EA Sports: Grand Slam Tennis for Wii Reviews by Gamers

Ok, this game is not perfect, but it is really enjoyable to play. Yes, there are times when the new wii-motion plus is erratic, but after I recalibrate the wii-mote placing it face down for 2 seconds, it plays much better.

There is a one to one motion aspect that you don't get in Virtua Tennis. Also, the graphics are more appealing. The other game tries to be more realistic but the characters end up looking bizarro and kinda scary.

It took a little learning curve to get the movements down, but once I did, this game is really great.

Here's one important hint. Since it is a true one to one motion transfer, when you are in the ready stance, you hold your "racquet" in a ready pose where your wii-mote top is actually facing the screen. If you aim to the left of the screen slightly, it will be in a pose ready to hit a back hand (if you're right handed) and vice versa, if you aim it to the right a little, it instructs your avatar to prepare to hit a forehand.

Once I got that down, the swings came more easily.

Don't take my word for it, try both versions (Virtua Tennis 2009 and this one) and you'll see for yourself. EA definitely wins out in this battle for the racquet.

Match Point!

Using the Motion Plus is a bit frustrating at times because of the on again off again nature of it but overall this is the best tennis simulation so far...and I have tried them all. My one complaint is that it seems that the pros always seem to have that perfect counter shot in the one on one play...I understand they are supposed to be the pro players but throw us a bone once and awhile. Love the game though.