Winning a match provides money which can be used to buy swimsuits and accessories, either for oneself, or as gifts to bestow upon the other women. The game is one of the few to make use of the analog sensitivity of the face buttons on the controller, with a softer touch allowing one to barely hit the ball over the net. While it is possible to manually direct one's computer-controlled partner towards or away from the net, she will generally move to cover whichever area the player has left empty.
As many of the actions happen automatically (e.g., jumping up to spike the ball), the game forces the player to focus on timing a poorly timed press of a button results in a weak hit or a smash into the net. In the first Xtreme game, play is done primarily through the use of two buttons, one designated for spiking and blocking, and the other for receiving or setting. Gameplay Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball
