2010 FIFA World Cup

by Electronic Arts

Product Features

• Utilize the new shooting mechanic for total control over the ball and more precise shots during set pieces and dominate your opponent on offense or defense with power boosts.
• Compete as one of 199 teams from qualification right through to a virtual reproduction of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final and play in any of the 10 official stadiums used in the 2010 FIFA World Cup tournament.
• Play as yourself or choose to control an individual real-world player and attempt to lead your favorite nation to the FIFA World Cup Final. A unique camera angle keeps both player and action in focus, zooming in when you’re on attack.
• Enjoy the glory of the 2010 World Cup with a friend with 2-play head-to-head wireless online support.
• The 2010 World Cup comes to life in spectacular fashion with all the emotion and pageantry of the official tournament, including confetti cannons, streamers, seat cards, flags and fireworks, just as if you were in South Africa.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002WEZ0VG
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: April 27, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,991 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #6 in Video Games > Sony PSP > Sports > Soccer
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: Sony PSP

Amazon.com Product Description

With 2010 FIFA World Cup EA Sports celebrates the single largest sporting event on the planet with the only official and exclusively licensed video game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. Featuring all 199 national teams that took part in qualification and all 10 officially licensed stadiums to be used in South Africa, the ability to captain your squad as you play as yourself or as one of any of the real-world players appearing in the game, a new shooting mechanic and 2-player online multiplayer support, 2010 FIFA World Cup is an experience not to missed by soccer fans and those new to the game alike. The World's Game Goes Where You Go Electronic Arts' 2010 FIFA World Cup allows you to experience all the emotion and passion of the world’s fiercest national rivalries as you live the dream of competing for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. Take on the challenge of leading your home nation from qualification right through to a virtual re-creation of the final with all the pageantry, drama and excitement of the official tournament. Spectacularly presented in true-to-life detail, EA Sports 2010 FIFA World Cup features all 199 national teams that took part in qualification and all 10 official licensed stadiums to be showcased in South Africa. The 2010 FIFA World Cup puts the journey from qualification to the final tournament in your hands on PSP. Customize the strategy and tactics of each national team to mirror the way they play—or the way you want them to play—in real life. For the first time on PSP, create yourself in-game, wear the shirt of your national team and step onto the pitch in Captain Your Country. Experience the thrill of scoring the winning goal in the FIFA World Cup Final and become a national hero. Key Game Features Win the 2010 FIFA World Cup - Compete as one of 199 teams from qualification right through to a virtual reproduction of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final. Play in any of the 10 official stadiums that come to life with the pageantry and festivity of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Captain Your Country - Play as yourself or choose to control an individual real-world player and attempt to lead your favorite nation to the FIFA World Cup Final. Watch yourself rise up and your global player ranking increase as you improve from B-team player to earn the captaincy of your country and the right to lead your nation on to the pitch in South Africa. A unique camera angle keeps both player and action in focus, zooming in when you’re on attack. Multiplayer Action - Enjoy the glory of the 2010 World Cup with a friend with 2-play head-to-head wireless online support. Spectacular Presentation - 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa comes to life in spectacular fashion with all the emotion and pageantry of the official tournament, including all 10 official licensed stadiums. Experience confetti cannons, streamers, seat cards, flags and fireworks as if you were in South Africa. New Shooting Mechanic - Utilize the analog stick for total control over the ball and more precise shots during set pieces. Strike the ball with the finesse needed to curve it around the wall and past the keeper for the game-winning goal. Golden Moments - Dominate your opponent, build momentum and earn a power boost that will propel your squad to victory. Choose the right time and the right way to boost your team — offense, defense, the entire squad or just your goalkeeper to prevent your opponent from rallying from behind. Authentic Stadiums - Compete in all 10 official stadiums of 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. Screenshots: All the teams and stadiums. View larger. A new shooting mechanic. View larger. Utilize power boosts. View larger. Grab glory as team captain. View larger.

Product Description

Experience all the emotion and passion of the world's fiercest national rivalries as you live the dream of competing against fans from around the world for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Take on the challenge of leading your home nation from qualification right through to a virtual re-creation of the FIFA World Cup Final and feel what it is like to score the goal that lifts a nation.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Soccer Game for PSP, June 17, 2010

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Philip D. Miller - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: 2010 FIFA World Cup (Video Game)

I almost didn't purchase this because a few reviewers said that there wasn't much difference between FIFA 10 and FIFA 10 World Cup. Well, I wouldn't expect there to be except for the venue, so I purchased it anyway and I am really glad I did. Admittedly, I am new to soccer video games but I cannot believe how much content EA packed into this portable game. There are 10 different ways to play, everything from the entire World Cup, to just the World Cup finals. You can even choose a team from one of the FIFA confederations and try to make it through the qualification rounds to get to the World Cup. To put the icing on the cake, EA included a multiplayer mode where you can play a friend on another PSP (adhoc) or people from across the globe (infrastructure). The music tracks are top notch, which I have come to expect from EA. I found the player movements to be fluid and the game play to be quite frantic at times. As in real soccer, scoring is no easy feat even against the weaker teams. This makes for very realistic and rewarding game play, as you have to work hard for those goals. There are many different control methods to choose from and EA was kind enough to include a new "2-button" control method for newbies like myself. To learn the more advanced controls, EA has included a practice mode which allows you play against anywhere from 1 opponent (just a goalie) up to 11 opponents (a full team). The practice modes are free practice, corner kicks, free kicks or penalty shoot out. This is a great way to hone your skills before playing a real match. As you progress through the game, you can win various trophies and awards as well as unlock new soccer balls designs and other items. There are just too many features to list in this short review but I think EA did a great job in delivering an excellent World Cup simulation for the PSP.

Graphics : 4
Sound : 5
Game Play : 5
Controls : 5
Fun Factor: 5

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great game, July 13, 2010

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Everet W. Minett "Player Ev" (Vail, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: 2010 FIFA World Cup (Video Game)

I really enjoy this game. It has everything that you want. Great qualifying campaign, challenges, captain your country and online play. I really like the online play format. However games are frequently dropped on the online play mode. However, for psp... this game is great even if the online play is not the most stellar. I am hard to please when i comes to sports games and this game is a winner in my book.

3.0 out of 5 stars just o.k., December 30, 2011

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D. Dempsey (Whitmore Lake, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: 2010 FIFA World Cup (Video Game)

I lost interest in this game fairly quickly.
I'm one who enjoys playing season after season of a sport game, and this game doesn't lend itself to that.....you play the tournament, and then it's over. Not really the game's fault, just didn't fit my preferred playing style.

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