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Virtua Tennis
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| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 (originally 1999) |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Altron |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Virtua Tennis |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002, Virtua Tennis is a sports game developed by Altron and published by SEGA. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1999.
It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords.
It is part of the Virtua Tennis series. The series also appears on other systems with Virtua Tennis 2 (Dreamcast) and Virtua Tennis (Dreamcast). Altron also made Pocky & Rocky with Becky, Hey Arnold!: The Movie and Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: Kaznapped! for the GBA.
Virtua Tennis supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing Virtua Tennis is like
Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.
Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
Virtua Tennis cheats & codes
9 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| P1 Always Score 0 | 3300120B
0000 |
|---|---|
| P2 Always Score 0 | 3300120A
0000 |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 00005AD0
000A
10000994
0007 |
| P1 Start With 15 | 7300120A
0000
3300120B
0001 |
| P1 Start With 30 | 7300120A
0000
3300120B
0002 |
| P1 Start With 40 | 7300120A
0000
3300120B
0003 |
Virtua Tennis walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
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Virtua Tennis FAQ
When did Virtua Tennis come out on the GBA?
Virtua Tennis was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002; the original game dates back to 1999.
Who made Virtua Tennis?
It was developed by Altron and published by SEGA.
Is Virtua Tennis multiplayer?
Yes. Virtua Tennis supports up to 4 players.
How long does Virtua Tennis take to play?
As a sports game, Virtua Tennis typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Virtua Tennis on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.