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8.7.2008

I have had this game for just under a week and like one or two of the reviews I've read, some of the game controls were at first just to difficult to get to grips with, and also I found the starting system very awkward. It takes a a fair bit of time to get used to them and once you are, well then the game falls into place very well indeed. The career/team mode is really well thought out. You can't get world records straight away with novice athletes, but as you get better and progress through the game, you improve your team and it's attributes, and it makes you think also as some attributes are far more important for some events than others (so you need to check what events are lined up foryour team for the next day of competition so you can best decide which attributes to improve of your team as you only get a certain amount of points each day, which you earn by your results, to spread accross the 5 attributes which are power, speed, accuracy, agility and stamina). The online competiton is absolutely fantastic. I just wish people wouldn't quit so easily when they don't do too well in a couple of events, you don't get any good by quitting. The great thing about competing online is that you can choose from 1 event to do to all 38. There are no limits but be prepared for a very long haul if you pick all 38 events to do online (if 8 players play until the end of all events, you'll be there for a good 6 hours!! and probably more). I have gotten pretty good at this game ( I scored over 152,000 in Olympic Mode but for some reason the score didn't register online so I'll be doing that again!) and it has taken a fair bit of practice and playing. There are no bugs that I have come accross as yet, the graphics are superb, and the gameplay is very addictive. The person who rated Athens 2004 better than this needs to give this game a proper go because Beijing 2008 is just the best game of it's kind ever made.
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7.7.2008

I am a huge fan of button bashing games like the Olympic ones that come out. Some of my favourites are the good old Olympic Gold (1992) and Athens (2004). This one has great potential.Nearly 40 events are included although many of them are very similar. The track events are all button bashing although the starting system that are introduced are fun. My only criticism is the hurdles are a bit hit and miss. The field events although essentially all jumping or throwing have different controls (spinning the analogue sticks or tapping various buttons) and therefore takes the repetition away - most welcome.Then you have the additional random events. All the swimming games are identical except for length,the table tennis takes a lot of getting used to with an awkward angle, the gymnastics stuff is like a simon says game (Parappa style) and the Judo games are quite confusing.The one player experience is long enough for a few hours (not all at once though, your fingers will hurt!) but take the game online or with friends and you'll have a ball. Just make sure if you go online don't go for laggy hosts because you may run the 400m in say 45 seconds but with the lag it'll tell you you've finished in say 48 seconds!Apart from that, the games not entirely successful but it is damn good multi-player fun!
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13.5.2009

I believe this this is a great game. For the £10 it is currently going for i think it represents excellent value for money as there are just so many different events!Are these events good? The short answer is mostly yes. The hammer throw is a particular favourite of mine but i also like the rapid fire shooting, javelin, high jump & archery. The only event i have come across that I really don't like is the running as (unlike the other events) you have to do it for a very long time (especially in the 1500m) and you will find (from experience) you often come last.To be honest tho when 30 out of the 38 events on the game are worth playing it's hard to complain to much.Yes it can be improved - there is still to much button-bashing involved for my liking across the game, but overall its lots of fun. Especially with mates and when playing online.Overally its a definite worthy purchase. Nobody ever said that anything that is worth having in life is ever going to be easy - and coming first in any of the events is certainly anything other than easy. When it does happen though, it is sure to be a moment to be remembered!
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8.2.2009

Again there is an official Olympic game to go with the sporting event and again they have impressed. Athens 2004 was the golden moment of the olympic games and i didn't expect it Beijing 2008 to top it. I was right Athens 2004 is better overall however Beijing 2008 does have a few advantages. First of all it has the same button bashing fun as Athens. You can play on a variety of events from everyones favourite the 100m to the hammer throw. The graphics have improved however could be slightly better. The online feature is excellent and i have had great fun competing for top spot with people from all over the world. It also works as a family game as almost everyone enjoyed it when they came round for a family do.Overall i think Beijing 2008 is a good buy for anyone who enjoyed any of the previous Olympic games or people who are looking for their first one.
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30.6.2008

I have just recently purchased a PS3 ... However I pre-ordered this game here on Amazon before I actually bought the PS3 ... I was *that* excited! lolInitial impressions ... "this is too hard" I was getting disqualified in everything, jumping 3m in the long jump and as for the running lol 8th place! The controls take some getting used to, and I'm improving on all the events.The graphics are superb, playing it in HD it's so crisp. It looks like the actual Olympics on the television.If you're a fan of sporting games, you'll love this. I noticed another review stating they prefered Athens over this game, of course it was an excellent game which I can't fault, I just think this game is the next generation,the people look more realistic and the gameplay is definately more challanging.10/10!
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26.12.2010

Not being a sports fan in any way I wasn't sure if buying this game would be a waste of money. I was glad I was wrong. Don't be put off by 2008 in its title - I've just bought it now (December 2010) and it looks great and is great fun. The addictive element is what keeps you coming back for more as there are global leader-boards online that your score goes onto and you cant help but want to "just do a bit better". You can play each event individually or try a day by day approach to try and win medals for different events. Great fun and the controls are reminiscent of the old Track and Field arcade game! lots of button bashing and stick waggling really get you into the action.With the great graphics you cant help but like it. Recommended!
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29.10.2008

When I first downloaded the demo for this - I was skeptical. But, after inviting 3 of my mates round we were hooked on it. The 3 games in the demo had us entertainned for hours! Even tough so parts are hard, the makers have done a good job varying the controls so theres soemthing in it for everyone.With 4 people in total playing it is an awesome experience...in fact, we even dropped playing Motorstorm Pacific rift to play this! Its that good with 4 people!!!!!!!!!!!!!The graphics are awesome for a game of its type.Okay, its not for hardcore gamers, but if you got mates or family members...you'll have a blast. Only 2 criticisms-can break your controller....-some games last forever

7.4.2012

I was looking for a sports game to play with my girlfriend and found this game for a reasonable price, with satisfactory reviews, so I got it. Because the delivery was delayed, I emailed amazon and they sent me a second complimentary one. It came on time, in perfect condition.The game is fine, has a lot of different sports, the controls are not extremely hard or complicated, it has online features, the graphics are not the best you can find on PS3 but they're OK.I'm not experienced as far as sports games are concerned, but I think that anyone with normal standards would be absolutely satisfied with Beijing 2008.

1.7.2008

WELL I GOT THIS GAME AND SAID WOW WHAT A GAME THIS IF YOU HAVE COMPETITON WITH PS3 OR WITH YOUR MATES AS 100M 200M 400M PISTOL SHOOTING AND LOADS MORE EVEN TABLE TENNIS APART FROM THAT ALL EVENTS THERE I WILL GREAT ON LINE TO THE ONLY DOWN SIDE TO THIS IS SAGA HAVE NOT LEFT NO ROOM TO SET YOUR OWN CONTROLS TO PLAY TO YOUR LIKEING THAY ARE FIX WHAT THAY DONE TO GAME EVEN WHEN WIN GOLD OR COME SECOND YOU STAND THERE ON TOP STEP AND LET YOUR CONUNTY'S SONG RING OUT WELL SPENT CASH SO HAVE YOU GOT TO WIN GOLD AND BE NUMBER 1? VERY GOOD GAME FOR EVERY ONE TO ENJOY

22.8.2008

Really good game, great fun. Took me a while to get used to the controls but now I no them most of the events are easier. But I just can't get the hang of the running no matter how much I toggle the analogue sticks or mash x and o the runner won't go any faster and I always come in last place. Anyone got any tips on how to go faster??But overall a very fun game glad I bought it.

6.8.2008

Due to bad reviews, i wasnt expecting much from this game but i though id give the game the benefit of the doubt.... the CRITICS R STUPID! This game is so much fun to play: feels good to break records, good challenge to learn each even, fun to play against friends, 2player online!YOU MUST BUY THIS GAME IF U LIKE THE FUN SIDE OF GAMING!

2.10.2009

Having purchased the PS3 recently, this was the first game i bought,it takes a little getting used to and can give u a wrist ache lol..good fun though, if you like competative games then this is the game for you.

27.8.2009

I am not a game person but as a first timer this was fun.. challenging and endless entertainment. THough the instructions are not always clear I did manage to figure all out.

26.6.2008

I have not played this game but i thought i might say that it will proberly be the same as athens 2004 on ps2 but with updated graphics and a couple more events.

31.1.2013

Can't beat the classic button basher, that is the 100m. All round though, a great game, and real fun. As a big Athletics fan, it's right up my street!

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