Play ball! The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory is gearing up to knock it out of the park with its latest temporary exhibit, 'Retro Bits & Baseball Hits.' Step into a exhibit where the crack of the bat meets the clicking of a controller, now on display through October.
Prepare to dive into a world of nostalgia and home runs as 'Retro Bits & Baseball Hits' brings together the best of both worlds: baseball and retro gaming. Featuring 13 stations equipped with classic video game consoles, visitors can slide into the golden era of gaming while celebrating America's favorite pastime.
In collaboration with the Louisville Arcade Expo, this exhibit promises an unforgettable experience for gamers and baseball enthusiasts alike. And if that's not enough, a classic Ms. Pacman/Galaga arcade cabinet adds an extra level of retro fun to the mix.
From the nostalgic charm of the NES to the excitement of the Nintendo Switch, 'Retro Bits & Baseball Hits' offers something for every generation of gamer. With titles like R.B.I Baseball, Super Baseball 2020, and Ken Griffey Jr. Presents - Major League Baseball, there's no shortage of innings to play through and high scores to beat.
"We're excited to hit a home run with 'Retro Bits & Baseball Hits,'" says Deana Lockman, Executive Director at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. "This exhibit is a celebration of the timeless appeal of baseball and the joy of retro gaming. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a rookie at the controls, there's fun to be had for everyone."
The fun doesn't stop there! 'Retro Bits & Baseball Hits' will be open to guests through October, with entry included with admission to the museum. So grab your controller and join the museum for a summer of home run heroics and pixelated perfection.
Some game highlights include:
NES mini - (Nintendo Entertainment System)
R.B.I Baseball
Baseball Stars
Bases Loaded 2
Baseball Simulator 1000
Base Wars
SNES mini - (Super Nintendo Entertainment system)
Ken Griffey Jr presents - Major League Baseball
Super Baseball 2020
Extra Innings
Ken Griffey Jr's Winning Run
Super Batter Up
Sega Genesis mini
Sports Talk Baseball
Tommy Lasorda Baseball
World Series 95
Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball
Triple Play Gold
Sony Playstation 1
Triple Play 2000
MLB 99
Nintendo Wii
Wii Sports
Nintendo Gamecube
Mario Superstar Baseball
Nintendo Switch
Super Mega Baseball 4
Ms. Pacman/Galaga