Bandai will release on July 25 a baseball bat that allows players to enjoy baseball games with realistic live broadcasts, "Live Broadcast! Swing Baseball ~GO! It will be priced at 3,980 yen (excluding tax).

The product features a 3D acceleration sensor that recognizes the speed and timing of swings and determines whether a bunt, fly, or foul ball has been hit.

Become a Giant player and swing at the right time.
Become a Giant player and swing at the right time.

Determines swing speed and timing of batted balls
Determines swing speed and timing of batted balls

The game includes 37 players, including fielders such as Hayato Sakamoto and Shinnosuke Abe, pitchers such as Toshiya Sugiuchi and Tomoyuki Kanno, as well as manager Tatsunori Hara and coaches.

A total of seven game modes are available, including "Digest Mode," in which players can play as a fielder for up to four innings, and "Free Batting," in which players can choose their favorite fielder and pitcher and just keep hitting.

The main unit measures H500 x W55 x D55 mm, weighs approximately 118 g, and uses three AA alkaline batteries (sold separately). The target age is 6 years old or older. It can be purchased at toy and general merchandise stores nationwide and via the Internet. How about a companion for the pennant race that will heat up in earnest in the second half of the season?