NES/Famicom

Tennis

Tennis is, as the name implies, Nintendo's version of the sport for the Game Boy. One player vs computer or two players will compete in tennis in a more or less standard suite of rules (scoring, sets etc.). Players are controlled by the movement buttons, but while button A indicates a low hit, button B indicates a high one. You have the choice of four levels of computer AI, or two player via Game Boy link cable.

Genre: Sports/Tennis
Year: 1985
Developer: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Nintendo of America Inc.
Players: 2

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

19 achievements · 172 total points

Break Out Ya Tennis Shoes Win a game of singles on Level 1
3 pts
A Bit Faster Win a game of singles on Level 2
5 pts
Quick Feet Win a game of singles on Level 3
5 pts
Break Out Ya Running Shoes Win a game of singles on Level 4
10 pts
Please Slow Down Win a game of singles on Level 5
10 pts
Tournament Champion Win the cup by winning 2 consecutive matches starting from any Level
10 pts
Grand Slam Winner Win the gold cup by winning 2 consecutive matches starting from Level 5
25 pts
Set Win a set in any match
5 pts
Final Set Win the third set of a match
5 pts
Game Win a game in any match
3 pts
Tie Breaker Win a tie-breaker game
3 pts
Pair of Aces Score 2 aces in a single game
3 pts
Bombs Away Score 10 points from a lob in a single set
5 pts
Net Superiority Score 10 points from the net in a single set
5 pts
King of Deuces Play through a minimum of 5 serves during a single Deuce before winning the game
5 pts
Long Match Day Play 38 or more games in a single match
10 pts
Flawless Victory Win a set without conceding any points
10 pts
Absolute Winner Beat Level 2 or above with a score of 6-0, 6-0
25 pts
Tennis Star Beat Level 4 or above in straight sets
25 pts

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Tennis frequently asked questions

How do I play Tennis online with a friend?

Tennis (NES/Famicom) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Tennis on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Tennis in the NES/Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Tennis netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Tennis have achievements?

Yes, Tennis has 19 achievements worth 172 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Tennis for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Tennis on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.