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Football Manager comes to Xbox 360

Posted by Graham. Filed under Europe, G, Microsoft Xbox 360, News, PC, Sony PSP. Tagged with Football Manager.

If you didn’t already know, one of Sega’s most profitable and popular franchises, is the Football Manager series, created by Sports Interactive.

Having huge success on the PC, Sega brought the popular 2007 edition of the game to home consoles.  However, until now Football Manager 2008 was only for PC/MAC and a slightly stripped down version for the PSP.  It looked as though, perhaps, Sega had second thoughts about a home console version.

But have no fear Football (Soccer) fans, Sega has now decided to release a version for the Xbox 360, with all PC features intact, updated stats to coincide with the new transfer window and PC to 360 online play!

“Football Manager 2008 on Xbox 360 gives console gamers the chance to dive into the wonderful world of football management.” commented Miles Jacobson, Studio Director of Sports Interactive Ltd. “With the same feature set to the PC version and various online modes, we hope that there is something for every Xbox 360 owner to get stuck into.”

The Xbox 360 version is set for a March 28th release. Better get the clackers, scarfs and pork-pies at the ready, for some online Football fun.

For full details, here’s the press release:

LONDON (January 11th, 2008) – SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced that Football Manager™ 2008 for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft will be hitting stores in Spring 2008. Football Manager™ 2008 is the next chapter of the renowned Football Manager™ series developed by BAFTA winning studio Sports Interactive Ltd. The latest console version of Football Manager will be fully updated for the new season, including transfers being made in the mid-season transfer window, allowing players to select their favourite club or international team and guide them to the title.

While retaining all the depth and realism of the record breaking PC version, the Xbox 360 version also features revamped online play to the PC game via Xbox Live, permitting you to challenge friends to one-on-one matches and even host tournaments.

“Football Manager 2008 on Xbox 360 gives console gamers the chance to dive into the wonderful world of football management.” commented Miles Jacobson, Studio Director of Sports Interactive Ltd. “With the same feature set to the PC version and various online modes, we hope that there is something for every Xbox 360 owner to get stuck into.”

With all-new features, improved gameplay and a depth only seen from Sports Interactive Ltd., the whole range of Football Manager 2008 titles offer a management simulation that is second to none.

Football Manager 2008 for Xbox 360 is set for release on March 28th 2008. For further information please go to www.sigames.com or the completely re-vamped www.footballmanager.net website. For all SEGA assets please visit www.sega-press.com .

[Source: Sega - Press Release]

[Thanks: Dennis - SegaOn]