Fifa 2008

Bape · 28th September 2007, 21:27

Be a pro mode is fun. Kinda realistic compared to normal mode as you will have to have a good positional/anticipate passes and read the game better.

Is it me or can you not perform tricks on the pc version? I got a ps2 type usb controller and the right analogue stick dosent do anything when i try to perform the tricks.

Sam#1 · 28th September 2007, 21:30

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Originally Posted by Bape

Be a pro mode is fun. Kinda realistic compared to normal mode as you will have to have a good positional/anticipate passes and read the game better.

Is it me or can you not perform tricks on the pc version? I got a ps2 type usb controller and the right analogue stick dosent do anything when i try to perform the tricks.

Whats it like on PC ?

Anywhere near as good as next gen, i.e PS3 ? Cos on PS2 it's nowhere near as good apparently,.

Bape · 28th September 2007, 21:38

I have no idea how good it is compared to next gen 'cos I've only played on it on PC.

Graphics are alright (I have a fairly good gfx card) some of the players look very realistic (Anderson, Rooney) but some players look completely like a different player (Carrick).

Gameplay is okay, but I've always preferred PES.

James Parkin · 28th September 2007, 21:40

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Originally Posted by Bape

I have no idea how good it is compared to next gen 'cos I've only played on it on PC.

Graphics are alright (I have a fairly good gfx card) some of the players look very realistic (Anderson, Rooney) but some players look completely like a different player (Carrick).

Gameplay is okay, but I've always preferred PES.

Carrick looks well realistic on the 360

even frazier campbell looks like frazier campbell

Bape · 28th September 2007, 21:42

Hmmm..

is the Wii considered the 'new gen' for the game?

[Hellboy]17 · 28th September 2007, 21:51

It's shit on PS3, quite good on PS3

WeasteDevil · 28th September 2007, 21:59

Electronic Arts re-shoveled shite yet again. Somehow, year after year they change a bit of data in the database, spend a month twiddling with the code, and spoon feed shite down the mouths of people who yet again are willing to pay them another 40 quid for the privilege.

Sam#1 · 28th September 2007, 22:00

What's it like compared to Fifa 07, any major changes, better graphics, game play etc.

Richter · 28th September 2007, 22:04

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Originally Posted by Sam#1

What's it like compared to Fifa 07, any major changes, better graphics, game play etc.

Some gameplay tweaks and the graphics is a bit better. Be a Pro is a decent addition but only 360 and PS3 has the special Be A Pro camera angle. It's not worth buying but it's worth a download if you liked 07.

niMic · 28th September 2007, 22:08

I've got it, and it's.... it's playable. 96 was ace, since then it's been rather slow. 2000 was fun too, I guess. Thing is, they're obviously making these games for consoles (same as PES), so it's a bit shit on PC. Since I'm incredibly anti-console (except slightly for Playstation 1/2)...

Oh, and I also think it's stupid as fuck that they changed the button you switch players with. 10+ years with the pass button and now suddenly they decide it doesn't work? Bastards.

Of course, one good thing is that United is pretty much the best Premiership team, and has also got a pretty nice transfer kitty.

James Parkin · 28th September 2007, 22:10

anyone know why it was £40 on the 360 and £50 on the PS3

London_Red · 28th September 2007, 22:32

i bought it today. I really like it but the camera angle took some getting used to. I use the dynamic 2. Pro can be a little annoying when playing as the whole 11. Only problem i am finding at the moment is scoring. And before anyone makes any immature wisecracks i mean in the game. Better than 07 and i think a real step forwardfor the series. Anyone help me get the goals flooding in??

I will also buy PES because ISS was the classic game for me and i have always been a big fan of the series. But Fifa have really made PES assess the situation and not let them become lazy and that can only be good for gamers and the industry.

Sam#1 · 28th September 2007, 22:35

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Originally Posted by London_Red

i bought it today. I really like it but the camera angle took some getting used to. I use the dynamic 2. Pro can be a little annoying when playing as the whole 11. Only problem i am finding at the moment is scoring. And before anyone makes any immature wisecracks i mean in the game. Better than 07 and i think a real step forwardfor the series. Anyone help me get the goals flooding in??

I will also buy PES because ISS was the classic game for me and i have always been a big fan of the series. But Fifa have really made PES assess the situation and not let them become lazy and that can only be good for gamers and the industry.

What console you using ?

swooshboy · 28th September 2007, 22:37

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Originally Posted by James Parkin

been playing to today, scored some cracking goals

only gripe so far is the players stamina in management mode, 3 matches in and you have to rest the players

however this has allowed me to see that frazier campbell is pretty decent, 3 goals in 2 games while rooney and tevez were putting their feet up

To be honest this was even worse on FIFA 2007.

The thing you want to do is spend as much as possible on your stamina coach - all the way up to a level of 10.

If you do this then you will be able to play the whole game (4 minute halves) with your first 11. They also recover fully between matches.

I am learning to go easy on the Sprint button, which helps too.

What skill level are you playing it on? I'm on Semi-Pro and struggling to score goals. My performances have been exactly like ours so far this season - loads of posession but just lacking in the final third.

Is the game really that realistic...or am I just pants...

WeasteDevil · 28th September 2007, 22:39

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Originally Posted by James Parkin

anyone know why it was £40 on the 360 and £50 on the PS3

I could hazard a guess that there are twice as many 360s in homes than there are PS3s. EA economies of scale, the twats also think that PS3 owners have more cash to burn (this sort of bears out by crap studies that have been done that suggest that over 50% of PS3s run on HDTVs, whereas only 30% of XB360s do) so try to take advantage - the cnuts!

Psmith · 29th September 2007, 00:17

Just downloaded and tried to install it. It doesn't work on my laptop. I have a crap graphics card apparently (Intel). So I won't be able to play fifa or pro evo on PC.

How do you go about upgrading a graphics card for a laptop then? Is it very expensive?

WeasteDevil · 29th September 2007, 00:18

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Originally Posted by Psmith

How do you go about upgrading a graphics card for a laptop then? Is it very expensive?

About the amount of money you need to buy a new laptop.

James Parkin · 29th September 2007, 00:28

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Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

I could hazard a guess that there are twice as many 360s in homes than there are PS3s. EA economies of scale, the twats also think that PS3 owners have more cash to burn (this sort of bears out by crap studies that have been done that suggest that over 50% of PS3s run on HDTVs, whereas only 30% of XB360s do) so try to take advantage - the cnuts!

shame really as I was going to get the ps3 version so I could feel better about paying £400 for something I only watch downloaded torrents on

WeasteDevil · 29th September 2007, 00:33

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Originally Posted by James Parkin

shame really as I was going to get the ps3 version so I could feel better about paying £400 for something I only watch downloaded torrents on

Then why don't you buy Heavenly Sword, Uncharted, Rachet and Clank, GT5:Prologue, Haze, Unreal Tournament 3?

Should keep you busy until Killzone 2 and Metal Gear 4 turn up.

WeasteDevil · 29th September 2007, 00:37

Oh, and Warhawk if you like shooting people over the Internet.

REd FUn DevIl · 29th September 2007, 00:57

Im a big fan of Fifa games...
Dknow why but i find them better than pro evolution

niMic · 29th September 2007, 01:43

I got the last PES, and to be completely honest, I wasn't impressed. I really don't see what all the fuss is about. FIFA is far from a perfect game, but PES isn't either.

air_mood · 29th September 2007, 09:30

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Originally Posted by REd FUn DevIl

Im a big fan of Fifa games...
Dknow why but i find them better than pro evolution

Maybe you like the shiny looks. that's the only possible explanation I can think of.

James Parkin · 29th September 2007, 10:29

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Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

Then why don't you buy Heavenly Sword, Uncharted, Rachet and Clank, GT5:Prologue, Haze, Unreal Tournament 3?

Should keep you busy until Killzone 2 and Metal Gear 4 turn up.

uncharted is out?

see ya, I am off down the shops

James Parkin · 29th September 2007, 10:33

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Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

Oh, and Warhawk if you like shooting people over the Internet.

i did look at that, but I hate that sixaxis thing, i am far too heavy handed

Psmith · 29th September 2007, 10:50

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Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

About the amount of money you need to buy a new laptop.

Ah shit. Guess no more PC games till I get a new laptop then.

WeasteDevil · 29th September 2007, 11:29

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Originally Posted by James Parkin

uncharted is out?

see ya, I am off down the shops

No, it's not!

It's pegged for mid November, so you've got a month and a bit to wait yet.

James Parkin · 29th September 2007, 11:47

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Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

No, it's not!

It's pegged for mid November, so you've got a month and a bit to wait yet.

they didnt have it in stock

Kevin · 29th September 2007, 14:40

Gametrailers video review: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/25769.html

8.8

Sam#1 · 29th September 2007, 14:55

Is Fifa 08 like the same as the next gen versions, i.e PS3 on PC ? Because of PS2 it's a totally different game.

Woodzy · 29th September 2007, 16:37

It's not worth getting for ps2/pc. It's basically the same game it's been for the last however many years. The 360/PS3 versions are the most realistic football game i've ever experienced. You have to work so hard for a goal, passing the ball about patiently and waiting for an opening, that scoring the goal gives you such a sense of achievement. And this is playing on the professional difficulty, two steps down from the highest.

The Be A Pro mode is also fantastic. I can't wait till we get the patch for 5v5 be a pro online.

28th September 2007, 21:27	#41 (permalink)
Bape Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,319	Be a pro mode is fun. Kinda realistic compared to normal mode as you will have to have a good positional/anticipate passes and read the game better. Is it me or can you not perform tricks on the pc version? I got a ps2 type usb controller and the right analogue stick dosent do anything when i try to perform the tricks.

28th September 2007, 21:38	#43 (permalink)
Bape Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,319	I have no idea how good it is compared to next gen 'cos I've only played on it on PC. Graphics are alright (I have a fairly good gfx card) some of the players look very realistic (Anderson, Rooney) but some players look completely like a different player (Carrick). Gameplay is okay, but I've always preferred PES.

28th September 2007, 21:42	#45 (permalink)
Bape Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,319	Hmmm.. is the Wii considered the 'new gen' for the game?

28th September 2007, 21:51	#46 (permalink)
[Hellboy]17 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: I'd waited long enough. I fucking hit him hard. The ball was there (I think). Take that you cunt. And don't ever stand over me sneering about fake injuries. Posts: 4,316	It's shit on PS3, quite good on PS3

28th September 2007, 21:59	#47 (permalink)
WeasteDevil Hand Solo Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Castellón de la Plana Posts: 57,678	Electronic Arts re-shoveled shite yet again. Somehow, year after year they change a bit of data in the database, spend a month twiddling with the code, and spoon feed shite down the mouths of people who yet again are willing to pay them another 40 quid for the privilege.

28th September 2007, 22:00	#48 (permalink)
Sam#1 First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: I'm in love with a girl I can't have :-( (It's not JLS) Posts: 12,525	What's it like compared to Fifa 07, any major changes, better graphics, game play etc.

28th September 2007, 22:08	#50 (permalink)
niMic Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Norway Insert anything to do with anything Posts: 761	I've got it, and it's.... it's playable. 96 was ace, since then it's been rather slow. 2000 was fun too, I guess. Thing is, they're obviously making these games for consoles (same as PES), so it's a bit shit on PC. Since I'm incredibly anti-console (except slightly for Playstation 1/2)... Oh, and I also think it's stupid as fuck that they changed the button you switch players with. 10+ years with the pass button and now suddenly they decide it doesn't work? Bastards. Of course, one good thing is that United is pretty much the best Premiership team, and has also got a pretty nice transfer kitty.

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James Parkin Over 65s Team Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Based Northerner Posts: 1,814	anyone know why it was £40 on the 360 and £50 on the PS3

28th September 2007, 22:32	#52 (permalink)
London_Red I exist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London Posts: 2,478	i bought it today. I really like it but the camera angle took some getting used to. I use the dynamic 2. Pro can be a little annoying when playing as the whole 11. Only problem i am finding at the moment is scoring. And before anyone makes any immature wisecracks i mean in the game. Better than 07 and i think a real step forwardfor the series. Anyone help me get the goals flooding in?? I will also buy PES because ISS was the classic game for me and i have always been a big fan of the series. But Fifa have really made PES assess the situation and not let them become lazy and that can only be good for gamers and the industry.

29th September 2007, 00:17	#56 (permalink)
Psmith First Team Sub Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5,461	Just downloaded and tried to install it. It doesn't work on my laptop. I have a crap graphics card apparently (Intel). So I won't be able to play fifa or pro evo on PC. How do you go about upgrading a graphics card for a laptop then? Is it very expensive?

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WeasteDevil Hand Solo Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Castellón de la Plana Posts: 57,678	Oh, and Warhawk if you like shooting people over the Internet.

29th September 2007, 00:57	#61 (permalink)
REd FUn DevIl First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: I Love Sugarcult Posts: 11,906	Im a big fan of Fifa games... Dknow why but i find them better than pro evolution

29th September 2007, 01:43	#62 (permalink)
niMic Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Norway Insert anything to do with anything Posts: 761	I got the last PES, and to be completely honest, I wasn't impressed. I really don't see what all the fuss is about. FIFA is far from a perfect game, but PES isn't either.

29th September 2007, 14:40	#69 (permalink)
Kevin Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,495	Gametrailers video review: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/25769.html 8.8

29th September 2007, 14:55	#70 (permalink)
Sam#1 First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: I'm in love with a girl I can't have :-( (It's not JLS) Posts: 12,525	Is Fifa 08 like the same as the next gen versions, i.e PS3 on PC ? Because of PS2 it's a totally different game.

29th September 2007, 16:37	#71 (permalink)
Woodzy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wales Posts: 1,217	It's not worth getting for ps2/pc. It's basically the same game it's been for the last however many years. The 360/PS3 versions are the most realistic football game i've ever experienced. You have to work so hard for a goal, passing the ball about patiently and waiting for an opening, that scoring the goal gives you such a sense of achievement. And this is playing on the professional difficulty, two steps down from the highest. The Be A Pro mode is also fantastic. I can't wait till we get the patch for 5v5 be a pro online.