World Series of Poker

by ACTIVISION

Product Details

• ASIN: B0008FU17O
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,191 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #2 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Casino
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

World Series of Poker has the feel of the actual tournament, recreating the complete ESPN presentation style to add drama and suspense. All the sanctioned poker various of the World Series of Poker are available, including Texas Hold 'Em, 7 Card Stud, Omaha, and 5 Card Draw. With the flexible character creator, you can create your own poker face, wear Vegas-style threads and upgrade your looks/clothes as you gain money.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very worthwhile game, September 6, 2005

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M. Howerton (APO, AE United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: World Series of Poker (Video Game)

I was extremely disappointed with last year's World Championship Poker. The AI was horrible, you had to sit through each hand, even if you're not in it. The WSOP has been a great surprise. The AI is actually pretty competitive, and you have the option of fast forwarding through a hand you're not in. The career mode makes the game great. Instead of just playing one season over and over, you can keep going from year to year, increasing your bankroll as you go. All of the unlockable features (pro players, special chips, card rooms, etc) and the invitational tourneys give it even more replay value. I wish there could've been a few more pros in the game, but the ones that there are are great. All things said, this is a great game.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This game is all I expected it to be., December 27, 2005

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A. Littmann (Sheboygan, WI) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: World Series of Poker (Video Game)

I got this game for my birthday thinking it would be better than playing online with a bunch of random idiots. Since I only play for money in real life, it made a lot of sense. This game has been all I expected it to be and more.

While the graphics are not the greatest, I can't complain. How great do they really need to be when all you are doing is playing your cards? Game play is good. Selection of games is also good with Omaha, 7 Card Stud, Holdem, and Razz with tournaments with over 6000 players to single table "invite only" games.

While it may not be an 'honest' player's game, since you can save when you have a high chip count so you can always start again when you are in a good spot (which makes it fun to screw around and go all in a couple times after a save just to see if you can double up!!) it's a great poker game.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Play with the Big Boys, January 20, 2006

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C. Johnson (Orange County, California) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: World Series of Poker (Video Game)

I got this as a Christmas gift and I LOVE it.
This is the kind of game you look forward to playing after work. Kids will be bored, but if you've ever played Texas Hold 'Em, or watched it on TV you will enjoy this. I like playing in "career mode" the best, where you can design your own character and go toe to toe with the pro players. I agree that the graphics are not the greatest. Who cares?!? This isn't Grand Theft Auto, it's a card game. If you want to work on your poker game, relax, and have a blast, you can't pass this one up.