BOTTOM OF THE 9TH '97
Official Title  Bottom of the 9th '97
Common Title  Bottom of the 9th '97
Serial Number(s)  SLUS-00296
Region  NTSC-U
Genre / Style  Baseball

Developer  Konami.
Publisher  Konami.
Date Released  10 July 1997
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number
DISC 1

SLUS-00296
Serial Number In Disc SLUS-00296
Media Disc ID N / A
Number Of Tracks 2
( 1 Data Track &
1 Audio Track )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )
433 MB
( .bin / .cue )
Approx.Size On Disc 377 MB
Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )
227 MB
( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
Barcode Number(s)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.
  •  083717170259  - 
     

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English
Menus and gameplay are in English.

Bottom of the 9th '97 is the sequel to Konami's first baseball game for the PlayStation, 1996's Bottom of the 9th. New features include more stadiums (there are now 15 in total), multiple camera angles, day and night games, and a Scenario mode that places players in one of twenty game situations (such as coming from behind late in the game or pitching out of a bases-loaded jam).

Returning to the game are 750 MLBPA licensed players, polygonal graphics, and a cursor system for hitting and pitching. For those unfamiliar with this type of system, Bottom of the 9th '97 uses a rectangle which can be positioned anywhere over the plate.

Each batter will have an "X" in the center of the cursor, the size of which depends on the player's hitting ability from the 1996 season. The pitcher will then position a cursor somewhere over the plate as well, and the goal is to align the "X" with the "O" of the incoming pitch. Should the interface prove too difficult, a locked-on mode is available to make hitting easier.

Besides the Scenario mode, players can choose to begin a Season, practice their skills in Training mode, enter the Playoffs or go directly to the Championship. As in the original, the game does not include a Major League Baseball license for real teams and authentic logos, but season statistics can be saved to memory card.

  Manufacturer's description:

ARE YOU READY FOR THE BIG LEAGUES?

The most realistic game of baseball gets juiced for '97!
NEW! 3-D graphics put you right on the diamond!
NEW! Multiple camera angles. Not a bad seat in the house!
NEW! Scenario mode. Put a spin on history with these classic baseball moments!
NEW! Play day or night games!
Over 750 real Major League Baseball Players. All the Stats, all the ratings, and all the photos!
Improved batting system lets you call the shots! "Suh-wigg, battah!"
Training mode. Sharpen your skills before you hit the field.
Play out a Season, jump to the Playoffs or head right to the Championship!
Full "Play-by-play" and umpire announcing.
THE KONAMI SPORTS SERIES DELIVERS THE HITS!

  Features:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Baseball theme.
Number Of Players  1 or 2 Players
Number Of Memory Card Blocks  1-14 Blocks
Compatible Controllers Tested
( Official Gamepads Only )
 Standard Controller ( Digital Controller compatible only )
Compatible Light Guns
( Official Light Guns Only )
 None
Other Compatible Controllers
( Official Controllers Only )
 None
Special Controllers Included Or
Supported ( Official Only )
 None
Vibration Function Compatible  No
Multi-Tap Function Compatible  No
Link Cable Function Compatibile  No
Emulator  ePSXe v.1.7.0
Video Plugin  Pete's OpenGL Driver v2.9 ( internal X & Internal Y= Very High, Stretching mode: Stretch to full window size, render Mode: 2 (Use framebuffer object) text filt = 2 FPS limit= 63, Compatibility=2,3,2; Shader effects= 1 (Fullscreen smoothin))
Audio Plugin  ePSXe SPU Core v.1.7.0
CD-ROM Plugin  ePSXe CDRom Plugin
Game Pad Plugin  N / A
Vibration Compatible  The game doesn't have it (Digital only).
Console Bios Used  SCPH7502

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 BATTING CONTROLS:
  Move batting cursor -  D-Pad
  Swing -  X Button
  Bunt -  Circle Button
  Hit and run -  R1 or R2 Button
  Change swing type to contact or power -  L1 or L2 Button
  Center battling cursor -  Select Button
  Call time -  Start Button
 RUNNING CONTROLS:
  Select base -  D-Pad
  All runners advance one base -  Triangle Button
  All runners return one base -  Circle Button
  All runners stop -  Triangle + Circle Button or Square + X Button
  One runner advances to base -  Square Button
  Run faster (press repeatedly) -  L1 or L2 Button or R1 or R2 Button
  Call time -  Start Button
 PITCHING CONTROLS:
  Select type of pitch -  D-Pad
  Pitch -  X Button
  Throw to first -  Circle Button
  Throw to second -  Triangle Button
  Throw to third -  Square Button
  Hide catcher's mitt -  R1 Button
  Defense out -  L2 Button
  Defense in -  L1 Button
  Corners in -  R2 Button
  Call time -  Start Button
 FIELDING CONTROLS:
  Move fielder -  D-Pad
  Jump or dive -  X, Circle, Square or Triangle Button + D-Pad
  Throw home -  X Button
  Throw to first -  Circle Button
  Throw to second -  Triangle Button
  Throw to third -  Square Button
  Throw to cutoff man -  L1, R1, L2 or R2 Button
  Call time -  Start Button

 


     

 - Jewel Case Covers
FRONT BACK INLAY INSIDE
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Res. - 600 dpi
File Size - 277 KB
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File Size - 458 KB
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Res. - 600 dpi
File Size - 363 KB
 - Disc Cover
DISC
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Dim. - 1512 x 1513 pix.
Res. - 600 dpi
File Size - 221 KB

 NTSC-J:
  • Jikkyou American Baseball [SLPM-86046]  - 
     

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