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| Table Tennis | 
 enlarge | From: Rockstar Games
Category: Video Games
List Price: $19.99
Buy Used: $4.25
You Save: $15.74 (79%)
New (22) Used (29) from $4.25
Avg. Customer Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 4122
Platform: Xbox 360
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 29830
Model: 710425298301
UPC: 710425298301
EAN: 0710425298301
ASIN: B000F0UT38
Release Date: May 22, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Choose between 11 unique characters, each with their own distinct style of play | | • | Earn victory by mastering power shots, heavy spin and precision accuracy | | • | Compete in 19 venues, from specialized table tennis locations to large arenas -- all faithfully recreated | | • | Use authentic equipment and apparel from the biggest names - Killerspin, Adidas, Joola, Butterfly and more |
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Product Description
Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis is a groundbreaking, next-generation sports experience. Enjoy incredible speed, fluid control and depth of play in this amazing new table tennis simulator. Unmatched intensity of the real-life sport, with authentic physics and intuitive gameplay that mimics the experience of true international table tennis competition.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 31 more reviews...
 a Five Star ping pong experience August 14, 2008
This game simply is what it is, a very basic and VERY WELL DONE game of ping pong. Not many 'bells and whistles' to be found here, but it's very refreshing to see what happens when a praised developer such as Rockstar focuses it's talent and energy into one thing in particular and a superb experience, that anyone can enjoy, is the final result. The price tag just makes it that much more of a great package.
I was skeptical, as I'm not usually a big fan of sports games, let alone tennis of any kind, but this was a very pleasant surprise!
Alot Of Fun I tell you July 28, 2008
Good for when you have buddies over and want to challenge each other. I Like to get a group of my friends and play a tournament with each other, it gets really competitive, just make sure everyone is at least familiar with the game, it makes it more fun. Really Crappy for single player. And it can only be one on one when playing multi-player; no two on two.
 Over rated April 28, 2008
Rockstar Table Tennis is a glaring example of how industry adoration can inflate ratings of otherwise poor games. It is no secret that Rockstar is beloved by many for giving us the GTA series amongst others but it is a puzzle as to why this game had universal praise since it was released.
Just to be clear, Rockstar San Diego developed this title using the RAGE engine which coincidentally powers GTA IV now. It was obviously a test for the developer and the engine. Fine. I would not rate a title poorly simply for this notion alone. It may be simple and far less value than a GTA title for instance but it still has the right to play well and offer a unique experience.
This was possible with Table Tennis, but unfortunately the game suffers from impossible AI and shoddy mechanics.
The single player Tournament mode is where the most obvious of these flaws presents itself. Imagine practicing the 4 various spins in the game along with the timing of shots, placements and almost uselss "focus shots" only to be faced with computer opponents who will volley the impossible. Whats the point you ask? Why does your character miss the ball when you've timed it right and the shot is not a reach? You can time a shot perfectly but for some reason your character will straight up miss the ball. If this was some kind of realistic odds manipulator placed in the game's code I would beleive it. Much of the games mechanics rely on your reactions but if your character's animations fail to reflect your reactions, then you're screwed.
Another bad mark on this games charts is the fact that the computer's AI (especially Jesper) can near impossible even on a Medium setting. This AI will decide when it wants to that it can reach any shot, score any ace and defend against the best shots you can send its way.
Characters are dull and quiet and there is no motivation to unlock any sort of jersey because they all look pretty bland. Yes the characters are unbalanced (Jesper) and you will always get beat by the stronger character.
Multiplayer isnt so plagued with the tyrannical AI but thats ok because the game trades that flaw in for a new one. LAG. lag is great in table tennis. Especially when you see a ball come back at you that nobody hit. nough said?
Finally the AI rubberbanding in this title is unforgiving. This is painfully obvious when you trounce the computer 10-1 only to be beat 11-0 the next time. If you can beat someone 10-1 why wouldnt you be able to score at least 1 or 2 points in the following match? Because the computer has increased it's own abilities mid tournament.
It is not that I want to rate this game as a bad game from start to finish. Its a slap in the face because it really should have been better. It was a arrogant and sloppy job on Rockstar San Diego's behalf and I warn whoever tries to buy this title. Don't.
Real Deal Fun January 21, 2008
It plays like real table tennis and has realistic everything about it. Ball action is just as you'd expect from a real game of table tennis. Love the characteristics of each individual player, the different venues are cool and how the players react and sweat etc. Definitely recommend this one for the whole family, something you can't do for alot of games.
 no problems January 11, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Everything was just the way is supposed to be.....
no problems with anything
thanks
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