Product Description

EA Sports has done it again with FIFA 08! This football simulation game is even more realistic than ever, and the 2008 version has brought in loads of innovations, including a new shooting system. FIFA 08 includes 620 teams, 30 leagues and more than 15,000 players. If you want to win the championship, you'll have to beat the best! FIFA 08 is available on all platforms, including "Next Gen" ones. In fact, FIFA 08 has a new graphics engine designed to be compatible with the XboX 360.






Developer : EA Sports
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Minimum age : 3 years
Game setting :
Orientation : Sports
Violent : No
Multiplayer mode : Yes
Network mode : Yes
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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #676 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Electronic Arts
• Released on: 2007-09-28
• Rating: To Be Announced
• Platform: Xbox 360

Features

• EA Sports has done it again with FIFA 08! This football simulation game is even more realistic than ever, and the 2008 version has brought in loads of innovations, including a new shooting system
• FIFA 08 includes 620 teams, 30 leagues and more than 15,000 players
• If you want to win the championship, you'll have to beat the best! FIFA 08 is available on all platforms, including "Next Gen" ones
• In fact, FIFA 08 has a new graphics engine designed to be compatible with the XboX 360

Amazon.co.uk Review

The greatest battle of the new football season is not between any real world club but between the virtual giants of FIFA and Pro Evolution Soccer. Konami’s game has always been the favourite but last year FIFA closed the gap to such a degree that the title race has never been closer. This year’s FIFA uses a completely new game engine, for the first time built specifically for the next gen consoles. But improved graphics and animation are only the half of it, with just as much focus going on the artificial intelligence thanks to the new "35 point decision engine". What this basically means is that every player on the pitch is fully aware of those around him and constantly thinking about tactics and position when not under your control.

Other changes include better modelled physics for taking a shot on goal, which take into account everything from air pressure to the angle of your foot. You’re also able to create your own special moves to replicate every possible trick from real life. There are also new game modes including Be A Pro which challenges you to play the role of a single player through a whole season or career. On top of this there are revamped online leagues to play a virtual season in the Premier League, Bundesliga, French League or Mexican 1st Division against real opponents. With 620 licensed teams, 30 offline leagues and 15,000 players as well FIFA might just have made enough new signings this year to put it over the top.

Manufacturer's Description
FIFA 08 challenges players to master the skills required to play like a professional soccer player. Fans around the world can experience the same highs and lows of real-world players and tackle the challenges they face on a daily basis.

The FIFA Soccer 08 next-gen gameplay engine, built to maximize the power of the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and the PLAYSTATION 3 computer and entertainment system, delivers animations and ball control that is so responsive you feel like you are actually on the pitch. Players are now aware of their surroundings, reacting authentically to threats and opportunities to make intelligent decisions.

Now with the FIFA 08 shooting system you can enjoy even more control and precision in front of the goal to become a true marksman.

For the first time ever, fans playing FIFA 08 will face the pressure to improve their game that real-world players endure every day. A new play mode called Be A Pro locks you in the role of a single player and challenges you to master the same disciplines as a real professional player--from positioning and tackling to reading the field and passing.

FIFA 08 now gives every football fan the chance to perform pro skills with a true next-generation organic ‘building-block’ system. You can combine tricks and skill moves together to recreate signature moves from the real-world superstars or define your own style of play. You can even capture video of your best moves and goals in-game and upload to the FIFA 08 website to show off your style and celebrate your glory with friends across the globe.

The award-winning Interactive Leagues debuts on the Xbox 360 and the PLAYSTATION 3 as part of the deepest online feature set to date. Represent your club online (Internet connection required for online play) against your rivals throughout the season in the F.A. Premier League, Bundesliga, French League or Mexican 1st Division. When they play, you play. Plus, create and organise your own multiplayer Friends Leagues and tournaments with all the tools in-game.

In addition, FIFA 08 is dramatically more real and exhilarating with the inclusion of 620 licenced teams, 30 official leagues, and more than 15,000 players

Customer Reviews

Better than FIFA 07 - NO!
I spend most of my time playing on manager made, so i will talk about this, Fifa had a problem two years ago, in that all you had to do was send a half decent scout out to the likes of Africa and Europe and he would come back with a young player with attributes in the high 70's or low 80's, and yes this problem is back.

why waste your hard earned cash (will come onto this in a moment) on players from other clubs when you can create a team of super players by simply sending out your scout - very unrealistic, half the fun of FIFA 07 was that it was really hit and miss when you brought in a scouted player, you really had to put in the time and effort in the hope the pitch time you gave them resulted in them developing into great players - no longer the case.....also what happened to the players rising through the youth ranks, that was a very nice touch - sadly no longer there.

back to the hard earned money, well it isn't is it! playing as Leeds at the moment, don't support them, but its always good to be a lower league side, aiming form the Premier league and being able to sell players without real life influencing you. but i was making at least 9 million a season, now i know FIFA 07 any team could go bankrupt after buying one star player but this is a little ridiculous isn't it!

is this game better than FIFA 07,in places but overall i would have to say NO!!

Love It But ?
Love the game play, love the realistic kits and love the feel of it.

Hate the fact that when you get to a cup final it isn't played at Wembley but at your or your opponents home grounds WHY ? Wembley stadium is on there, use it. FA cup semi final, played at your home ground, whats that all about ?
Hate the fact that no matter how many times you upgrade your ground it looks exactly the same as the one you started with, WHY ?

Lets hope Fifa 09 irons out those niggles.

WORST GAME IN THE HISTORY OF CONSOLES AND EVERYTHING THAT CAME BEFORE IT. EVEN CAVEMEN HAD SOMETHING MORE FUN TO PLAY!!!!!!
I have just played FIFA '08 for the Xbox and I was so furious by it that I came down to the computer to warn anyone else who may wish to play this game.
In one word, it is abysmal. It is the worst game in living history. The players in it, be it Ronaldhino or Matty Markson from Achely Town, all have the same terrible first touch, taking too long to control the ball and completely unable to take a first time shot or pass. The box will boast that it makes a thousand decisions a second, but they will include RUNNING AWAY from the player in possession, passing to one of the opposition midfielders whose just waiting for you, they will run into the most offside position available at the time and if you wait for them to come back, the CPU gets 12 players behind the ball. They then counter attack, easily passing your floundering players and waiting for the GK to punch it into his own net or throw it back to the striker in the first place.

The graphics are alright, the stadiums are impressive but the main gameplay is so utterly frustrating that you will just end up kicking your Xbox to bits in fury as you concede yet another offside decision and they score their one and only shot of the game to take the points. The players turn like a fleet of crippled boats as well and your AI players seem completely unable to make an interception while the opposition will make them from the whistle.

The Manager Mode is also utter infuriating as the players will lose all stamina after one match, requiring a eight match rest to get back to full strength. It's an interesting addition but also rather pointless. Machester United don't even start in the Champions League for example. It's a nightmare and there is no limit to how far I would go to avoid playing it again. Australia seems far enough.

I will play as Man Red in Pro Evo with delight as it is about a hundred thousand million billion times better all round.

And I did try it on all settings.

They were all bad.