New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis

by Nintendo

Product Features

• multiplayer action
• motion-controlled serves and swings
• attach a Nunchuk controller for additional precision
• widescreen presentation

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001O1QLDO
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches ; 5.3 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: March 9, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,741 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #73 in Video Games > Wii > Sports
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Step out on to the court and get ready for tennis like you've never experienced it before as Mario and friends serve up sporty fun with a Mario-style twist. In New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis, the Nintendo GameCube hit is back with exciting Wii controls and a dazzling widescreen presentation. Pick up your Wii Remote and get ready to practice your swing with Mario and the gang as they take you on an unforgettable tour of the wackier side of tennis.

Fun Mini Games View larger. New Play Control! View larger. Key Game Features: Play as any of 15 characters from the Mario universe, including Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Daisy and Yoshi Use your Wii Remote to hit forehands and backhands and to apply spin, and add extra precision with your Nunchuk controller Wield your character's distinctive defensive or offensive Power Shot to send opponents reeling or return out-of-reach balls Play traditional tournament-style tennis or engage in wacky gameplay that could have you fighting off Klaptraps, cleaning up sludge or playing a variety of tennis-themed mini games Gather friends for quick pickup games, cooperative mini game play or head-to-head modes, including Ring Shot and Item Battle For 1 to 4 players Exclusive to the Nintendo DS New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis combines the crazy Mario universe you know and love with the new capabilities of the Wii. Use your Wii Remote to hit forehands and backhands and to apply spin, or exert even more precision on every hit by using your Nunchuk controller. Play as one of 15 fun characters, including Luigi, Princess Peach, Daisy, Yoshi or Mario himself, and make use of each character's distinctive Power Shot to fend off opponents. Show off your own unique talents in traditional tennis tournaments, or head to the Gimmick Courts, where you'll encounter a variety of crazy challenges and hilarious mini games.

Product Description

The wild multiplayer action of the Nintendo GameCube hit, Mario Power Tennis, returns with Wii controls and widescreen presentation. Mario Power Tennis lets players enjoy an afternoon on the court as their favorite characters from the Mushroom Kingdom, complete with motion-controlled serves and swings. With Wii controls, players can swing the Wii Remote controller to hit forehands and backhands and to apply spin. Experienced gamers can also attach a Nunchuk controller for additional precision.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars For Casual Players ONLY!!, March 12, 2009

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Bruce Wayne "Onin Solstice" - See all my reviews

= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis (Video Game)

Don't be fooled, this not as great as the GC version. It's overly simplified for the gamers groomed on Wii sports. You control your characters movements with the Wii mote, however the ball goes in the direction suggested by your swing. Which sounds great and is, in small doses, but the game dosen't reach the fun or intensity level of being more specific with your shot direction. Many times the ball will automatically move toward your opponent despite the swinging motion. Which is a downer, because the whole point of tennis is to hit the ball AWAY from your opponent! This fault is too critical to ignore, and I reall wanted to like this game. But it's clear it was retooled for simpler games and less complex matches. If your looking for such a game, then this version of mario tennis is for you. But, if your looking for something with a little more depth and replayability do what I did, and just dust off the GC version and pop it in for an intense experience.

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Flawed Controls, March 11, 2009

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Wicious "Wicious" (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews

= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis (Video Game)

Having the Gamecube version of this game, I was very excited to see they would be adding new motion controls for the Wii. The Gamecube version is probably one of the best tennis games I have ever played. I popped in the game last night and was very disappointed from the start. The motion controls don't work the way they should. I tried to do a slice shot, and my character did a lob shot. I tried to do a weak drop shot, and my character did a smash shot. The controls aren't very responsive, and when you're in the middle of a match, it can be frustrating. I like in the Gamecube version, you can use your control stick to aim your shots (left or right). For the Wii, you aim your shot with your timing of your shot. It works great in the Wii Sports Tennis, but not here. Do yourself a favor and bid on Mario Tennis for the Gamecube and play it on the Wii with a Gamecube controller.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars play controls aren't bad if you use the nunchuck too, March 14, 2009

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P. Sumida "sumtchr" - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis (Video Game)

I'd like to begin by saying that my kids and I have never played this game on the GC. I did not like this game at first, either, because of the play control with just the Wiimote. It is awkward, and at some points you lose sight of why you hit the ball. However, after plugging in the nunchuck, I was able to get separate swing and body motion control (swing=Wiimote, nunchuck=body motion). It's a similar setup to Mario Super Sluggers, where more casual players can hit and pitch while other players can have better control by using both devices. The game itself has a few very fun minigames, a good tournament and exhibition section, neat courses with clever twists (I never played tennis with a crocodile on my ankle before), cool graphics, and just general Mario fun. The speech messages sent to the remote when you win or lose are great also. It's a good Wii port of a good game.