Tennis Ace Master System box art

Sega Master System · Sports

Tennis Ace

SystemSega Master System
GenreSports
DeveloperSims
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Sega Master System, Tennis Ace is a sports game developed by Sims and published by SEGA.

Sims also made Master of Darkness, Ninja Gaiden and Tom & Jerry: The Movie for the Master System.

Tennis Ace supports up to 2 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 Master System hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Tennis Ace gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Tennis Ace cheats & codes

1 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Player 2 Never Scores00C7-6400

See all Tennis Ace cheats

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Tennis Ace FAQ

Who made Tennis Ace?

It was developed by Sims and published by SEGA.

Is Tennis Ace multiplayer?

Yes. Tennis Ace supports up to 2 players.

How long does Tennis Ace take to play?

As a sports game, Tennis Ace 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.

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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