Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball / Slugfest Nintendo 64 Version 1.3 N64 Griffey Baseball FAQs 1/7/00 Written By: Outkast outkast325@hotmail.com -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Version 1.3 (1/7/00) This is just a clarification update to let you know what I've done here - there are two Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball games for Nintendo 64 (Major League Baseball featuring Ken Griffey Jr. and Ken Griffey Jr.'s Slugfest). I wrote FAQs for both of them so I decided to make things easier for other people that own both to use this FAQ as one providing help for both games. If you only own one of them, you can still use this guide - I've added some more info to the FAQs but haven't deleted anything. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ********** Major League Baseball Featuring Ken Griffey Jr. ********** ------------------------------ 1/7/00 Version 1.3 No actual update or changes to the FAQ... I just changed my alias and e-mail address and replaced it everywhere in this FAQ. Please note that cripplerx@hotmail.com is no longer my e-mail address! Outkast outkast325@hotmail.com P.S. - If you want the reason for the name change, mail me and let me know and I'll tell you (this isn't the place to explain). Version 1.2 (12/18/99) - Read the message above. Version 1.1 (7/16/99) - All sections updated. - This Mini FAQ is complete. Version 1.0 (2/19/99) - Mini FAQ Release. ------------------------------ Sections: ------------------------------ 1. Short Introduction 2. Options 3. Batting 4. Pitching 5. Fielding 6. Tips / Secrets 7. Stacked Team 8. Thanks 9. Copyright Info ------------------------------ 1. Short Introduction ------------------------------ Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball is a very good game. It is very much like the big leagues, including real life players, stadiums, trading, simulation, and conducting your own season. I think it's the best Baseball game out there so far for Nintendo 64. I know that this won't be a very popular or often-read FAQ, but what the hell? Griffey Baseball is a really fun game and it's worth an hour or two for a FAQ. ------------------------------ 2. Options ------------------------------ Season: You can start your own, 162 game including playoffs and world series season. You get to pick your team, and trade to make your team better. Trading: You can switch players to different teams, but be careful because the computer can sense if it is a decent deal or not. Exhibition: Play for some practice. Lineup: You can switch the order in which people bat, and you can bench starters and start benchers. Bullpen: Before the game, you can choose your starting pitcher, and during the game, you can send in a reliever when your starter gets tired or is doing bad. Homerun Derby: Pick a powerful guy and choose this to launch homers over the fence! ------------------------------ 3. Batting ------------------------------ Batting can be tough to get used to, but when you get used to it, you'll be a hitting machine. You have to wait and see where the square is. The square is where the pitch will first go. Then, the pitch will move, and you'll have to move the circle with it (analog stick) and tap A when you want to swing. If you swing too early, it'll be foul, and if you swing too late, it'll be foul. If you connect with it solidly, and pull it at the same time, it's probably going to leave the park if you can get it up. It's hardest to hit a homerun to dead center field, but, it's possible. Also, you'll want to try to pull it so that it will go through a gap. The outfielders stand far apart, and if you get it by them, it will go to the wall. And it takes time and skill to get to the ball and pick it up because it's all done using the analog stick. There is one more thing you should know. In real life, if a hit ball lands on the foul line or hits the foul pole, it is a fair ball. In most game, they call this foul, but in this game it's fair if it hits the line and gone if it hits the pole. ------------------------------ 4. Pitching ------------------------------ Before you start the game, you will see a menu offering the different pitches your pitcher can throw. Different pitchers throw different kinds of pitches and use different techniques. Then, when you choose your pitch, you'll see a box that will appear over the plate. Move the box to where you want the pitch to end up. You can move the pitch while it is in the air going to the plate. There is also a big white rectangle over the plate. This represents the strike zone. Anything inside or on that line is a strike. Very simple stuff. Here are the different pitches you can throw: Fastball - The most basic and used pitch there is. It's a straight pitch that is thrown with all the pitchers' might. Super Fastball - Only the leagues hardest flame throwers can throw these pitches. They are great because they go 106 mph at their best, and normally blow by the hitter. Change Up - It's kind of a lob over the plate; goes about 65 mph and doesn't twist or turn. Super Change Up - This is offered to some pitchers only just like the super fast ball. It's an extremely slow pitch that arches in the air while reaching the plate. It's good because it fools hitters. Knuckleball - I don't know of any pitchers that use this in the game except for Boston's Tim Wakefield. It twists, turns, and continues to move around until the catcher catches it or it is hit. Curve Ball - This pitch goes average speed (75-80 mph) and curves on the way. Slider - This is the same as a curve ball only it is throws harder (85 mph). Screwball - The same as a curveball only itn curves the opposite way. You can throw anywhere from about 40 miles per hour to 106 mph. I recommend getting one of these pitchers: 1.) One that throws a super fastball - You can hit the plate at 106 mph with one of these, and after a bunch of regular normal pitches, this will zip right by the batter. 2.) One that throws a slider - You can move the slider in mid air and the batter will swing because the pitch normally moves. So if the pitch is going left, and you move it right, it's almost unhittable. 3.) One that throws a super change up - Here's a neat trick. Before releasing the ball, move the circle to the very top. Then throw a super change and you'll have plenty of time to fake the batter out at the end of the pitch. 4.) Just a nice little tip..... Get a pitcher with a super fast pitch and throw lots of consecutive change ups. Then sometime when your status is ready and the batter has two strikes, fire your super fast and fool the hitter. ------------------------------ 5. Fielding ------------------------------ Fielding takes some time and skill. You'll have to run to the ball using the analog stick. Then, when you get the ball, you have to use one of the C buttons to direct it to what base you want to throw to. C Down - Throws to Home Plate C Right - Throws to First Base C Up - Throws to Second Base C Left - Throws to Third Base Just think of a baseball diamond: Second Base (C-Up) /\ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ Third Base (C-Left) \ / First Base (C-Right) \ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \/ Home Plate (C-Down) So, just run up to the ball, and if you get to it, you'll automatically pick it up, then, using one of the C Buttons, throw it to the desired base. Diving plays will require you to hit A+Any C-Button. You can use this as an infielder to dive for a ball going into the outfield, or as an outfielder to jump for balls going over the wall. If you are holding the ball, and no action is occuring, the play will be dead after holding it for a few seconds. However, if you hold the ball and someone is still running, they can keep going until you throw it in or throw them out. ------------------------------ 6. Tips / Secrets ------------------------------ Call your Shot When Griffey comes up to bat press left, left, right, right, right, left, left on the directional pad before the pitch is thrown. If the code is entered correctly he will point into the stands. If you hit the pitch thrown it will be a homerun source. Move Title Screen Logo At the title screen hold Z to make the baseball in the logo stop spinning. Keep holding Z and then move the joystick to make the baseball rotate however you want. Impossible Pitch Place the cross hair anywhere in the strikezone except inside the yellow hitting circle. Hold the cross hair where you want it and press Z and then Left-C, Right-C, or Up-C to look at one of the bases. Release the Z button first, then release the C-Button, bringing you back to looking at the batter. There should now be no cross hair or hitting circle. Now throw whatever pitch you want and the computer will swing and miss or watch it go by for a strike. Fireworks in View Stadium When you get into the "View Stadium" mode by pressing the Z button while choosing your stadium, you can shoot fire works by pressing the Z and R button at the same time. See the Ending Go to an Exhibition game and pick your teams. When picking the stadium you want to play in, press all four C-Buttons many times. You will hear a chime if you've done it correctly. Then press The Z-Button to view the stadium. Instead of showing the stadium, you will get to see the ending of the game, just as if you have just won the World Series. If only it was that easy in real life. Secret Teams Highlight 'Exhibition' on the first baseball (menu) that pops up. Now simultaneously press all four C buttons. Do this many times and you will hear a beep. Go to the All-Star teams and there will be two new teams: Nintendo and Angel Studios. ------------------------------ 7. Stacked Team ------------------------------ Here is a list of the best players in the game. Get some of these guys and your team will be unbeatable. ================== Starting Pitchers ================== Randy Johnson Roger Clemens Pedro Martinez David Cone Mike Mussina Tim Wakefield ================== Relief Pitchers ================== Mariano Rivera Trevor Hoffman John Wetteland John Franco ================== Infielders ================== Mike Piazza Jason Kendall Mark McGwire Alex Rodriguez Derek Jeter Barry Larkin Paul Molitor ================== Outfielders ================== Ken Griffey Jr. Barry Bonds Tony Gwynn Larry Walker If those pitchers are your pitching staff and you have 3 out of 4 of those batters in your lineup, it's kind of hard to lose. Now, the reason why Tony Gwynn and Alex Rodriguez are up there, is because they have high batting averages, causing their circle to be larger and easier to hit. A guy like Sammy Sosa isn't good in the game, because it's based on batting average, not home runs or RBI's (with the exception of Mark McGwire). You can switch players around. For example, if you have both Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez on your team, one can play second base and the other could play shortstop. ------------------------------ 8. Thanks ------------------------------ Nintendo 64 Underground http://www.nintendorks.com For the tips / secrets. The rest of this Mini FAQ was compiled by myself. ------------------------------ 9. Copyright Info ------------------------------ Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball belongs to Nintendo. I have no association with them. All characters in the game belong to Major League Baseball. You may not put this FAQ on your site without my permission, nor re-produce it, sell it, or alter it. The latest version of this Mini FAQ can always be found at: http://www.gamefaqs.com ********** Ken Griffey Jr.'s Slugfest ********** Griffey Slugfest Nintendo 64 Mini FAQ 1/7/00 Version 1.4 Written By: The Crippler cripplerx@hotmail.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ken Griffey Jr. Slugfest ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sections ----------- 1) Updates 2) Playing 3) Game Modes 4) Codes 5) Review 6) Credits 7) Legal Info ------------ ----------------------- 1) Updates ----------------------- 1/7/00 Version 1.4 No actual update or changes to the FAQ... I just changed my alias and e-mail address and replaced it everywhere in this FAQ. Please note that cripplerx@hotmail.com is no longer my e-mail address! Outkast outkast325@hotmail.com P.S. - If you want the reason for the name change, mail me and let me know and I'll tell you (this isn't the place to explain). 12/18/99 Version 1.3 Please read the message I've added to the very top of this FAQ. 7/16/99 Version 1.2 I updated every section of this Mini FAQ. 6/17/99 Version 1.1 I added a review sent in by a friend of mine. See the review section to read it. 6/8/99 Version 1.0 Welcome. I have decided to write this FAQ as a sequel to my original "Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball" FAQ written a few months ago. I think that Slugfest isn't quite the game that the first one was, but it is still a fun sports game to play. ----------------------- 2) Playing ----------------------- Pitching Pitching is extremely easy. At the beginning of the game, you'll see a box that displays which pitches your pitcher can throw, along with which buttons you press to do so. You can then change the location of the pitch by moving the box inside the blue square. Anything in the blue square will be a strike; anything out of the blue box will be a ball. Hitting Hitting becomes harder in this game. Instead of a circle to follow the pitch with, you get this weird-shaped blue box with a power point on it. If you hit the ball right on the power point (which is marked with a + sign) you will get a solid hit. Otherwise, you'll swing and miss or get a lousy hit. Fielding Fielding is the easiest aspect of the game. On a ground ball, you run to pick it up (analog stick) and press the C button that corresponds with the base you wish to throw to: C-Down: Home Plate C-Right: First Base C-Up: Second Base C-Left: Third Base Just think of a baseball diamond: Second Base (C-Up) /\ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ Third Base (C-Left) \ / First Base (C-Right) \ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \/ Home Plate (C-Down) Diving plays will require you to hit A+Any C-Button. You can use this as an infielder to dive for a ball going into the outfield, or as an outfielder to jump for balls going over the fence. ----------------------- 3) Game Modes ----------------------- -Exhibition -Season -Homerun Derby -Create A Player -World Series -Playoffs -Simulation ----------------------- 4) Codes ----------------------- Special thanks to N64 Underground for these. (See credits). Big Heads Go to the "Create A Player" screen and enter the player's name as follows: First Name: CODE Last Name: BIGGHEDZ Please Note: You must have beat the World Series on "Rookie" for the cheat to work. CPU vs. CPU Go to Create-A-Player and enter the following: First Name: CODE Last Name:CPUVSCPU Please note: You must beat the World Series on "All-Star" for the cheat to work. Steal the CPU's Signs While batting, press R on P2 to see the CPU's pitches. Exploding Batters When you're batting, press Right, Left, Down, Right, Left, Up, Right, Left, and Down. Your batter will blow up and reappear after the next pitch. If you're lucky, you might get hit by a pitch and get a free walk to first. Fireworks Show Select any two teams on expendition mode, and press Z on stadium select to view the statium. Now press and hold R and Z, and fireworks will appear behind homeplate. Flying Player When your opponent hits a pop-fly to the outfield don't catch it. Instead pick it up and run it in by holding Z and C-up. Then press the following C buttons to throw to bases. RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, LEFT, UP, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN. You should hear the crowd boo. On the next hit don't pick it up. Instead repeatedly tap A or B and your player will fly. Homerun in Every At-Bat This code only works while playing with Griffey. When you are up to bat tap Left, Left, Right, Right, Right, Left, and Left on the Game Pad not the joystick. You have to hit the ball after you enter the code. Invisible Players Go to the create a player screen and type "CODE" for the first name and "INVISIBLEMAN" for the second name. You will hear a confirmation sound. Thin Players Go to the Create a Player screen and enter the player' name as follows: First Name: CODE Last Name: TOOTHPICK Tick Players Go to Create-A-Player and enter the following: First Name:CODE Last Name:THETICK Please Note: You must beat the World Series on "Veteran" for the cheat to work. Tiny Players Go to the Create A Player option and enter the following: First Name: Code Last Name: Liddleleague Weeble's Wobble Go to Create a Player and enter the following: First Name: Code Last Name: Weebleman The players will have large bodies, fat heads, and skinny chests. GAME SHARK CODES Enable Code (Must Be On) DE061600 0000 Infinite Balls 8021AC47 0000 1 Ball And You Walk D021AC47 0000 8021AC47 0003 2 Balls And You Walk D021AC47 0000 8021AC47 0002 3 Balls And You Walk D021AC47 0000 8021AC47 0001 Infinite Strikes 8021AC48 0000 1 Strike And You Are Out D021AC48 0000 8021AC48 0002 2 Strikes And You Are Out D021AC48 0000 8021AC48 0001 Infinite Outs 8021AC41 0000 1 Out And You Are Out D021AC41 0000 8021AC41 0002 2 Outs And You Are Out D021AC41 0000 8021AC41 0001 Home Team Score Modifier 80104EFC ???? Home Team Hits Modifier 80104EFE ???? Home Team Errors Modifier 80104E60 ???? Away Team Score Modifier 80104E5D ???? Away Team Hits Modifier 80104E5F ???? Away Team Errors Modifier 80104E61 ???? Character Creation Codes Infinite Creation Points 81059408 420C Max Batting 8105D6D8 4120 Max Power 8105D270 4120 Max Speed 8105CE68 4120 Max Defense 8105CA60 4120 Max Arm Strength 8105C5F8 4120 Max Durability 8105C098 4120 Max Clutch 8105BB98 4120 Max Control 8105B760 4120 Max Stamina 8105B2F8 4120 Max Pitch Speed 8105AE90 4120 A GAME SHARK 1.08 OR HIGHER IS NEEDED FOR THESE CODES. ----------------------- 5) Review ----------------------- This review was sent in by my friend, "The Stinger." (stinger2307@yahoo.com) I have his permission to use it. When MLB with Ken Griffey Jr. first came out (I'm talking about the first one) I immediately went to the mall and bought it being the huge baseball fan that I am. I went home and started playing, and I had a blast. It kept me playing for months and months, until I heard that a new one called Slugfest was coming out. When I first read about it, I was told how the game has been advanced from the first one to the second one. I couldn't wait to get it, and of course, I once again did buy it immediately. However, when I got home this time, I wasn't as impressed..... In fact, I was dissapointed. Graphics: 10/10 I will give it up for this department. The graphics in this game are great. The platers look real, the appearances of the stadiums is incredible (the same exact thing as real life) and the menu graphics were spectacular. Sound: 6/10 Like the first game, the sound isn't that great. It's not that the sound isn't clear, it's just that the music is repeated over and over again, which eventually becomes annoying. Game Play: 5/10 Here's what I thought was the dissapointment of the game. When you step into the batters box, you are expected to hit the ball with a weird shaped oval-like cursor. This is difficult and becomes frustrating when you can't hit the ball. Also, the view from the pitching mound has been changed, in my opinion, to a worse camera angle. Instead of being right behind the batter as if you are the catcher, you watch from behind the pitcher. This makes it difficult to tell where the ball is going to end up if the batter makes contact, which, like hitting, will be very frustrating if you keep making errors that cost you the game. So what am I saying? Well, if you're a baseball fan, go pick this game up. All the players and teams have been updated and it is strictly all baseball. However, if you are not a baseball fan and simply want a fun baseball game to play, go buy MLB with Ken Griffey Jr. (the first one) because the game is, in a word, more fun. ----------------------- 6) Credits ----------------------- Cheat Code Central http://www.cheatcc.com For the Game Shark Codes Nintendo 64 Underground http://www.nintendorks.com The best N64 site out there... Thanks for the codes, guys. The Stinger stinger2307@yahoo.com For the review. GameFAQs http://www.gamefaqs.com For posting this FAQ. ----------------------- 7) Legal Info ----------------------- This FAQ was written for private use only. You may not use it on your site without my permission, nor can you re-produce it, sell it, or alter it in anyway. The latest version of this FAQ can always be found at: GameFAQs http://www.gamefaqs.com This FAQ is copyright © 1999-2000 by Outkast and the Ken Griffey Jr. games for Nintendo 64 are copyright © 1997-1999 by Nintendo.