Top Spin 4

Shots divide firstly into controlled and power shots, performed respectively by tapping or charging related button (if charge is not complete, resulting shot will be a blend of the two types).

Ball speed and trajectory depend by shot type, player characteristics, player position, characteristics of the shot that is to be returned, remaining stamina, and timing.

Timing expresses the player's ability in pressing shot button at the right time, and ranges from Too Late to Perfect.

Once the opponent has hit the ball, one's player movement starts when the gamer pushes a direction and since then is determined by the CPU.

Standard baseline shot types are flat, slice, top spin, lob, and drop shots; volley shots can be normal, controlled, power, and drop volleys; serves can be flat slice and topspin, and focus on precision (standard serve) or power (advanced serve).

Offline game modes are Exhibition, Career, King of the Court, and Top Spin Academy, that is a tutorial mode in which the fundamentals of the game are explained by a coach and then put in practice by the player.

In Exhibition, it is possible to play a customisable singles or doubles game, choosing location, duration in game and sets, and score rules (including percentage tennis) and difficulty setting, against the computer or other human opponents, up to 4 human players in doubles game.

Career starts with the creation of one's player, which can be a male or a female.

Body shape and complexion, face's appearance, and outfit are customisable, with the presence of branded raquets and sportswear.

Created player starts their career from low level tournaments, and, in an RPG manner, gains experience points to rise in level and attributes, th

Top Spin 4 for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €9.93 loose, €7.39 complete in box, and €26.86 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Top Spin 4 has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

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 Top Spin 4, loose is €9.93 and CIB is €7.39 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Top Spin 4 is currently worth €9.93 loose, versus €10.17 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.