If you look at FIFA 08, on its first weekend the PS3 numbers were 75 percent of the Xbox 360 numbers, despite the 360 having a massively higher install base. That's not that the 360 has underperformed, not for a moment. That's because the appetite for a quality game on the PS3 is there and maybe FIFA is the first game to come and show where the quality is. I think PS3 consumers are waiting for the right game and they want to see the quality.

In addition to the €449 model, a bundle featuring FIFA 08 and the PS3 is advertised for a price of €489, compounding the value to nearly incomprehensible levels. Oops, I'm thinking that Pro Evo Soccer 2008 would add value. Apologies.

These shots are unconfirmed as official, but certainly don't fly in the face of anything we've been hearing lately about the forthcoming rumored new hardware configuration. Maybe we'll know more on "Big Bang" Friday.

Playstation 3 a 449 € el 11 de octubre segun Carrefour [Tekno Consolas Forums - thanks to all our tipsters!]

EA has told me this demo is coming to Europe 'very soon'. The moment it is released in Europe I will make a post. I don't know the exact date.

Demo:FIFA 08 Demo [Major Nelson's Blog]

EA SPORTS' FIFA 08 MUSIC SOUNDTRACK SETS THE STAGE FOR INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL GLORY The Hoosiers Kick Off The New Season With Second Single, Goodbye Mr A

Chertsey, UK., September 11, 2007 - International football and music fans are about to score like never before! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) will kick off the new international football season with the incredible FIFA 08 soundtrack - one of its largest soundtracks ever with 50 artists representing 27 countries. Set to launch in 16 languages and 37 nations, EA SPORTS™ FIFA 08 creates a football experience that matches the complexity, finesse and excitement of the real-world game.

Every year, FIFA boasts an extraordinary mix of music gathered from around the globe, hand picked to represent each country and its passion for the game. This year, the soundtrack will mark the debuts of new artists like The Hoosiers (UK), Babamars (France), Bodyrox (UK), Junkie XL (Holland), and Santogold (USA), each of whom will be discovered by football fans worldwide as their songs become the soundtrack for the 2008 football season.

The FIFA 08 soundtrack is highlighted by songs from Simian Mobile Disco (UK), CSS (Brazil), Datarock (Norway), Dover (Spain), Ivy Queen (Puerto Rico), Junkie XL (Holland), Maximo Park (UK), Mexican Institute of Sound (Mexico), Peter Bjorn And John (Sweden), Planet Funk (Italy), Superbus (France), The Cat Empire (Australia), and Wir Sind Helden (Germany).

Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music at EA commented, "We've been working for nearly a year to deliver what we believe is the ultimate FIFA 08 soundtrack. These are the most songs ever in a FIFA edition representing the most countries in the history of the videogame. In addition to an unprecedented mix of great global artists and some killer debut acts, we're also proud to showcase our premiere Artwerk signings Junkie XL, Jupiter One and Datarock. And as in seasons past, we know that some of the hottest new artists of the coming year will emerge from our soundtrack. This is the true spirit of the EA SPORTS FIFA games: An unparalleled experience where one-of-a-kind action goes head-to-head with the thrill of the unexpected. It's the only way to play what has become one of the most popular and only truly international sports videogame in our world today."

Through mass exposure to football fans, the following 50 songs will define the sound of the coming international season. To listen to streaming music clips, learn more about the bands and get details about the videogame visit www.FIFA08.ea.com.

ARTIST	SONG	ALBUM	COUNTRY
!!!	All My Heroes Are Weirdos	Myth Takes	USA
Apartment	Fall Into Place	The Dreamer Evasive	UK
Art Brut	Direct Hit	It's A Bit Complicated	UK
Aterciopelados	Paces	Oye	Columbia
Babamars	The Core	Surprising Twists	France
Bodyrox feat. Luciana	What Planet You On?		UK
Bonde do Role	Solta O Frango	With Lasers	Brazil
CAMP	From Extremely Far Away	Taking Cure	Switzerland
Carpark North	Human	All Things To All People	Denmark
CeU	Malemolencia	CeU	Brazil
Cheb i Sebbah	Toura Toura: Nav Deep Remix	La Ghriba: La Kahena Remix	Algeria
CSS	Off The Hook	Cansei De Ser Sexy	Brazil
Datarock	Fa-Fa-Fa	Datarock Datarock	Norway
Digitalism	Pogo	Idealism	Germany
Disco Esemble	We Might Fall Apart	First Aid Kit	Finland
Dover	Do Ya	Follow The City Lights	Spain
Heroes & Zeroes	Into The Light	Strange Constellations	Norway
Ivy Queen	Que Lloren	Sentimiento	Puerto Rico
Junkie XL	Clash	Felt EP	Holland
Jupiter One	Unglued	Jupiter One	USA
Kenna	Out of Control (State of Emotion)	Make Sure They See My Face	Ethiopia
K-Os	Born To Run	Atlantis: Hymns for Disco	Canada
La Rocca	Sketches (20 Something Life)	The Truth	Ireland
Lukas Kasha	Love Abuse	Animated People's Republic	Norway
Madness feat. Sway and Baby Blue	I'm Sorry	I'm Sorry	UK
Maximo Park	The Unshockable	Our Earthly Pleasure	UK
Melody Club	Fever Fever	Scream	Sweden
Mexican Institute of Sound (MIS)	El Microfono	Pinata	Mexico
Modeselektor feat. Sasha Perera	Silikon	Hello Mom!	Germany
Noisettes	Don't Give Up	What's The Time Mr. Wolf?	UK
Pacha Massive	Don't Let Go	All Good Things	USA
Peter Bjorn and John	Young Folks	Writer's Block	Sweden
Planet Funk	Static	Static	Italy
Robyn	Bum Like You	Robyn	Sweden
Rocky Dawuni	Wake Up The Town	Book Of Changes	Ghana
Santogold	You Will Find A Way	Santogold	USA
Simian Mobile Disco	I Believe	Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release	UK
Superbus	Butterfly	Wow	France
Switches	Drama Queen	Heart Tuned to D.E.A.D	UK
The Automatic Automatic	Monster	Not Accepted Anywhere	Wales
The Cat Empire	Sly	Two Shoes	Australia
The Hoosiers	Goodbye Mr. A	The Trick To Life	UK
The Hours	Ali In The Jungle	Narcissus Road	UK
The Tellers	More	The Tellers	Belgium
Tigarah	Culture, Color, Money, Beauty	Revolution	Japan
Travis	Closer	The Boy With No Name	UK
Tumi And The Volume	Afrique	Tumi And The Volume	South Africa
Vassy	Wanna Fly	My Affection	Australia
Wir Sind Helden	Endlich Ein Grund Zur Panik	Soundso	Germany
Yonderboi	Were You Thinking Of Me?	Slendid Isolation	Hungary

"At EA SPORTS our dream is to create a full 11 versus 11 online gameplay experience in which each user will have a set position during the match and train specifically for that position," said Joe Booth, producer of FIFA Soccer 08. "Be A Pro is the first step in this direction, and now, with the ability to deliver five versus five online gameplay as free downloadable content, we are moving even closer towards the realization of this dream."

EA UNVEILS PLANS FOR 10 Players to Connect online playing a single game of FIFA SOCCER 08 ON NEXT-GEN CONSOLES

Be A Pro Online Team Play Enables 5 Friends To Play On One Team Online Against 5 Rivals From Another Team

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - August 22, 2007 - Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today unveiled plans for a new feature called Be A Pro: Online Team Play that will enable10 people anywhere in the world to connect online to play a single match of FIFA Soccer 08. The new feature, available for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, will be offered as a free downloadable feature six to eight weeks after the game ships to stores. FIFA Soccer 08 will be available in stores in Europe on September 28 and beginning October 9 in North America.

Be A Pro: Online Team Play is the evolution of a new play mode featured in FIFA Soccer 08 called Be A Pro that locks you into the role of a single, fixed player the entire game and challenges you to master the same disciplines as a real soccer player—from positioning and tackling to reading the field and passing. Users receive real time feedback and analysis on the fly and a unique camera angle keeps both player and action in focus, zooming in when you're on attack. Now in Be A Pro: Online Team Play, up to five friends on different consoles will be able to select and take control of their own individual players on the same team, supported by AI teammates, to play against up to five rivals of another team. Alternatively, online users can select to play with free roaming players, and teams can have a combination of both.

"At EA SPORTS our dream is to create a full 11 versus 11 online gameplay experience in which each user will have a set position during the match and train specifically for that position," said Joe Booth, producer of FIFA Soccer 08. "Be A Pro is the first step in this direction, and now, with the ability to deliver five versus five online gameplay as free downloadable content, we are moving even closer towards the realization of this dream."

"Be A Pro forces you to think and react like a professional player where you experience the whole range of emotions players go through during the course of a game," said Andrew Wilson, Executive Producer of FIFA Soccer 08. "Now we are taking this experience online for you to share with your friends. You will have to learn to work together as a team much like any real teams go through in order to be successful."

In addition to Be A Pro: Online Team Play, the online feature set in FIFA Soccer 08 includes the award-winning Interactive Leagues, where you represent your club online against your rivals throughout the season in the F.A. Premier League, Bundesliga, French League or Mexican 1st Division and features weekly in-game pod casts by the development team, and Online Leagues, where you create and organize your own multiplayer Friends Leagues and tournaments with all the tools in-game.

EA SPORTS™ FIFA Soccer 08 for the Xbox 360 system and the PLAYSTATION 3 will create a soccer experience that matches the complexity, finesse and beauty of the real-world game. FIFA Soccer 08 features a new, organic building-block system that enables you to 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 Soccer 08 website to show off your style and celebrate your glory with friends across the globe. In addition, FIFA Soccer 08 features a true next-generation ball-striking engine that re-creates the drama and unpredictable nature of shooting, and the inclusion of 576 licensed teams, 30 leagues, and more than 15,000 players.

FIFA Soccer 08, developed by EA Canada in Vancouver, B.C., will be available in North America on October 9 for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PC and mobile, and on October 16 for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. FIFA Soccer 08 is rated "E" (Everyone) by the ESRB and 3+ by PEGI.

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Plus foosball! It's got some foosball.

Check out tons of new screens in our gallery, then get informed, press release style. Michael McWhertor

EA turns soccer star Ronaldinho into CUSTOMIZED character for FIFA Soccer 08 on the Wii

Pass, Shoot, and Perform Trick Moves With A Flick of the Wrist

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - June 14, 2007 - FIFA Soccer 08 cover athlete Ronaldinho, one of the most talented and recognizable athletes in the world, will become the first professional soccer player to appear as a customized character exclusively for the Wii™, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today.

EA has created a unique character of the celebrated Brazilian International soccer star that will be playable in FIFA Soccer 08 on Wii. The Wii-exclusive Ronaldinho will host a game mode designed and created exclusively for Wii called Footii Party with Ronaldinho. With this mode, EA introduces unique party games - including Table Soccer and Shoot Off - where you can play as your self-created Mii™ character to unlock Ronaldinho and take on the champ. Each Footii Party game is created as a multiplayer, social experience designed to engage and entertain fans of all ages.

Ronaldinho commented on the character, "My character looks like he enjoys playing football and shares my passion for the game. This is important to me. Whether you are playing football on the pitch or my party games in FIFA Soccer 08 on the Wii, it should be a fun and enjoyable experience."

"When Ronaldinho steps on to the soccer pitch, he plays with passion and energy. We've brought that same spirit to FIFA Soccer 08 on Wii - it is fun, high-energy entertainment the entire family can enjoy," said senior producer Tim Tschirner.

The game's revolutionary FreeMotion™ controls help level the playing field for all players and turns FIFA Soccer 08 on Wii into a physical, social activity. It also provides gamers with a truly authentic soccer experience with more control than ever before. It's easy to pick-up and play and with the in-game Soccer Academy you can learn basic and advanced controls in more than 30 interactive tutorials. Each lesson teaches you how to master the FreeMotion controls and perform all the necessary movements to dominate on the pitch.

Play FIFA Soccer 08 to take your favorite team and players to Cup glory. Mesmerize defenders with authentic individual skill and play like a real soccer player. Now you pass, shoot, and perform trick moves all with a flick of the wrist. Dictate the play with all-new controls for through-passing and crossing, or control your goalkeeper in one-on-one situations to deny an onrushing striker.

FIFA Soccer 08 delivers complete authenticity with licenses for all of the world's top leagues, including MLS and Mexican 1st Division in North America, and 28 others from more than 20 nations. This year you can choose to play with one of over 570 licensed teams and more than 14,000 players to win glory with or against up to three of your friends.

FIFA Soccer 08 is developed by EA Canada in Vancouver, B.C. It is scheduled for worldwide release this fall on the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PC and mobile. FIFA Soccer 08 is not yet rated by the ESRB and PEGI.