Overview
Netchuu! Pro Yakyuu 2002 (熱チュー！プロ野球２００２) is an arcade baseball game developed and published by Namco. Launched exclusively in Japan, it runs on Namco's PlayStation 2-based System 246 arcade hardware and was subsequently ported to the PlayStation 2 console.
The game is known for its realistic 3D representation of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), featuring authentic Japanese stadium backdrops like Meiji Jingu Stadium, full play-by-play commentary, and licensed team rosters from the 2002 season. The arcade version focuses on fast-paced, competitive action designed for local multiplayer or challenging CPU match-ups.
