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{{sub-stub}}'''''[[wikipedia:Pete Sampras|Pete Sampras]] Tennis''''' is a tennis game for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] and [[Sega Game Gear]]. During development, before Pete Sampras was signed to become the face of the game, it was known as '''''Tennis All-Stars'''''.{{magref|cvg|150|14}}
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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a [[Sega Mega Drive]] tennis game developed by [[Zeppelin Games]]. Endorsed by celebrity tennis player [[wikipedia:Pete Sampras|Pete Sampras]], the game was first published in the United States by [[Spectrum Holobyte]] in April 1994, and was published in Europe by [[Codemasters]] the following June. ''Pete Sampras Tennis'' is the first game to utilize [[Codemasters]]' proprietary [[J-Cart]], allowing for four-player support without the need for an additional accessory. In Europe, versions lacking the J-cart were also produced, and sold at a reduced price.
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''Pete Sampras Tennis'' was ported to the [[Sega Game Gear]] courtesy of developer [[Big Red Software]]. First published in the United Kingdom by [[Codemasters]] in August 1994, it was brought to the United States the following November. Curiously, it appears [[Spectrum HoloByte]] was once set to publish the United States release, as logos for the company are visible on the rear of the game's box and manual. However, the logos have been purposefully concealed with stickers touting magazine review blurbs, indicating the change in publisher was made relatively late in production.
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The game was followed by a 1995 sequel, ''[[Sampras Tennis 96]]''.
  
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The Mega Drive version of ''Pete Sampras Tennis'' was the first game published by [[Codemasters]] to utilise their [[J-Cart]] design (and the only J-Cart game to be released in North America), allowing for four-player support without the need for extra adapters. In Europe, non-J-Cart versions were also sold for a lower price.
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==History==
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Before [[Codemasters]] had signed celebrity tennis player [[wikipedia:Pete Sampras|Pete Sampras]] to endorse the title, the game was known by the name '''''Tennis All-Stars'''''.{{magref|cvg|150|14}}
  
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The game was followed by ''[[Sampras Tennis 96]]''.
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A [[Pete Sampras Tennis (Master System)|Sega Master System]] version was planned for July 1994{{magref|segamaguk|8|21}}, but was ultimately cancelled for unknown reasons.
  
 
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==References==
 
==References==

Latest revision as of 11:31, 1 November 2024

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PeteSamprasTennis title.png

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Pete Sampras Tennis
System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Sega Game Gear
Publisher:
Sega Mega Drive
Spectrum HoloByte (US)
Sega Mega Drive
Codemasters (EU)
Sega Game Gear
Codemasters
Developer:
Distributor:
Sega Mega Drive
Hent Gruppen (SE rental) (older)
Sega Mega Drive
SF Interactive Media (SE rental) (newer)
Sega Mega Drive
Arcadia Software (ES)
Sega Mega Drive
Sega Germany (DE)
Sega Mega Drive
Sega Game Gear
Ecofilmes (PT)
Sega Mega Drive
Sega Game Gear
Ecudis (FR)
Sega Mega Drive
Gametime (IT)
Licensor: Codemasters
Sound driver:
Sega Mega Drive
Sound Images v1.2
Peripherals supported:
Sega Game Gear
Gear-to-Gear Cable
Genre: Sports (tennis)

















Number of players: 1-4
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
US 		$59.9559.95[2] T-120066
Videogame Rating Council: GA
Sega Mega Drive
EU 		120024
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Mega Drive
EU
(J-Cart) 		120024
Sega Mega Drive
DE
(J-Cart) 		120023
Sega Mega Drive
ES
(J-Cart) 		120026
Sega Mega Drive
FR 		120004
Sega Mega Drive
FR
(J-Cart) 		120004
Sega Mega Drive
PT 		MDJ0014
Sega Mega Drive
PT
(J-Cart) 		MDJ0014
Sega Mega Drive
UK
(J-Cart) 		£34.9934.99[6] 120022
Sega Mega Drive
SE
(Rental)
Sega Mega Drive
IT
(J-Cart) 		120025
Sega Mega Drive
CZ 		1.989 Kč1.989
Sega Mega Drive
AU
(J-Cart) 		120027
Sega Mega Drive
AU
(sega classic) 		FSAM00SMC
OFLC: G
Sega Game Gear
US 		$34.9534.95[2] T-120078
Videogame Rating Council: GA
Sega Game Gear
EU 		T-120078-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Game Gear
DE 		T-120078-50
Sega Game Gear
FR 		T-120078-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Game Gear
PT 		GG17017
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Game Gear
UK 		£29.9929.99[7][8] T-120078-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK

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Pete Sampras Tennis is a Sega Mega Drive tennis game developed by Zeppelin Games. Endorsed by celebrity tennis player Pete Sampras, the game was first published in the United States by Spectrum Holobyte in April 1994, and was published in Europe by Codemasters the following June. Pete Sampras Tennis is the first game to utilize Codemasters' proprietary J-Cart, allowing for four-player support without the need for an additional accessory. In Europe, versions lacking the J-cart were also produced, and sold at a reduced price.

Pete Sampras Tennis was ported to the Sega Game Gear courtesy of developer Big Red Software. First published in the United Kingdom by Codemasters in August 1994, it was brought to the United States the following November. Curiously, it appears Spectrum HoloByte was once set to publish the United States release, as logos for the company are visible on the rear of the game's box and manual. However, the logos have been purposefully concealed with stickers touting magazine review blurbs, indicating the change in publisher was made relatively late in production.

The game was followed by a 1995 sequel, Sampras Tennis 96.

History

Before Codemasters had signed celebrity tennis player Pete Sampras to endorse the title, the game was known by the name Tennis All-Stars.[9]

A Sega Master System version was planned for July 1994[10], but was ultimately cancelled for unknown reasons.

Magazine articles

Main article: Pete Sampras Tennis/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Mega Drive print advert in Mega (UK) #22: "July 1994" (1994-06-16)
also published in:
  • Mega (UK) #23: "August 1994" (1994-07-21)[11]
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Mega Drive print advert in Player One (FR) #43: "Juin 1994" (1994-0x-xx)
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Print advert in Mean Machines Sega (UK) #24: "October 1994" (1994-08-xx)
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Game Gear print advert in Sega Magazine (UK) #11: "November 1994" (1994-10-15)
also published in:
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Print advert in GamePro (US) #64: "November 1994" (1994-xx-xx)
also published in:
  • EGM² (US) #5: "November 1994" (1994-1x-xx)[13]
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Print advert in Excalibur (CZ) #37 (1994-12-05)
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Print advert in Sega Visions (US) #22: "December/January 1994/1995" (1994-xx-xx)
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Physical scans

Mega Drive version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
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Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
60
[14]
Consoles + (FR)
89
[15]
Cool Gamer (RU)
60
[16]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
84
[17]
Gamers (DE)
53
[18]
GamesMaster (UK) PAL
82
[19]
Games World: The Magazine (UK) PAL
94
[20]
Hobby Consolas (ES)
90
[21]
Hyper (AU)
88
[22]
Joypad (FR) PAL
89
[23]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
70
[24]
Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming (UK)
82
[25]
Mega (UK) PAL
88
[26]
Mega Force (FR)
88
[27]
Mega Fun (DE) PAL
79
[28]
MegaTech (UK) PAL
79
[29]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
93
[30]
Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
25
[31]
Player One (FR)
90
[32]
Play Time (DE)
79
[33]
Sega Magazin (DE)
84
[34]
Sega Magazine (UK) PAL
92
[35]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
88
[36]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
90
[37]
Sega Zone (UK) PAL
72
[38]
Sega Force (SE)
61
[39]
Sonic the Comic (UK) PAL
91
[40]
Todo Sega (ES)
93
[41]
Tricks 16 bit (RU)
87
[42]
Video Games (DE) PAL
65
[43]
VideoGames (US)
70
[44]
Sega Mega Drive
 79
Based on
31 reviews

Pete Sampras Tennis

Mega Drive, US
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Cover
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Cart
Mega Drive, EU
PST MD UK Box.jpg
Cover
Pete Sampras Tennis MD EU Non JCart.jpg
Cart
Pete Sampras Tennis MD EU Non Jcart Manual.jpg
Manual
Mega Drive, EU (J-Cart)
Pete Sampras Tennis MD EU EU Jcart Cover.jpeg
Cover
PST MD EU Cart JCart.jpg
Cart
Pete Sampras Tennis MD EU Jcart Manual.jpg
Manual
Mega Drive, UK (J-Cart)
Pete Sampras Tennis MD UK Black J-Cart BoxCover.jpg
Cover
PST MD EU Cart JCart.jpg
Cart
Pete Sampras Tennis MD UK Jcart Manual.jpg
Manual
Mega Drive, UK (J-Cart ALT 1)
Pete Sampras Tennis MD UK Yellow J-Cart BoxCover.jpg
Cover
PST MD EU Cart JCart.jpg
Cart
Pete Sampras Tennis MD EU Jcart Manual.jpg
Manual
Pete Sampras Tennis MD EU Quick Ref Card.jpg
Quick Reference Card
Mega Drive, UK (J-Cart ALT 2)
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Cover
PST MD EU Cart JCart.jpg
Cart
Pete Sampras Tennis MD EU Jcart Manual.jpg
Manual
Mega Drive, UK (J-Cart, Boots Exclusive)
Pete Sampras Tennis MD UK Boots Exclusive Cover.jpg
Cover
PST MD EU Cart JCart.jpg
Cart
Pete Sampras Tennis MD EU Jcart Manual.jpg
Manual
Pete Sampras Tennis MD UK Champions Playing Guide.jpg
Champion's Playing Guide
Mega Drive, FR
PST MD FR Box.jpg
Cover
Pete Sampras Tennis MD EU Non JCart.jpg
Cart
Pete Sampras Tennis MD FR Manual.jpg
Manual
Mega Drive, FR (J-Cart)
PST MD FR Box JCart.jpg
Cover
PST MD EU Cart JCart.jpg
Cart
Pete Sampras Tennis MD EU Jcart Manual.jpg
Manual
Pete Sampras Tennis MD EU Quick Ref Card.jpg
Quick Reference Card
Mega Drive, FR (J-Cart; blister pack)
PST MD FR blister back.jpgPST MD FR blister front.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, DE (J-Cart)
PST MD DE Box JCart.jpg
Cover
PST MD EU Cart JCart.jpg
Cart
Pete Sampras Tennis MD EU Jcart Manual.jpg
Manual
Pete Sampras Tennis MD EU Quick Ref Card.jpg
Quick Reference Card
Mega Drive, ES (J-Cart)
PST MD ES Box JCart.jpg
Cover
PST MD EU Cart JCart.jpg
Cart
Pete Sampras Tennis MD EU Jcart Manual.jpg
Manual
Pete Sampras Tennis MD EU Quick Ref Card.jpg
Quick Reference Card
Mega Drive, IT (J-Cart)
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Cover
PST MD EU Cart JCart.jpg
Cart
Pete Sampras Tennis MD EU Jcart Manual.jpg
Manual
Pete Sampras Tennis MD EU Quick Ref Card.jpg
Quick Reference Card
Mega Drive, PT
PST MD PT cover.jpg
Cover
Pete Sampras Tennis MD EU Non JCart.jpg
Cart
Pete Sampras Tennis MD PT Manual.jpg
Manual
Pete Sampras Tennis MD EU Non Jcart Manual.jpg
EU Manual
Mega Drive, PT (J-Cart)
PST MD PT Box Back JCart.jpgPST MD PT Box Spine JCart.jpgPST MD PT Box Front JCart.jpg
Cover
PST MD EU Cart JCart.jpg
Cart
Pete Sampras Tennis MD PT Manual.jpg
Manual
Pete Sampras Tennis MD UK Jcart Manual.jpg
UK Manual
Mega Drive, SE (rental; Hent; orange)
PST MD SE Box Rental Alt.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, SE (rental; SF)
PST MD SE Box Rental.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, AU (J-Cart)
Pete Sampras Tennis MD AU JCart Cover.jpeg
Cover
PST MD EU Cart JCart.jpg
Cart
Pete Sampras Tennis MD EU Jcart Manual.jpg
Manual
Mega Drive, AU (J-Cart - Sega Classics)
PST MD AU jcart cover.jpg
Cover
PST MD EU Cart JCart.jpg
Cart

Game Gear version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Consoles + (FR)
90
[45]
Computer & Video Games (UK) PAL
88
[7]
Games World: The Magazine (UK) PAL
87
[8]
Mega Force (FR) PAL
82
[46]
Mega Fun (DE) PAL
76
[47]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
91
[48]
Player One (FR)
90
[49]
Sega News (CZ)
42
[50]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
86
[51]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
91
[52]
Todo Sega (ES)
87
[53]
Video Games (DE) PAL
69
[54]
Sega Game Gear
 82
Based on
12 reviews

Pete Sampras Tennis

Game Gear, US
PST GG US Box Back.jpgNospine.pngPST GG US Box Front.jpg
Cover
PST GG US Cart.jpg
Cart
Pete Sampras Tennis GG US Manual.pdf
Manual
Game Gear, EU
PeteSamprasTennis GG EU Box Back.jpgNospine.pngPST GG EU Box Front.jpg
Cover
PST GG EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Pete Sampras Tennis GG EU Manual.jpg
Manual
Game Gear, UK
Pete Sampras Tennis GG UK Box Back.jpgPete Sampras Tennis GG UK Box Spine.jpgPST GG UK Box Front.jpg
Cover
PST GG EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Pete Sampras Tennis GG EU Manual.jpg
Manual
Game Gear, FR
PST GG FR back.jpgNospine.pngPST GG FR front.jpg
Cover
PST GG EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Pete Sampras Tennis GG EU Manual.jpg
Manual
Game Gear, FR (Alt)
PST GG FR ALT box back.jpgNospine.pngPST GG FR ALT front.jpg
Cover
PST GG EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Pete Sampras Tennis GG EU Manual.jpg
Manual
Game Gear, FR (Blister pack)
PST GG FR blister front.jpg
Cover
Game Gear, DE
PST GG DE Box Back.jpgNospine.pngPST GG DE Box Front.jpg
Cover
PST GG EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Pete Sampras Tennis GG EU Manual.jpg
Manual
Game Gear, PT
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Cover
PST GG EU Cart.jpg
Cart
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Manual
Pete Sampras Tennis GG EU Manual.jpg
EU Manual

Technical information

Main article: Pete Sampras Tennis/Technical information.

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Mega Drive
✔
CRC32 94e505b2
MD5 87167082399c3f8fe676ee85bfc40aaf
SHA-1 4c830ace4590294bb374b4cab71ebebf44d9a07a
1MB 1991-03 Cartridge (US/EU) MDST6636, J-Cart
Sega Mega Drive
✔
CRC32 9ef5bbd1
MD5 734535160fb214c69405c90eb58a93be
SHA-1 222a66cdb8865a7f89e5a72418413888bb400176
1MB 1991-03 Cartridge (US/EU) Rev 1, MDST17FF, J-Cart
Sega Mega Drive
 ?
CRC32 aa8b19bc
MD5 2b8db39a10f0097bfece760bef619f24
SHA-1 3f73dcabcdf0d781834fcc673533301b82f0e91b
1MB 1994-08 Cartridge (EU) Rev 2, MDSTEE13
Sega Game Gear
✔
CRC32 c1756bee
MD5 8a033a243a35fef96e6ea99584fe1755
SHA-1 ab9b4c833207824efb14b712b4ec82721c8436bc
256kB 1994-08-05 Cartridge (EU)

External links

References

  1. ↑ GamePro, "March 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 172
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Press release: 1994-08-30: JUST IN TIME FOR THE U.S. OPEN(R); 'PETE SAMPRAS TENNIS(R)' ON SEGA(TM) GENESIS(TM) AND SEGA GAME GEAR(TM)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mega, "July 1994" (UK; 1994-06-16), page 92
  4. ↑ Sega Pro, "June 1994" (UK; 1994-05-24), page 10
  5. ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1994-06-06), page 17
  6. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "August 1994" (UK; 1994-07-15), page 74
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Computer & Video Games, "November 1994" (UK; 1994-10-15), page 53
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Games World: The Magazine, "November 1994" (UK; 1994-09-29), page 22
  9. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "May 1994" (UK; 1994-04-15), page 14
  10. ↑ Sega Magazine, "August 1994" (UK; 1994-07-15), page 21
  11. ↑ Mega, "August 1994" (UK; 1994-07-21), page 92
  12. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "December 1994" (UK; 1994-10-28), page 47
  13. ↑ EGM², "November 1994" (US; 1994-1x-xx), page 113
  14. ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 173
  15. ↑ Consoles +, "Juin 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 98
  16. ↑ Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 179
  17. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "June 1994" (UK; 1994-05-15), page 67
  18. ↑ Gamers, "Juli/August 1994" (DE; 1994-07-01), page 30
  19. ↑ GamesMaster, "June 1994" (UK; 1994-05-26), page 42
  20. ↑ Games World: The Magazine, "July 1994" (UK; 1994-05-26), page 15
  21. ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Junio 1994" (ES; 1994-xx-xx), page 126
  22. ↑ Hyper, "July 1994" (AU; 1994-xx-xx), page 52
  23. ↑ Joypad, "Mai 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 120
  24. ↑ MAN!AC, "07/94" (DE; 1994-06-08), page 58
  25. ↑ Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "July 1994" (UK; 1994-0x-xx), page 18
  26. ↑ Mega, "June 1994" (UK; 1994-05-19), page 30
  27. ↑ Mega Force, "Mai 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 86
  28. ↑ Mega Fun, "07/94" (DE; 1994-06-22), page 38
  29. ↑ MegaTech, "June 1994" (UK; 1994-05-19), page 10
  30. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "June 1994" (UK; 1994-04-30), page 58
  31. ↑ Next Generation, "July 1995" (US; 1995-06-20), page 80
  32. ↑ Player One, "Juin 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 80
  33. ↑ Play Time, "8/94" (DE; 1994-07-16), page 142
  34. ↑ Sega Magazin, "August 1995" (DE; 1995-07-12), page 24
  35. ↑ Sega Magazine, "June 1994" (UK; 1994-05-15), page 82
  36. ↑ Sega Power, "June 1994" (UK; 1994-04-28), page 42
  37. ↑ Sega Pro, "June 1994" (UK; 1994-05-24), page 54
  38. ↑ Sega Zone, "May 1994" (UK; 1994-04-xx), page 60
  39. ↑ Sega Force, "6/94" (SE; 1994-09-14), page 24
  40. ↑ Sonic the Comic, "August 5th 1994" (UK; 1994-07-23), page 11
  41. ↑ Todo Sega, "Junio 1994" (ES; 1994-0x-xx), page 64
  42. ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 133
  43. ↑ Video Games, "6/94" (DE; 1994-05-25), page 96
  44. ↑ VideoGames, "December 1994" (US; 1994-1x-xx), page 140
  45. ↑ Consoles +, "Septembre 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 157
  46. ↑ Mega Force, "Octobre 1994" (FR; 1994-xx-xx), page 92
  47. ↑ Mega Fun, "11/94" (DE; 1994-10-19), page 77
  48. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "November 1994" (UK; 1994-09-30), page 96
  49. ↑ Player One, "Septembre 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 92
  50. ↑ Sega News, "Leden 1997" (CZ; 1997-xx-xx), page 36
  51. ↑ Sega Power, "December 1994" (UK; 1994-10-20), page 81
  52. ↑ Sega Pro, "November 1994" (UK; 1994-10-06), page 51
  53. ↑ Todo Sega, "Noviembre 1994" (ES; 1994-1x-xx), page 88
  54. ↑ Video Games, "11/94" (DE; 1994-10-26), page 112


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