Virtua Tennis is a port of an arcade game with some very appreciated bonus features exclusive to the home console version. This game is pure unadulterated arcade action. This game is fast. You will find yourself making split second decisions as you run about the court and rallies can be long and intense. You will find your heartbeat racing as you and your opponent are at the net returning each other's volleys only to jump for joy or throw a pillow at your screen in frustration depending on who wins the point.
Controls are quite simple.
The A button is assigned the shot duties and the B or X buttons are assigned to lob. You can also use the trigger buttons, when playing doubles, to control your computer partner's strategy if you are not playing with a friend. The control seems like it was destined for the Dreamcast controller. You have to remember this is a port of an arcade game which, when played in your local arcade, is controlled by an 8-way joystick. The analog controller is so perfect that control becomes second nature.