Coming this February, EA SPORTS FIFA on PS Vita will be the first true next generation sports experience…right in the palm of your hand. With console gameplay and HD graphics, FIFA delivers the largest feature set ever created by EA SPORTS for a handheld device.
The same physics-based, data driven technology that powers FIFA gameplay on PlayStation 3 drives FIFA on the Vita across eight different game modes, including authentic 11 versus 11, Be A Pro, Tournament Mode with over 50 real-world competitions, a full in-depth Career Mode, and head-to-head online. The game definitely looks and plays like the award-winning FIFA console game.
So the game definitely delivers the authenticity and quality that the FIFA franchise is known for. But the cool stuff comes in the innovations that the development team up in Vancouver has cooked up to utilize front and back multitouch screens to create an intelligent and unique gameplay experience. These Touch Screen features are optional… so you can use the traditional controls just like you’re playing FIFA on your PlayStation, but they definitely add an big element of fun and creativity to the gameplay experience.
Touch Screen Shooting delivers pin-point accuracy and removes that element of “hit and hope” from shooting. As well, Touch Screen Passing opens up the field of play for more creative, precision passing, giving players the ability to distribute the ball and make decisive passes like never before. Finally, Touch Screen Free Kick Control enables players to swipe a finger to aim and curl the shot around the wall.
Plus, players can compete with over 500 officially licensed clubs in 11 v 11 matches in authentic stadiums from around the world.
Also right in the game is the popular FIFA Career Mode, where you play or manage your way to glory through an authentic experience that mimics the real-world game. You begin as a real or created player and evolve into a player-manager and manager – or just begin at the top and enjoy a 15-season career in the real world of football.
What else? There’s Head-to-Head Online play, a fun Training Mode, Be A Goalkeeper Mode, and lots more.
FIFA for the PS VITA is coming in February.
19 CommentsAdd Yours
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Posted on 16 December, 2011 at 3:12 pm by Munkeh111
Any chance that the Vita career will link into the PS3 career? As I have already got through 6 seasons of my career, and don’t really want to have to start again
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Posted on 16 December, 2011 at 3:41 pm by kivi95
wow one more launch title!!!
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Posted on 16 December, 2011 at 3:43 pm by kivi95
Oh and how come it’s namned Fifa soccer and not Fifa 12?
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Posted on 16 December, 2011 at 3:44 pm by born2destroy
I never really buy fifa on the ps3 anymore as its always similar to the year before. It seems like a new experience so will be a buy for me, as football on the go anywhere in the world is pretty cool. Especially with how good it looks for a handheld
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Posted on 16 December, 2011 at 3:48 pm by chrisboers
Sony, can you acknowledge/dismiss whether actual Vita gameplay footage was used for this video? Especially on the fullscreen parts? The gameplay footage looks a bit too smooth for a handheld, but if this is the real deal: Well done!
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Posted on 16 December, 2011 at 3:55 pm by Guri_Tricolor
i love it when you call me big poppa!
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Posted on 16 December, 2011 at 4:12 pm by AKGermany
Looks great and I’ll probably pick it up. Ultimate Team isn’t implemented though?
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Posted on 16 December, 2011 at 4:35 pm by jakster123x
Sounds pretty great, but I’d also like to know the answer to number 5′s question.
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Posted on 16 December, 2011 at 5:01 pm by randellaUK
Day one pick up for me do we know if all vita titles going to be on store day one or possibly early give digital buyers advantages with early access do it listen to the community.
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Posted on 16 December, 2011 at 6:16 pm by Carl-G
It would be cool if you could play it on your PS3 at home then if you went out you could continue playing it on your PSVita? That is the main feature i would buy games for on the PSVita
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Posted on 16 December, 2011 at 6:22 pm by AaronSOLDIER
@3 because its just a copy/paste from the US blog.
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Posted on 16 December, 2011 at 6:23 pm by almighty-slayer
Looks really good. Really not a fan of sports games in general. In fact, i hate them through and through. This looks really fun though
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Posted on 16 December, 2011 at 7:31 pm by KirAMinh
11 vs. 11?
Vita is the KING on Handheld Battlefield.
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Posted on 16 December, 2011 at 7:49 pm by Megakizz
cool but not cool how much more of money do you think i have grr choices will have to be made i cant afford to many games
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Posted on 16 December, 2011 at 8:22 pm by j0rdan-1985
It does look like it is Vita footage, everything looks very good and without side by side comparisons its hard to tell, but if you look at the netting when a gaol is scored, the net doesnt move as realistically as it does on consoles, which to me suggests it is not console footage.
note Im not critising the net physics here, just pointing them out as being the biggest noticable differenc.
Looks amazing, like most Vita stuff ive seen, making me very happy ive already ordered one.
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Posted on 16 December, 2011 at 9:07 pm by Fikston
Goalkeeper mode must be cool with the Vita control.
I had great fun on PSP with Fifa 2007 so I’ll be sure to pick this up, perhaps even around launch.
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Posted on 16 December, 2011 at 9:30 pm by Mith1970
Yup. I just got confirmation by EA that this actually IS 100% ingame footage. Vita looks good!
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Posted on 17 December, 2011 at 6:50 pm by ocelot07
How dose the shooting work with the back touchpad? Do you just swipe it in the direction you want to shoot? Can you use the touch screen to shoot as well.
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Posted on 10 January, 2012 at 6:46 pm by goonerrob1104
is this still coming out in february cant see anywhere i can pre order it yet
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