2006 FIFA World Cup

by Electronic Arts

Product Features

• Contains over 21 leagues, 10,000 world-class players and the latest 05/06 statistics
• Set up competitions via Match Central, then take on your friends to find the ultimate champion
• FIFA Lounge match-up system lets you play offline with up to 8 players
• All-new Manager Mode
• Complete customization - Design a star from scratch, customising everything from his passing ability to his appearance and body-type

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000F1TILG
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: April 24, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,030 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: GameCube

FIFA World Cup 2006 lets you battle your rivals as Midfield Maestro using physical play and on-the-ball skill. All-new tackling, dribbling and shielding with the ball give you complete control on the pitch; tactical button configurations mean you can execute strategic decisions on-the-fly during play. Determine your club's fate in a 15-year Manager Mode. The all-new animation system makes every button-press react with authentic, responsive and realistic speed. This is the only complete, authentic, and intelligent soccer experience. Experience all-new multimedia videos that highlight the golden moments and heritage of football history, past and present. My FIFA and Team Management tools set each aspect of the game to fit your individual playing style and preferences

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent updated soccer outing, June 22, 2006

By 

NecroComicon (The Inn at Innsmouth) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: 2006 FIFA World Cup (Video Game)

I haven't played an official FIFA game since the 1998 Sega Saturn release but I spent enough time with that one to appreciate all of the polish that the latest in the series offers.
The game of soccer translates well to video games in that it is a graceful and exciting game that requires focus from participants in the real world or digital realm, just play some old NES soccer and you will see that even that title holds up.
What we have here is the newest kit on the block and it plays well. The animations and graphics are top notch to the point where broadcast tv and videogames are getting harder to tell apart. Where this title excels is in its ability to really make you part of the game, the players control smoothly and once you get passing, shooting and defense down you can up the difficulty level so that you are never ahead of the game. The stellar points system allows you to buy old players like PELE and official shoes, balls etc..however this title is lacking any kind of franchise or manager mode, so this is really for the fan who wants to take an international team through the qualifications and ultimately the FIFA WORLD CUP FINALS. The other 2006 FIFA release does have a franchise mode however. You can still create new players and lineups quite easily though.
Excellent playability and smooth well thought out controls make this the game that is currently giving me nerve damage in my left thumb. Can't put it down and the multiplayer is excellent with up to 4 in a contest. Recommended for the those coming down with WORLD CUP sniffles or even the fever.

2.0 out of 5 stars needs improvement, October 8, 2011

By 

David - See all my reviews

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: 2006 FIFA World Cup (Video Game)

I just bought this game 2 months ago and I was really excited that I got the game right away. But the gameplay was really bad. Goalkeepers were a bit impossible to score. I was about to shoot the ball at like about 80-90% of power right in front of the goalkeeper. And the goalkeeper caught the ball like it was nothing (depends on what level). The ball was completely fast pace, I got a little headache so I stopped. The game has some little scenes that try to make the game look epic. In Xbox 360, Fifa 06 World Cup has great graphics and great gameplay. And I liked how they putted confetti when players celebrate when they score a goal.

Review

Xbox 360: 9.1
Gamecube: 8.0
my review in this game: 6.4

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best Soccer Game That You Can Buy, July 31, 2006

A Kid's Review

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: 2006 FIFA World Cup (Video Game)

I can honestly say that this is the best soccer game on the market. Even though the reviews lie about 15-year manager mode, this game is still a steal at only [...]. In the all new penalty shootout, the goalkeeper can move around to try to distract the kicker. Global challenge is a fun way to try to complete objectives of famous world cup matches and qualification rivalries for each qualification zone. Once you complete the first set of global challenege you then recieve new challeneges to complete based on past world cup finals. The lounge is an excellent multiplayer battle with the objective of taking over other people's countries once you defeated them. Up to eight players can participate. This is the best soccer game on the market and i recommend you purchase it for only [....].

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