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bingo83
06/Feb/07, 08:49 PM
LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (February 6th, 2007) - SEGA® Europe Ltd. And SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced that Virtua Tennis 3 on the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft will, for the first time in franchise history, allow players to compete with gamers around the world in Ranked and Player Modes for top scores on the Leaderboard on the Xbox Live. Virtua Tennis 3 will also support stunning 1080p graphics and a brand new VT:TV live spectator mode when the game launches.

For the first time, Xbox 360 gamers can experience high-definition 1080p graphics on their console with Virtua Tennis 3. With the highest 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 picked 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.

“Virtua Tennis 3 on Xbox 360 is definitely the next generation of tennis” commented Matt Woodley, Creative Director of SEGA. “We’re striving to create games which not only have great gameplay but also can make the very most of the Xbox 360’s amazing technology.”

“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 spectacular 1080p graphics,” said George Peckham, general manager, global third party publishing for the Interactive Entertainment Business, Microsoft. “Fun and easy to pick up and play, Sega is hitting another ace with Virtua Tennis 3.”

Virtua Tennis 3 is slated for release in March 2007 on the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.

Should be cracking looking for those of you with 1080p TV's

tom91
06/Feb/07, 09:25 PM
which unfortuantly most people dont have.

phatmuther
06/Feb/07, 09:37 PM
Yup, 1080p? I wish :p

WACCOE
06/Feb/07, 10:39 PM
I should be getting my HD'er soon.
When I talk my Mum around.
God knows why I have to, she isn't even paying for it, nor will hardly ever see it. :/

phatmuther
06/Feb/07, 10:48 PM
Is it 1080p?

WACCOE
06/Feb/07, 10:50 PM
I dunno.
Do you honestly think I know what 1080p means?

phatmuther
06/Feb/07, 10:51 PM
Heh, do I think you honestly care? :p

WACCOE
06/Feb/07, 10:52 PM
Should I care?

glidem
06/Feb/07, 10:58 PM
Well I don't have a 1080p capable HDTV, but you have to admit it looks good for the Xbox 360 that they have done it for the supposedly less powerful console as well (are you taking note Sony?).

phatmuther
06/Feb/07, 11:04 PM
Should I care?

Not really.

damien
06/Feb/07, 11:24 PM
It's a nice thing to have and it probably is worth noting that glidem but there's no point Sony trying to be an Microsoft Rip-Off although at least that way Playstation 3 owners might have a plesent online experience.

Anyways its handy to have but of no use to me, 720p HDTV and don't seen the need for 1080p and I don't plan on getting one.

Truplaya83
07/Feb/07, 12:45 AM
1080p TVs are still a few thousand hard earned nuggets. I dont mind 1080i, its a huge improvement on a normal tele.

mjmaskrey
07/Feb/07, 09:18 AM
You can get an LG 42" 1080p Plasma in Asda for £949...saw it yeterday and it's pretty damn nice.

:)