Real Pool
Real Pool lets the player experience what it is like to play billiards with physics designed so that the billiards, table surfaces are cues react realistically. There are a dozen different games to compete in including the standard 8 ball, 9 ball, rotation and different games such as Carom and Bowliards. There are also 25 different table designs to choose from as well that are fully rendered in 3D. It also features four different game modes including a puzzle mode and eight different AI opponents to go up against or go head-to-head against a friend.
- Genre
- Sports/Pool and Dart
- Year
- 2000
- Developer
- Takara
- Publisher
- TAKARA Co., Ltd.
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Real Pool frequently asked questions
How do I play Real Pool online with a friend?
Real Pool (PlayStation 2) 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 Real Pool on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Real Pool in the PlayStation 2 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Real Pool netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Real Pool 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 Real Pool on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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