Mario Tennis N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Sports

Mario Tennis

SystemNintendo 64
Released2000
GenreSports
DeveloperCamelot Software
PublisherNintendo
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMario Sports
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 15

Mario Tennis is a sports game released in 2000 for the Nintendo 64, developed by Camelot Software and published by Nintendo.

It landed about 4 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 2000 include The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Paper Mario and Mario Party 3. Among the 95 N64 sports games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.

It is part of the Mario Sports series; on the N64 you can also try Mario Golf.

Mario 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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Mario Tennis gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Mario Tennis cheats & codes

76 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Activator 1 P1D0066984 0000
Activator 2 P1D0066985 0000
Dual Activator P1D1066984 0000
Court Modifier80065240 0000
All Characters Available810653C8 FFFF
All Courts Available810653CC FFFF

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Mario Tennis walkthroughs & guides

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Playing N64 games today

The N64 is at its best with friends on the couch: its library is packed with four-player party, racing and shooter games. Selected titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.

Mario Tennis FAQ

When did Mario Tennis come out on the N64?

Mario Tennis was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000.

Who made Mario Tennis?

It was developed by Camelot Software and published by Nintendo.

Is Mario Tennis multiplayer?

Yes. Mario Tennis supports up to 4 players.

How long does Mario Tennis take to play?

As a sports game, Mario 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 Mario 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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