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Play is controlled with a joystick or arrow keys and an action button. One of the four cardinal directions is used to choose the pitch, and again to aim it towards low, high, inside (towards batter), or outside (away from batter). The same directions are used to aim the swing when batting. When fielding after a hit, the defensive player closest to the ball will flash to show it is the one currently under control. The four directions are then used to throw to one of the four bases. The game incorporates a pitcher perspective, often used in MLB broadcasts. There are also managerial options available. The player has a selection of pitchers to choose from. Each team member has his own statistics that affect his performance, and can be rearranged as desired. Prior to HardBall!s release, there were managerial baseball games available, such as Micro League Baseball but HardBall! was the first to integrate that aspect with the arcade control of the game action itself.
Hardball Genesis price & price history
The average CIB price for Hardball (Genesis) was $13.70 30 days ago and is $13.70 now — unchanged. Real-market prices from eBay sold listings, updated daily — see the full price chart above.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is Hardball (Genesis) worth?
- Hardball for Genesis is worth $13.70 on average for a complete-in-box (CIB) copy, based on recent eBay sold listings.
- Is Hardball going up or down in price?
- The price has been stable at $13.70 over the past 30 days.
- How does the 100 Coins price compare to PriceCharting?
- PriceCharting publishes one price per condition for Hardball on Sega Genesis. 100 Coins computes its own average from the individual eBay sold listings it tracks for this exact edition, weighted so recent sales count for more — which is why the two differ. Both numbers are shown on every condition card above.
- Where does 100 Coins get its price data?
- All prices on 100 Coins come from real eBay sold listings — actual completed transactions, not asking prices or estimates. Prices are updated daily.
| Source | Date | Price | Completeness | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eBay | 2026-02-02 | $17.98 | CIB | HardBall (Sega Genesis, 1991) CIB Complete in Box | |
| eBay | 2026-01-18 | $4.99 | CIB | HardBall (Sega Genesis, 1991) Complete With Manual | |
| eBay | 2026-01-11 | $12.99 | CIB | HardBall (Sega Genesis, 1991) CIB With Manual And Original Cardboard Box | |
| eBay | 2026-01-11 | $13.99 | CIB | HardBall (Sega Genesis 1991) - Tested/Working - Complete In Box | |
| eBay | 2025-12-15 | $13.49 | CIB | HardBall (Sega Genesis, 1991) CIB Complete in Box | |
| eBay | 2025-11-21 | $10.15 | CIB | HardBall (Sega Genesis, 1991) CIB | |
| eBay | 2025-11-18 | $8.99 | CIB | HardBall for Sega Genesis, 1991 Video Game with Case & Booklet | |
| eBay | 2025-11-15 | $11.00 | CIB | HardBall (Sega Genesis, 1991) Complete | |
| eBay | 2025-09-09 | $15.00 | CIB | HardBall (Sega Genesis, 1991) **100% CIB** Reg. Card & Trading Cards | |
| eBay | 2025-09-06 | $0.01 | Game Only | HardBall (Sega Genesis, 1991) cart only TESTED |
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