Still pro evo, but hardly next gen.
Good:
-Plays better than pro evo 5...not every team defends like Italy now and you don't have to take it round the goalie or slip it by the side of him to ensure you score on a 1 on 1 chance. Also it doesn't turn into pro evolution pinball when you get near the box like pro evo 5 did.
-720p...i'm sure it will look nice and sharp when i'm playing on my mates 42" plasma tomorrow.
-The analog stick is surprisingly accurate and tight, tho this still doesn't beat the ps2 dpad. Bad:
-Graphics...this looks like an xbox title or the pc version of we8 (literally...that isn't an exageration). I dont expect gears of war quality graphics...but come on Konami surely you could redo the models to look more accurate and add some extra lighting effects to give everything a bit more depth. Extremely disappointing. Considering how much flak EA took for cheap ports of nba with flashy graphics...well Konami just directly ported the xbox/pc version with no flashy graphics...
-You're being charged more for what many will consider an inferior version. The ps2 version will play better due to the dpad, the pc version will look as nice as the 360 version (and you can use a usb adapter and use the ps2 pad). Many bought this version as it's the next gen title, expecting much more in terms of online leagues, subtleties in the game engine and graphics somewhere close to the fifa/nba/nhl franchises etc. If anyone is considering buying this version and has a decent pc...get the pc version and a ps2 pad usb adapter (that way you get the same graphics, the online play and the better controls).
-The reviews. 8.4 on ign really doesn't convey how much of a cheap port this is...yes it still plays pretty damn good but konami all year explained how they were completely rehauling the physics and game engine...they lied. Yes there are differences, but no more than usual. For someone who owns WE10 and pro evo 5 on ths ps2 and we9 & 8 on the pc....this game probably does not justify a purchase.