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Nintendo Entertainment System · Sports
Baseball
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1983 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 17 |
Baseball is a sports game released in 1983 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Nintendo.
It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1983 include Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr. and Popeye no Eigo Asobi. Among the 132 NES sports games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
Nintendo also made Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES.
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 want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
Baseball cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Score Modifier P2/CPU | 0068:63 |
|---|---|
| Outs Modifier | 0062:00 |
| Strikes Modifier | 0064:00 |
| Balls Are Strikes | OZSIZYSX |
Baseball walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Baseball.
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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 FAQ
When did Baseball come out on the NES?
Baseball was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1983.
Who made Baseball?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Baseball multiplayer?
Yes. Baseball supports up to 2 players.
How long does Baseball take to play?
As a sports game, 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.
Read more about Baseball 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.