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Virtua Tennis World Tour (PSP)

by Sega
Platform:   Sony PSP
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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  • Platform:   Sony PSP
  • PEGI Rating: Ages 3 and Over
  • Media: Video Game
  • Item Quantity: 1

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Product Features

  • Play as an Internationally-ranked tennis star
  • Play up against the best in the world or play as a star and challenger
  • Four unique court surfaces to play on
  • Multiplayer Wi-Fi function
  • Competition with other PSP system owners for up to four players
  • Three different play modes: World Tour, Exhibition and Tournament
  • Create your own player. Accessorise your character with the virtual cash you win in tournaments.

Product details

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  • ASIN: B0009OO6XO
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.2 x 1.9 cm ; 100 g
  • Release Date: 1 Sep 2005
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,866 in PC & Video Games (See Bestsellers in PC & Video Games)

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Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review
Video games publishers have an uncanny knack of ensuring that the only time of year a new tennis game is never released is during the middle of Wimbledon. Of course, in the case of Virtua Tennis: World Tour they had to wait until the PSP hit the shops, so its autumnal appearance is largely unavoidable.

What is curious though, is that despite being regarded by many as the best serious tennis simulation, the Virtua Tennis series has only made fleeting appearances on the current generation of consoles. It’s getting in on the ground floor with the PSP though, with what will likely become the definitive portable tennis game.

The gameplay is largely the same as the previous Dreamcast and PS2 versions with an apparently simplistic arcade style control system revealing surprising depth and subtlety over time. It translates well to the PSP controls and the graphics are almost identical to the home console versions.

Virtua Tennis features three basic game modes -- World Tour, Exhibition and Tournament -- plus four mini-games and a 16 player (although obviously not all on the same court) wireless multiplayer mode. You can create and customise your own character but 14 "real" tennis players are also included, such as Roger Federer, Venus Williams, Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, Lleyton Hewitt, Lindsay Davenport and Tim Henman. Obviously you’ll need at least a passing interest in real tennis to really appreciate the game, but as long as that’s the case there’s no need for new balls here. -- Harrison Dent

Manufacturer's Description
Virtua Tennis: World Tour, the arcade and home console hit, features three core gameplay modes: World Tour, where players travel the globe using a custom-created character to win cash; Exhibition, where players can take control of a pro tennis all-star for one-off matches; and Tournament, which puts players in knockout sessions where only the best will see victory. In addition, this fast-paced games also features a playable array of internationally renowned tennis pros in addition to a make-your-own player mode, exclusive mini-games, and original courts. Wi-Fi gameplay is supported, encouraging up to four friends to play together.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This game is worth buying, 6 Jan 2006
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Being a fan of tennis i decided to get this game. It certainly didn't dissapoint. The graphics are superb and equal to ps2 counterpart. Gameplay is flowing and easy to use. World Tour is a great feature on this game which allows you to make your character and train him or her and compete in tournaments aiming to become world number one. Overall this game is really worth buying and is by far my favourite game realeased for the psp so far.
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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Virtua Miracle, 2 Sep 2005
By C. O'Connor "chrisuk5" (Birmingham, UK) - See all my reviews
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This was the first game i preordered for my PSP. Being a BIG fan of the Virtua Tennis series, i was in for a shock, but not a disappointment.

Virtua Tennis World Tour is a conversion of the old dreamcast game, Virtua Tennis 2 (later converted to the PS2.) However, there are extra features exclusive to the PSP which will not disappoint fans.

The games graphics are trully incredible. I'm amazed at what the PSP can handle, and other than the occassional glitch (where you can see through the person etc) the graphics are just as good as its PS2 counterpart. Every character and court being beautifully rendered onto this handheld masterpiece. The music is quick and catchy and is welcome on the PSP.

The gameplay is basically the same. There is quick match mode, tournament, world tour (where you create a male and female character) and complete mini-games to increase your serve, footwork, volley etc and then compete in tournaments to become the world Number 1. Mini games include serving to knock bowling pins down, dodging balls being blasted at you whilst tagging flags, and volleying balls at targets. There is also a new set of mini games found in ball game mode, which are just more of the same mini games, but welcome to the game too.

Because of the simplicity of the controls (the analogue makes the game flow well) and the fact that the x button will be the one you use 90% of the time, the games natural fast pace, and good looks makes this a most definite purchase on your PSP. However, if you've played virtua Tennis 2 (all mini games in world tour are taken from Virtua Tennis 2) and you want something truly original, than perhaps another game should be considered. However, this is an excellent game for anyone else.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Game, 14 Jul 2006
By Rahim Saddique "Gamer06" (U.K) - See all my reviews
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This is an awsome game with amazing graphics and really fun to play. its muchbetter than the ps2 version with added players such as Andy Roddick, Roger Federa and Sharapova!!! well worth buying for long journeys or when your just bored, you can use the feature which enable you to create your own player and climb your way to the top by training you player.!!!!!!!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars virtue tennis psp game
this is the 2nd one he's had as he wore out the 1st one he'd played it that much,so with that i'd say it must be a pretty good game.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. S. J. Thurland

5.0 out of 5 stars fast, smooth and fun, fun, fun!!!
I recently wanted to get rid of my PSP because I was so bored of all it's racers, uninventive rpg's and same old action games. Read more
Published 11 months ago by E. S. Oguzturun

5.0 out of 5 stars virtua tennis world tour- what a game!
First of all, if you're looking for a game that is worth more than the high price which seems to be associated with most video games thesedays, then you won't be dissapointed. Read more
Published on 30 Jul 2006 by Benjamin A. Long

5.0 out of 5 stars great game for PSP
This was the first game I owned for PSP. What first attracted me to it was after playing the arcade game and spending over 30 pounds on that after getting so addicted... Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2006 by Peter Ennals

4.0 out of 5 stars Tennis is a bit boring , but this game rules !
I got a psp and was wondering what game to get with it , i was put off harry potter and crash tag team racing by bad reviews , but this had excellent ones and rightly so. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2006 by dude9671

5.0 out of 5 stars A good little number
There are a few sports games being released on PSP, and I must say that this one is fantastic! These kind of graphics on a portable machine is amazing! Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2005 by Guitar Geek

4.0 out of 5 stars Poor implementation
There are lots of reviews here to tell you how good this game is. And it is good. I would like to point out a critical flaw though. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2005 by DontSupportDomainNameTheft

4.0 out of 5 stars Who knew tennis could be so fun!?
Well i bought my psp a few days ago and had no clue about what games to get with it. The guy in the shop suggested virtua tennis, so i bought it having played it in arcades... Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars Best game on PSP so far...
An excellent game.

Great graphics, sounds, gameplay and easy to learn.

Hopefully games will continue to get better and better on the PSP.

Published on 16 Sep 2005 by gareth

4.0 out of 5 stars Virtua Tennis : World Tour (PSP)
This is one of those PSP games, which will get you gripped for hours.

Choose one of many top seeds, and choose what mode you want, these include exhibition matches, tournaments,... Read more

Published on 11 Sep 2005 by Matthew

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