Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3767 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Take 2
• Released on: 2006-04-07
• Platform: Xbox 360

Manufacturer's Description
One of the top Xbox sports games in both sales and popularity returns for another victory on Xbox 360. Everything you loved about Top Spin is back and made even better. The peerless player-creator is reborn with the powerful digital identity that truly puts you in the game. Experience the pro tour in venues that are alive and dynamic with environmental elements that react to your play. Characters are even more stunning with the addition of HD technology and the inclusion of the top players in the world like Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams, Andy Roddick, Lleyton Hewitt and Roger Federer. Put it all online and you once again have the greatest tennis game ever created.

Customer Reviews

Bad reviews, Why???
I don't understand any one giving this game a bad review. It's looks great, it plays great and i can't stop playing it. To clear up a couple of points on other reviews: You don't have to play from the other end of the court after switching, just change viewpoint to 'Zoom'. My copy doesn't go into a tie-break if the final set is level it carries on for a two game win in the set. Also, the training mode is there for a reason, go through it properly and hopefully the game will become easier. Distribute the stars thoughtfully and that'll also help. I've just won a Gran Slam beating Andy Roddick(130mph serves) in the final. If I can do it anyone can.

A classic sports sim
Top Spin 2 is everything a sports simulation should be: a true representation of the sport. By that I mean a game that to do well at requires skills and tactics that you would otherwise use if you were to play the game in the real world.

The control sytem is perfect, from the measured angles to the winners every skill is pitched at just the right difficulty so that you must learn and master all of the available strokes. It's uncanny how true to life your skill becomes, difficult serves are not always made first time however hard you practice, there are no fail-safe methods to win points and you have to anticipate your oppenents every move. You can addapt your style to serve-volley, baseline play or any other way you choose without finding that one method conquers all. The development and fine-tuning of this game is nothing short of astounding.

The graphics are smooth and clean, player movements are fluid and they have clearly been designed with function, not visual showcasing, in mind. The same applies to the sound and presentation, everything is centered around the gameplay experience.

Top Spin 2 is a game that will never get tired of, you are unlikely to ever stop improving and I anticipate that even when you become good enough to beat the most difficult computer oppenents you'll always find the most fun playing other people either at home or online.

A truly classic sports simulation.

AMAZING GAME
I read a few critics reviews before I purchased this game and found a few that didn't exactly give the game top marks so I was halve expecting a decent game but with numerous flaws. However after playing it I have to say I cannot find any faults, i find the gameplay very realistic and I am tennis coach who plays the game for real 5 times a week. There is also plenty of options in career mode and the doubles, training and party games can be great fun. I think the licenecd players it features look very realistic and the graphics are fantastic. It would be nice to see even more licenced players added for Top Spin 3. How about Murrey and Ndal