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Baseball
棒球
Baseball, developed by Nintendo in 1983, is a turn-based baseball simulation for the NES that brings the sport to home console play. The game features two-player gameplay where one player controls the pitcher while the other acts as batter. Players select from various pitch types, adjust aim, and time their swings to hit the ball. The batter must read the pitch and make contact while the pitcher strategically selects pitch varieties and locations. The game progresses through full innings with defensive play, base running, and score tracking. Simple but effective controls make the mechanics accessible, allowing casual players to enjoy competitive baseball matches. The straightforward presentation focuses on core baseball gameplay without elaborate features, providing a functional sports experience for two competitors.
- Developer
- Nintendo
- Released
- 1983
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Sports
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (3K)
- Last updated
Baseball Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Baseball on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Baseball Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Baseball on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Baseball" NES longplay 1983
Baseball Cheat Codes
13 community-curated cheats for Baseball. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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P1 Score Modifier
0067:00 -
No Strikes
0062:00 -
1 ball = walk
0063:04 -
1 Strike = 1 out
0062:03 -
No Balls
0063:00 -
No Out Count
0064:00 -
3 Out
0064:03 -
Hit The Ball And It Will Go Flying As Usual, But When It Lands It Goes Flying In The Opposite Direction (The Game Is Called - Cannot Finish Game)
OPZING -
You Hit The Ball As Usual (Weird Pitching) And It Flies As Usual, But Everyone That Is Moving Goes To The Left Of The Field Forever (Cannot Finish Game)
OGLOPP -
Score Modifier P2/CPU
0068:63 -
Outs Modifier
0062:00 -
Strikes Modifier
0064:00
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Balls Are Strikes
OZSIZYSX
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baseball released?
Baseball was released in 1983 for the NES.
Who developed Baseball?
Baseball was developed by Nintendo, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Baseball support?
Baseball supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Baseball?
Baseball is a Sports game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Baseball for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Baseball runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Baseball in the browser?
No. Baseball streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Baseball?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Baseball work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Baseball this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Baseball. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
