Radical baseball from Radica.

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Strange as it may seem to some, it is possible to play a realistic game of baseball without actually leaving your living room. Radica USA, Dallas, Tex., has reincarnated our national pastime with its Play TV [Baseball.sup.3] ($39.99). Whether at-bat or in the field, players take complete control of the game. With the wireless bat, sluggers can swing away for a home run, press a button to lay down a bunt, or advance the base runners by opting to steal. On the pitching mound, meanwhile the ball detects the throwing direction and speed, and pitch type is determined by hand position. It recognizes a fastball, screwball, splitter, slider, change-up, and curve. Buttons on the ball allow fielders to select which base to throw to and even to try to turn double plays. The unit is battery operated and plugs into the TV or VCR. Play ball!

Fans of race car driving are going to love the Gamester Race Pac ($99.99). Compatible with all racing games on Xbox and Playstation 2, the Race Pac brings the arcade racing experience home. Ergonomic design and cutting edge technology combine to create a driving experience like no other. The combination of wheel, seat, and pedals literally puts you in the driver's seat. It has integrated cruise control, dual force vibration, reclining padded seat, separate pedals for acceleration and braking, and can be adjusted to fit any grade of driver. What's more, it folds compactly for convenient storage when not in use.

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