Pete Sampras Tennis Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

Pete Sampras Tennis

Deep cut

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1994
GenreSports
DeveloperCodemasters
PublisherCodemasters
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Pete Sampras Tennis is a sports game released in 1994 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Codemasters.

It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer.

Codemasters also made Micro Machines 2: Turbo Tournament, Psycho Pinball and Sampras Tennis 96 for the Genesis.

Pete Sampras 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 Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Pete Sampras 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Pete Sampras Tennis gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Pete Sampras Tennis cheats & codes

7 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

P1 Score ModifierFF0211:XX
Opponent Score Modifier (CPU/P2)FF0221:XX
Opponent Always Win GameFF0220:02
Character Menu Select ModifierFFA6F5:XX
Character Modifier P1FF7F0B:XX
Character Modifier (Opponent/P2)FF7F0F:XX

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Pete Sampras Tennis walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Pete Sampras Tennis FAQ

When did Pete Sampras Tennis come out on the Genesis?

Pete Sampras Tennis was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.

Who made Pete Sampras Tennis?

It was developed by Codemasters.

Is Pete Sampras Tennis multiplayer?

Yes. Pete Sampras Tennis supports up to 4 players.

How long does Pete Sampras Tennis take to play?

As a sports game, Pete Sampras 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 Pete Sampras 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.

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