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Tennis
网球
Tennis is a two-player sports game released by Nintendo in 1985 for the NES. It simulates competitive tennis matches in both singles and doubles modes, with the option to face AI-controlled opponents. Players control their character's movement across the court using the D-pad and execute shots by timing button presses to hit the ball over the net. The game progresses through multiple sets and matches against increasingly difficult opponents. Core mechanics involve positioning and shot timing to consistently place the ball past your opponent. The control scheme is straightforward, making it accessible to new players while offering strategic depth for those mastering court positioning and shot selection.
- Developer
- Nintendo
- Released
- 1985
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Sports
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (4.2K)
- Last updated
Tennis Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Tennis on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Tennis Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Tennis on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Tennis" NES longplay 1985
Tennis Cheat Codes
6 community-curated cheats for Tennis. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Hit The Ball Anywhere
AEEKUIIL+AENKUVSG+AENGSTUI+AAEGSYUG+AASTZZZA -
Somewhat Glitched Character While Walking
TEYNISTENNIS -
P1 Score Modifier
0058:00 -
P2 Score Modifier
0059:00 -
Win the Trophy After Just 2 Points Played
EIUVXAEY+APOTXAEI -
All points scored by the CPU go to you
PEKVGGZA+PEUVIGZA+PEXVTGAA+PEOVPGZA+PAKVZZZA+PAXTAZZA+PAOVZZZA
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tennis released?
Tennis was released in 1985 for the NES.
Who developed Tennis?
Tennis was developed by Nintendo, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Tennis support?
Tennis supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Tennis?
Tennis is a Sports game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Tennis for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Tennis runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Tennis in the browser?
No. Tennis streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Tennis?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Tennis work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Tennis this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Tennis. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
