Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Sports

Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1990
GenreSports
DeveloperTonkin House
PublisherBrøderbund Software
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball is a sports game released in 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Tonkin House and published by Brøderbund Software.

It landed about 5 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1990 include Final Fantasy III, Dr. Mario and Mega Man 3. Among the 132 NES sports games in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.

Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball 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 Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball cheats & codes

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

Team 1 Has A High Score032F:63
Team 2 Score Modifier033F:00
Park Modifier065B:00
Park Highlighter Modifier00AC:00
Strikes Modifier00AE:00
Ball Modifier00AF:00

See all Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball cheats

Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball 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.

Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball FAQ

When did Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball come out on the NES?

Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.

Who made Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball?

It was developed by Tonkin House and published by Brøderbund Software.

Is Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball multiplayer?

Yes. Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball supports up to 2 players.

How long does Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball take to play?

As a sports game, Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball 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 Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball 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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