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New PES 2008 patch ignores online lag

NewsPosted 29/01/2008 - 11:39am GMT

Patch for PS3 version fixes stuttering when playing on a standard definition TV.

Konami has released a patch for the embattled PS3 version of PES 2008 - but there's still no word on an Xbox 360 patch.

The patch, which will automatically install the next time you load up the game, supposedly resolves issues with stuttering when playing the PS3 version on standard definition televisions.

While a fix for stuttering experienced in the PS3 version of the game is welcome, Konami is yet to bring word on what every PES 2008 owner really wants - a patch that will sort out the terribly laggy online play once and for all.

In November last year we brought you the news of a patch for both versions of the game which claimed to fix online lag and offline slowdown issues, bringing mixed results.

We caused quite a stir when we published our PS3 PES 2008 review, in which we gave the game a disappointing seven out of 10, mainly due to the offline and online technical problems.

Are you satisfied with Konami's efforts to improve PES 2008? Are the patches working? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Natural Mystic

A 7 rating? Are you kidding? This game does not deserve even a 0. Why release a game when its obviously not ready? Konami just killed the PES franchise with this year's crappy release. They certainly are not getting my money next year.

Posted 07:25 on 23 May 2008

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wank

this games a fkin joke ............

Posted 02:29 on 15 April 2008

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online player

lag is made by the other. i make lag and score. then i stop lag to normal play. i wrote konami about it. just use utorrent to upload something on the net, and the bandwith for pes is out. simply. awfull. now i ply master league, better feeling.

Posted 23:05 on 07 April 2008

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Alex

Where is the goddamn patch konami!?!!! Pull your finger out and sort it out....

Posted 12:22 on 27 March 2008

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olivier

there is no patch and no improvement the lag still and i am fed up with it

Posted 01:40 on 27 March 2008

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luis

where do we find this patch?!?!

Posted 22:43 on 15 March 2008

memonassar

thanksssssssss
memo

Posted 16:52 on 15 March 2008

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Sos

Online game is terrible. Makes me seriously consider switching to FIFA as much as I like gameplay of PES, they have failed year after year to make improvements to the game, and the fact that the online game is so terrible makes things worse. I really hope the next update is better.

Posted 16:12 on 18 February 2008

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Flavio

How can you buy a game that promises you to be able to play online. It been almost 6 months from the release date and the online play mode is JUST LAG!

Posted 10:56 on 10 February 2008

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idcrysys

Online the game is a joke. I got it on PC, and am at the stage where DVD being used as a coaster is getting closer. Such a good game offline, but the ball just teleports around the pitch, player appear from nowhere, and corners are given after keeper saves ball and it stays in play.

Posted 21:53 on 03 February 2008

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andres bolta

very slow for online, ridiculous!

this time PES really is a big disappointment :((

Posted 15:09 on 30 January 2008

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momo

So far there hasn't been any noticeable improvement for online. Somehow its gotten too easy to play against computer player, the tactics are always the same and they always leave a blank spot on the defence for your player to drive through. so it gets really boring to play this game without the online feature.

WHERE IS THE PATCH FOR ONLINE??!! we are getting very impatient with this, if they want to properly compete with FIFA we better hope to see the online patch really soon otherwise I'm switching man!

Posted 15:07 on 30 January 2008

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covracer

Since the new patch i have been playing pes2008 offline on a non-HD scart tv and no difference as far as i can tell - replays still jerky and game slowsdown when too many players on-screen - not checked out online cos last few attempts were laggy and unplayable...no incentive to try again. Offline can be fun if you are a football fan with a good imagination and yeh...even this version is still better than fifa!!!

Posted 05:16 on 30 January 2008

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munirlmanu

I bought PES for the Xbox 360 the day it came out and was so disappointed with the Online play that I havent played it since. Very frustrating news from Konami

Posted 19:33 on 29 January 2008

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