Virtua Tennis 3 for Xbox 360 in 1080p
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Sega announced today that the upcoming Xbox 360 version of Virtua Tennis 3 would be the system’s first game to run natively in 1080p. This is big news for Microsoft, whose 360 has only had 720p and 1080i games previously. Yes, the system could upconvert the resolution to 1080p, but it’s not the same as native resolution.
The press release also promised online features such as rankings.
The Xbox 360, PlayStation3, and PSP versions of Virtua Tennis 3 will arrive in March.
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.â€Â
“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.â€Â
Virtua Tennis 3 is slated for release in March 2007 on the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.
Comments on this article
There have been 4 responses to this article.
Does anyone know what the Arcade version runs in?
Because when I played that- on the close-ups the characters did look quite amazing. You could see the freckles on Tim Henmans face and the shirts and shorts get all creased and stuff.
It was really quite cool. And if it was running in a lower resolution at the Arcade, I will probably cry to see it in 1080p….but then I would need to buy a HDtv ;)
G
Posted February 7th, 2007 at 7:03 am.
according to wiki the arcade display ran in 1080p.
:: watches G run and buy a HD-TV ::
lutfit
Posted February 7th, 2007 at 9:14 am.
lol. Well I doubt Ill buy a HDTV for a while. Right now I’m happy enough playing games on my crappy old tv.
I actually think the most exciting thing about VT3 now is the ‘TV’ thing. Where you can watch matches between your firends and highly ranked players.
That would be so cool- you could have a Virtua Tennis Wimbeldon tournament! And cheer for your friends online. I think that would be pretty cool!
And they could get real life tennis stars and get them to play the game online and see who wins! -Tim Henman might actually win something then!
G
Posted February 7th, 2007 at 10:36 am.
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Rich
Posted June 24th, 2007 at 9:52 am.