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PLAYSTATION®3
US MANUAL
VIRTUA TENNIS™ 3
FEB 5
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Starting the Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 World Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 2 ® Using the SIXAXIS™ wireless controller (for PLAYSTATION 3) GETTING STARTED ® PLAYSTATION 3 system front * The L3 and R3 buttons function when the sticks are pressed. Note: To use the controller, you must first register or “pair” the controller with the PLAYSTATION 3 system and assign a number to the controller. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the system. ® Saved data for PLAYSTATION 3 format software Saved data for PLAYSTATION 3
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VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 4 CONTROLS VIEWING THE GAME SCREEN The following controls are used in this game. Please note that all explanations Player/COM Player /COM assume A Type configuration. Configuration can be changed via Options Information Information (p.10) and the Pause Menu (p.19). z Name z Name z Play Style z Play Style z Match Count z Match Count MENU CONTROLS GAME CONTROLS (Games and Sets won) left stick / CV Highlight menu item Move player/Aim/Aftertouch Serve Spe
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VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 6 RETURNING SHOTS SHOT TYPES Top Spin (Regular Shot) 1 Approach the ball Press the gS /gA button for a regular shot applying top spin. As the ball is returned by your opponent, try to anticipate where it Slice (Defensive Shot) will arrive in your own court and Press the gF button for a slice shot when you’re in a tight spot. run quickly to that position. Your The speed is slow, but gives you time to regain your footing. shot type and footing will vary
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VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 8 SIMPLE CONTROLS FOR SUPERIOR PLAY STARTING THE GAME Smash Press the START button at the Title Screen to bring If you're positioned such that the ball reaches up the Main Menu, and use the left stick CV and you before it bounces, you can automatically the Sg button to select from the following modes: volley it back. High balls sent over your head can be smashed back into the opponent's court. Drop Shot n World Tour Create and develop your own player ch
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VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 10 OPTIONS WORLD TOUR Make changes to a variety of game settings as detailed below. Use the left stick CV to select a Create your own player character, develop them through training and coaching, category and press the Sg button to open the and enter competitions held all around the globe to rise through the ranks for settings. Then use the left stick CV to select an the number one spot. optio, and ZX and the Sg button to make changes. Select Return to
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VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 12 WORLD TOUR MAP HOME This is the main selection screen for competitions Come here to rest your player, change gear and and for the various training activities available. Rotate manage your World Tour Player Data. The complete the map using the left stick to select a location or player status and parameters are displayed on the activity and press the Sg button to proceed. The right side of the screen for your reference. World Tour Map screen also inclu
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VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 14 Tennis Academy TRAINING The practical coaching you receive here will Two kinds of training are available during the World Tour – mini-games, each improve your overall game. Clear each challenge to with their own space on the World Tour Map, and the Tennis Academy which increase your parameters and progress to a higher is housed at a single location. Use the left stick to select a mini-game or the level of training. Challenges include the following: T
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VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 16 Talking to Players TOURNAMENT At various points in the game, the other players may approach you to talk. This can be friendly chatter, words of encouragement, and occasionally A Tournament mode for 1 to 2 players. A Singles tournament comprises five some playful rivalry. matches and a Doubles tournament comprises three. z Practice Match SELECTING A MATCH SYSTEM As you become acquainted with other players, they may send you mail to Select Tournament
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VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 18 n Stage Choose the location of the game (p.24). Depending on the EXHIBITION court, the ball will react differently. Available stages will also increase as you win competitions in World Tour mode. A Single Match mode for 1 to 4 players where each setting can be freely n Game Count The number of games needed to win a set and tie-break options. assigned. n Set Count The number of sets needed to win the game. n Server Choose the serving player. n COM Lev
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VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 20 COURT GAMES PLAYER INTRODUCTIONS A series of mini-games for two to four players. Once a game has been Take to the courts as or against 20 licensed pro players, each with their own selected, each participating player must press the START button on their individual strengths and weaknesses. controller, and choose a player character. The game will begin when all players z Player data based on information correct as of April 2006. have been decided. PIN
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VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 22 James Blake (USA) Maria Sharapova (RUS) Height 185cm (6’1”) Weight 79kg (175lbs) Height 188cm (6’2”) Weight 59kg (130lbs) Date of Birth December 28, 1979 Date of Birth April 19, 1987 Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type Powerful Strokes Preferred Hand Right-handed Play Type Hard Hitter Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) Lindsay Davenport (USA) 1 Height 180cm (5’11”) Weight 77kg (170lbs) Height 189cm (6’2 /2”) Weight 79kg (175lbs) Date of Birth February 24, 1981 D
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VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 24 COURTS CREDITS A variety of tennis courts are available in Virtua Tennis™ 3. A selection is SEGA OF AMERICA, INC shown below: CEO QA Testers Naoya Tsurumi Jade August Terence Destouet President/COO Matt Goodwin Simon Jeffery Jason Hom Diego Melo VP of Product Development Dave Cobb Compliancy Lead Analyst Stephen Akana Senior Producer Constantine Hantzopoulos Compliancy Asst. Lead Analysts Lawrence Mann Associate Producer Joe Floyd London, England New
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VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 26 8. SEGA cannot ensure that your private communications and other personally identifiable information will not be disclosed to USER AGREEMENT AND SOFTWARE LICENSE third parties. SEGA may be forced to disclose information to the government or third parties under certain circumstances, or third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions or private communications. Additionally, SEGA can disclose THIS AGREEMENT (THE “AGREEMENT”) DESCRIBES T
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VT3_PS3_MNLGUTS.qxp 2/5/07 9:09 PM Page 28 11. You shall comply with all applicable laws regarding your use of the Blu-ray disc and the Software and your access to your LIMITED WARRANTY: use and your playing of the Game. Without limiting the foregoing, you may not download, use or otherwise export or re- SEGA of America, Inc. warrants to the original consumer purchaser that the game disc or cartridge shall export the Software except in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations,
