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Top Spin 3 on the Nintendo DS came out in 2008, published by 2K Sports. It was part of a wave of sports titles trying to capture the feel of the real thing on a handheld, back when the DS was still the dominant portable. The game didn't try to do everything, but it focused on delivering a solid tennis experience you could take anywhere.

You control a professional tennis player, aiming to win tournaments by outplaying opponents across different surfaces. The core of the game is timing your shots with the touch screen; a tap starts your swing, and a second tap at the right moment determines the power and accuracy of your shot. You also use the stylus to aim your returns and to execute different shot types, like lobs or slices. The difficulty is pretty steep, especially against later opponents who punish any mistimed shot. It feels tense and rewarding when you get into a long rally and finally force an error.