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"RealSports Tennis" is a classic sports video game designed for the Atari 2600/VCS platform, part of Atari's RealSports series which aimed to provide more realistic approaches to video sports games during the early 1980s. Released in 1983, "RealSports Tennis" featured enhancements over earlier tennis games, offering improved graphics and more sophisticated gameplay mechanics. The game supports one to two players, allowing for both single matches against the computer or competitive play against another player. Its gameplay showcases typical tennis elements such as serving, volleys, lobs, and smashes, translating the fast-paced action of tennis into a format accessible for console players.

Significantly, "RealSports Tennis" was among the first to introduce various difficulty levels and different court types, a novelty at the time that added considerable replay value and tactical depth. Players could select from grass, clay, or hard court surfaces, each affecting the game's physics and the ball's behavior, adding a strategic layer to matches. The game also allowed for adjustments to match length and included a visible scoreboard, enhancing the competitive experience. These features, along with its responsive controls and engaging multiplayer mode, made "RealSports Tennis" a standout sports title on the Atari 2600, reflecting the era's shift toward more immersive and realistic video game experiences.

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