Konami's hugely popular Japanese baseball simulation series. Accessible and precise baseball gameplay, deep career modes. One of the finest baseball series on PS1, even if little known outside Japan.
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Sports4 players3+
Description
Konami's Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2001 for Japanese baseball, in a new NPB season. Created by Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo and Konami, released in 2001 in Japan. Initial NPB roster for 2001, expanded Success Mode RPG career, championship and cup mode, full edit mode and Japanese live commentary. Japanese edition.
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2001 review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,1 GB📅29/03/2001
Published by Konami
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2001 (PS1) 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 2001 still worth playing in 2026?
The 2001 vintage of Konami's cult baseball, Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2001 further refines the simulation and fleshes out the Success mode, a true sports RPG where you build a player's career between matches and life choices. The tactical depth, the dynamic commentary and the attachment to the super deformed characters stay exemplary. The cute appearance masks a real demand, and the Japanese language closes off access. A peak of baseball simulation for fans of Japanese sport and of the series.
