World Class Baseball TurboGrafx-16 box art

TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Sports

World Class Baseball

Deep cut

SystemTurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
Released1989
GenreSports
DeveloperHudson
PublisherNEC
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesPower League
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

World Class Baseball is a sports game released in 1989 for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine, developed by Hudson and published by NEC.

It belongs to the TurboGrafx-16's earliest wave of games. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1989 include Vigilante, Volfied and Dungeon Explorer. Among the 26 TurboGrafx-16 sports games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the Power League series. The series also appears on other systems with Power League 64 (N64). Hudson also made Bomberman '94, Bomberman and J.J. & Jeff for the TurboGrafx-16.

World Class 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've played the TurboGrafx-16 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

World Class Baseball gameplay screenshot on TurboGrafx-16
In-game screenshot (TurboGrafx-16)

World Class Baseball walkthroughs & guides

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Playing TurboGrafx-16 games today

The TurboGrafx library is a shmup fan's dream and full of games most Western players never tried. The TurboGrafx-16 Mini and Nintendo Switch Online have brought many of them back.

World Class Baseball FAQ

When did World Class Baseball come out on the TurboGrafx-16?

World Class Baseball was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1989.

Who made World Class Baseball?

It was developed by Hudson and published by NEC.

Is World Class Baseball multiplayer?

Yes. World Class Baseball supports up to 2 players.

How long does World Class Baseball take to play?

As a sports game, World Class 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 World Class 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.

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