EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis | 
| From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games
List Price: $29.99
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Rating:  96 reviews
Sales Rank: 239
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: sports_and_outdoors_games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Nintendo Wii
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 19004
Model: 19004
UPC: 014633190045
EAN: 0014633190045
ASIN: B001U2BMH2
Publication Date: June 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Hone your skills on the practice courts with controllable ball machines at every venue. | | • | Utilize Nintendo MotionPlus to hit a variety of shots such as top spin, slice, flat, lobs and drop shots. | | • | Create your own player then set off to conquer the various skill and legends challenges to accumulate skills and try to win all four Grand Slam titles. | | • | A dozen party games can be played, using seven core Tennis Academy style games with group friendly scoring and presentation. | | • | Play against new opponents online. Every win contributes to your country on the Battle of the Nations leader board. |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Developed specifically for the Wii, EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis delivers the deepest and richest tennis experience ever developed for the platform. Supporting up to four players both online and offline, utilizing the MotionPlus Wii Remote accessory and packed with real life tennis strokes which allow anyone to quickly pick up a racket and use every shot type and inch of the court, it is serious fun for both casual players and serious tennis fans alike. 
Hit the court as Johnny Mac or a slew of other Grand Slam champs.
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Utilize player-specific styles.
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Attack opponents with MotionPlus.
View larger. | The New Home of the Slams
At its highest level, success in professional tennis is all about how you perform at the most prestigious events on the circuit. The Grand Slam tournaments are the biggest and most important of these and EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis now gives gamers an exclusive home where they can play all four of these: the Australian Open, the French Open at Paris' Roland Garros, the championships at Wimbledon in London and the U.S. Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City. As players step onto center court at each tournament they can expect a realistic Grand Slam experience from the details of the stadiums and its surroundings, to the scoreboard, crowd, differing playing surfaces and more. Playable Characters: A Whose-Who of the Tennis Elite
Success at the Slams is what elevates top-ten players to the rank of the elite on the tour. The character lineup of EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis features some of the greatest and most accomplished tennis players ever, including John McEnroe in his exclusive video game debut. Joining bad boy Johnny Mac is an impressive roster of current and legendary men's and women's players who collectively own 135 Grand Slam singles titles, making this the most accomplished group of players ever assembled for a tennis video game. Just a few of the additional faces players can expect to see in your bracket are Rafael "Rafa" Nadal, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Bjorn Borg, Novak Djokovic, Pete Sampras, Ana Ivanovic, Andy Roddick, Boris Becker, Lleyton Hewitt and many more. Wii MotionPlus
EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis is one of the first games compatible with Nintendo's new Wii MotionPlus accessory for the Wii Remote. Working in conjunction with the Wii Remote's existing motion control technology, MotionPlus further enhances the player's experience with added shot depth and precise ball placement on the court. Racket rotation is also recognized so you can spin your stick just like the pros do, whether you choose to strategically pick your opponent apart from the baseline, or aggressively attack the net using serve and volley techniques. Key Features: - Swing the Racket Like a Grand Slam Champion - Users feel like they are actually playing tennis as they swing real forehands and backhands. Hit a variety of shots such as top spin, slice, flat, lobs and drop shots.
- Grand Slam Career - As the only video game licensed to feature Wimbledon, users can play all four Grand Slams. Authentic stadiums and venues are recognizable as the real grounds.
- Wii MotionPlus - One of the first games compatible with the new Wii MotionPlus. When the peripheral is added, the experience is enhanced with added shot depth and precise ball placement. Racket rotation is also recognized so you can spin your stick just like the pros do.
- Social Tennis Party - A dozen party games can be played, using seven core Tennis Academy style games with group friendly scoring and presentation.
- Connect Online* - Play against new opponents online. Every win contributes to your country on the Battle of the Nations leader board.
- Practice Makes Perfect - Hone your skills on the practice courts with controllable ball machines at every venue. Take advantage of the instructional pop-ups to improve your abilities and beat the pros.
- In-Game Challenges - In your quest to win each Grand Slam, conquer the various challenges to accumulate more skills for your created player.
* Online play requires user provided Internet connection. |
Product Description
Developed specifically for the Wii, EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis delivers the deepest and richest tennis experience ever developed for the platform with real life tennis strokes letting anyone quickly pick up a racket and use every shot type and inch of the court. It is the exclusive home of Wimbledon and includes all four Grand Slams: the Australian Open, Roland Garros, the U.S. Open and Wimbledon. The player line-up features some of the greatest and most accomplished ever including John McEnroe in his exclusive videogame debut. Joining Mac is an impressive roster of current and legendary men's and women's players who collectively own 135 Grand Slam singles titles, making this the most accomplished group of players ever assembled for a tennis videogame. Wii MotionPlus - One of the first games compatible with the new Wii MotionPlus. When the peripheral is added, the experience is enhanced with added shot depth and precise ball placement. Racket rotation is also recognized so you can spin your stick just like the pros do!
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 The Best Tennis Videogame Available Now March 9, 2010
Jonah (Timbuktu)
If you start off following the suggestions that are in the best rated reviews here, and check out the tutorials that are on YouTube, you will, without a doubt, be on your way to playing the best tennis videogame available on the market today.
This is not Wii Sports. This isn't for young kids and your grandmother may not be able to play this right off the bat. But if you are up for the challenge and want to play a serious round of tennis, then this is the game for you. You will have a lot of fun, both as a single player and with friends.
Definitely one of the best games available for the Wii right now.
Great tennis game - BUY IT! March 8, 2010
E. B. Shepherd (CA, United States)
The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that it's not quite perfect - in that one could argue that more expanded gameplay options would make it better. But for all intents and purposes this IS a FIVE STAR game.
Contrary to some of the reviews here I found the controls (using Motion Plus and Nunchuk) intuitive and more easy to use than I had feared prior to playing the game. The only control issues I have are forgetting to pick a side and start my backswing early enough when facing very fast balls. Such is life.
I quite like the graphics and sound. While obviously the characters are stylized, the quality of the art is such that it is quite obvious who they are. Even the little details such as expressions and slam-specific attire are not overlooked. The real life sampled sounds are exquisite and make the game much more immersive. One can even tell how the ball impacts the strings (or the frame) of the racket by the sound, before you see the effect. The animations are fantastic. Rarely is there a glitch in the movement, which is impressive for a game with so many sudden direction changes. The swings are player-specific and well done too.
Winning a match is much harder as a 0 star player, even on easy difficulty, than it is as a 3 star player on medium difficulty. Or it could be that my human skills have improved along with my computer counterpart. I played my first year on easy and sometimes would reset the game instead of taking a loss because I wanted to build my player more quickly. Yes, this is cheating, but there is only so much time in life to play games and I want to have fun in my down-time. After winning every slam my second year, without a reset I might add, on medium difficulty I have switched to hard for my third year. I won my first (1 set) match, against a 3 star qualifier, 18-16! I think this indicates that the game has sufficient difficulty to entertain me for a while!
Tips:
1) Use the motion controller plus and nunchuk! There is no way to fully appreciate the game or use pro-level tactics without being able to control your footwork and your wrist spin.
2) Start on easy difficulty, and cheat (reset) for the first year. It will still be difficult to win (and fun), but this will give you bonuses that will let you play legitimately the second year and have even more fun.
3) Have an idea of how you want your character to play, then select the best bonuses to that end. Ignore the game's coach.
4) Practice on the practice court! Try out different techiques with each shot type - vary your wrist movement, swing level and timing. Good practice here will makes your swings second-nature in matches.
5) Just because you got to the net doesn't mean you need to stay there. More advanced players will lob over your head, and often it can be advantageous to change your spacing if your opponent closes as this will open up passing opportunities.
6) To pick a sever direction, just move the nunchuk hat to the side after the ball toss. To really nail the lines (the only way to ace) you need to use additional wrist movement to create ball spin. This is also helpful, even if your serve isn't great, to position the opponent.
7) Movement! Tennis is ALL about movement. Keep your feet going, have a plan of where you want to go even before you hit the ball, and try never to find yourself flat-footed waiting for your opponent to hit the ball. Spacing between your player and the ball significantly alters how it is struck. Try not to be too stretched out or too close. Sometimes it is beneficial to step in and take a ball early to give your opponent less time to react (watch Serena Williams play).
8) It is much harder to volley line than cross court, so if you are having trouble with an opponent at net think in terms of using his volley to put him in a position so that it opens up a passing lane for your next shot after his volley.
9) Note that your player's follow through angle and your own follow through angle may differ, depending on how close to a side line you are. Work this out on the practice court so it doesn't surprise you in-game.
10) Remember that tennis is a THREE dimenional game! Use angles, lobs and drop shots to take advantage of your opponent's position on the court. Both your depth in the court and the opponent's radically alters each player's options, both defensive and offensively.
I play as an offensive baseliner, but I often use serve and volley as a tactic. Essentially I play how Roddick was trying to play under Conner's tutelage. I rarely stand toe-to-toe in a point, but rather use my ground strokes to position the opponent for a winner or so I can advance to the net.
The bonuses I use are:
-Roddick's serve
-Hewitt's speed
-McEnroe's forehand topspin
-Nike shoes that give me more hustle
-Wilson racket with increased backhand topspin
Overall I find the game a very decent simulation of actual tennis. It's a LOT of fun and I highly recommend it.
Best SPORTS Game February 28, 2010
Christian H. A. Reis (São Paulo, Brazil)
If you like the sport, you have to try it. A lot of fun and realism, and you can burn a lot of calories as well, WORTH A CHANCE!!
tennis fun February 22, 2010
S. Hwang (San Diego, Ca)
Great game. Sometimes it is slow to respond but overall it is very responsive. A lot of fun going to the different venues. I enjoyed being able to play with my favorite players. I would recommend it to any tennis fanatic. It is just for fun. It really isn't real tennis. I didn't expect it to be. If you want to play tennis, get out on the court.
 WORST GAME EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :( February 5, 2010
christian
0 out of 7 found this review helpful
the graphics are terrible, the gameplay is terrible, and it barely sences the wii remote. I dont have wii motion pluss that might make the system scence it better. the only fun part is ? NOTHING!!! I DO NOT RECCOMEND TO ANYONE!!!! IN STRONG WORDS!
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