All-Star Baseball '99

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All-Star Baseball '99 is a baseball management and action game for Nintendo 64. Developed by Iguana Entertainment and published by Acclaim, it lets you play exhibition matches, full 1998 seasons, playoffs, All-Star games, and Home Run Derbies. You control every play from the field, pitching, fielding, batting with bunts or swings. Adjust team lineups and positions between games. The roster includes all 30 Major League Baseball teams, plus the 1998 expansion squads Arizona and Tampa Bay. Passwords save progress in season and playoff modes. What sets it apart is its balance of control and variety. The six game modes offer flexibility without overcomplicating the interface. Community play archives note the password system as a clever workaround for N64’s save limitations. While not graphically flashy by modern standards, the mechanics hold up for fans of hands-on sports simulation. Its handheld predecessor status in the series makes it a niche entry worth revisiting for retro baseball fans.