Thirteenth Powerful Pro Yakyuu with updated 2006 rosters and stadiums. Baseball simulation faithful to NPB with characteristically deep game mechanics. A satisfying regular entry for series fans wanting the latest Japanese teams.
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Sports4 players3+
Description
The thirteenth Japanese entry in Konami's Pawapuro series, released in July 2006. Up-to-date 2006 NPB squads, an expanded Success career mode, new minigames and slightly improved visual presentation. A Japan-exclusive annual release that keeps the series' dominant position in Japanese baseball games.
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 13 review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
The My Life mode, where you live a player's daily existence beyond the field, adds an intimate dimension to an already hearty baseball simulation. Between career, private life and games, time slips by unnoticed. That richness of modes, a hallmark of the series, sustains a lifespan fans cultivate for a long time.
Technical info
💾1,6 GB📅13/07/2006
Published by Konami
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 13 (PS2) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Is Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 13 still worth playing in 2026?
The thirteenth number of Konami's cult baseball, Powerful Pro Yakyuu 13 refines the simulation behind its ever charming super deformed dressing, with its famous Success mode that turns a player's career into a true sports RPG. The depth of the pitching and batting mechanics, the lively commentary and the addiction of the story mode stay a reference in Japan. The childlike look masks a real demand, and Japanese closes off access. An excellent baseball for fans of Japanese sports simulation.
