FIFA 97
Official Title  FIFA 97
Common Title  FIFA 97
Serial Number(s)  SLES-00505
Region  PAL
Genre / Style  Soccer

Developer  High Score Productions.
Publisher  Electronic Arts.
Date Released  16 November 1996
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number		 DISC 1

SLES-00505
Serial Number In Disc SLES-00505
Media Disc ID N / A
Number Of Tracks 7
( 1 Data Track &
6 Audio Tracks )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )		 MB
( .bin / .cue )
Approx.Size On Disc MB
Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )		 MB
( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
Barcode Number(s)
( UPC / EAN )
From the front cover.
  •  5030931010712   
     

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French
Menus and gameplay are in French.

After an impressive outing with FIFA Soccer, EA is back this season with their continuous soccer lineup, FIFA Soccer 97. Everything has been redone to make sure that gamers get the most for their money. Providing a more thorough gaming experience, EA has made sure that every team, over 4,200 players and 11 International Leagues make their way into the game. Choose from one of four different modes of play and more. For those who had a chance to play last years FIFA Soccer, then the 97 version will serve as a testament of continuous quality. EA has developed FIFA Soccer 97 with the sports gamer in mind.

This iteration of the FIFA lineage includes commentary from John Motson with summaries from Andy Gray, with the between-match sections covered by Des Lynam. All player moves are from David Ginola using the MotionBlending technology. Full interactive replays are included.

You can play a league or cup tournament, and practice your skills before playing. The game can be tailored to action or simulation style, with fouls, injuries and offsides available to toggle on or off. This version also includes a 6 vs 6 indoor play mode, and various multiplayer options

  Manufacturer's description:

FIFA SOCCER: The world's most popular soccer game
Over 6 million units sold
22 Fully rendered players using MotionBlending technology
Motion Capture using professional soccer players
Full Play-by-play with 3 International commentators
Indoor & outdoor game modes
Arcade, action & simulation modes
Pro, semi pro and beginner modes
More realistic and detailed players
More moves and animation than ever before
Team styles - teams play like their real life counterparts
Accurate targeting & clear break-always
Player transfers
12 International leagues, 255 teams and over 4,200 players

  Features:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Soccer theme.
Number Of Players  1 or 2 Players
Number Of Memory Card Blocks  1 Block
Compatible Controllers Tested
( Official Gamepads Only )		  Standard Controller ( Digital Controller compatible only )
Compatible Light Guns
( Official Light Guns Only )		  None
Other Compatible Controllers
( Official Controllers Only )		  None
Special Controllers Included Or
Supported ( Official Only )		  None
Vibration Function Compatible  No
Multi-Tap Function Compatible  Yes ( 1 to 8 Players )
Link Cable Function Compatibile  No
Emulator  ePSXe v.1.7.0
Video Plugin  Pete's OpenGL Driver v2.9 ( internal X & Internal Y= Very High, Stretching mode: Stretch to full window size, render Mode: 2 (Use framebuffer object) text filt = 2 FPS limit= 53, Compatibility=2,3,2; Shader effects= 1 (Fullscreen smoothin))
Audio Plugin  ePSXe SPU Core v.1.7.0
CD-ROM Plugin  ePSXe CDRom Plugin
Game Pad Plugin  N / A
Vibration Compatible  The game doesn't have it (Digital only).
Console Bios Used  SCPH7502

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 BASIC CONTROLS:
  Move character - D-Pad
  Pass / Tackle / Change player - X Button
  Shoot / Hard tackle - Circle Button
  Run - R1 Button
  Pause game - Start Button

 


   
 
 - Jewel Case Covers
FRONT BACK
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Res. - 300 dpi
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 - Advert Covers
SPANISH ADVERT
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File Size - 986 KB
 - Disc Cover
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 NTSC-J:
  • FIFA Soccer 97 [SLPS-00878]  - 
     
 NTSC-U:
  • FIFA Soccer 97 [SLUS-00269]  - 
     
 PAL:
  • FIFA 97 [SLES-00504]  - 
     
  • FIFA 97 [SLES-00506]  - 
     

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