Atari 2600

Tennis

Tennis is a singles tennis game which can be played by one player against the computer or two players against each other. The game follows standard tennis rules, and allows you to hit a variety of forehand and backhand shots to any location on the court. There are two skill levels included; a slower practice game, and the more challenging full speed game.

Genre: Sports/Tennis
Year: 1981
Developer: Activision, Inc.
Publisher: Activision, Inc.
Players: 2

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

8 achievements · 100 total points

Rafael Nadal Win your first game in Game Mode 1.
5 pts
Novak Djokovic Win your first game in Game Mode 3.
5 pts
Roger Federer Win 3 games in Game Mode 1.
10 pts
Andre Agassi Win 3 games in Game Mode 3.
10 pts
Björn Borg Win 6 games in Game Mode 1.
10 pts
Pete Sampras Win 6 games in Game Mode 3.
10 pts
John McEnroe Win a set in Game Mode 1 (at least 6 games and be ahead by two games).
25 pts
Serena Williams Win a set in Game Mode 3 (at least 6 games and be ahead by two games).
25 pts

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Tennis frequently asked questions

How do I play Tennis online with a friend?

Tennis (Atari 2600) 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 Atari 2600 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 8 achievements worth 100 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.