Top Spin 3

Top Spin 3 is the third title in the Top Spin series of video games. The game was developed by PAM Development and published by 2K Sports. The game features real-time weather effects, a selection of professional tennis players, an in-depth character creation tool and unparalleled gameplay mechanics. It will also feature impressive advancements in an audio/visual sense with improved Dolby Digital surround sound and "Evolutionary" visuals.

In Top Spin 3, players compete online and offline to rise in the ranks against current top ranked professional players. Adding a unique user-generated component, players can also use new player creator features that include free-form body sculpting, makeup and tattoos.

Options and settings

Top Spin 3 features 6 camera angles to choose from in each mode ranging from very close to very far. The default view can be selected from the main options menu. It also contains a selection of difficulties for the Career mode, ranging from Very easy, to Easy, to Normal, to Hard and Very hard. Music volume and sound effects can be customised within the main options menu.

Top Spin 3 incorporates various new features including:

• New gameplay controls: Intuitive controls, now incorporating the right thumbstick, allow for precise movements and shot variety providing gamers with an unprecedented tennis experience.
• Signature style: The world's best players are accurately depicted like never before with actual apparel and equipment.
• Tennis legends: For the first time ever, play with or against legendary figures of the tennis world.
• 2K Sports online: Play against anyone, anywhere, anytime in up to four game modes including singles, doubles, quick-match, and a comprehensive world tour with live stat tracking.
• All-new soundtrack: New music is included featuring Jamiroquai, Calvin Harris, Boys Like Girls, The Go! Team, Stone Roses, and Franz Ferdinand.
• World Tour: Here you can participate online tournaments, exhibition matches etc. World Tour resets every 14 days.

Wii Version

The Wii version features motion controls, 40 venues, and multiplayer party games. It features 16 licensed players. This version does not contain online multiplayer gameplay. It runs on a modified Top Spin 2 engine, and features stylized graphics.

Playable characters

Top Spin 3 includes 20 playable professional tennis players including today's superstars, and past professionals.

• Men
James Blake, Tommy Haas, Gael Monfils, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal (PlayStation 3 Exclusive), David Nalbandian, Andy Roddick, Mark Philippoussis, Tomas Berdych, Mario Ancic, Roger Federer.
• Women
Justine Henin, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Amelie Mauresmo, Maria Sharapova, Nicole Vaidisova, Caroline Wozniacki.
• Classic legends
Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg, Monica Seles.

• Top Spin 3 Official Website.