Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PS3)

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PES 2008 Review

By Wesley Yin-Poole - 23/10/2007 - 11:43am GMT

PES 2008 on PS3 is for a next-gen console but it is not a next-gen game. You cannot ignore the fact that, for whatever reason, this is a poor effort from Konami.

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Posted at 14:43 on 09 November 2007
Bogleman	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post I am having trouble getting to grips with this whole debacle. First of all, how can people come on blogs like this, and say that PES 2008 'Plays perfectly'? Have these individuals ever played EVO series before? Or are they just too stubborn to admit their favourite title has gone down the tubes? The game is a tragedy. The 'slowdown' is bad enough for a PS1, but for a PS3??? The edit function is severely limited too. The diversity PES fans waited SEVEN YEARS for on Playstation2 (full edit mode, lots of kits etc etc) has been taken back to that consoles first version, all over again. Are Konami saying we have to buy SEVEN more copies on PS3 before they actually give PES fans what they deserve? No chance. I won't be buying anymore. Why is there under TWENTY stadiums? Why has the PS2 version got more of everything? What is going on here? I didn't pay so much money for my PS3, to have to play slow running, pre-dated, pre-historic, half-hearted and backwards versions of my favourite titles. In my eyes, the PS3 version should have more than all the other versions on slower consoles, PUT TOGETHER. But it hasn't. I want my money back - but of course - there is no governing body who will action a mass recall. So what do we do? Oh yes, we lose our hard-earned cash. I'll think long and hard before ever buying another Konami title. The reviewers of this game should all be fined too for misleading people. Reply

Posted at 04:41 on 10 November 2007
Masimba Banda	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post I have found the solution to fixing the slow downs. Play the game on an HDTV using an HDMI cable on 720p or 1080i setting. I swear I have not experienced any slowdowns during game play. Its practically flawless. Only the replays are a bit jerky. Reply

Posted at 14:26 on 10 November 2007
Bogleman	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Hi there Masimba. Unfortunately (for me), the above solutions don't fix my gameplay. I've tried it all. I've got HD & everything. For a next generation console, a gamer shouldn't have to find solutions in all honesty. Reply

Posted at 21:18 on 10 November 2007
tommyd9	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post can anyone tell me whether it is possible to play 2 player co op over the network against another team on pro evo 2008 on ps3??? Report Reply

Posted at 02:30 on 11 November 2007
Bogleman	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Here are a couple of paragraphs from the Konami website... (Konami...) ...'We have discovered an issue with PES 2008 on PLAYSTATION 3 which causes the game to stop or freeze. This is likely to occur when PES2008 is installed on the hard disc and the auto-save function is activated in the Master League mode. Our team is working hard to provide a solution for this issue as quickly as possible. In the meantime please deactivate the auto-save function to avoid this issue'. (end of quote) * This doesn't work! The slowdown issue is still very poor even with auto save off. (Konami....) ...'We have discovered an issue with PES 2008 on PLAYSTATION 3 which causes the game to stop freeze. This is likely to occur when PES2008 is installed on the hard disc and players with customized appearance using a camera are included in the team line-up. Our team is working hard to provide a solution for this issue as quickly as possible. In the meantime please try playing PES 2008 without installing the game onto the hard disc'.. (End of Quote..) * Doesn't work! Surprise surprise...! (Konami....) ...'Konami Digital Entertainment is aware that some players of PES2008 are experiencing stuttering by their machine when playing on PS3. (This does not occur on other formats). After checking the matter we have found that the problem is primarily taking place where the user is not playing the game in high definition. The solution to this problem is to play the game on an HD TV (high definition screen) with an HDMI or component cable and the PS3 set to output in 720p resolution or above. This should prevent the problem and allow the player to enjoy the full HD experience provided by their PlayStation 3. Please note: to achieve high definition it is necessary to use HDMI or component cables instead of the AV (composite) cable supplied with the PS3. We are continuing to work on finding a solution for those people who do not have access to an HD TV. In the meantime Konami would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused...' (end of quote...) *** this is pure rubbish. I tried it first on SD. Now I have HD - my point is, the game is whack on both resolutions. These are not good signs at all. This patch cannot come soon enough. Reply

Posted at 05:13 on 09 February 2008
Anonymous	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Im very happy with my Fifa 08.. ThanK God for rental places where you can rent before you buy.. Look into it!!! Reply

Posted at 17:44 on 09 February 2008
Anonymous	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post I just received the game yesterday. And I can tell you that I have been hugely disappointed with the game. I am real PES fan and have always disliked fifa but this year fifa is a much better game. Reply

Posted at 20:51 on 17 February 2008
utkarsh	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post I was gonna buy it for my new ps3 but now i wont will wait for next years version Reply

Posted at 16:27 on 19 February 2008
johnnys	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post pro evo 2008 on the ps3 is terrible. i have bought every pro and this is the worst. the game play etc is great as usual but the slow downs and drop in frame rate are brutal. if u buy it, it will be grand for about the first 5-7 days depending on how much u play it then the trouble starts. i guarantee the picture will be all over the place. its like the ps3 has a heart attack every time the ball goes into the air Reply

Posted at 16:44 on 24 February 2008
Gus	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Can anyone compare this to Fifa08? I've always had the latest PES and hated Fifa, but bought the Fifa last year since this one was taking forever to come and to tell you the truth, perhaps because I expected so little from Fifa, the game surprised me positively. I can have fun and it plays ok. I'll wait and rent the PES I guess... Reply

Posted at 02:23 on 19 March 2008
Neo	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Why they didn't talk about the good things this game have compared with the other soccer games like FIFA 08, eh? Why? I was going to buy this game, now I need to read another review to make sure this guy who wrote this review is wrong! But you know what? I'll be back and I'll tell you! &%#3&#^& Reply

Posted at 22:40 on 30 March 2008
Danny	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post This game is well below the standard that users expect and deserve. It seems Konami have got a lot to do to restore the faith lost in the series after the release of this year's game. Online play on PS3 is nothing short of embarrassing and I feel there must be a large amount of shame felt in the Konami head office as the complaints keep on rolling in. £300 plus for my Playstation 3 and although I have other games, I got mine for 'next generation' PES mainly and feel I've been a little foolish. In simple terms, if they don't make improvements- huge improvements- for PES 2009, there may be no way back for Konami. Reply

Posted at 21:24 on 06 April 2008
guti	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post I bought PES 2008 and I almost cried when I played it , I was so pissssed with the slow down . I thought it was my PS3 having problems , all the other games are perfect and when I get to play PES with my friends it was a disaster. Don't buy the game is excellent but the slow down just kills it. Reply

Posted at 19:11 on 05 May 2008
gamer	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post the most annoying thing about it is you cant beat england, its effn impossible and makes your blood boil, any one else but england and you can win, Reply

Posted at 16:43 on 10 May 2008
us gamer	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post well i must say i have not really had a problem with the game rate. they must have fixed that before they shipped to north america. but i know what you all refer to, even still you could always look past that because the game play was so good. NOT ANYMORE. i have never been disappointed with winning eleven before this 2008 version. lets get past the graphics, because we all know thats not why we buy this game. i would even go as far as to say forgive them for the lack of team licenses. the reason we all flock to konami, is a great football experience. maybe our constant wining about better graphics, and how much better looking FIFA is to winning eleven, has caused them to stray from the mark and lose focus on what is important. AND THATS GAME PLAY. #1 THE SHOOTING IS THE WORST , the 2007 version is perfect. this version just feels wrong. (they always want to do diving headers, instead of a volley ) #2 THE BALL PHYSICS IS OFF you can never catch the ball when it's running out for a throw as in the last version, it almost seems like an arcade game. when you tackle the ball shoots off your foot too often. #3 THE PLAYERS THEMSELVES they don't control the ball properly whether your soft on the controller or not. which was excellent in the previous version. they over dribble when your not using the speed button, they refuse to take one time shots. ( when the ball spills loose from a corner and you hit the shoot button they control instead) their movement off the ball is the worst, whether attacking or defending(THEY KEEP RUNNING INTO EACH OTHER, AND FALLING DOWN, EVEN FOR THE SLIGHTEST NUDGE OR TACKLE ) . they will loligag during a corner, allowing the attacker to wonder free in the box. they don't clear the ball properly, or stretch for those balls that roll right by their feet. tackling as a defender needs to be sured up. ( marking and tackling is a defenders job). ALL THESE THINGS WERE BETTER IN THE PREVIOUS VERSION. #4 THE WALL is pathetic against the computers free kicks, which always seem to float right over them and into the goal. #5 THE KEEPER needs to stop pushing the ball onto the feet of the attacker. or throwing it out to the wrong person. ( but i kinda like that the keeper is a bit more aggressive ) #6 WAITING FOR THE REF TO START THE GAME FOR EVERYTHING ( AND HE NEEDS TO GET THE CALLS RIGHT), # 7 the passing could be tweaked a bit, just a bit look the bottom line is, this is not what we are use to, or expected. this game is the only reason i really bought my ps3, and that satisfaction and joy that i felt in playing previous versions is gone. it is i feel still better than FIFA, but what is that really saying. THE PREVIOUS VERSION IS A MUCH BETTER GAME, HOW DID THEY GO SO WRONG. Reply