Mario Tennis (series)

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Template:Series-infobox The Mario Tennis series is a series of six tennis games that feature Mario and his friends playing tennis. These games include Mario's Tennis for the Virtual Boy, Mario Tennis for the Game Boy Color, Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64, Mario Tennis: Power Tour for the Game Boy Advance, Mario Power Tennis for the Nintendo GameCube, and New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis for the Wii, as well as Mario Tennis Open for the Nintendo 3DS. Half of the series have a very large amount of characters, that were only featured in the Mario Tennis series. It is the sister series of the Mario Golf series.

Main Games

Title, Original Release and System Synopsis
Mario's Tennis

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Mario's Tennis is a Virtual Boy game, the first game of the Mario Tennis series. It was later followed by Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64. It features Mario and the other playable characters from Super Mario Kart (except Bowser) playing a classic game of tennis. The game was one of the first Virtual Boy games to be released and is one out of the only three Mario games to be released on the Virtual Boy.
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Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)

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Mario Tennis is a Nintendo 64 video game, later released for the Game Boy Color. It features Mario and his friends playing a classic game of tennis, with a few Mario twists. It was originally going to be called Mario's Dream Tennis, but was changed for unknown reasons. This game marked the debut of Waluigi, and also Princess Daisy and Birdo's re-entries into the Mario series.
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Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color)

North American box art for Mario Tennis on Game Boy Color

Mario Tennis is a tennis game for the Game Boy Color. The game features Mario and other characters. It also introduced a RPG-like story mode, where the player controlled Alex or Nina on a tennis adventure to beat the best of all players, Mario.
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Mario Power Tennis

The front cover for Mario Power Tennis for the Nintendo GameCube

Mario Power Tennis is a game for the Nintendo GameCube. It is the sequel of Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64. In this game, Mario and his various friends (and enemies) meet up to play a few rounds of tennis. Like previous Mario sports titles, all the playable characters have Power Shots. Additionally, there are courts in the game that have special effects and events during the game. Also, there are special games for each court to play with.
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Mario Tennis: Power Tour

North American box art for Mario Tennis: Power Tour

Mario Tennis: Power Tour is very similar to its GameCube counterpart, except it is for the Game Boy Advance. It brings back the RPG elements of its predecessor. The game is not compatible with Mario Power Tennis like its golf counterpart. The PAL region's name for this game is Mario Power Tennis (same as the GameCube game).
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Mario Tennis Open

North American boxart for Mario Tennis Open

Mario Tennis Open is released for the Nintendo 3DS. It features some elements from Mario Power Tennis from the Nintendo GameCube. This game features gyroscope support and online multiplayer (via Nintendo Network). The new playable characters are Baby Peach, Dry Bowser, Luma, and Metal Mario.
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Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash

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Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash is an upcoming game for the Wii U. It returns Chance Shots and features Mega Mushrooms that give players advantages.
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Ports

New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis

Mario Power Tennis for the New Play Control!

This game is a port of Mario Power Tennis for the Nintendo GameCube. For the Wii version of Mario Power Tennis (via the New Play Control! lineup), the controls are not like the Nintendo Gamecube version, since the game makes use of the Wii's motion controls. This version includes a tutorial movie to demonstrate how to use the Wii Remote in this game. Players can choose to play with the Wii Remote only, or with the Wii Remote/Nunchuk combination for advanced control of playable character participants.

Gameplay Menu

In the five installments of the Mario Tennis series, many gameplay menus appear. Below is a list of them in alphabetical order.

Menu Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64) Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color) Mario Power Tennis Mario Tennis: Power Tour Mario Tennis Open
Connectivity A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Exhibition A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Item Battle A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Mario Minigames A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Ring Shot A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
RPG style Story Mode A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Tournament A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.

Courts

In the five installments of the Mario Tennis series, many tennis courts appear. Below is a list of them in alphabetical order.

Court Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64) Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color) Mario Power Tennis Mario Tennis: Power Tour Mario Tennis Open
Comet Observatory A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Dark World A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.1 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Delfino Plaza A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Donkey Kong Jungle A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Luigi's Mansion A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Mario Bros. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Mushroom Gorge A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Peach's Castle A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Ricco Harbor A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.
Sherbet Land A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Stadium Area A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Wario's Place A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.1 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Yoshi's Island A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable.

1 - Usable only after having used N64 to GBC Connectivity

Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)

Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color)

Mario Power Tennis

Mario Tennis Open

Playable Characters

In the six installments of the Mario Tennis series, many Mario characters appear. Below is a list of them in alphabetical order.

Character Mario's Tennis Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64) Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color) Mario Power Tennis Mario Tennis: Power Tour Mario Tennis Open Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Baby Mario A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.3 Question.svg
Baby Peach A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.3 Question.svg
Birdo A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. Question.svg
Black Yoshi A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.2 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.4 Question.svg
Blue Yoshi A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.2 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.4 Question.svg
Boo A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. Question.svg
Bowser A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.3 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Bowser Jr. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. Question.svg
Princess Daisy A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. Question.svg
Diddy Kong A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. Question.svg
Donkey Kong A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. Question.svg
Donkey Kong Jr. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.3 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. Question.svg
Dry Bowser A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.3 Question.svg
Fly Guy A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.3 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. Question.svg
Koopa Troopa A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. Question.svg
Light Blue Yoshi A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.2 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.4 Question.svg
Luigi A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. Question.svg
Luma A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.3 Question.svg
Metal Mario A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.4 Question.svg
Mario A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.3 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Koopa Paratroopa A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.3 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. Question.svg
Princess Peach A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.3 A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Petey Piranha A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.3 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. Question.svg
Pink Yoshi A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.2 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.4 Question.svg
Red Yoshi A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.2 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.4 Question.svg
Shy Guy A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.3 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. Question.svg
Toad A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.
Waluigi A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. Question.svg
Wario A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. Question.svg
White Yoshi A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.2 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.4 Question.svg
Wiggler A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.3 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. Question.svg
Yellow Yoshi A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.1 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.2 A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable.4 Question.svg
Yoshi A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. A red "X" mark, used to indicate when something is false or not applicable. A green check mark, used to indicate when something is true or applicable. Question.svg

1 - Playable in only Multiplayer/Special Games
2 - Color changed by using Rolling Egg Return
3 - The character is unlockable
4 - The character becomes available after scanning a specific QR Code

Trivia

  • In Nintendo Monopoly, there is a Brick Block/Coin Block card that rewards $100 for winning a tennis tournament.
  • Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach are the only characters that are playable in every Mario Tennis game to date.
  • Bowser, Donkey Kong and Waluigi have also appeared in all of the main Mario Tennis games, not counting the Virtual Boy title.
  • Luigi is the only playable character to appear as a default character in every game.

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