest N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Sports

Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Slugfest

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SystemNintendo 64
Released1999
GenreSports
DeveloperAngel
PublisherNintendo
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesKen Griffey Jr. Baseball
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 7

Released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999, Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Slugfest is a sports game developed by Angel and published by Nintendo.

It landed about 3 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1999 include Resident Evil 2, Super Smash Bros. and Donkey Kong 64. Among the 95 N64 sports games in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.

It is part of the Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball series; on the N64 you can also try Major League Baseball Featuring Ken Griffey, Jr.. Angel also made Resident Evil 2 for the N64.

Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Slugfest supports up to 4 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 N64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Slugfest gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Slugfest cheats & codes

39 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Enable Code (Must Be On)DE061600 0000
Activator 1 P1D00F9804 0000
Activator 2 P1D00F9805 0000
Dual Activator P1D10F9804 0000
Infinite Strikes8021AC48 0000
Infinite Balls8021AC47 0000

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Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Slugfest walkthroughs & guides

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Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Slugfest FAQ

When did Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Slugfest come out on the N64?

Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Slugfest was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.

Who made Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Slugfest?

It was developed by Angel and published by Nintendo.

Is Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Slugfest multiplayer?

Yes. Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Slugfest supports up to 4 players.

How long does Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Slugfest take to play?

As a sports game, Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Slugfest 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 Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Slugfest 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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