Product Overview
- Product Name: Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Well-kept copy of Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball for Nintendo Game Boy with the original instruction manual and dust cover included; cartridge is clean and fully tested for dependable play. A nice example that presents well in any Game Boy lineup.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- Game Boy Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Cartridge Case / Dust Cover: Yes
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Step up to the plate and swing for the fences in Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball, a fast-moving diamond showdown on the Nintendo Game Boy handheld. Named after Chicago White Sox superstar Frank Thomas, the game captures the energy of mid-1990s baseball with quick innings, clutch at-bats, and dramatic home run moments. From the crack of the bat to diving stops in the infield, every play unfolds from an overhead field view that keeps the action easy to follow while rewarding sharp timing and smart decision-making at the plate.
Released in 1995, this baseball game for Nintendo Game Boy delivers approachable controls and portable ballpark excitement wherever the Game Boy system travels. Developed by Realtime Associates and published by Acclaim, the title focuses on the fundamentals that make baseball compelling—reading pitches, lining up solid contact, and making key defensive plays. For sports fans and retro gaming enthusiasts alike, it offers a compact slice of America’s pastime that fits neatly into a classic handheld game library.
Gameplay Features
- Overhead field perspective keeps plays readable as runners advance bases and fielders scramble for outs.
- Batting system rewards timing and placement to drive line shots or towering home runs.
- Pitching variety encourages mixing speeds and locations to keep opposing hitters guessing.
- Fielding plays include quick throws, force outs, and defensive positioning across the diamond.
- Fast-paced portable baseball sessions make it easy to jump into quick innings on the Game Boy.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball was released during the peak of Frank Thomas’s dominance in Major League Baseball, when the Chicago White Sox slugger had just won back-to-back American League MVP awards in 1993 and 1994. The game was developed by Realtime Associates, a studio well known for adapting sports and action titles to Nintendo’s portable systems during the 1990s. By pairing a real superstar athlete with a handheld sports experience, the game reflects the era when baseball icons were frequently featured on video game covers to capture the excitement of the sport.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Baseball
- Year Released: 1995
- Publisher: Acclaim
- Developer: Realtime Associates
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 021481510185
- SKU: 13370
- Format: Nintendo Game Boy Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Game Boy System (Original Game Boy)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Original Game Boy cartridges also play on: Game Boy Pocket, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS/DS Lite systems with a Game Boy cartridge slot (not DSi or later).
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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