armaan Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 no rafa in the game but i saw him in the video which was aired on game which comes on satr soprts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnackChap Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 no rafa in the game but i saw him in the video which was aired on game which comes on satr soprts Rafa is ps3 version exclusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchizoidFreud Posted June 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Only the PS3 version of the game has nadal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armaan Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 i wont b buying the game if no rafa for 360 :O :O :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lullasahil Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 hey ive been lookin for top spin 3 for the ps3 since its been released overseas... anyone knws where can i buy it frm in mumbai... thnx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddevilgautam Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 hey ive been lookin for top spin 3 for the ps3 since its been released overseas... anyone knws where can i buy it frm in mumbai... thnx Have u tried play-asia.com? Btw, I downloaded the demo (XBOX 360) and its a tough game to learn, totally different from Top Spin 1 and 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lullasahil Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Have u tried play-asia.com? Btw, I downloaded the demo (XBOX 360) and its a tough game to learn, totally different from Top Spin 1 and 2. ive never actually tried play asia.. anyways if i order it tday whn do u think ill receive it... still id rather prefer to go buy it in a local shop in mumbai... thnx anyways.. anyone come across it in mumbai let me knw pls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lullasahil Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 where can i buy the ps3 version of this game in mumbai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HundredProofSam Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 ^^ there is a pinned thread in this section titled "Read this before starting a thread"....READ IT threads merged peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lullasahil Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 anyone come across this game yet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somebody Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Top Spin 3 - Gamespot Review The Good * Plenty of tennis pros and tournaments * Players are realistically animated * Looks and sounds great * Challenging gameplay. The Bad * Difficulty might alienate casual fans * No Ana Ivanovic * Player-creation tool could be more user-friendly. Top Spin has always been one of the more realistic tennis games on the market, and Pam Development has worked hard to keep up that tradition with Top Spin 3. While the game's challenging style may alienate casual players, it will keep dedicated ones occupied beyond this season and for a long time to come. Despite being initially unforgiving, the controls feel responsive and straight-forward once you've got the hang of them. Face buttons perform flat, top spin, slice, and lob/drop shots, the triggers perform risky or power shots, and the shoulder buttons help you dash to the baseline or net. However, the timing of button presses has been substantially altered, and failing to release the button on time will result in a missed shot. Depending on your position to the ball, you might unleash a weak shot, a wild swing that misses the ball altogether, or an overpowered attempt that sends the ball beyond the baseline. The AI players rarely make clumsy shots either, forcing you to refine your technique--particularly when it comes to volleying--before mastering the game. You can play as an instantly recognizable pro or create a new player from scratch. There are plenty of game modes, from the usual exhibition, career, tournament, and tutorial options, to online and offline multiplayer. If you're new to the Top Spin series, it's highly advisable to head to the school before taking to the courts, as the AI will punish novices even on medium difficulty settings. Doing so will give you a headstart on hitting those aces and returning every shot that comes your way. The game eschews traditional in-game meters and gauges, and instead requires you to use intuition, reflexes, and good, old-fashioned timing to nail your shots. The only onscreen displays are the score and a heart rate monitor, which gives you an idea of how your stamina is holding up. The higher your heart rate, the tougher it is to hit those hard-to-reach shots between the lines. The career mode takes you through five stages: amateur, challenger, junior, pro, and legend. Throughout your career, winning matches will earn you experience points and unlock other points which you can use to increase your skills and buy new merchandise such as outfits, shoes, accessories and racquets. They're a nice addition to have, but will have no bearing on your performance. New skills include forehand, backhand, service, return, volley, power, speed, and stamina, and you can purchase dozens of different outfits, racquets, and accessories. The career mode matches Top Spin's serious approach to tennis, but it does mean the game lacks the variety and mini-games of other tennis games. Beating three opponents in the game's career mode will advance you from amateur to challenger rank. Winning a tournament in this mode will then propel you to the lofty rank of junior. Junior--and the subsequent pro rank--lets you play through a regular season, choosing tournaments as you see fit with the aim of finishing the season with the highest rank. Do all that and you'll get a crack at the grand slams, and eternal tennis glory in the legend rank. Needless to say the competitors get harder as you progress, but as long as you keep earning experience points and using them to increase your skills you should have a fighting chance of making it at the highest level. The roster of licensed players in Top Spin 3 is sizable with 40-odd players available, including Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova, Justine Henin, Andy Roddick, Amelie Mauresmo, James Blake, Andy Murray, and Gael Monfils. There's also a roster of classic players for good measure, including Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg, and Monica Seles, as well as a number of ficticious players. It's pretty cool to be able to face off current champions against those of yesteryear in a "what if" scenario. Recent French Open winner Rafael Nadal appears exclusively in the PlayStation 3 version (the only major difference between the two versions), so if you want a player even vaguely resembling him on the Xbox 360 you'll have to master the comprehensive create-a-player feature. This will no doubt come as a big disappointment for Xbox 360 tennis fans who can't play as the current world number two simply due to contractual obligations. Top Spin 3's solid player-creation tool lets you make your mark on the tennis world without relying on licensed players. You can tweak dozens of settings for your chosen model including a range of settings for your face, body, outfit, and more, including tattoos, headwear, and even a desired grunt style and frequency. Some of the settings are a bit arcane, however, with eye colour being set via a numerical range rather than being labelled as something that actually makes sense--like, say, the actual colour of the eyes. Top Spin 3 includes a wide range of famous licensed tournaments, including the French Open, the US Open, and the Australian Open. Wimbledon is an unfortunate exception, but the game does present you with the chance to play in more exotic and far-flung locations such as Seoul, Casablanca, and Buenos Aires, with more than 40 in total on offer. It will take you a long time to get sick of the variety of courts on offer, which are all recreated in fine detail including crowds that almost look life-like--normally unheard of in sports games and something other developers should take note of. The game's player animations and stadiums look great. The game's multiplayer mode allows singles and doubles matches between human and AI opponents both locally and online. You can play a quick match, or compete in the World Tour mode's ranked matches either in individual matches or nine different pre-selected tournaments. We found the overall online experience to be lag free and there weren't any problems finding players to face off against in individual matches, or tournaments, and was much the same as playing against a friend sitting next to you. Online leaderboards will help you track your skill against the rest of the world. Top Spin 3 is a great-looking game, and is technically and artistically the best example of the genre. The re-creation of famous stadiums looks spot-on, even down to detailed crowd shots and authentic tournament advertising. On the technical side, we didn't experience any issues with chuggy framerates except for when the camera was introducing us to venues while loading--for some reason every one suffered from this. Characters have realistic movements, their clothes move and sway as you'd expect, and their faces have detailed expressions and animations. Winning a grand slam feels that much better when your character looks and sounds like the real deal. Top Spin 3 is a serious tennis game for serious tennis fans, and it's incredibly true to the series' simulation roots. If you're looking for a deep, challenging experience, this should keep you busy for some time to come; but if you prefer the occasional arcade match, or like the variety of minigames that some of Top Spin's competitors offer, you'll want to look elsewhere. Despite a few minor complaints the game looks and sounds great, and it feels almost as authentic as having front-row seats to a real-life grand slam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddevilgautam Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 where can i buy the ps3 version of this game in mumbai? Hey, the ps3 version is now available on ebay.in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhav Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 played the demo... cud only play a single tie-breaker but still found it quite good.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anmolsc Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 played the game..i really didnt like it.top spin2 was better..i prefer virtua tennis s its mre arcady, fast and fun...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddevilgautam Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 ^^Its much more challenging than Top Spin 2 for sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donz21 Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I've played the Demo its really nice and looks great, i loved it coz its soo challenging and looks soo real . peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samir80 Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 liked top spin2, but really not too keen on playing a simulation game, prefer arcade type games more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somebody Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 played the top spin 3 demo and the game looks and feels great..... its just that the training is a little too tough.... the timing and direction has to be perfect.... i doubt if new comers will get a hang of the game unfortunately the 360 version doesn't have nadal. i would've loved to play as him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donz21 Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 ^^Nadal is a PS3 Exclusive. peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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