Bottom of the 9th
↘ 18%
🙂 7.4/10
Long Box (Playstation - US, Baseball)
Other Editions:
Base Game
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Complete
$12.35
Developed by:
Konami
Published by:
Konami
Released On:
01 Jan 1996
Bottom of the 9th, developed by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., is an early baseball game in the franchise. The gameplay follows players as they compete in various modes, including Exhibition, Season, and Playoffs. Bottom of the 9th features a simulation style of play, where player stats determine their performance in hitting, pitching, and fielding.
The game offers additional features such as team customization, allowing players to create their own "Dream Team". It also includes various camera angles and progress meters, including a "Streak Bar" for batting ability and a "Pitching Bar" for pitcher fatigue. This allows for a more immersive experience, catering to fans of baseball games.
UPC-A:
083717170068 (United States)
UPC-A:
083717170259 (USA)
UPC-A:
083717170327 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
2293 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
2422 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
6143 (United States)
ASIN:
B00002STQO (United States)
ASIN:
B00002STQP (United States)
ASIN:
B00002SV4I (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-00049 (United States)
Part #:
SLUS-00296 (USA)
Sony PN:
SLUS-00678 (United States)
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Input Devices Required:
Gamepad
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This text describes various baseball stadiums, detailing their physical characteristics, dimensions, and unique environmental factors. It appears to be a reference guide for a sports simulation game, allowing players to understand how different venues might impact gameplay.
Story
Titan Stadium
Titan Stadium is the largest stadium in the majors. Its mild breezes can blow in any direction in this urban park.
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Seating capacity: 75,100
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Right: 370 ft.
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Center: 440 ft.
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Left: 365 ft.
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Power alley (right): 410 ft.
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Power alley (left): 410 ft.
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Surface: Artificial turf
The Ballpark at Amarillo
The Ballpark at Amarillo is a classic, huge natural turf stadium. The mild breezes don't have too much effect on most hits. Pitchers often have some of their best games here.
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Seating capacity: 67,582
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Right: 369 ft.
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Center: 425 ft.
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Left: 370 ft.
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Power alley (right): 402 ft.
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Power alley (left): 402 ft.
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Surface: Grass
Cometdome
The Cometdome is a classic domed stadium. Thought by many to have the best artificial turf in baseball.
Atmospheric pressure is higher than outside because the roof is held up by air. Some players claim that this affects their game. Setting the wind ON or OFF won't make any difference here.
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Seating capacity: 56,000
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Right: 340 ft.
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Center: 402 ft.
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Left: 338 ft.
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Power alley (right): 372 ft.
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Power alley (left): 372 ft.
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Surface: Artificial turf
Monsterdome
The Monsterdome is the crown jewel of the technologically-advanced stadiums. It features all of the modern conveniences any fan could ask for.
Unlike the Cometdome, this roof is held by iron frames, therefore the air pressure isn't altered. Setting the wind ON or OFF won't make any difference here.
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Seating capacity: 59,165
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Right: 355 ft.
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Center: 420 ft.
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Left: 354 ft.
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Power alley (right): 378 ft.
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Power alley (left): 377 ft
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Surface: Artificial turf
How to Play
Setup
Set up your PlayStation game console according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the PlayStation game console power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert the BOTTOM OF THE 9TH™ disc and close the CD door. Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation game console. Follow the on-screen instructions to start a game.
PlayStation Console Views
TOP VIEW
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Reset button
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Power button
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Power indicator
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Controller port
FRONT VIEW
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Open button
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Disc cover
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Memory card slot 1
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Memory card slot 2
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Controller port 1
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Controller port 2
Game Modes (Club House)
1P VS COM
An exhibition game where you play against the computer.
1P VS 2P
An exhibition game where two people can play. Two controllers are needed.
SPECTATOR
An exhibition game where you can watch two computer-controlled teams play.
TRAINING CAMP
Use this mode to polish your skills. This training camp includes batting, pitching, running, fielding, and an offensive and defensive scrimmage.
SEASON MODE
Play a season using 0-14 teams (in either the American or National league).
STATISTICS
View the stats of the league you are playing in SEASON MODE. You must have previously saved a game(s) to use this option.
GENERAL MANAGER
Take the GM's role in this mode. You can trade players and try to assemble the team of the decade!
OPTION
You can change various settings, such as sound, controller type, and hitting and fielding options.
1P VS COM; 1P VS 2P; & SPECTATOR
Select team
Pick a team. If you want to customize a team with all of your favorite players, go to GENERAL MANAGER. There you can trade players or load a customized team from your memory card.
Select HOME/AWAY and DH ON/OFF
Select which team is home or away. The away team bats first.
Select stadium
Choose a stadium at which to play. The conditions at each stadium—such as the field dimensions, wind, and playing surface—are all different.
Configuration
Select the settings that you prefer: number of innings; wind on or off; errors on or off; and slaughter rule on or off. The difficulty levels are: minor (easiest), rookie (normal), veteran (difficult), all-star (most difficult).
Set the Starting lineup
The away team can adjust his/her starting lineup first. Use the direction buttons to move the cursor and select items. Press the X button to proceed, press the O button to cancel or go back to the previous screen.
To change the order:
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Move the cursor to the name of the player you want to replace, press the X button to highlight that player (or the O button to cancel).
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Move the cursor to the name of the new player and press the X button again to swap them.
Player status
The POW icon indicates the physical status of a player. The more green, the greater his vitality. If it's half green and half blue, that means he's in ordinary condition. If the POW icon is solid green, he's in the best condition. If the green bar is almost empty, that means he's in a slump.
The color behind a player's name indicates the position(s) he can play. Red = pitcher; pink = relief pitcher; blue = catcher; yellow = infielder; green = outfielder; and half yellow/half green = utility fielder.
About fielders:
The item RUN means how fast the player can run, and ARM means how far the player can throw a ball. The rating A is best and E is poor.
The icon with the mark [X] indicates that players batting cursor. The rating A is largest (best) and E is smallest (poor).
Player Status Example
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NAME POW POS
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1 O Guillen SS
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2 L Johnson CF
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3 R Ventura 3B
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4 F Thomas DH
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5 T Raines LF
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6 D Martinez 1B
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7 M Lavalliere C
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8 M Cameron RF
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9 R Durham 2B
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P W Alvarez P
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AVG G
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295131
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RH
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79145
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HR RBI
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26 93
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BB K SB SLG
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75 98 4498
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OBP SAC RUN ARM
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384 O D C
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DEF FD% ERR
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3B C 956 19
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DUG OUT
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C Grebeck
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R Karkovice
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N Martin
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L Mouton
About pitchers
The item SPEED means the maximum speed of a pitch that the pitcher can throw.
The illustration of the 5-directional gauge shows what kind of pitches that pitcher can throw, and the fullness of the arrows indicates how much the pitch will break.
Play ball!
If you are satisfied with the order, move the cursor to OK and press the X button to proceed to the next screen. You can use the (COM)'s lineup in 1P exhibition games if you like. Otherwise, Player 2 can set his/her starting lineup. When both lineups are finished, move the cursor on the item PLAY BALL and press
Tips & Maps
Power Swing
When batting, use the power swing (R1 or R2) until you have two strikes.
Prevent Stolen Bases
When pitching with runners on base, throw many fastballs to prevent stolen bases.
Downward Breaking Pitches
Forkballs or other downward breaking pitches may be wild pitches, so be cautious when a runner is at 3rd.
Pitcher 'Reaching Back'
Pressing the pitching button multiple times during the pitching motion makes the pitcher 'reach back' for extra effort, but rapidly depletes stamina.
Pitcher Stamina Depletion
Throwing many curveballs or faster pitches depletes a pitcher's stamina, leading to slower, weaker, and unstable pitches when exhausted.
Frustrated Pitcher
A pitcher gets frustrated after giving up a home run, allowing the opponent to score, or an error, causing their status bar to flash, maximum pitching speed to drop, and stamina usage to double.
Fielder Position
If fielders play out of their regular position, their fielding ability decreases.
Diving Catches and Vertical Leaps
Diving catches and vertical leaps are effective for catching a ball but increase the risk of bobbling it.
Stealing Bases
The chance of a runner stealing a base increases when the pitcher throws a change-up or a slow curve.
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