| Developer | Treyarch (PC, PS) Handheld Games (GBC) |
|---|---|
| Publisher | EA Sports THQ (GBC) |
| Series | Triple Play |
| Platforms | PlayStation, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy Color |
| Released | PlayStation NA: March 14, 2000Microsoft Windows NA: March 24, 2000Game Boy Color NA: May 8, 2000[1] |
| Genre | Sports |
| Modes | Single player, multiplayer |
Triple Play 2001 is a 2000 baseball sports game released for the PlayStation, Microsoft Windows, and Game Boy Color.
Due to complaints about chopping frame rate issues from previous games, EA Sports was able to make the previous Triple Play game at a full 30 FPS but this game fell short and received heavy criticism for taking a step back. They also introduced classic players that player could control in the game. Players can play a single player game, a full season, playoffs, or the Home Run Derby. Team selection and transfers come under player control. Once again Jim Hughson and Buck Martinez provide the commentary. This game was not released on Nintendo 64 unlike the previous version, and it's the only Game Boy Color version to get a release date.
Reception
The PlayStation version received favorable reviews, while the PC and Game Boy Color versions received mixed reviews, according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[2][3][4] Air Hendrix of GamePro said of the PlayStation version, "With MLB 2001 still in spring training at press time, the jury is still out on PlayStation baseball this season. But if you're looking for fun, fast baseball and [you] aren't obsessed with realism, Triple drills another one over the fence."[5][a] Peter Olafson called the PC version "a solid contender. Take the extraneous stuff out, build up a few features and you could have a classic. As it is, you have a memorable experience, with a sleek interface, fun extras, and impressive attention to miscellaneous detail. A little more work, and Triple Play 2001 could have scored the pennant."[6][b]
The game ranked 9th on NPD's list of Top-Selling PlayStation Games for the period of July 2 to 15 in 2000.[7]
Notes
- ^ GamePro gave the PlayStation version three 4.5/5 scores for graphics, sound, and fun factor, and 4/5 for control.
- ^ GamePro gave the PC version 4.5/5 for graphics, 2/5 for sound and two 4/5 scores for control and fun factor.
References
- ^ "THQ SHIPS TRIPLE PLAY 2001 FOR GAME BOY COLOR SYSTEM". THQ. May 8, 2000. Archived April 16, 2004 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ "Triple Play 2001 for Game Boy Color". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived May 21, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "Triple Play 2001 for PC". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived June 7, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "Triple Play 2001 for PlayStation". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived May 21, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ Air Hendrix (May 2000). "Triple Play 2001 Clinches the Arcade Pennant (PS)". GamePro. No. 140. IDG. p. 115. Archived November 29, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ Olafson, Peter (June 19, 2000). "Triple Play 2001 Review for PC on GamePro.com". GamePro. IDG. Archived February 14, 2005 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- ^ "Top 10 PlayStation games ranked by units sold". Video Business. Archived April 24, 2001 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 27, 2025.