2010 FIFA World Cup

by Electronic Arts

Product Features

• Home and away tactics allows the CPU to create differing strategic and defensive formations for weaker teams playing away from home. Plus, weaker teams raise their level of play on their home pitch.
• 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.
• Compete in the first-ever full and authentic 2010 FIFA World Cup online tournament. Play as your favorite country against rivals in the group stage through the knockout rounds to be crowned 2010 FIFA World Cup champion.
• Enjoy extensive multiplayer functionality, including local 4-player support (including co-op) and 8-player support online.
• 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: B002WF13AM
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: April 27, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,297 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #7 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Sports > Soccer
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: PLAYSTATION 3

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, as well as an online Tournament Mode, an improved game engine and extensive multiplayer options both online and offline, 2010 FIFA World Cup is an experience not to missed by soccer fans and those new to the game alike. All the official teams and stadiums. View larger. Freely create in the open field. View larger. And execute in set pieces. View larger. Live the struggle to hoist The Cup. View larger. The World's Game Comes Alive 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. Online Tournament Mode For the first time ever, play out the 2010 FIFA World Cup in a full and authentic online Tournament Mode. Carry the hopes and dreams of your favorite nation into battle against fans from rival countries. Compete under the same conditions your real-world heroes will face in South Africa, from the group stage through the knockout rounds to the chance to be crowned 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa champion. For fans of nations that failed to qualify for South Africa this is the chance to replay and rewrite history. Plus, earn individual and team points to prove your nation is the best in Battle of the Nations. Every Official Team and Stadium Spectacularly presented in true-to-life detail, 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa features all 199 national teams that took part in qualification, all 10 officially licensed stadiums to be used in South Africa and stadiums from each qualifying region. Everything fans love about the World Cup comes to life in stunning detail, including confetti cannons, streamers, and fireworks-just like the official tournament. Plus, supporters who follow their heroes to South Africa will be in the stands waving their country's flag, holding giant banners and cheering in their native language. Improved Game Engine 2010 FIFA World Cup features a more sophisticated, faster-paced and responsive version of the market-leading EA Sports football engine that drives the award-winning FIFA 10-the highest rated sports game on this console generation. Gameplay innovations capture the journey from qualification to the final tournament with home and away strategies for every nation, situational tactics in-game, and altitude affects that fatigue players faster and even impact the flight of the ball. 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. 2010 FIFA World Cup Online - The first-ever full and authentic 2010 FIFA World Cup online tournament. Compete as your favorite country against rivals in the group stage through the knockout rounds to be crowned 2010 FIFA World Cup champion. Navigate the Globe to locate top countries and opponents among all 199 participating nations. Multiplayer Action - Enjoy extensive multiplayer functionality, including local 4-player support (including co-op) and 8-player support online. 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, giant banners, seat cards, flags and fireworks as if you were in South Africa. Battle of the Nations - Represent your country in the 2010 FIFA World Cup online tournament against your rivals to win global supremacy. Earn individual and team points and prove your nation is the best. Every performance is rated, recorded and uploaded and your ratings all count towards player and nation leaderboards. Home and Away Tactics - CPU mimics international football by creating strategic, defensive formations for weaker teams playing away from home. Plus, weaker teams raise their level of play on their home pitch. Altitude Effects - Less air resistance at altitude means the ball travels faster and further. Plus, player will noticeably fatigue faster and their stamina challenged while playing in cities at higher elevations versus sea level. Authentic Stadiums - Compete in all 10 official stadiums of 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

Product Description

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.

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.

For the first time ever, play out the 2010 FIFA World Cup in a full and authentic online tournament mode. Carry the hopes and dreams of your favorite nation into battle against fans from rival countries. Compete under the same conditions your real-world heroes will face in South Africa, from the group stage through the knockout rounds to the chance to be crowned 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa champion. For fans of nations that failed to qualify for South Africa this is the chance to replay and re-write history. Plus, earn individual and team points to prove your nation is the best in Battle of the Nations.

Spectacularly presented in true-to-life detail, 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa features all 199 national teams that took part in qualification, all 10 officially licensed stadiums to be used in South Africa and stadiums from each qualifying region. Everything fans love about the World Cup comes to life in stunning detail, including confetti cannons, streamers, & fireworks-just like the official tournament. Plus, supporters who follow their heroes to South Africa will be in the stands waving their country's flag, holding giant banners and cheering in their native language.

2010 FIFA World Cup features a more sophisticated, faster-paced and responsive version of the market-leading EA Sports football engine that drives the award-winning FIFA

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Fifa World Cup So Far, April 28, 2010

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Mike D "Mike D." (NY) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa (PlayStation 3) (Video Game)

I got this game yesterday and so far I'm very impressed.

This is by far the best world cup EA has created in their FIFA World Cup series. The atmosphere, graphics, and user interface are much improved over last world cup.

First, the positives:

The game play is pretty realistic. The defense is much harder to break down than in previous versions, which seems to keep the scoreline in check.

The online mode is awesome. You can actually pick a team and challenge other teams in world cup.

As far as the graphics go, I believe they're pretty strong. Stadiums, game action, and atmosphere, everything looks good. The crowds make you feel you are actually in the stadium.

Having 199 teams is a huge plus. You can even pick Afghanistan. LOL

Having two Button game play is a great addition for new comers in game.

Penalty kicks have improved and they are alot harder to score.

Btw the Goal looks bigger.



The negatives:


You still can`t play against friends in 2 vs 2 match up.

There are no clubs in it, but that doesn't bother me since I have Fifa 09 and Fifa 10.

Overall. it's a great game. If you want more features and clubs go buy Fifa 10, but if you want better graphics more International teams get this. This

game comes out every 4 years so I didn't mind paying for it and enjoy having my hometown team in there. So if you are hardcore fan of soccer or your

country didn`t make it to world cup buy this. You won't regret.


Take care and I'll see you online! :)

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, fun game!, April 28, 2010

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D. Behrman "footy fanatic" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa (PlayStation 3) (Video Game)

This game has many differences to FIFA 10, but they are mostly small ones. The online mode is about 100 times better than FIFA 10 though since every game you play you earn points now for wins or 1 pt for tie. You are in a league and play 10 games per season, after 10 games u can get relegated or promoted to the next highest league, there are 10 leagues. If you win at the highest league you become champion and earn trophies. Plus all your wins go towards a country you represent, so there are rankings on how good the countries are at playing.

The actual game has better sound than 10 by a million times. It's extremely festive and loud and you really feel like your at a live match. The passing seems a lot more realistic and fluid and the players make brilliant runs now, the cpu seems to think off the ball so much better. Gameplay seems a bit faster so it tends to make the matches more exciting, sometimes it is a bit fast for realism. New penalty system I love, makes it a little harder to get one so there is more excitement. Graphics are about the same as 10 I would say. Players faces are much better though, they really look like the real guys now.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome game!, May 14, 2010

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Javier Suarez "Javier Suarez" (Florida, 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 South Africa (PlayStation 3) (Video Game)

If you like soccer and if you like FIFA, go buy this game with your eyes closed (note that I have FIFA 10). The game is similar to FIFA 10, but he gameplay has many improvements, the ball fells more real, the keepers play better and the penalties are harder and need to be practiced.

But where this game really shines is in the online mode, you can play the FIFA World Cup online, with the group phase, quarter finals and everything, the game always sets you up with someone who is in the same part of the tournament as you, so if you are in the final, your online opponent will also be in the final, this sets up interesting matches and will give you exciting matches, because if you lose one game after the group phase you have to start again. Because of this, every game matters and will not be just an online head to head match, and winning the cup is very satisfactory.

Im hooked to this game!

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