HardBall '99
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(Playstation - US, Sports)
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Developed_By:
MindSpan
Published_By:
Accolade
Released On:
31 Oct 1998
HardBall '99 is a sports game that takes you back to the world of professional baseball. In 1998, you play as one of nine teams competing for the World Series championship. Your goal is to lead your team to victory by hitting home runs, running around the bases, and catching fly balls.
The gameplay in HardBall '99 is fast-paced and action-packed, with a variety of modes to play through, including exhibition games, playoffs, and a career mode where you can create your own player. You'll need to manage your team's stats, make strategic decisions during games, and stay on top of your game to outscore your opponents.
UPC-A:
015605750601 (USA)
Part #:
SLUS-00651 (USA)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Console Top View
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L2 BUTTON
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R2 BUTTON
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L1 BUTTON
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R1 BUTTON
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DIRECTIONAL BUTTON
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SELECT BUTTON
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START BUTTON
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O BUTTON
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Δ BUTTON
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☐ BUTTON
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X BUTTON
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RESET BUTTON
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POWER INDICATOR
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POWER BUTTON
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CONTROLLER PORT
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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
Console Front View
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CONTROLLER PORT 1
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CONTROLLER PORT 2
Setting Up Your PlayStation
Set up your PlayStation® game console according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert the game disc and close the disc cover. Insert game controllers and turn on your PlayStation® game console. Follow the on-screen instructions to start the game.
GETTING READY TO PLAY
HardBall 99 brings all of the action of Major League Baseball® to your PlayStation. This section will teach you how to bat, pitch, field the ball, and run the bases.
PITCHING
When pitching, you'll see a box with your pitcher's name, a status bar measuring his level of fatigue, and your pitcher's selection of pitches. There is also an option for Strategy.
To Pitch
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Each pitch is assigned a different button on the command button pad. To select a pitch, press the appropriate button.
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Once your opponent chooses a swing, the batter steps into the batter's box.
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Press X to start your windup.
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Use the Directional Buttons to move the crosshair and aim the pitch before the pitcher releases the ball. Tap the Directional Buttons lightly to aim.
Pitching Notes
The top pitch in the list is the pitcher's best pitch.
In a 2 player game when the crosshair option is on, the crosshair disappears just before you finish aiming so your opponent will not see where you're throwing the pitch.
Pitching Strategy
Choose Strategy to select from the following pitching options. Choose the one you want by pressing the appropriate command button. To return to Select Pitch, press X.
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Select Pitch: Returns to the pitching option screen.
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Walk Batter: An intentional walk.
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IF: Positions your infielders for special plays. Hit to toggle between the options.
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OF: Positions your outfields for special plays. Hit to toggle between the options.
Pitching Advice
Make sure you mix up your pitches. If you use the same pitch over and over again, the batters are going to hit you like there is no tomorrow. Pitch to different locations.
You want to keep the batter confused and off-balance. Establish a pattern and then break it to catch him swinging for that third strike.
BATTING
Choosing Batting Options
The Batting Options box shows the batter's name, batting average, and speed rating (running speed). Choose from the following options:
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Contact: A normal swing. Use this when you want to get on base.
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Power: Swing for the fences. You have a greater chance of hitting one out but you also have a more of a chance of making an out.
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Opposite: Aim for the opposite field.
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Bunt: Lay one down. A skilled bunter can move runners over and get infield hits.
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Strategy: Options with runners on base.
To Bat
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Choose a swing by pressing the appropriate Command button:
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X: Contact Swing
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■: Power Swing
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▲: Opposite Field
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: Bunt
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R1: Strategy
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The batter steps into the batter's box and the pitcher throws. Watch the crosshair to get an idea of where the pitch is going. You'll need to train your eye to tell the difference between strikes and balls.
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Press the Directional Buttons to target your swing location in the strike zone. The strike zone is a 3x3 grid. Use the table below to help target your swing. Left and right are inside and outside, depending on whether the batter is right- or left-handed.
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Press X to take a normal swing, for a better chance for a ground ball, for a better chance for a fly ball. Time it well!
Batting Strategy
When you have runners on base, you can choose Strategy by pressing R1. This brings up your strategy box, which allows you to select from a variety of options. To choose a strategy, press the appropriate Command button. To return to the Select Swing menu, press X.
Your strategy options are:
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Hit and Run: You must have at least one base runner to select this option.
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Steal: You must have at least one base runner to steal a base.
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Squeeze: You need a runner on third and less than two outs.
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Double Steal: You must have runners on first and second or second and third.
BASE RUNNING
Once you've gotten a man on base, you need to pay attention, so you can capitalize on your following successes at the plate, and on your opponent's mistakes. You can have your base runners move before the pitch and after the pitch.
League Play
This option starts a baseball season. You'll find all sorts of options, from the length of the season to drafting players. See the section on League Play later on in this manual for more details.
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Controls
X + Directional Buttons
Move your runners
Directional Buttons
Move your runners
X
Select the closest fielder
▲ + Directional Buttons
Throw to the appropriate base
Start
Pauses the game
Select
Changes the camera angle
Select (when the game is paused)
Calls a time out and gives you access to the Time Out menu
L1
Brings up player cards for the pitcher and batter (press once for pic, press quickly twice for stats)
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