POOL HUSTLER
Official Title  Pool Hustler
Common Title  Pool Hustler
Serial Number(s)  SLES-01688
Region  PAL
Genre / Style  Billiard 

Developer  Ornith.
Publisher  Activision / ASK Corporation.
Date Released  9 November 1999
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number
DISC 1

SLES-01688
Serial Number In Disc SLES-01688
Media Disc ID N / A
Number Of Tracks 1
( 1 Data Track )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )
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( .bin / .cue )
Approx.Size On Disc MB
Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )
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( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
Barcode Number(s)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.
  •  4907940130353  - 
     

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English
Menus and gameplay are in English.

Doukyu Billiard Master (known as Pool Hustelr outside Japan): You're a hustler, baby. Weaseling your way from underground pool halls to even seedier settings, the objective is to play the best game of pool possible while wagering high amounts of cash. But no matter how good you think you are, there's always someone better than you...or is there? Pool Hustler will give you the opportunity to find out!

Pool Hustler features several gameplay options including the Lesson, Story, Two-Player, Practice, and Trick Shot modes. Outlined somewhat in the first paragraph, the Story mode features a city map with six different pool halls. Players will go around to the various halls, make wagers, and try to beat one of 12 different pool champions. Just be careful not to bite off more you can chew -- you'll be left with an empty wallet and the game will be over.

Your opponents range from hustler wannabes to actual pool sharks; the short tempered Joseph acts as a stepping stone for victory while Morgan learned to play a mean game of pool during a 35-year prison sentence. Each player has his or her own unique style and grasp on the fundamentals of pool theory, so watch yourself!

The Lesson and Practice modes are great for new players; while the former teaches players the mechanics of pool via tutorial sequences, the Practice mode is there for practicing trick shots and angles. It even allows you to place balls on a table in any manor you desire! When you've got the necessary skills to take on your pool shark friends, challenge them to a Two-Player duel! Players can select between four different games including Nine Ball, Eight Ball, Rotation, and 14.1 Continuous. Finally, the Trick Shot mode features 30 unique trick shots for the player to master!

Players are required to play in accordance to strict, but realistic rulings. For example, if you sink the cue ball or fail to hit the lowest numbered ball in Nine Ball, you'll be fouled. If you're playing by professional rules only, three fouls result in automatic disqualification. Additionally, general rules are followed such as lagging for break, calling shots, and break options.

So get out there and show them who's the real Pool Hustler!

  Manufacturer's description:

There's no such thing as a friendly game.
Hustling is the name of the game.

Shoot in six shady pool halls with unique tables, cuesticks and local pros. Select from single and two-player modes, plus 8-Ball, 9-Ball, 14-1, and Rotation rules.

Swim with the sharks.
Wager, win, and move on to tougher opponents in your quest to hustle all 12 underground champs - each with unique skills, playing abilities, taunts, and betting strategies.

Learn the ropes and be a pro.
Learn everything from the basic to authentic pool techniques like English, draw and jumping. Align your shot with the realistic top-down camera. Then, view slow-motion instant replays.

  Features:
  • First person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Billiard theme.
Number Of Players  1-2 Players
Number Of Memory Card Blocks  1 Block
Compatible Controllers Tested
( Official Gamepads Only )
 Standard Controller / Analog Controller ( Dual Shock Controller compatible )
Compatible Light Guns
( Official Light Guns Only )
 None
Other Compatible Controllers
( Official Controllers Only )
 None
Special Controllers Included Or
Supported ( Official Only )
 None
Vibration Function Compatible  No
Multi-Tap Function Compatible  No
Link Cable Function Compatibile  No
Emulator  ePSXe v.2.0
Video Plugin  Pete's OpenGL2 GPU Core 2.0.0 ( internal X & Internal Y= Very High, Stretching mode: Stretch to full window size, render Mode: 2 (Use framebuffer object) text filt = 2 FPS limit= 63, Compatibility=2,3,2; Shader effects= 5 (GLSlang Files (gpuPeteOGL2-slv/slf))
Audio Plugin  ePSXe SPU Core v.2.0.0
CD-ROM Plugin  ePSXe CDRom Plugin
Game Pad Plugin  N / A
Vibration Compatible  Not tested.
Console Bios Used  SCPH7502

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 BASIC CONTROLS:
  Move stick:  D-Pad
  Select / Shoot:  X Button
  Overhead / Move camera:  Circle Button
  Cancel shot / Exit menu:  Triangle Button
  Move strike point:  Square Button
  Zoom in:  L1 Button
  Zoom out:  L2 Button
  Change cue stick angle:  R1 Button
  Move cue ball:  R2 Button
  Aiming line:  Select Button
  Start / Pause screen and menu:  Start Button

 

MISC CODES:
  Unlock Bowlliard Mode -  
At the title screen press Up, Up, Down, Triangle, Triangle, X, X, Left, Right, Square, Circle
 

GAMEBUSTER CODES:
  Joker Command -  
D0078E60 0000
 
  Max Cash (Press L1 to activate) -  
D0078E60 0004
800BE06E FFFF
 

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 - Advert Covers
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Res. - 300 dpi
File Size - 1'12 MB
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 NTSC-J:
  • Doukyuu Billiard Master [SLPS-01385]   
     
  • Doukyuu Billiard Master [Rerelease] [SLPS-02363]   
     
 NTSC-U:
  • Pool Hustler [SLUS-00758]   
     

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