Tennis for Two is an arcade developed by William Higinbotham, released 18 October 1958 on Donner Model 30. The main story takes about 1 hrs to finish.
What Tennis for Two is
Tennis for Two is an arcade game developed by William Higinbotham and released in 1958. It is available on Donner Model 30 only. It runs on Custom built engine.
The premise, in the publisher's words
More than a half-century ago, Brookhaven Lab nuclear physicist Willy Higinbotham sought to "liven up the place" with an experiment in entertainment. At BNL's annual open day in 1958, Higinbotham created what is often credited as the world's first video game. Hundreds waited in line for a chance to play "Tennis for Two," an interactive game made from an analog computer, two chunky controllers, and an oscilloscope screen just five inches in diameter. The visitors, some of the world's first gamers, saw a two-dimensional, side view of a tennis court on the oscilloscope screen. They served and volleyed using controllers with buttons and rotating dials to control the angle of an invisible tennis…
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. Available modes: Multiplayer and Split screen.
How long it takes, and what that costs
The main story runs about 1 hrs.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Tennis for Two — frequently asked questions
When did Tennis for Two come out?
Tennis for Two was released on 18 October 1958 for Donner Model 30.
How long does it take to beat Tennis for Two?
The main story of Tennis for Two takes around 1 hrs.
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