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|igdb = virtua-tennis | |igdb = virtua-tennis | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 3721 |
|strategywiki = Virtua_Tennis | |strategywiki = Virtua_Tennis | ||
|wikipedia = Virtua_Tennis_(video_game) | |wikipedia = Virtua_Tennis_(video_game) | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
|introduction = | |introduction = | ||
− | |release history = | + | |release history = The game was released in Japan as '''''Power Smash'''''. |
|current state = | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| retail | | disc | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| retail | | disc | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} A free demo is available from [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=1279 GamePressure]. |
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− | A demo is available [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=1279 | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4676/7/35049 Patch 1.1] is the latest version. | + | {{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4676/7/35049 Patch 1.1] is the latest version. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
− | {{Image|Video_setup_Virtua_Tennis.png|Video setup found in | + | {{Image|Video_setup_Virtua_Tennis.png|Video setup found in {{file|{{P|game}}\VTCONFIG.exe}}}} |
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= {{Term|Pillarboxed}} by default | + | |widescreen resolution notes= {{Term|Pillarboxed}} by default; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] or download this [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1920-virtua-tennis-wideultrawide-screens-fix/ patcher]. |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{Term|Pillarboxed}} by default | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{Term|Pillarboxed}} by default; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] or download this [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1920-virtua-tennis-wideultrawide-screens-fix/ patcher]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = {{Term|Pillarboxed}} by default | + | |4k ultra hd notes = {{Term|Pillarboxed}} by default; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] or download this [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1920-virtua-tennis-wideultrawide-screens-fix/ patcher]. |
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = Can change the camera from far to close view. | |fov notes = Can change the camera from far to close view. | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = Use | + | |windowed notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = Linear filtering only, use | + | |anisotropic notes = Linear filtering only, use [[dgVoodoo 2]] for anisotropic. |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Use | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
|upscaling = false | |upscaling = false | ||
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
− | |vsync notes = Off by default | + | |vsync notes = Off by default; use [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
|60 fps notes = Game is capped at 50 FPS. | |60 fps notes = Game is capped at 50 FPS. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/virtua-tennis/en|title=widescreen fix by Ultrawide Classics|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/virtua-tennis/en|title=widescreen fix by Ultrawide Classics|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Open {{file|VIRTUA_TENNIS_PC.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | # Open {{file|VIRTUA_TENNIS_PC.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | ||
− | # Search for <code>AB AA AA 3F</code> and replace it with | + | # Search for <code>AB AA AA 3F</code> and replace it with the desired aspect ratio six times; see the common values [https://www.wsgf.org/article/common-hex-values here]. |
# Save the file. | # Save the file. | ||
− | # Download | + | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
− | # Extract | + | # Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}, as well as {{file|D3D8.dll}}, {{file|DDraw.dll}} and {{file|D3DImm.dll}} from the {{folder|MS\x86}} subfolder to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | + | # Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} as administrator. | |
− | + | # In the <code>General</code> tab, make sure <code>Keep window aspect ratio</code> is unchecked, and <code>Appearance</code> is set to fullscreen with <code>Scaling mode</code> set to unspecified. | |
− | # | + | # Click on the <code>DirectX</code> tab and choose the desired resolution. |
− | # In the <code> | ||
− | # Click on the <code>DirectX</code> tab and choose | ||
# Click on <code>Apply</code> and exit. | # Click on <code>Apply</code> and exit. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
− | {{Image|Controller_setup_Virtua_Tennis.png|Controller setup found in | + | {{Image|Controller_setup_Virtua_Tennis.png|Controller setup found in {{file|{{P|game}}\VTCONFIG.exe}}}} |
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true |
Latest revision as of 10:24, 16 February 2024
Developers | |
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Hitmaker | |
Publishers | |
Europe | Empire Interactive |
US | Activision |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 15, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 67 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person, Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Arcade, Sports |
Sports | Tennis |
Art styles | Realistic |
Series | Virtua Tennis |
Virtua Tennis | |
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Virtua Tennis | 2002 |
Virtua Tennis 3 | 2007 |
Virtua Tennis 2009 | 2009 |
Virtua Tennis 4 | 2011 |
Virtua Tennis is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person and bird's-eye view arcade and sports game in the Virtua Tennis series.
The game was released in Japan as Power Smash.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
- A free demo is available from GamePressure.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.1 is the latest version.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\VTENNIS.CFG[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\VIRTUATENNIS[Note 1] |
Video
Video setup found in
<path-to-game>\VTCONFIG.exe
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Pillarboxed by default; see Widescreen resolution or download this patcher. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Pillarboxed by default; see Widescreen resolution or download this patcher. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Pillarboxed by default; see Widescreen resolution or download this patcher. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Can change the camera from far to close view. | ||
Windowed | Use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Linear filtering only, use dgVoodoo 2 for anisotropic. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Off by default; use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Game is capped at 50 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen fix[1] |
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Input
Controller setup found in
<path-to-game>\VTCONFIG.exe
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | A controller or keyboard is required to play the game. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Cannot assign buttons.[2] |
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PlayStation controllers | D-pad/analogue stick keeps scrolling in the menus.[3] |
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Generic/other controllers | [4] | |
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | A controller must be assigned to each player through the configuration file which cannot be changed only when exiting the game. | |
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Works in local multiplayer only when keyboard and controller are assigned to player 1 and player 2 respectively. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | BGM, SE (Sound effects). | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Spanish | Localized audio is only present in FX Interactive release |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Versus, Co-op |
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LAN play | 4 | Versus, Co-op |
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Online play | 4 | Versus, Co-op The official multiplayer service was shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 98 SE, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 450 MHz | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz AMD Athlon 800 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 3D accelerator 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 8.1 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ widescreen fix by Ultrawide Classics - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:AlRayes BRN on 2020-06-22
- Tested the game with Microsoft's Xbox One controller connected through a USB cable
- ↑ Verified by User:AlRayes BRN on 2020-06-22
- Tested the game with Sony's PlayStation DualShock 4 V2 controller connected through a USB cable
- ↑ Verified by User:AlRayes BRN on 2020-06-22
- Tested the game with Microsoft's SideWinder Game Pad Pro controller connected through a USB cable