FIFA 08 - Sony PSP

by Electronic Arts See the Amazon Page for this brand

• New manual controls enable you to dictate the play with control over through-passing and crossing. Control the goalkeeper in one-on-one situations to deny the striker yourself.
• New AI ensures players are in the right place at the right time. Player and team traits differentiate the stars.
• Design your own unique strategy to create the perfect formation and tactics. Set each player's exact position in the formation, and assign specific attacking and defensive runs to unlock the opposition.
• New training options to hone your squad of players and dynamic board expectations that change depending on your successes ? or failures.
• Play the award-winning Interactive Leagues on the go. Play for your club online against your biggest rivals throughout the season in the F.A. Premier League, Bundesliga, French Ligue 1, and Mexican 1st Division.

Product Details

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• ASIN: B000RI37XW
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 0.5 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 9, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,297 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Platform: Sony PSP

Get closer to the action than ever before by mastering the skills required to play like a real professional soccer player in FIFA Soccer 08. From the moment you step on the pitch, FIFA Soccer 08 challenges you to think and react like a real soccer player by giving you complete control over all of the action. New manual controls enable you to dictate the play with control over through-passing and crossing. Control the goalkeeper in one-on-one situations to deny the striker yourself. Plus, now it is more strategic to break down the opposition than ever before with new defensive and positioning logic that ensures players are in the right place at the right time, constantly considering all threats and opportunities. Intelligently manage your club by preparing for each specific opponent using new custom formations. Design your own unique strategy to create the perfect formation and tactics. Assign roles and move players to the exact position in relation to teammates to undermine the opposition. In addition, FIFA Soccer 08 is dramatically more real and exhilarating with the inclusion of 30 real stadiums, 30 official leagues, and more than 12,500 players all accurately re-created. All-new Quiz mode featuring thousands of questions from the world of soccer. Use the points earned for correct answers to buy unlockable content from the in-game FIFA Soccer 08 store.Featuring 30 leagues, 30 real stadiums and 12,500 players all accurately re-created.ESRB Rated E for Everyone

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Portable FIFA at its Finest May 9, 2008

By Paul Stuart VINE VOICE

Platform for Display:Sony PSP

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

At a risk of stating the obvious, the FIFA series has certainly had its fair share of ups and downs over the years. While always beautiful on the eyes and ears, the FIFA line likewise featured a fair slew of scoring cheats, long load times and management flaws. No wonder the 'FIFA vs. PES' debate continues to live on.

In FIFA 08, however, EA finally hit paydirt. The game's rock solid artificial intelligence plus physics-based control scheme - at last! - puts the series on par with the realism of Konami's offering. You're going to have to earn every goal in FIFA 08, and simultaneously note individual player skillsets, right/left foot dynamics and pitch condition. Last, star player skill moves are both easy to execute while realistic in their likelihood of success.

Thankfully, 08 didn't neglect FIFA's audio/video legacy in accomplishing the above. The player models - even on the PSP - look sharp, ditto the eclectic international soundtrack powering it. Play-by-play remains a FIFA strength, the same for crowd chants and ambiance.

In sum: if ever there was a FIFA title deemed a 'must purchase,' this one is it. It is a strong upgrade over 07, moreover plays like a dream across several platforms. (The PS3 version is a sight to behold.)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars great game January 22, 2008

By KL

Platform for Display:Sony PSP

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

i would definitely suggest this game if you are a fan of soccer. the only negative i would bring up is the fact that there is a feature that will automatically switch to a player that is closer to the opposing teams player with the ball. its a great idea but it can be annoying when you are moving one way with a player towards the guy with the ball and suddenly it changes to someone else and your going the wrong way because it switched. luckily it can be turned off. the only flaw i have found in the game is that the comments made by the announcers don't always correspond with what actually happens or it is said after the fact.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The best soccer game i ever played June 13, 2008

By David Castillo Dominici

Platform for Display:Sony PSP

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I just keep on playing this game and never get tired, im a big fan of European teams and have the best players in a great teams.
Youll never get tired of making goals. Its a little bit difficult to make it, so that makes it more interesting.
Highly recommended

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Much better than 07, but still not flawless December 5, 2007

By gee

Platform for Display:Sony PSP

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

The control of players has been greatly improved compared to 07, but sometimes it's still too stiff, not very real. Overall, I would recommend this game, but maybe not at $40 a piece, i think it should be cheaper.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Go for Goal May 5, 2009

By Dennis Wilson

Platform for Display:Sony PSP

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

This game is a must have for the soccer fan on the go. The user interface is easy to navigate, and the game itself is a lot of fun. Take control of your favorite time and become their manager. Do have what it takes to guide them to the cup? Manage them from the ground up, make trades, lend them out to other clubs, and build a powerhouse to last years. If you don't have this game, then you are no soccer fan.