News: Xbox 360 gets first 1080p title.
Sega has announced Virtua Tennis 3 will be the first Xbox 360 game to feature graphics in 1080p. The graphical milestone will be joined in the 360 version by online play, leaderboards and "VT:TV" live spectator mode.
Even with the increased polygon count, Sega has promised that Virtua Tennis 3 on the Xbox 360 will follow the lead of the previous games in the series and run at a brisk framerate.
УVirtua Tennis 3 on Xbox 360 is definitely the next generation of tennisФ commented Matt Woodley, Creative Director of SEGA. УWe're striving to create games which not only have great gameplay but also can make the very most of the Xbox 360's amazing technology.Ф
УWe're thrilled to be able to say that Virtua Tennis 3 will be coming to Xbox 360, showcasing an online experience with Xbox Live that you won't find on any other systems and spectacular 1080p graphics,Ф said George Peckham, general manager, global third party publishing for the Interactive Entertainment Business, Microsoft. УFun and easy to pick up and play, Sega is hitting another ace with Virtua Tennis 3.Ф
Screenshots of the 1080p mode can be found here.
We'll have more on Virtua Tennis 3 soon.