Pro Evolution Soccer to invade UK arcades

Konami released two test versions of their new Pro Evolution Soccer arcade machine. So how will the arcade port look like?

The coin operated version is dubbed Pro Evolution Soccer Arcade Championship and is based on the console title. It was specially ported to fit on an arcade machine but was created to still hold what the franchise is known for – gameplay and physics.

Along with the release of the arcade version, Konami would also be introducing their e-AMUSEMENT online network system. e-AMUSEMENT would allow players to link online and play against opponents from all over Europe. There would be e-AMUSEMENT cards available that would let players save their data and purchase in-game players.

The arcade version would be a bit like the console version – Pro Evolution Soccer 6 – featuring the international and club teams, realistic player avatars and moves, and CPU opponent difficulty levels. The arcade machines would also allow players to plug in their own controllers.

The test machines are located at The Hollywood Bowl on Finchley High Road, and the other one at The Rocket venue on Euston Road. After the beta test of the arcade machines, the rest of Europe will be seeing Pro Evolution Soccer Arcade Championship plus the online e-AMUSEMENT system will go live.

Konami released two test versions of their new Pro Evolution Soccer arcade machine. So how will the arcade port look like?

The coin operated version is dubbed Pro Evolution Soccer Arcade Championship and is based on the console title. It was specially ported to fit on an arcade machine but was created to still hold what the franchise is known for – gameplay and physics.

Along with the release of the arcade version, Konami would also be introducing their e-AMUSEMENT online network system. e-AMUSEMENT would allow players to link online and play against opponents from all over Europe. There would be e-AMUSEMENT cards available that would let players save their data and purchase in-game players.

The arcade version would be a bit like the console version – Pro Evolution Soccer 6 – featuring the international and club teams, realistic player avatars and moves, and CPU opponent difficulty levels. The arcade machines would also allow players to plug in their own controllers.

The test machines are located at The Hollywood Bowl on Finchley High Road, and the other one at The Rocket venue on Euston Road. After the beta test of the arcade machines, the rest of Europe will be seeing Pro Evolution Soccer Arcade Championship plus the online e-AMUSEMENT system will go live.