Power Pro Kun Pocket 5 is the GBA's third swing at the series, and it's got that same addictive baseball charm—just smaller. You start off picking your team, and honestly, the roster feels surprisingly deep for a handheld game. Pitchers actually matter here, not just as stat blocks but in how they play—some have wicked curveballs that feel satisfying to nail.

The fielding controls take a second to get used to (why is the throw button there?), but once it clicks, you’re diving for line drives and pulling off double plays like it’s nothing. And the batting? Simple at first, until you realize timing a home run off a fastball is way harder than it looks.

It’s not flashy, but it’s got that "one more game" pull, especially if you’re into baseball mechanics over spectacle. The pixel art’s clean, and the AI doesn’t just roll over—you’ll lose a few games before figuring out how to read pitches properly. Solid little time-killer for bus rides.