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
Haru edition, spring version of the Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2002 season by Konami for Japanese baseball. Created by Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo and Konami, released in 2002 in Japan. Initial NPB roster for 2002, Success Mode RPG career, championship and cup mode, full edit mode and Japanese live commentary. Japanese Haru edition.
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2002 - Haru 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📅28/03/2002
Published by Konami
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2002 - Haru (PS1) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2002 - Haru still worth playing in 2026?
A spring edition of Konami's flagship baseball, Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2002 Haru updates the rosters and polishes a simulation come to full maturity, still carried by the irresistible Success mode and its super deformed characters. The depth of the mechanics, the lively commentary and the huge replayability of the career mode stay a genre reference. The childlike look hides a real demand, and Japanese limits access. An excellent vintage for fans of Japanese baseball and rich sports simulation.
