''Triple Play 2001'' is a

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released for the

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, and

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in 2000. Due to complaints about chopping frame rate issues from previous games, EA sports was able to make the previous ''Triple Play'' game at a full 30 FPS but this game fell short and received heavy criticism for taking a step back. They also introduced classic players that player could control in the game. Players can play a single player game, a full season, playoffs, or the Home Run Derby. Team selection and transfers come under player control. Once again

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and

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provide the commentary. This game was not released on

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unlike the previous version, and it's the only Game Boy Color version to get a release date.

Reception

The PlayStation version received favorable reviews, while the PC and Game Boy Color versions received mixed reviews, according to the

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website

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References

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