Mario Tennis Open for Nintendo 3DS

About Mario Tennis Open for Nintendo 3DS

Mario Tennis Open brings arcade tennis to Nintendo 3DS with the bright courts and playful rules the series does best. Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser and friends compete in tournaments across themed courts, while your Mii can join the tour with gear bought from the shop. Under the cheerful surface sits a proper tennis brain, built on shot choice, court position and reading your opponent, all presented at a pace that suits quick handheld matches.

Chance shots are the headline system. Colored circles appear on court, and standing in one while hitting the matching shot produces smashes, lobs, slices and curving shots with special power. Touch controls offer an alternative for new players, and gyroscope aiming adds flair to special shots. Special games like Ring Shot and a Super Mario Bros themed rally mode provide practice with a twist, and local and online matches historically kept rallies going long after the trophies.

Genre	Sports
Publisher	Nintendo
Platform	Nintendo 3DS
Release	2012
Available on	Physical copies for Nintendo 3DS

Open was an early 3DS hit, so cartridges are plentiful and cheap. The Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS closed in March 2023, which means new digital purchases are no longer possible. The honest way to play now is a physical cartridge from a retailer, and the single player tournaments still shine without any online features. Anyone who bought the game digitally before the closure can still access their purchased games and their customized Mii gear.

Arcade tennis with real shot craft underneath.

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What's inside

• Chance shots add power and spin to rallies
• Tournaments across themed Mushroom courts
• Customize your Mii with shop gear
• Special games including Ring Shot practice
• Singles and doubles for solo or friends

Best for

Great for tennis fans who want quick matches with surprising depth.