Sega has come out with more details regarding the Xbox 360 version of Virtua Tennis 3. They have made the game graphically superior to support 1080p graphics and new features have been added specially for the Xbox 360 and Xbox Live.
Details of Virtua Tennis 3 for the Xbox 360:
- For the first time, Xbox 360 gamers can experience high-definition 1080p graphics on their console with Virtua Tennis 3. With the maximum digital video standard enabled on the Xbox 360, each of the 20 tennis pros featured in Virtua Tennis 3 appear even more realistic, while the court environments deliver a newfound richness in colour and texture. The increased levels of detail can be selected out in the spectators and backgrounds, and despite the increased number of pixels on screen, the smooth gameplay mechanics and movements of the players are just as fluid as ever.
The online gameplay for Virtua Tennis 3 consist of a number of features set to make the most of the Xbox Live network. Players can take part in Ranked or Friendly modes, and enter Exhibition games or Tournaments in both singles and doubles matches across the Live network. The all-new VT: TV real-time spectator mode allows players to view their friends or other top-ranked players compete in tournaments, adding an all-new strategy in sizing up the next opponent.
George Peckham, GM, Interactive Entertainment Business, Microsoft comments, “We’re thrilled to be able to say that Virtua Tennis 3 will be coming to Xbox 360, showcasing an online experience with Xbox Live that you won’t find on any other systems and stunning 1080p graphics. Fun and easy to pick up and play, Sega is hitting another ace with Virtua Tennis 3.”
Matt Woodley, Creative Director, SEGA said, “Virtua Tennis 3 on Xbox 360 is definitely the next generation of tennis. We’re striving to create games which not only have great gameplay but also can make the very most of the Xbox 360’s astonishing technology.”
The game will release in March 2007 for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PSP. However, there are rumors that the PS3 version of Virtua Tennis 3 may not have an online mode. But we do feel the VT:TV concept for the Xbox 360 version is great, it’s always fun to see others playing when you are bored playing alone.