Starting Out
1. Set up your PlayStation® game console according to the instructions in the User's Manual. 2. Check that the Console is OFF before inserting or removing a Disc.
3. Insert the Power Spike® Pro Beach Volleyball Disc and close the Disc Cover.
4. To load a game or save a new game, insert a MEMORY CARD into MEMORY CARD Slot 1. Make sure you have at least one free MEMORY CARD block available.
5. Connect your Controllers and turn on the Console using the POWER Button (ON). Do not connect or disconnect peripherals or MEMORY CARDS while the PlayStation is turned on. NOTE: Never remove or insert a MEMORY CARD or turn the PlayStation power OFF when loading or saving. Power Spike® Pro Beach Volleyball showcases the sport of professional beach volleyball. Each pro volleyball team consists of two highly skilled athletes. Power Spike has over 40 of the top professional male and female players from around the world including superstar Gabrielle Reece!
Compete for sand superiority in the World Tour, serve up a friendly Exhibition game or refine your volleyball skills in the Practice mode. Up to four players can compete using a Multi Tap™ with their favorite pro player. Or create a custom player and see how you fare against the pros!
NOTE: When using the Multi Tap™, be sure to insert the Multi Tap™ into Controller port I and have at least one controller connected to Controller Port I-A before powering up.
PlayStation Console Diagram
DUALSHOCK™ analog controller
Practice Mode
Practice mode lets you hone your volleyball skills against the computer on the beach! In this mode, points are not awarded. You still play the game normally, the main difference is there is no winner and no loser. You simply play to practice.
Options Mode
Game Settings
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Difficulty: Set the difficulty of your CPU opponents to Amateur (Default), Pro or All-Star
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Default Camera: Set the default camera angle. One Lateral (side) view and 3 back views are available
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Automatic Replay: Turn the Automatic Replay on YES/NO
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Player Indicator: Turn the Player Indicator on YES/NO
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Player Positioning Guide: Turn the Player Positioning Guide on YES/NO
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Aiming Cursor: Set the Aiming Cursor to Normal, Quick or No
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Auto-Load: Turn the Auto-Load feature on, YES/NO, save game will automatically be loaded at start up
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Screen Adjustment: This option allows you to adjust the screen to best fit your television
Sound
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The Sound FX and Ambient Sound Volume can be adjusted here
Controls
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There are 3 set controller configurations to choose from
Save or Load
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Save or Load settings to/from MEMORY CARD
NOTE: When saving or loading, do not insert or remove the MEMORY CARD when loading from or saving to the MEMORY CARD.
Replay Mode
The Replay mode captures the most recent play. While in Replay mode, press the START button to enter the Controlled Replay mode.
The directional button reverses the replay and the directional button fast forwards the replay. The directional button zooms the camera in and the directional button zooms out. Press L1 and R1 to cycle through the various angles to get a better view of the action.
Player Editor
The first option given is the naming option. Press the and directional buttons to cycle through the characters and press the and directional buttons to change the cursor position. The name can be up to ten characters long. Initials can be up to 3 characters long. Press the button to change the letters and once more to exit.
Physical Appearance
There are three skin tones to choose from, from fair to tan to dark. Your character can have one of four hair colors: blonde, brunette, red or black.
Next choose an outfit for your custom player. You can mix and match the sixteen jerseys and shorts available to tailor the look of your player. Finally, you can choose whether they wear a cap and/or sunglasses.
Physical Attributes
Once you have chosen the overall appearance of your player, you must customize your character's attributes. Attributes determine the player's performance on the courts. The higher the stat for a particular attribute, the better the player is at that particular aspect of the game.
All stats start with a base value of 50 and you are initially given 100 points to distribute amongst the various characteristics. The great thing about creating custom players is the ability to fine tune their abilities. You can specialize your characters this way.
As you progress through the World Tour, your custom player will receive attribute points for you to distribute.
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Strength: Your character's overall strength
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Serve: Skill of your serve technique
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Block: Defensive prowess at the net
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Pass: Determines passing accuracy
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Set: How well the player sets the ball
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Attack: Speed and strength when spiking
Pause Menu
Game Settings
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Camera: Set camera position
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Automatic Replay: Turn the Automatic Replay on YES/NO
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Player Indicator: Turn the Player Indicator on YES/NO
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Player Positioning Guide: Turn the Player Positioning Guide on YES/NO
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Aiming Cursor: Set the Aiming Cursor to Normal, Quick or No
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Power Bars: Position the Power Bars on