Baseball Stars NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Sports

Baseball Stars

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1989
GenreSports
DeveloperSNK
PublisherSNK
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesBaseball Stars
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 9

Developed by SNK, Baseball Stars arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989 as a sports game.

It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales. Among the 132 NES sports games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.

It is part of the Baseball Stars series; on the NES you can also try Baseball Stars 2. SNK also made P.O.W.: Prisoners of War, Alpha Mission and Crystalis for the NES.

Baseball Stars 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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Baseball Stars gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Baseball Stars cheats & codes

12 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Infinite Ability Points0496:01
9 Million Dollars683C:09
Infinite MoneyPNXLLOON
Outs Modifier0496:00
Strikes Modifier0494:00
Balls Modifier0495:00

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Baseball Stars walkthroughs & guides

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Baseball Stars FAQ

When did Baseball Stars come out on the NES?

Baseball Stars was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.

Who made Baseball Stars?

It was developed by SNK.

Is Baseball Stars multiplayer?

Yes. Baseball Stars supports up to 2 players.

How long does Baseball Stars take to play?

As a sports game, Baseball Stars 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 Baseball Stars 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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