Torino 2006

by 2K Sports

Product Features

• Compete in 8 different athletic disciplines and try to earn a medal
• 15 thrilling events, on realistic and extraordinary wintry landscapes
• Compete head-to-head or in turn-based play that simulates the global stage
• Authentic with commentators, TV cameras, and spectators
• Exciting 4-person multiplayer international competition

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: B000CMOLF6
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches ; 5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 8, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,798 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #66 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Sports
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Torino 2006 - the Official Video Game of the Olympic Winter Games is an arcade simulation of the most popular winter sports that will be showcased at next year?s Olympic Winter Games. The player is placed at the center of sporting events which will be broadcast live around the world. The excitement of this major international competition is portrayed authentically with commentators, TV cameras, and spectators. An exciting multiplayer mode for up to four players provides party fun and long lasting motivation with 8 different disciplines over 15 different events.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good game, February 13, 2006

A Kid's Review

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Torino 2006 (Video Game)

Its is a great game. The only thing they left out is ice hockey and snowboarding, but how many other hockey and snowboarding games are there. The downhill skiing is my favorite. and true like the other guy said most people dont think its a great game, but its all realistic. I mean what do you want the bobsled to do, fly? The graphics are great, when you hit an alpine flag it bends over. (on winter olympics 2002 you go right through them. The only downside I realy found is that you cant choose your person. Such as in speed skating its all wemons and if there was mens they would just have some defaulft person not Apollo Ohono. Same with alpine skiing you'd think they'd have Bode Miller. But overall its a great game.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent way to Fill NBC Gaps, February 21, 2006

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greener255 "Bret" (Palm Beach, Fl) - See all my reviews

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Torino 2006 (Video Game)

I bought this game after getting caught up in the hype of the beginning of the games, and it was cheaper ($20) than one of the hats ($30-$35). After initially taking some time to load (most likely due to my system, although it never happened on any other game, silver or blue-backed), the intro/event selection/first time entertainment value was okay.

I agree, the game is simple. I struggled through the first fifteen event challenge b/c I didn't read the instructions for each event, but by the second run, I got gold, and had little desire to continue on at harder levels.

For someone in their mid-twenties on a tight budget, the game was a useful way to bridge a lackluster Sunday afternoon, but will most likely keep a nice spot in the back of the entertainment center for some time to come. Hopefully, 2010 will be somewhat better, but again, what more do you expect for the $20 tag.

My advice would be to rent this until after the closing ceremonies, let the effect die, and return....or, if you want a cheap means for competition among other players, than go for it!

Good luck, go Team USA!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PS2 Torino 2006, March 10, 2006

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Amazon.com Fan (Northbrook, IL) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Torino 2006 (Video Game)

My children, cousins, and friends had a great time trying the downhill, ski jump, and speedskating, etc, just like the Olympians! The graphics were good and the kids had fun competing against each other.