R.B.I. Baseball 3, even more expansive than its predecessors. Dated today, but an important step in Tengen's series.
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Category
Sports2 players3+
Description
MLB teams compete in this third Tengen R.B.I. Baseball for Mega Drive. Published by Tengen/Sega, released in the United States in April 1991. MLB baseball simulation with licensed players, 1991 season updates and season and exhibition modes.
R.B.I. Baseball 3 review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,2 MB📅01/04/1991
Published by Tengen
R.B.I. Baseball 3 (Mega Drive) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
R.B.I. Baseball 3 is the NTSC edition of Atari/Tengen's game, third entry of the Atari baseball sub-series on Megadrive.
Better with friends
Old-school baseball, direct and readable, turning every two-player inning into a battle of wits between pitcher and batter. The competition is savored in anticipation and the tension mounting ball after ball up to the decisive swing. The measured pace asks for a bit of rule knowledge, but a shared game distills a special conviviality, punctuated by home runs that get the couch on its feet.
Is R.B.I. Baseball 3 still worth playing in 2026?
A baseball simulation by Tengen, R.B.I. Baseball 3 offers an accessible arcade approach with player licences and simplified pitching/throwing system. The functional art direction, immediate handling and fast pace make it a good gateway to 16 bit video game baseball. Without reaching modern simulation depth, the title keeps an undeniable retro charm. For anyone fond of arcade baseball or seeking an accessible sport on Mega Drive, a valid recommendation today still without hesitation for fans truly indeed here for any newcomer now.
