Top Spin 4 Xbox 360 Printed Manual w/3D final Outside Covers Spread FPO TopSpin 4 Xbox 360 Manual KINECT, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. X WARNING Before playing this game, read the Xbox 360® console and Download the COMPLETE TOP SPIN 4 manual. accessory manuals for important safety and health information. Keep all manuals To get the FULL list of NEW controls, features, and much more, visit: for future reference. For replacement console and accessory manuals, go to www.xbox.com/support. www.2ksports.com/manual/top-spin-4 Important Health Warning About Playing Video Games CONTROLS Photosensitive seizures A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to Various < > Pause menu / Resume game certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in Inside out video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have ] x Drop shot modifier an undiagnosed condition that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” modifier while watching video games. N/A `Serve & volley modifier / These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered _ fast reposition vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of A Flat serve / Flat shot / consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking Normal volley nearby objects. L B Top Spin serve / Top Spin Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these Move / Aim shot / Power volley symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms—children and teenagers are more likely than adults to experience these X Slice serve / Slice shot / seizures. The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by taking the Control volley following precautions: Sit farther from the screen; use a smaller screen; play in a well-lit room; do not play when you are drowsy or fatigued. Menu selection l Y Lob / Replay If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor before playing. Xbox Guide C Advanced serve ESRB Game Ratings BASIC MOVES The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) ratings are designed to provide consumers, especially parents, with concise, impartial guidance about the age- Move player / Aim L appropriateness and content of computer and video games. This information can help consumers make informed purchase decisions about which games they deem Flat serve / Flat shot / Normal volley A suitable for their children and families. Top spin serve / Top spin / Power volley ESRB ratings have two equal parts: B • Rating Symbols suggest age appropriateness for the game. These symbols Slice serve / Slice / Control volley X appear on the front of virtually every game box available for retail sale or rental in the United States and Canada. Lob / Replay after a point Y • Content Descriptors indicate elements in a game that may have triggered a particular rating and/or may be of interest or concern. The descriptors appear Fast reposition ` on the back of the box next to the rating symbol. Serve & volley ` + A, B, or X ON FRONT ON BACK Inside out w + , , or VIDEO A B X GAME Drop shot x + X E ADVANCED MOVE For more information, visit www.ESRB.org. Advanced serve C (swing) + L (aim) SERVICE SPECIAL SHOTS LOB (Y) When you catch an opponent close to the net, use Toss the ball by pressing A (flat shot serve), B (top spin serve) or X (slice a lob shot to send the ball over his or her head. Be serve) depending on the type of serve you want. The duration of your button watchful, because your opponent may get behind press varies the power of the swing. Release the button to deliver the serve. this shot and return it as an overhand smash. NORMAL SERVE Tap A, B, or X. DROP SHOT (x+ X) The drop shot delivers the ball close to the net, forcing your opponent to dash from the baseline POWER SERVE Press and hold A, B, or X until the ball is to attempt a return. at the top of the toss, then release. As you hit the ball, use L to aim the serve. Learn to control how long you hold PRO TIP To rush the net, hold X to prepare a slice shot, hold z, use L L in the aimed direction to avoid hitting out or into the net. to aim, then release X. Your slice gives you time to reposition, and z moves you toward the net quickly, ready to meet your opponent’s return shot. ADVANCED SERVE SWING 1. Pull H to toss the ball. 1. Use L to position your player for the shot. 2. Wait to time your shot with the top of the toss, then push for a flat serve, D 2. Press and hold A, B, X or Y. K for a slice serve and E for a top spin serve. 3. Release the shot button to swing while aiming your shot with L. TIMING DISPLAY: SERVICE Button press duration affects the power of the swing: When you perform a Power serve or an Advanced serve, the timing of the NORMAL SHOT Normal shots are the basic shots a player can perform. release is very important. The perfect timing is when the ball is at the peak They don’t have any particular strength or weakness. of its trajectory. The timing display helps you deliver accurate serves. When CONTROL SHOT To finesse a shot for precision placement, tap a shot activated, it appears after you toss the ball for the serve, and grades your button. Power is sacrificed for precision. swing. Check your grade after a serve to get a feel for what timing constitutes a perfect serve. To activate the timing display, select IN-GAME HELPERS from POWER SHOT A long press and hold delivers a powerful shot. This shot the Main Menu’s Options menu or the in-game Pause menu, and set the TIMING is more susceptible to going out or into the net if you DISPLAY option to ACTIVATE. have bad timing. PRO TIP When pressing and holding your shot, release the shot button at the moment when your player should begin his or her swing for the best SHOT BASICS timing. Sooner is always better than later! BASELINE SHOTS FLAT SHOT (A) Use the flat shot to perform powerful, straight VOLLEY swings. The longer you press and hold A, 1. Use L to aim. the more powerful the swing. 2. Quickly press and release a shot button: A (normal volley), B (power TOP SPIN (B) The top spin shot produces fast, precise balls. volley) or X (control volley). The press and hold duration doesn’t matter Use it to cross the ball very wide, or push your when performing a volley; only timing does. opponent back behind the baseline. SLICE (X) The slice delivers slow, precise balls. Use it when TIMING DISPLAY: BASELINE & SPECIAL SHOTS defending or when you want to rush the net, as it Shot quality is based on button release timing. Wait too long to release a shot gives you time to get into position. button and quality suffers. When activated, the timing display appears as you press a shot button to grade your swing. Check the timing display to learn to adjust your timing for perfect shots. LIMITED Software Warranty, LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND INFORMATION USE Disclosures This document may be updated from time to time and the current version will be posted with platform hosts, shared with Licensor’s marketing partners or used by Licensor for any ® at www.take2games.com/eula. Your continued use of this Software 30 days after a revised other lawful purpose. By using this Software you consent to the Licensor’s use of related version has been posted constitutes acceptance by you of its terms. 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