Power Pro Kun Pocket 3 is one of those GBA baseball games that just nails the balance between arcade fun and actual strategy. You start off picking your team—I always went for the underdogs because, honestly, it’s more satisfying when you finally win with them. The pitching mechanics feel tight, and batting has that perfect "just one more try" hook when you barely miss a fastball.

What surprised me was how much depth there is off the field too. Managing your players’ stats and training isn’t just menu busywork—it actually changes how they perform in games. And yeah, it’s in Japanese, but the menus are intuitive enough that you’ll figure it out after a few swings. If you’ve ever wanted a portable baseball game with some meat to it, this one’s a solid pick.