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| precededby = [[Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 7]]<br>[[Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 7 Ketteiban]] | | precededby = [[Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 7]]<br>[[Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 7 Ketteiban]] | ||
| followedby = [[Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 8 Ketteiban]]<br>[[Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 9]] | | followedby = [[Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 8 Ketteiban]]<br>[[Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 9]] | ||
}}'''''Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 8''''' is an action baseball video game by Konami, part of the [[Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu (series)|''Pawapuro'' series]]. | }}'''''Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 8''''' is an action baseball video game by Konami, part of the [[Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu (series)|''Pawapuro'' series]]. This is the second game in the series released for PlayStation 2, and a major graphical upgrade. | ||
== Gameplay Video == | == Gameplay Video == | ||
<youtube>https://youtu.be/wudlHBVK68I</youtube> | <youtube>https://youtu.be/wudlHBVK68I</youtube> | ||
== Series Firsts == | |||
* Graphics were overhauled, representing a major upgrade over ''7.'' | |||
* Real stadium advertisements are included starting with this game. Previous games in the series used fictional/parody advertisements in stadiums. | |||
* This is the first game in the series to have a Pennant Mode that lasts for more than one season (three years in this case). As part of this, several features are added to support more detailed player growth and transactions. | |||
* Anime studio Kyoto Animation was contracted to produce the OP cinematic for the first time in this game. | |||
* The Friendship system for practices in Success Mode (still used today) is introduced here. | |||
== Intro Cinematic == | == Intro Cinematic == | ||
Revision as of 16:23, 19 October 2025
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 8
| JP Title | 実況パワフルプロ野球8 |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Japan: August 30 2001 |
| Platforms | PlayStation 2 |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Team Names | Real NPB teams |
| Player Names | Real NPB players and large fictional roster |
| Preceded by | Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 7 Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 7 Ketteiban |
| Followed by | Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 8 Ketteiban Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 9 |
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 8 is an action baseball video game by Konami, part of the Pawapuro series. This is the second game in the series released for PlayStation 2, and a major graphical upgrade.
Gameplay Video
Series Firsts
- Graphics were overhauled, representing a major upgrade over 7.
- Real stadium advertisements are included starting with this game. Previous games in the series used fictional/parody advertisements in stadiums.
- This is the first game in the series to have a Pennant Mode that lasts for more than one season (three years in this case). As part of this, several features are added to support more detailed player growth and transactions.
- Anime studio Kyoto Animation was contracted to produce the OP cinematic for the first time in this game.
- The Friendship system for practices in Success Mode (still used today) is introduced here.
Intro Cinematic
Commercial
Credits
Secrets
- Unlock two extra parks in exhibition mode - Go to the main menu and enter this variant of the Konami code: up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, start. You will hear a sound if entered correctly.
