------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Format: Nintendo Gamecube™ and Wii™ Launch Date: 11/08/04 and 03/09/09 ESRB: (E) Everyone: Mild Cartoon Violence Game Type: Sports Accessories: Memory Card Players: 1-4 MSRP: $49.99 Developed by CAMELOT Co., Ltd. And Nintendo Mario Power Tennis Help Menu Mario Power Tennis Codes - Mario Power Tennis Screenshots Wii Overview The wild multiplayer action of the Nintendo GameCube™ hit, Mario Power Tennis™, returns with added Wii controls and widescreen presentation. With Wii controls, players simply swing the Wii Remote™ controller to hit forehands and backhands and to apply spin. The motion controls open this classic game to new gamers and offers experienced gamers the option to attach a Nunchuk™ controller for additional precision. Players can play as familiar characters from the Mario™ universe. Every character has a defensive and offensive Power Shot that can send opponents reeling or return out-of-reach balls. Players can be as crazy as they like. Play traditional tournaments, or hit the Gimmick Courts for wild matches not possible in the real world. This game was originally released for the Nintendo GameCube system. The ability to use Wii controllers has been added to this version. Game storyline: The stars of the Mushroom Kingdom are gathering for a tennis tournament, and the competition is going to be fierce. Using New Play Control!, players actually become their Mushroom Kingdom heroes on the tennis courts. Every lob and smash a player makes is translated into motions by their characters on the court. How to progress through the game: Play multiplayer games with friends or progress through tougher and tougher tournaments in singles and doubles play. As players win tournaments, clear minigames or challenge Gimmick Courts, they unlock new characters, courts and challenges. Characters: Mario, Luigi™, Wario™, Waluigi™, Donkey Kong™, Bowser™, Bowser Jr., Peach™, Daisy™, Yoshi™, Shy Guy, Koopa Troopa and other Mushroom Kingdom characters. Special powers/weapons/moves/features: With simple swing movements, players can hit topspin, backspin and smashes, and by charging up, they can hit with varying degrees of power or perform other character-specific moves that make even crazier things happen on the court. GCN Overview The Mushroom Kingdom has hosted tennis tournaments before, but never one as explosive as this one. The wild multiplayer action of the smash Nintendo® 64 hit, Mario Tennis, returns with even more powerful shots and new, character-specific power-ups guaranteed to make for the craziest matches ever! Choose your friends wisely. Power characters like Donkey Kong® and Bowser can hit insanely powerful Megaton Balls, finesse players like Shy Guy can use instant Tornado Returns and defensive masters like Luigi have all kinds of tricks in their bags! With one- to four-player modes available, players of all ages can pick up the game and instantly start whacking tennis balls around, and yet a deep level of skill awaits those willing to master it. Build up more and more skill points as you play to use stronger and stronger shots with all kinds of spin! Game Storyline: The stars of the Mushroom Kingdom are gathering for a tennis tournament, and the competition is going to be fierce! Characters: Mario™, Luigi, Wario™, Waluigi, Donkey Kong, Bowser, Peach, Yoshi®, Shy Guy, Koopa Troopa, and other Mushroom Kingdom characters. How to progress through the game: Play multiplayer games with your friends or progress through tougher and tougher tournaments in singles and doubles play. As you win tournaments, you'll unlock new characters, courts, and challenges. Special powers/weapons/moves/features: With simple button combos, players can hit topspin, backspin and smashes, and by building up skill points and charging up, they can hit with varying degrees of power or perform other character-specific moves that make even crazier things happen on the court. New Play Control! 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.