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MLB SlugFest 20-04 steps to the plate on Game Boy Advance with many of the same features found on the consoles. One of the most notable differences between this and traditional baseball games is the ability to use "turbo" at the plate, on the mound, and in the field. This results in harder throws and pitches, more powerful hits, and faster running. Players can also perform hard tags while fielding, as well as stiff-arm opponents on the base paths. While turbo is limited and depletes with extensive use, the meter will replenish itself between innings. <br><br>The game is played from a traditional view behind the batter and switches to a three-quarter perspective for fielding once contact is made. Hitting involves timing the pitch as it crosses the plate, while pitching consists of selecting a throw and its location before the windup. Three modes of play include Quickplay, Challenge, and Series. Quickplay is an exhibition game against the computer, with a choice of teams and home stadium. Challenge involves competing against all 30 MLB teams in order, with progress saved via passwords. Series has players jumping into a seven-game World Series.<br><br>A variety of options are available to help customize the experience. Three difficulty levels determine the overall skill of the computer AI, and the number of innings can be adjusted from 1 to 9. MLB SlugFest 20-04 also lets players decide whether or not the computer throws balls or just strikes. The six included stadiums are Fenway Park, Pacific Bell Park, Wrigley Field, Safeco Field, Coors Stadium, and Yankee Stadium. While errors cannot be adjusted (they occur at random), players are free to make substitutions at any time during the game as well as set batting orders. As in previous games in Midway's sports lineup, players can enter in codes before the game to alter various parameters.