PlayStation VirtuaTennis 3 061213 Owner's Manual

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VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp
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PLAYSTATION®3
US MANUAL
VIRTUA TENNIS™ 3
FEB 5

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  • Page 1 VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 1 PLAYSTATION®3 US MANUAL VIRTUA TENNIS™ 3 FEB 5...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 2 Thank you for purchasing Virtua Tennis™ 3. Please note that this software is designed for use with the PLAYSTATION ® 3 computer entertainment system. Be sure to read this software manual thoroughly before you start playing. CONTENTS Getting Started .
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 2 GETTING STARTED PLAYSTATION ® 3 system front Starting a game: Before use, carefully read the instructions supplied with the PLAYSTATION ® 3 computer entertainment system. The documentation contains information on setting up and using your system as well as important safety information. Check that the MAIN POWER switch (located on the system rear) is turned on.
  • Page 4: Controls

    VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 4 CONTROLS The following controls are used in this game. Please note that all explanations assume A Type configuration. Configuration can be changed via Options (p.10) and the Pause Menu (p.19). MENU CONTROLS left stick / Highlight menu item directional buttons Change option...
  • Page 5 VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 6 RETURNING SHOTS 1 Approach the ball As the ball is returned by your opponent, try to anticipate where it will arrive in your own court and run quickly to that position. Your shot type and footing will vary depending on your position relative to the ball.
  • Page 6: Starting The Game

    VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 8 SIMPLE CONTROLS FOR SUPERIOR PLAY Smash If you're positioned such that the ball reaches you before it bounces, you can automatically volley it back. High balls sent over your head can be smashed back into the opponent's court. Drop Shot If your opponent is near the baseline, hit a slice shot and aim for the front of the opponent’s...
  • Page 7: World Tour

    VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 10 OPTIONS Make changes to a variety of game settings as detailed below. Use the left stick to select a category and press the button to open the settings. Then use the left stick to select an optio, and and the button to make changes.
  • Page 8 VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 12 WORLD TOUR MAP This is the main selection screen for competitions and for the various training activities available. Rotate the map using the left stick to select a location or activity and press the button to proceed.
  • Page 9 VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 14 TRAINING Two kinds of training are available during the World Tour – mini-games, each with their own space on the World Tour Map, and the Tennis Academy which is housed at a single location. Use the left stick to select a mini-game or the Tennis Academy and press the button to proceed.
  • Page 10: Tournament

    VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 16 Talking to Players At various points in the game, the other players may approach you to talk. This can be friendly chatter, words of encouragement, and occasionally some playful rivalry. Practice Match As you become acquainted with other players, they may send you mail to request a practice match at a set time and place.
  • Page 11: Exhibition

    VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 18 EXHIBITION A Single Match mode for 1 to 4 players where each setting can be freely assigned. SELECTING A MATCH SYSTEM Select Exhibition from the Main Menu and then choose a Singles or Doubles match. SELECTING A PLAYER As with Tournament mode, you can freely select from the 20 players available or choose a Custom...
  • Page 12: Court Games

    VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 20 COURT GAMES A series of mini-games for two to four players. Once a game has been selected, each participating player must press the START button on their controller, and choose a player character. The game will begin when all players have been decided.
  • Page 13 VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 22 James Blake (USA) Height 185cm (6’1”) Date of Birth December 28, 1979 Preferred Hand Right-handed Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) Height 180cm (5’11”) Weight 77kg (170lbs) Date of Birth February 24, 1981 Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type Counter Shots Mario Ancic (CRO) Height 195cm (6’5”)
  • Page 14: Courts

    Surface: Carpet Surface: Hard Ball Speed: Regular Ball Speed: Regular Bounce: High Bounce: High CREDITS SEGA OF AMERICA, INC Naoya Tsurumi President/COO Simon Jeffery VP of Product Development Dave Cobb Senior Producer Constantine Hantzopoulos Paris, France Associate Producer Christopher Kaminski...
  • Page 15 7. As part of the Game, you may be able to upload content to SEGA’s servers in various forms, such as in the selections you make for the Game and in chat rooms and similar user-to-user areas (collectively, your "Content"). Your Content shall not: (a) infringe any third party intellectual property, other proprietary or publicity/privacy rights;...
  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    650 Townsend Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94103 © SEGA. SEGA is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. SEGA, the SEGA logo and Virtua Tennis are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Corporation. All rights reserved. This software uses specially-designed fonts created under license from Fontworks Japan, Inc.

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