Tennis Elbow

Tennis Elbow

Nintendo DS · 2009

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About this game

Tennis in the Face is a single-player 2D physics-based, puzzle action-platformer game.

The game follows Pete Pagassi, a disgraced former tennis star seeking redemption after his career collapsed under the influence of Explodz, an addictive energy drink responsible for ruining his life and the city of Explodopolis.

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Determined to take revenge on the corporation that destroyed him, Pete uses the only skill he has left, his powerful serve, to fight back against waves of enemies, from corporate executives and riot police to clowns and scientists, all under Explodz’s corrupt influence.

Each level represents a confrontation with these foes in the ruined streets and offices of the city as Pete smashes his way toward the company’s headquarters.

Gameplay is structured around short, self-contained levels where the player must eliminate all enemies on screen using a limited supply of tennis balls.

Each shot is aimed manually and obeys realistic physics, bouncing off walls and objects until it loses momentum or reaches its bounce limit.

Success depends on careful angles and timing: many enemies cannot be hit directly, requiring players to ricochet shots or trigger environmental chain reactions.

Levels feature interactive elements such as glass panes, wooden barriers, explosive crates, trampolines, and vending machines, which can be used strategically to amplify damage or alter the ball’s trajectory.

Scoring is based on efficiency, with higher ratings awarded for clearing a stage using fewer balls.

When all attempts are spent and enemies remain, the player must retry.

The world map allows non-linear progression: completing adjacent levels opens new routes, and finishing a district unlocks the next area of the city with fresh challenges and enemy types.

As Pete advances, new mechanics and hazards are introduced, such as bouncing projectiles, angled barriers, and destructible terrain, keeping puzzle-solving and precision aiming central to the gameplay.

Each area concludes with a th

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About Nintendo DS

The dual-screen, touch-enabled Nintendo DS (2004) became the best-selling handheld of all time, helped by its huge and genre-diverse library. Cartridge-based DS games have held up well physically over 20 years, and complete-in-box copies of the system's biggest sellers (Nintendogs, Pokémon, Mario Kart) remain very accessible for new collectors starting out.

Gamevaro tracks Tennis Elbow for Nintendo DS with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.

Adding Tennis Elbow to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This NDS release dates back to 2009.

Price history

PAL · Item only
€9.60
+€4.25
▲ 79.4%
€4.9 €6.6 €8.3 €10 05-1707-10

Market values by condition

PAL

Box Only
€3.06
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Manual Only
€1.92
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Item only
€9.60
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Complete in Box
€7.66
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New (sealed)
€14.87
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Graded New
€16.36
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Recent sales

DateTypeRegionPriceSource
2026-07-12 Graded New PAL €16.36 pricecharting
2026-07-12 New (sealed) PAL €14.87 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Complete in Box PAL €7.66 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Manual Only PAL €1.92 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Box Only PAL €3.06 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Item only PAL €9.60 eBay NL
2026-07-10 Complete in Box PAL €7.65 pricecharting
2026-07-10 New (sealed) PAL €14.87 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Graded New PAL €16.35 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Box Only PAL €3.06 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Manual Only PAL €1.92 pricecharting
2026-06-18 New (sealed) PAL €14.66 pricecharting
2026-06-18 Complete in Box PAL €7.55 pricecharting
2026-06-18 Graded New PAL €16.13 pricecharting
2026-06-18 Box Only PAL €3.02 pricecharting
2026-06-18 Manual Only PAL €1.89 pricecharting
2026-06-08 New (sealed) PAL €14.60 eBay NL
2026-06-08 Complete in Box PAL €7.52 eBay NL
2026-06-08 Graded New PAL €16.07 eBay NL
2026-06-08 Manual Only PAL €1.88 eBay NL
2026-06-08 Box Only PAL €3.01 eBay NL
2026-05-17 Box Only PAL €3.00 eBay NL
2026-05-17 Item only PAL €5.35 eBay NL
2026-05-17 Complete in Box PAL €7.49 eBay NL
2026-05-17 Manual Only PAL €1.87 eBay NL
2026-05-17 Graded New PAL €16.00 eBay NL
2026-05-17 New (sealed) PAL €14.55 eBay NL

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Tennis Elbow, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo DS titles.

Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.

Frequently asked questions

How much is Tennis Elbow worth?

Tennis Elbow for Nintendo DS is currently worth €9.60 loose, €7.66 complete in box, and €14.87 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Tennis Elbow rare?

Tennis Elbow has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo DS titles.

What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Tennis Elbow?

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Tennis Elbow, loose is €9.60 and CIB is €7.66 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

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