Nintendo 64 Longplay: Bottom of the 9th

Bottom of the 9th is a baseball video game released by Konami for the PlayStation in 1996. Later the same year it was ported to the Sega Saturn and in 1999 to the Nintendo 64. The sequels Bottom of the 9th '97 and Bottom of the 9th '99 were released for the PlayStation. The game is part of Konami's XXL Sports brand. One of the earliest in Konami's franchise, this version features 300 actual MLB players, but does not feature the MLB licensed teams. Players can choose to either play against a friend in Exhibition, Season or Playoffs. The gameplay is geared for more of a simulation style of play, with the players stats determining how well they hit, pitch and field. Along with the standard modes for a baseball game, this one also features the ability to customize teams and choose any player to create a "Dream Team". It also has a variety of different camera angles, a "Streak Bar" that shows a batter's hitting ability, and a "Pitching Bar" that shows whether a pitcher is fatigued. It is notable for being the first baseball game released in North America to utilize a batting cursor.