Mike Piazza's Strike Zone N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Sports

Mike Piazza's Strike Zone

Deep cut

SystemNintendo 64
Released1998
GenreSports
DeveloperDevil's Thumb Entertainment
PublisherGT Interactive
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Devil's Thumb Entertainment and published by GT Interactive, Mike Piazza's Strike Zone arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 1998 as a sports game.

It landed about 2 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1998 include The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, 1080° Snowboarding and Mario Party.

Mike Piazza's Strike Zone 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 N64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Mike Piazza's Strike Zone 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Mike Piazza's Strike Zone gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Mike Piazza's Strike Zone cheats & codes

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

Activator 1 P1D0197A84 0000
Activator 2 P1D0197A85 0000
Dual Activator P1D1197A84 0000
Infinite Balls801606D0 0000
Infinite Strikes801606D1 0000
Infinite Outs801606D2 0000

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Mike Piazza's Strike Zone walkthroughs & guides

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Mike Piazza's Strike Zone FAQ

When did Mike Piazza's Strike Zone come out on the N64?

Mike Piazza's Strike Zone was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.

Who made Mike Piazza's Strike Zone?

It was developed by Devil's Thumb Entertainment and published by GT Interactive.

Is Mike Piazza's Strike Zone multiplayer?

Yes. Mike Piazza's Strike Zone supports up to 2 players.

How long does Mike Piazza's Strike Zone take to play?

As a sports game, Mike Piazza's Strike Zone 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 Mike Piazza's Strike Zone 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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