Virtua Tennis 3
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| Developer(s) | Sega AM3 (AC, PS3) Sumo Digital (PC, Xbox 360, PSP) |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Release date(s) | 2006 (Arcade), 2007 (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable, PC) |
| Genre(s) | Sports game |
| Mode(s) | 1 to 4 players |
| Platform(s) | Arcade, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable, Microsoft Windows |
| Input | 8-way Joystick, 2 buttons |
| Arcade cabinet | Upright |
| Arcade system(s) | Sega Lindbergh |
| Arcade display | 720p High-Definition |
Virtua Tennis 3 (Power Smash 3 in Japan) is the second arcade sequel to Sega's tennis game franchise. The arcade version of Virtua Tennis 3 is powered by the PC-based Sega Lindbergh arcade system board. Ports for the PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 3 consoles are also planned, with a traditional collection of tennis mini-games that the home versions of Virtua Tennis on the Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance and PlayStation Portable are known for.
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[edit] Tennis Players
The following players are available in the game, each with different characteristics:
- Roger Federer - All Around
- Rafael Nadal - Fast Runner
- Lleyton Hewitt - Counter Shots
- Andy Roddick - Big Server
- Tim Henman - Serve and Volley
- James Blake - Powerful Strokes
- Tommy Haas - All Around
- Sebastien Grosjean - Fast Runner
- Mario Ancic - Big Server
- Juan Carlos Ferrero - Strong Forehand
- David Nalbandian - Strong Backhand
- Taylor Dent - Serve and Volley
[edit] PlayStation 3 Exclusive Tennis Players
- Gael Monfils - Various Shots
- Maria Sharapova - Hard Hitter
- Venus Williams - Powerful Strokes
- Martina Hingis - Tactical Player
- Lindsay Davenport - Big Server
- Nicole Vaidisova - Strong Forehand
- Daniela Hantuchova - All Around
- Amelie Mauresmo - Various Shots
[edit] PlayStation 3 version
PS3's version is set to include a number of exclusive features such as full HD 1080p graphics and motion sensing support on top of free online multiplayer and every other feature present in all versions.[1]
Like previous console ports of the older games, lob is now a separate button in the PlayStation 3 version as opposed to pressing both topspin and slicespin to lob in the Lindbergh arcade version.
Besides having Tournament Mode and Exhibition Mode from the arcade version, the PS3 version will have two new game modes in the World Tour Mode and Party Mode. These new game modes replace the Challenge Mode that was present in the arcade version.
The PlayStation 3 version will also include additional players not found in the Lindbergh version.
[edit] Xbox 360 version
The Xbox 360 version will only have the default arcade roster.[2]
This version will also have Xbox Live online tournaments and modes.
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ Burnes, Andrew (October 20, 2006) PS3 version unique selling points "Voodoo Extreme" retrieved on 2006-oct-29.
- ^ Ekberg, Brian (Sep 28, 2006) X06: Virtua Tennis 3 Xbox 360 Hands-On "Gamespot" retrieved on 2006-nov-30.
[edit] External links
- Sega-AM3's Official Power Smash 3 Japanese website
- Virtua Tennis 3 review at insomnia.ac
- Announcement of the console ports
- Virtua Tennis 3 for PlayStation 3 on Gamer TV
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