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You can pitch curves, screwballs, fastballs, and much more when you're on the mound. Just press keys on the MBX console to throw the pitch of your choice. The MBXjoystick lets you control batting swing and speed, base running, and sliding. | You can pitch curves, screwballs, fastballs, and much more when you're on the mound. Just press keys on the MBX console to throw the pitch of your choice. The MBXjoystick lets you control batting swing and speed, base running, and sliding. | ||
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| + | ===Getting Started=== | ||
| + | After the title screen appears, you see a short demonstration of game play. This is the DEMO MODE. Watch all the action on the baseball diamond. Then read these start-up instructions. | ||
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| + | ====Actions in the DEMO MODE==== | ||
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| + | [[File:Championship Baseball Demo Screenshot.jpg|400px|thumb|center|Actions in Demo Mode Screenshot]] | ||
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| + | #After viewing the DEMO MODE, press any key on your TI computer keyboard to start the game. The computer automatically replays the title screen and the DEMO MODE until a TI computer key is pressed. | ||
| + | # Next, type the name for player 1 on the TI computer keyboard pressing the appropriate letter keys. Then, press ENTER on the computer keyboard. | ||
| + | # Next, type the name for player 2 on the TI computer keyboard pressing the appropriate letter keys. Then, press ENTER on the computer keyboard. | ||
| + | # The voice training option screen appears. | ||
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Revision as of 00:11, 31 December 2020
| Championship Baseball | |
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| Publisher(s) | Milton Bradley |
| Original Retail Price | $59.95 (USD) |
| Programmer(s) | Dwayne Jeffery & Dave Winzler |
| Part# | PHM 3148 & MB 4341 |
| Format(s) | Solid State SoftwareTM Command Module |
| Release | 1983 (4th quarter) |
| Genre(s) | Sports, Baseball |
Contents
Advertising Blurb
From Front of Manual
The most realistic Major League Baseball game ever.
Manual
How to Play Championship Baseball
The Championship Baseball cartridge can only be played with the Texas Instruments Home Computer and the MBX Expansion System. The MBX Expansion System adds new dimensions to your Texas Instruments Home Computer. This booklet contains complete instructions for playing this cartridge with the MBX Expansion System and the Texas Instruments Home Computer. For additional information on the use of the MBX Expansion System, refer to the MBX Expansion System booklet.
Using the MBX Expansion System with the TI Home Computer
The MBX console plugs into your Texas Instruments Home Computer. Ref er to the set-up instructions in your MBX Expansion System booklet to properly connect the systems.
Here's What the MBX Expansion System Includes
- MBX console with built-in action keypad
- Triple-axis analog joystick
- Headset microphone
- Power supply
- Fully-illustrated instruction booklet
Playing Championship Baseball with the MBX Expansion System
- Triple-axis analog joystick allows you to control a multitude of batter functions such as swing, bat speed, lead-off and stealing bases, sliding, and sprinting past first base.
- Action-input keypad allows for quick response and flexibility in the fielding team.
- Speech Synthesis allows you to hear phrases, prompts, and sound effects that are true-to-life, well-modulated, and full of inflection.
- Voice Recognition allows you to control object movement and positioning with your voice.
Introduction
Play Ball! Now you can experience the most realistic video baseball game ever designed when you play Championship Baseball. In addition to its unique Voice Recognition element, it also features Speech Synthesis. You can hear computer-generated sounds of cheering crowds, umpire calls, and "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" theme music.
Watch runners speed around the baselines, and slide into bases, as umpires decide their fate with realistic hand signals and verbal calls. Use the Texas Instruments Home Computer keyboard to sign-in the team names of your choice and watch as they flash up on the scoreboard in center field.
You can pitch curves, screwballs, fastballs, and much more when you're on the mound. Just press keys on the MBX console to throw the pitch of your choice. The MBXjoystick lets you control batting swing and speed, base running, and sliding.
Getting Started
After the title screen appears, you see a short demonstration of game play. This is the DEMO MODE. Watch all the action on the baseball diamond. Then read these start-up instructions.
Actions in the DEMO MODE
- After viewing the DEMO MODE, press any key on your TI computer keyboard to start the game. The computer automatically replays the title screen and the DEMO MODE until a TI computer key is pressed.
- Next, type the name for player 1 on the TI computer keyboard pressing the appropriate letter keys. Then, press ENTER on the computer keyboard.
- Next, type the name for player 2 on the TI computer keyboard pressing the appropriate letter keys. Then, press ENTER on the computer keyboard.
- The voice training option screen appears.
Downloads
Championship Baseball Cartridge
Championship Baseball Manual Front Cover
MBX System Inlay for Championship Baseball
Championship Baseball Manual Complete (pdf format)
Championship Baseball MAME/MESS Rom (rpk format)
