Sega XBOX 360 GAMES VIRTUA TENNIS 3 User Manual

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XBOX 360

US MANUAL

VIRTUA TENNIS™ 3

FEB 14

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WARNING

Before playing this game, read the Xbox 360 Instruction Manual and any
peripheral manuals for important safety and health information. Keep all manuals
for future reference. For replacement manuals, see www.xbox.com/support or call
Xbox Customer Support (see inside of back cover).

Important Health Warning About Playing
Video Games

Photosensitive Seizures

A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to
certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in
video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have
an undiagnosed condition that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures”
while watching video games.

These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness,
altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs,
disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also
cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling
down or striking nearby objects.

Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these
symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above
symptoms—children and teenagers are more likely than adults to experience
these seizures. The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by
taking the following precautions:

• Sit farther from the television screen.

• Use a smaller television screen.

• Play in a well-lit room.

• Do not play when you are drowsy or fatigued.

If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult
a doctor before playing

Thank you for purchasing Virtua Tennis™ 3. Please note that this software is designed for
use with the Xbox 360™computer entertainment system. Be sure to read this software
manual thoroughly before you start playing.

CONTENTS

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Starting the Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

World Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Exhibition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Court Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Player Introductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

®

Xbox Live

Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Licensing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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Player/COM
Information

❚

Name

❚

Play Style

❚ Match Count

(Games and Sets won)

❚

Name

❚

Play Style

❚ Match Count

Points

Player /COM

Information

Serve Speed

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CONTROLS

Instruct COM
partner

Instruct COM partner

Move /Aim /
Aftertouch

Toggle viewpoint

Move /Aim /Aftertouch

Xbox Guide button

The following controls are used in this game. Configuration can be changed
via Options (p.8) and the Pause Menu (p.17).

MENU CONTROLS GAME CONTROLS

left stick /

directional pad

gA button

gB button

gX button

gY button

BACK button

tLT/LB/RT/RB

START button

CV Highlight menu item
ZX Change option

Select/Open menu Top spin shot

Cancel/Exit menu

Cancel/Exit menu Slice shot

Not Used Lob shot

Not Used Toggle viewpoint

Not Used Instruct COM partner

Open Main Menu Pause game

Instruct COM partner

Instruct COM partner

Lob shot

Slice shot

Slice shot

Top spin shot

Pause
game

Move Camera

Move player/Aim/Aftertouch

Slice shot

VIEWING THE GAME SCREEN

Press the BACK button to switch between Court
Cam (default) and Player Cam. Court Cam offers a
TV Gantry view of the action from 45° above the
court. Player Cam shows a court level view over
the shoulder of the player.

Player Cam View

BASIC TECHNIQUES

SERVING

1 Use the left stick or directional

buttons to set your start position
and press a shot button (A/B/X/Y)
to begin the Serve Gauge.

2 Hold the left stick or directional

buttons in the direction you wish to
serve. Take care as holding it too
long will cause the ball to fault.

3 Press the shot button again so that the Serve Gauge stops on Max. The

closer it is to Max, the stronger the serve will be.

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RETURNING SHOTS SHOT TYPES

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.

2 Press the Shot Button

Press the shot button to start your
swing. The length of time between
starting your swing and hitting the
ball will determine the shot's
power. Additionally, the shot type
will vary depending on the shot
button used (see Shot Types).

3 Set the Direction

After pressing the shot button, use
the left stick or directional buttons
to determine the shot’s direction.
The direction will become more
extreme the longer you hold the
buttons.

Top Spin (Regular Shot)

Press the A button for a regular shot applying top spin.

Slice (Defensive Shot)

Press the X or B button for a slice shot when you’re in a tight spot. The
speed is slow, but it gives you time to regain your footing.

Lob

Lob

Press the gY button for a lob
shot that goes straight over

Top Spin

your opponent's head when
they're near the net.

HITTING HARD-SHOTS

1 Aim for the peak of the

bounce

By aiming for the ball when
it’s at the peak of its bounce
(high shot point), you can
return it with greater force.

2 Anticipate the ball’s arrival and swing early

Position yourself where the ball will arrive and start your swing early to
build a more powerful shot. Take care, for if you fail to predict the ball’s
arrival correctly, your shot will be weak.

Slice

Good. A well anticipated ball is

met by a powerful swing.

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Bad. Poor anticipation leads to
a weak return or missed shots.

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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
court. This allows you to return a drop shot that
falls close to the net.

Running Shot

If you can’t reach the ball in time, press the top
spin button for a running shot. The momentum
will cause you to lose your footing, and the shot
will be weak, but the ball will be returned.

INSTRUCTING A COM DOUBLES PARTNER

Give strategic instructions to your COM
partner during Doubles matches. Press

LT / LB / RT / RB to switch between

the
the positions below. These are displayed
at the top left of the screen.

BASELINE Back of court (defensive)

NORMAL Regular position

NET PLAY Front of court (offensive)

DOUBLES WINNING TECHNIQUES

Try to keep one player in each half of the court.
Shots aimed the center of the opponent's court will
cause both players to move inwards leaving the
sidelines open. Return shots with no directional
input will naturally tend towards the center court.

STARTING THE GAME

Press the START button at the Title Screen to
bring up the Main Menu, and use the left stick
and the A Button to select from the following
modes:

■ World Tour Create and develop your own player character, and enter

competitions all around the world for the number one
world ranking (p.9).

■ Tournament Take part in a 5 match Singles or 3 match Doubles

tournament against COM players (p.15).

■ Exhibition A single match mode for 1 to 4 players where game

settings can be set freely (p.16).

■ Xbox Live Compete against online rivals to improve your rank, play

with friends, watch the best players in the world on VT:TV,
or view the worldwide rankings (p. 23).

■ Court Games A collection of seven mini-games for 2 to 4 players (p.18).

■ Options Go to Marketplace, view achievements, statistics and

change settings (p.8).

SAVING AND LOADING

This game uses an autosave feature which can be enabled or disabled in the
Options Menu.

If you change your sign in status (log out, change profile etc.) at any time once
you are past the title screen then the game will soft reset and return you to the
title screen (any progress made since the last save will be lost).

CV

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