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Virtua Tennis
Virtua Tennis	2002
Virtua Tennis 3	2007
Virtua Tennis 2009	2009
Virtua Tennis 4	2011

Warnings

For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.

Virtua Tennis 4 is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person and bird's-eye view arcade and sports game in the Virtua Tennis series.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)		^[1]
Steam (unavailable)

All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.^{[Note 1]}

Monetization

Type	Notes
One-time game purchase	The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type	Notes
No microtransactions	The game does not feature microtransactions.

Essential improvements

Patches

A title update is available. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the update can also be downloaded manually (extract the contents and run setup.exe).

Game data

Configuration file location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Virtua Tennis 4\Saved Games\Config.txt
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/71390/pfx/^{[Note 2]}

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Virtua Tennis 4\Saved Games\
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/71390/pfx/^{[Note 2]}

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
OneDrive		Requires enabling backup of the Documents* folder in OneDrive on all computers.*
Steam Cloud

Video

Launcher video settings.

Graphics feature	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor		FMVs and 2D elements stretch from 16:9.
Ultra-widescreen		FMVs and 2D elements stretch from 16:9.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Borderless fullscreen windowed	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)	Up to 8x MSAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)	No true Vsync option. When enabled, locks to 60 Hz.
60 FPS	FMVs are locked at 60 FPS.
120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)	See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Keyboard bindings

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration		No mouse support.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support		Requires launching the game through `VT4.exe` executable (used by default for the Steam version).
Controller remapping		4 presets available. Complete remapping is only possible for DirectInput devices.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration

PlayStation controllers

Generic/other controllers
Button prompts		Keyboard prompts for DirectInput devices.

Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings.

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		Music, SE.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
French
Italian
Spanish

Network

Online features require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).

Multiplayer types

Type	Native	Players	Notes
Local play		4
LAN play
Online play

VR support

3D modes	State	Notes
vorpX		G3D Officially supported game. Game is listed in local profile list yet.

Issues fixed

Game doesn't start or shows an error on launch

Reinstall Games for Windows - LIVE.^{[citation needed]}

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9.0c

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	XP	Vista, 7
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz
System memory (RAM)	2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	5 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce 7800 GS ATI Radeon X1800 series 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible	Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 4870 512 MB of VRAM

Notes

↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: SSA activation, supports local profiles.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1
Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (71390) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

↑ virtua-tennis-4 - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022

[2] Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: SSA activation, supports local profiles.

[Proton_path_note-3] 2.0 ^2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (71390) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[3] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[4] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[5] The app ID (71390) may differ in some cases.

[6] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[7] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[1] virtua-tennis-4 - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022

[1]

[Note 1]

[Note 2]

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+|strategywiki = Virtua Tennis 4
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-{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110630104536/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/virtua-tennis-4/|title=virtua-tennis-4 - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110630104536/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/virtua-tennis-4/|title=virtua-tennis-4 - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
 {{Availability/row| Steam | 71390 | Steam, activation, GFWL | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 }}
 {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=yes|ZDPP=no|local=yes}}
-{{ii}} This game is no longer available digitally.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/games/71390/announcements/detail/159091947276853924 Virtua Tennis 4's Final Sale - 80% Off! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Virtua Tennis 4]</ref>
 ==Monetization==
 {{Monetization
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 ==Essential improvements==
 ===Patches===
-{{ii}} A title update is available. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the update can also be [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2456-virtua-tennis-4-title-update-1/ downloaded manually] (extract the contents and run <code>setup.exe</code>).
+{{ii}} A title update is available. The game should automatically prompt for the update when using a LIVE profile; the update can also be [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2456-virtua-tennis-4-title-update-1/ downloaded manually] (extract the contents and run {{file|setup.exe}}).
 ==Game data==
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 |antialiasing               = true
 |antialiasing notes         = Up to 8x [[MSAA]].
+|upscaling                  = unknown
+|upscaling tech             =
+|upscaling notes            =
 |vsync                      = limited
 |vsync notes                = No true Vsync option. </br> When enabled, locks to 60 Hz.
 |60 fps                     = true
 |60 fps notes               = {{Term|FMV}}s are locked at 60 FPS.
-|120 fps                    = hackable
+|120 fps                    = unknown
-|120 fps notes              = Selecting any supported resolution results in the game locking to 60 FPS. <br/> See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
+|120 fps notes              =
 |hdr                        = unknown
 |hdr notes                  =
 |color blind                = unknown
 |color blind notes          =
-}}
-===High frame rate===
-{{Fixbox|description=Edit the config file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SojerManLan|date=2022-07-09|comment=Tested with the GFWL retail version on a 144Hz display.}}</ref>|fix=
-{{ii}} After making the change, the game needs to be launched from the {{File|VT4.exe}} executable directly ('''used by default in the Steam version'''), as using the {{File|Launcher.exe}} executable will revert the changes.
-# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
-# Open {{File|Config.txt}}.
-# Change the 8th line's value from <code>60</code> to your desired value.
-# Save the file.
-{{ii}} Values over <code>120</code> are ignored.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SojerManLan|date=2022-07-09|comment=Tested with <code>144</code> and <code>360</code> values. Both resulted in the game running at 120 FPS flat.}}</ref>
 }}
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 |mute on focus lost notes =
 |eax support              =
-|eax support notes        =
+|eax support notes         =
+|royalty free audio        = unknown
+|royalty free audio notes  =
 }}
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 ==Issues fixed==
 ===Game doesn't start or shows an error on launch===
-{{Fixbox|description=Update client|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=[[Games for Windows - LIVE#Issues fixed|Reinstall Games for Windows - LIVE]].|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-# Uninstall Microsoft Games for Windows – LIVE Redistributable.
-# Uninstall Microsoft Games for Windows Marketplace.
-# Install the [http://www.xbox.com/en-IE/Live/PC/DownloadClient Games for Windows Marketplace Client].
-'''Alternatively you can use Xliveless to disable Games For Windows Live''':
-[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2248-virtua-tennis-4-xliveless/ Virtua Tennis 4 Xliveless]
-Copy Xlive.dll to your Virtua Tennis 4 install folder and start the game
 }}
@@ Line 354: / Line 350: @@
 ===API===
 {{API
-|direct3d versions      = 9
+|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 |direct3d notes         =
 |directdraw versions    =
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 |windows 32-bit exe     = true
 |windows 64-bit exe     = false
+|windows arm app        = unknown
 |windows exe notes      =
 |macos intel 32-bit app =
 |macos intel 64-bit app =
+|macos arm app          = unknown
 |macos app notes        =
 |linux 32-bit executable=
 |linux 64-bit executable=
+|linux arm app          = unknown
 |linux executable notes =
 }}

Developers

	Sega
Windows	Devil's Details
Publishers
	Sega
Release dates
Windows	June 24, 2011
Reception
Metacritic	66
IGDB	69
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