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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Virtua-tennis-windows-front-cover.jpg | |cover = Virtua-tennis-windows-front-cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Hitmaker}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Hitmaker}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Empire Interactive}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Empire Interactive|Europe}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision|US}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|virtua-tennis|67}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|virtua-tennis|67}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person, Bird's-eye view }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Sports }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Arcade, Sports }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | Tennis }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Virtua Tennis }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Virtua Tennis }} | ||
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|hltb = | |hltb = | ||
|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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{{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== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| retail | | disc | | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} A free demo is available from [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=1279 GamePressure]. |
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4676/7/35049 Patch 1.1] is the latest version. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\VTENNIS.CFG}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\VIRTUATENNIS}} |
}} | }} | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
| + | {{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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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |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 = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |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 = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |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 = | + | |fov = n/a |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Can change the camera from far to close view. |
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Linear filtering only, use [[dgVoodoo 2]] for anisotropic. |
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
| − | |60 fps = | + | |upscaling notes = |
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |vsync = hackable |
| − | |120 fps = | + | |vsync notes = Off by default; use [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
| + | |60 fps = false | ||
| + | |60 fps notes = Game is capped at 50 FPS. | ||
| + | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
| + | {{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]. | ||
| + | # 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. | ||
| + | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
| + | # 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. | ||
| + | # Click on <code>Apply</code> and exit. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{Image|Controller_setup_Virtua_Tennis.png|Controller setup found in {{file|{{P|game}}\VTCONFIG.exe}}}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = n/a |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = false |
| − | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = A controller or keyboard is required to play the game. |
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = false |
| − | |xinput controllers notes = | + | |xinput controllers notes = Cannot assign buttons.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlRayes BRN|date=2020-06-22|comment=Tested the game with Microsoft's Xbox One controller connected through a USB cable}}</ref> |
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
| − | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = D-pad/analogue stick keeps scrolling in the menus.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlRayes BRN|date=2020-06-22|comment=Tested the game with Sony's PlayStation DualShock 4 V2 controller connected through a USB cable}}</ref> |
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| − | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 modes = unknown | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
| − | |other controllers notes = | + | |other controllers notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlRayes BRN|date=2020-06-22|comment=Tested the game with Microsoft's SideWinder Game Pad Pro controller connected through a USB cable}}</ref> |
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = generic |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = false |
| − | |controller hotplug notes = | + | |controller hotplug notes = A controller must be assigned to each player through the configuration file which cannot be changed only when exiting the game. |
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
| − | |simultaneous input notes = | + | |simultaneous input notes = Works in local multiplayer only when keyboard and controller are assigned to player 1 and player 2 respectively. |
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
| + | {{Image|Sounds_option_Virtua_Tennis.png|In-game sounds option}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = BGM, SE (Sound effects). |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = Localized audio is only present in FX Interactive release | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
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|lan play modes = Versus, Co-op | |lan play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 4 | |online play players = 4 | ||
|online play modes = Versus, Co-op | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service was shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 98, 98 SE, ME, XP | |minOS = 98, 98 SE, ME, XP | ||
| − | |minCPU = Pentium II 450 | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 450 MHz |
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minHD = | |minHD = | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = 3D accelerator |
|minVRAM = 16 MB | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
|minDX = 8.1 | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
| − | |minaudio = DirectX 8.1 compatible | + | |minaudio = DirectX 8.1 compatible |
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
| − | |recCPU = Pentium III 800 | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
| − | |recCPU2 = AMD | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 800 MHz |
|recRAM = 128 MB | |recRAM = 128 MB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
Latest revision as of 10:24, 16 February 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Virtua Tennis | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\VTENNIS.CFG[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\VIRTUATENNIS[Note 1] |
Video
Video setup found in
<path-to-game>\VTCONFIG.exe
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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] |
|---|
|
Input
Controller setup found in
<path-to-game>\VTCONFIG.exe
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | Cannot assign buttons.[2] |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers | D-pad/analogue stick keeps scrolling in the menus.[3] |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | [4] | |
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |  |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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
In-game sounds option
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Spanish | Localized audio is only present in FX Interactive release |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 4 | Versus, Co-op |
||
| LAN play | 4 | Versus, Co-op |
||
| Online play | 4 | Versus, Co-op The official multiplayer service was shut down. |
||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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%\VirtualStoreon 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