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| From: Take 2 Interactive
Category: Video Games
List Price: £39.99
Buy New: £19.90
You Save: £20.09 (50%)
New (8) Used (6) from £17.00
Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 1300
Platform: Playstation 3
Genre: tennis-games
Rating: To Be Announced
Media: Video Game
Operating System: Playstation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5026555400916
ASIN: B0012L55PQ
Release Date: June 20, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: NEW,SENT RECORDED DELIVERY-UK DISPATCH
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| Features:
| • | Sports game. Great fun for the sporty type family. There is only one in mine. | | • | Up to 4 players at once-a serious doubles game. | | • | 2-4 players online network |
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Product Description
A well known game amongst those that are into tennis. Realistic, so it is not easy. Will definately frustrate you when your opponent serves that unstoppable ace. So, in order to win, get lots of practise.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 18 more reviews...
 The most realistic tennis game you will find. July 7, 2008
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I have had Smash Court Tennis 2 and Virtua Tennis 3 and was waiting for Vitrtua Tennis 4 and decided to see what Top Spin 3 was like.
Having played Virtua tennis it is a little difficult to change between the two games, mainly because on Virtua tennis it is impossible to hit the net and it is impossible to hit the ball out, no matter how badly you time the shot the ball will go in.
On Top Spin 3 however, if you miss time the shot, you will either not get it quite where you want it or hit it out or at the net, if you go for a high risk shot and miss time it, you will not get it in. It is hard to pick up on but with determination time and patience you will be a match winner and it is great, seeing the red exhausted faces, the dirt on your shorts, and the sweat down your front and back at the end of the games, or even in the middle. It even goes into as much detail as when you are playing on clay and can't quite get there, you can slide accross the clay in a last gasp effort to get the ball.
One last thing to mention would be to all those people who have an Xbox and are looking to get this game. If you are wanting Rafa Nadal forget it, he only appears in the PS3 version, it serves you right for purchasing an xbox really.
Better than Virtua Tennis 3! July 2, 2008
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I happen to own both Virtua Tennis 3 and Top Spin 3, and let me tell you...I've not played one of them for a while!
Whilst Virtua Tennis is a good game, but you have to admit, it is not the most challenging game out there...Where as Top Spin 3 is difficult, VERY difficult, I still struggle to win on 'Easy'...However, I think that is the beauty of the game, it certainly challenges you! This somehow makes you appreciate every point you get. I admit, when I first got the game, I thought I would never get used to the awkward controls, but half an hour in, I really got the hang of them. In this game practice REALLY DOES make perfect!
Top Spin 3 really is an underappreciated and underrated game in my opinion, the graphics are outstanding...the sound could be better, but that's only a minor detail really, and thank God you are able to turn the God awful indie/pop soundtrack off. The gameplay is brilliant, and the best I have experienced in a tennis game, and the good thing is, it really has lasting effect! I can see myself playing this game for many, MANY months to come...no joke!
Presentation: 8.5 - The menus are very easy to navigate through and look swish. The cover art could be better, but hey...Overall though a well presented game
Graphics: 9.0 - Truly outstanding visuals, the players look brilliant, and player creation looks great as well, the attention to detail really is fantastic. The 40 tennis courts also look brilliant as well, and you may often mistake the game for a real tennis match, (as my Nan has done)
Sound: 8.0 - On the court, the sounds are good, but could be better, especially with the crowd, which seems to be very stop-startish...The crowd noise doesn't really flow, and to be honest, you don't hear them much at all, when you do a risky shot, for instance you'll hear a huge gasp from the crowd, but that's about it in terms of noise when your actually playing a point.
The soundtrack is dismal...But that's coming from a metalhead, indie/pop fans will eat it right up, thank God you can turn the soundtrack off though!
Gameplay: 9.0 - At first, many people... (Including me) will hate the control system, but believe me, after half an hour or so, you WILL get the hang of it! Once you have the controls...under control...You will realise that this game is much more exiting and challenging than Virtua Tennis 3
Lasting Appeal: 9.0 - There are plenty off challenges and tournaments in career mode alone to keep you interested for a very long time! I for one can see myself playing this game for a long time, I want to be FINALLY be able to beat an opponent in hard mode, and the challenge of that will keep me entertained for long enough!
Overall: 9.0
Fantastic game, and the best tennis game out there!
this tennis sim serves up a treat!!! June 22, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
great graphics-most of the worlds top courts and tournaments-much more simulation than arcade,the more you play/practice the more rewarding the experience-due to an in depth career mode-highly recommended!!
topspin 3 June 28, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
very very fun starts of hard but you get used to it only problem is no wimbeldon which is a bit wierd as this game was released when wimbledon started. but its a brilliant game 100 % better than virtua tennis
Top Spin 3 September 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As somebody who owns both Virtua Tennis 3 and Top Spin 3, I have to say that although Virtua Tennis 3 is brilliant, Top Spin 3 is in a league of it's own.
Believe it or not I'm not a real fan of real-life tennis. The reason I bought Top Spin 3 in the first place was because I enjoyed Virtua Tennis 3 so much.
In comparison to Virtua Tennis 3, here are the reasons I believe Top Spin 3 beats the competition:
- Graphics. From the sweat on the players' skin to the crowd, stadium and ball boys, I was very impressed with the attention to detail.
- Gameplay - Top Spin 3 requires you to practice and learn to reach your potential. The power, speed and accuracy of your shots depends on your quick thinking. This doesn't automatically mean the game is difficult, it just means there is substantial scope for improvement.
- Realism - Unlike Virtua Tennis 3, there's no guarantee that your shot will stay within the court. Knowing exactly where and when to hit the ball and the power you use will affect the outcome.
- Online play. Unlike Virtua Tennis 3, Top Spin 3 allows you to play with other users from around the world. However, I believe the Xbox360 version of Virtua Tennis 3 allows users to play online - which I wasn't best pleased about!
Like all games, Top Spin 3 does come with a few drawbacks:
- Online play. Lag can be a problem when playing with some. Sometimes you may even struggle to find or join a game. Unfortunately, another problem is that a few people tend to quit before the game has finished. Basically, if you're looking to purchase Top Spin 3 because you like the idea of multiplayer, don't get your hopes up too much. You'll find that single player provides more than enough entertainment anyway!
- Female players. Unlike Virtua Tennis 3 you'll find that male players (I.e. Federer, Nadal & Roddick) tend to have the advantage, especially when comparing players' statistics (I.e. Power, serving, speed & stamina, etc)
- Player hierarchy - When comparing player statistics, you'll find that Federer, Nadal and Roddick tend to come out firmly on top. Saying that however, I do love Roddick's serving ability!
Finally, don't feel that you have to be an avid tennis fan to enjoy Top Spin 3, or Virtua Tennis 3 for that matter.
If you're wondering whether to purchase Virtua Tennis 3 or Top Spin 3, I would definitely recommend Top Spin 3 beyond all doubt. Although Virtua Tennis 3 is a brilliant game, the makers of Top Spin 3 seem to have taken Virtua Tennis 3's good points, ditched the bad points and launched Top Spin 3 into a league of it's own.
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