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[BLaZiNgSPEED]

If 3 gig ram is for max quality. what is the minimum RAM requirement needed to be able to play the game?

[The Doctor76]

I would say one gig. That's the usual minimum these days.

[TavanoPly]

FIFA 09 Event in Munich
Teil 2: The PC-Version

written by
Daniel Kaltenthaler, FIFA 4 Fans.com

AFor years there haven't been too many changes on the PC version, the graphic engine is old and ugly in FIFA 08 and even the gameplay was not as excited as lot of people wished. But with FIFA 09 there apears a new kind of FIFA: We have played the game, and it looks much better, you can play it much better and it feels better - it is better!

Designed for the PC
In recent years there have been used the Playstation 2 version for the PC version. This comes to an end now. The PC version is designed for the PC, it is not a converted version of a console. Thus, the game is now independent, and no longer dependent on certain characteristics of consoles.



Polished, deep gameplay
The changes in gameplay is clearly evident. In the range of collisions (especially in the air) have been worked a lot: A completely rewritten logic with 350 new animations ensures that collisions of two players are very realistic and understandable. If two players jump simultaneously to the header, it now makes a difference whether you have a heavy boulders or a flyweight as opponents. Height and the weight of the players and of course the right timing to decide about who is the winner of a two-fight.

In practice, the game is now very smooth. Passes go quickly to the next player, the player animations are elegant, and not bumpy anymore. The ball jumps more realistic now, and it bounce from players comprehensible. Well: It's really fun to play FIFA with this gameplay.

Comparing the gameplay with the NextGen version, so there is no big difference anymore. In my own opinion, there are still some points which could be improved to get perfect, but on the other hand there have been some guys on the event who said that they prefer the gameplay of the PC version instead of the one of the NextGen version. Which one is really better is probably a matter of taste. The fact is, however, that the biggest change in the gameplay since 4 years pays off.



Redesigned menuü
A renewal can be found in menu design. Here are not only the already known menu items, but also various widgets. If there is available an Internet connection there widgets include some information about your own status, your own team, the community up to news of your own favorite teams from the real soccer world.

The menu itself is now also optimized for higher resolutions, even in HD monitors the menu now looks nicer..



New controll by using keyboard and mouse
If you do not have a gamepad, you previously had always to play by using the keyboard. This was unfortunately always a little wrinkled and inaccurate, gamepad users have always had an advantage. EA Sports now has built in a new control system where you use a keyboard-mouse combination.

AThe principle is basically very simple: The player can be moved with the keys W, A, S, D. If you want to use these keys because you think it is too complicated, you can optionally activate the "follow the mouse" mode. Then the player is automatically following the cursor whereever you move it. With the space bar you can run faster, by using the Alt key the speed of the player is reduced.

By using the cursor you can decide where the pass will go. Left click is a pass to the selected target, if you hold the left button, there will be a cross into this direction. Right click stands for a shot. Tricks are also on the middle mouse button. If you hold this key and move the mouse in a certain direction, the trick will be done.

This sounds strange one the one hand and complicated one the other hand - but it is not. If you practice this controll a bit, and you get used to it, you have a very precise control about the game.

Of course, you still can use a gamepads or use only the keyboard without a mouse - these possibilities are still available.



Next Generation Graphic
The fact which everyone had been waiting is now finally finally: FIFA 09 contains the NextGen graphics and makes a big step towards console version.

The player models are now as pretty as the ones out of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox360 version, so that even the muscles of the players can be identified. 3D grass grows from the ground, pretty shader and glowing effects have been added. The players look totally realistic, have a natural skin colour. It is possible to recognize Michael Ballack not only because of his face, but also because of his deceptively similar 3D hair.

However there are still missing some things. The stadiums are not yet adapted to NextGen, the spectators and the surrounding area in the stadiums have not been renewed yet. The NextGen changes have been primarily done in the area of the playing field which you can see all the time during the game. Nevertheless, the overall picture of the graphic is very positive.

AEA has made a big step. The main focus has been on the NextGen graphic on the field in FIFA 09. EA will continue working on the graphics, so that - perhaps next year - there will even more Next Generation graphics available



Fully constomized PC controll
Also a new feature is the possibility that the whole controll is fully configurable - which also means that the defence and attack commands can now be separated. previously The command for "shot" and "tackling" have always been on the same button, but in FIFA 09 it is possible now to assign two different keys to these commands.

Online Mode
EA now has removed the outdated Match Maker. Now it is no longer necessary to load an external program to be able to play online. Instead it is now the same system as in the NextGen consoles: The online lobby is directly included to the FIFA menu.



System requirements
The NextGeneration graphics - of course - increases the system requirements a lot. How much these requirements will be is not clear yet, because the game is still in development and EA still tries to improve the graphic performance more and more.

If you have a high-end graphics card as the GeForce 8800 and 3 GB of RAM, you don't have to worry, you will be able to play the game in full details.

If you have a rather weaker PC you can adjust the level of details and lower it step by step. It's possible to set it to the FIFA 08 level. So if the game is not running fast enough, just switch of some details, and you can play FIFA 09, too.



Conclusion (PC Version)
The PC version makes a big step forward. Because of the Next Generation graphics it looks really great, the gameplay is similar to the Next-Gen consoles. In short: The game is just fun, it plays out different and looks different than the predecessor. FIFA 09 has no reason to hide, EA has done a great job.

I look forward to the Games Convention where we can have a look at the game again.

[mazinya]

Now that sounds good!

[BLaZiNgSPEED]

Well I just bought an Ati Radeon HD 2400 graphics card it should arrive by post in a few days.
I have 1 gig RAM but I am concerned whether this graphics card is gonna work with FIFA 09.
The reason why I bought that card is because it runs crysis and cod 4 and also is a supported graphics card for PES 2008 and EURO 2008 game.
So I am hoping its gonna be supported for FIFA 09 too

[Anubis2612]

Originally Posted by TavanoPly

FIFA 09 Event in Munich
Teil 2: The PC-Version

written by
Daniel Kaltenthaler, FIFA 4 Fans.com

AFor years there haven't been too many changes on the PC version, the graphic engine is old and ugly in FIFA 08 and even the gameplay was not as excited as lot of people wished. But with FIFA 09 there apears a new kind of FIFA: We have played the game, and it looks much better, you can play it much better and it feels better - it is better!

Designed for the PC
In recent years there have been used the Playstation 2 version for the PC version. This comes to an end now. The PC version is designed for the PC, it is not a converted version of a console. Thus, the game is now independent, and no longer dependent on certain characteristics of consoles.



Polished, deep gameplay
The changes in gameplay is clearly evident. In the range of collisions (especially in the air) have been worked a lot: A completely rewritten logic with 350 new animations ensures that collisions of two players are very realistic and understandable. If two players jump simultaneously to the header, it now makes a difference whether you have a heavy boulders or a flyweight as opponents. Height and the weight of the players and of course the right timing to decide about who is the winner of a two-fight.

In practice, the game is now very smooth. Passes go quickly to the next player, the player animations are elegant, and not bumpy anymore. The ball jumps more realistic now, and it bounce from players comprehensible. Well: It's really fun to play FIFA with this gameplay.

Comparing the gameplay with the NextGen version, so there is no big difference anymore. In my own opinion, there are still some points which could be improved to get perfect, but on the other hand there have been some guys on the event who said that they prefer the gameplay of the PC version instead of the one of the NextGen version. Which one is really better is probably a matter of taste. The fact is, however, that the biggest change in the gameplay since 4 years pays off.



Redesigned menuü
A renewal can be found in menu design. Here are not only the already known menu items, but also various widgets. If there is available an Internet connection there widgets include some information about your own status, your own team, the community up to news of your own favorite teams from the real soccer world.

The menu itself is now also optimized for higher resolutions, even in HD monitors the menu now looks nicer..



New controll by using keyboard and mouse
If you do not have a gamepad, you previously had always to play by using the keyboard. This was unfortunately always a little wrinkled and inaccurate, gamepad users have always had an advantage. EA Sports now has built in a new control system where you use a keyboard-mouse combination.

AThe principle is basically very simple: The player can be moved with the keys W, A, S, D. If you want to use these keys because you think it is too complicated, you can optionally activate the "follow the mouse" mode. Then the player is automatically following the cursor whereever you move it. With the space bar you can run faster, by using the Alt key the speed of the player is reduced.

By using the cursor you can decide where the pass will go. Left click is a pass to the selected target, if you hold the left button, there will be a cross into this direction. Right click stands for a shot. Tricks are also on the middle mouse button. If you hold this key and move the mouse in a certain direction, the trick will be done.

This sounds strange one the one hand and complicated one the other hand - but it is not. If you practice this controll a bit, and you get used to it, you have a very precise control about the game.

Of course, you still can use a gamepads or use only the keyboard without a mouse - these possibilities are still available.



Next Generation Graphic
The fact which everyone had been waiting is now finally finally: FIFA 09 contains the NextGen graphics and makes a big step towards console version.

The player models are now as pretty as the ones out of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox360 version, so that even the muscles of the players can be identified. 3D grass grows from the ground, pretty shader and glowing effects have been added. The players look totally realistic, have a natural skin colour. It is possible to recognize Michael Ballack not only because of his face, but also because of his deceptively similar 3D hair.

However there are still missing some things. The stadiums are not yet adapted to NextGen, the spectators and the surrounding area in the stadiums have not been renewed yet. The NextGen changes have been primarily done in the area of the playing field which you can see all the time during the game. Nevertheless, the overall picture of the graphic is very positive.

AEA has made a big step. The main focus has been on the NextGen graphic on the field in FIFA 09. EA will continue working on the graphics, so that - perhaps next year - there will even more Next Generation graphics available



Fully constomized PC controll
Also a new feature is the possibility that the whole controll is fully configurable - which also means that the defence and attack commands can now be separated. previously The command for "shot" and "tackling" have always been on the same button, but in FIFA 09 it is possible now to assign two different keys to these commands.

Online Mode
EA now has removed the outdated Match Maker. Now it is no longer necessary to load an external program to be able to play online. Instead it is now the same system as in the NextGen consoles: The online lobby is directly included to the FIFA menu.



System requirements
The NextGeneration graphics - of course - increases the system requirements a lot. How much these requirements will be is not clear yet, because the game is still in development and EA still tries to improve the graphic performance more and more.

If you have a high-end graphics card as the GeForce 8800 and 3 GB of RAM, you don't have to worry, you will be able to play the game in full details.

If you have a rather weaker PC you can adjust the level of details and lower it step by step. It's possible to set it to the FIFA 08 level. So if the game is not running fast enough, just switch of some details, and you can play FIFA 09, too.



Conclusion (PC Version)
The PC version makes a big step forward. Because of the Next Generation graphics it looks really great, the gameplay is similar to the Next-Gen consoles. In short: The game is just fun, it plays out different and looks different than the predecessor. FIFA 09 has no reason to hide, EA has done a great job.

I look forward to the Games Convention where we can have a look at the game again.

but where are the ingame screens? if they saw it why aren't they putting more PC screens?

[Priend]

Redmoon, I doubt you will be able to play games like Crysis and COD 4 on low settings. I recently sold all 4 of my 3870's before the price went down with the release of the 4850 and 4870. I just bought a 3850 for £28 on ebay. It is just temporary until the 4850 and 4870's have oc editions with better cooling and more memory. I believe the 3850 will struggle to play games and that is twice as fast a 8600gts and probably 10 times as fast as yours.

[TavanoPly]

Originally Posted by Anubis2612

but where are the ingame screens? if they saw it why aren't they putting more PC screens?

Says the game EA that is still under development ... the screen will be issued when it is ready believe

[BLaZiNgSPEED]

Not true priend don't give me misleading information.
I just checked out youtube video and CoD 4 can run on medium/high settings and your telling me that it won't even run on low?!?!?!
Look: YouTube - Call of Duty 4 - ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO

Crysis runs too I saw on Youtube.

[The Doctor76]

Originally Posted by Redmoon

Well I just bought an Ati Radeon HD 2400 graphics card it should arrive by post in a few days.
I have 1 gig RAM but I am concerned whether this graphics card is gonna work with FIFA 09.
The reason why I bought that card is because it runs crysis and cod 4 and also is a supported graphics card for PES 2008 and EURO 2008 game.
So I am hoping its gonna be supported for FIFA 09 too

Get yourself up to 2gb, as soon as possible. If you're running Vista, you may need even more. As for the card, I'm not sure, but if it runs Crysis fine, then Fifa 09 shouldn't be a problem.

[The Doctor76]

Originally Posted by TavanoPly

FIFA 09 Event in Munich
Teil 2: The PC-Version

written by
Daniel Kaltenthaler, FIFA 4 Fans.com

AFor years there haven't been too many changes on the PC version, the graphic engine is old and ugly in FIFA 08 and even the gameplay was not as excited as lot of people wished. But with FIFA 09 there apears a new kind of FIFA: We have played the game, and it looks much better, you can play it much better and it feels better - it is better!

Designed for the PC
In recent years there have been used the Playstation 2 version for the PC version. This comes to an end now. The PC version is designed for the PC, it is not a converted version of a console. Thus, the game is now independent, and no longer dependent on certain characteristics of consoles.



Polished, deep gameplay
The changes in gameplay is clearly evident. In the range of collisions (especially in the air) have been worked a lot: A completely rewritten logic with 350 new animations ensures that collisions of two players are very realistic and understandable. If two players jump simultaneously to the header, it now makes a difference whether you have a heavy boulders or a flyweight as opponents. Height and the weight of the players and of course the right timing to decide about who is the winner of a two-fight.


Conclusion (PC Version)
The PC version makes a big step forward. Because of the Next Generation graphics it looks really great, the gameplay is similar to the Next-Gen consoles. In short: The game is just fun, it plays out different and looks different than the predecessor. FIFA 09 has no reason to hide, EA has done a great job.

I look forward to the Games Convention where we can have a look at the game again.

Does that mean they've even sorted the headers out, to make the aerial battles enjoyable and unpredictable, like in real life?

[The Doctor76]

Originally Posted by Redmoon

Not true priend don't give me misleading information.
I just checked out youtube video and CoD 4 can run on medium/high settings and your telling me that it won't even run on low?!?!?!
Look: YouTube - Call of Duty 4 - ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO

Crysis runs too I saw on Youtube.

Check this out:

Can You RUN It?

It lets you test your system against the latest games, so when Fifa 09 shows, you can check it there (if you're patient enough, that is. I doubt if I will be!! But a mate of mine said my rig will run it no problem...)

[jonneymendoza]

what would be utter amazing is if pc users can play againts ps3 users like you could on the old PRO EVO game!!!!!!!!! come on EA surprise us all with an announcement saying that pc users can play against ps3 users!

[BLaZiNgSPEED]

Originally Posted by jonneymendoza

what would be utter amazing is if pc users can play againts ps3 users like you could on the old PRO EVO game!!!!!!!!! come on EA surprise us all with an announcement saying that pc users can play against ps3 users!

no that wont happen and I doubt whether it will ever happen, this will only be a dream!

[Anubis2612]

Originally Posted by DoctorWho76P

Your English isn't too bad at all! I'll give you a hint that'll help a lot:
Capital letters for names and at beginning of sentences.
I'm not trying to be patronising, but that's the main thing wrong with your English.

I know it's a football forum, but it's such a small thing that I thought I'd mention it.

Here's to Fifa 09 being The Year of the PC!

[BLaZiNgSPEED]

Originally Posted by DoctorWho76P

Get yourself up to 2gb, as soon as possible. If you're running Vista, you may need even more. As for the card, I'm not sure, but if it runs Crysis fine, then Fifa 09 shouldn't be a problem.

Well I have 1024 which 128 is currently being shared by my integrated graphics card, which is ati radeon xpress 200. That leaves to 896 RAM
I am running under Windows XP Media Center Edition.
But if I install the hd 2400 card then it should disable the onboard integrated graphics which should therefore bring back the whole 1024 RAM.
I just received the card today by postal but I am now waiting for my 600 watt PSU to arrive

[greatgur5678]

Did I just read 3 GB of RAM and 8800 Nvidia Graphic card for maximum performance? Phew, even though I have all that, these are pretty steep requirements. Even more than those of Crysis, which is known to have the highest requirements so far for any game. Any confirmation on this?

[jonneymendoza]

Originally Posted by greatgur5678

Did I just read 3 GB of RAM and 8800 Nvidia Graphic card for maximum performance? Phew, even though I have all that, these are pretty steep requirements. Even more than those of Crysis, which is known to have the highest requirements so far for any game. Any confirmation on this?

LOL what system can run crysis at full Details at 1080p res with full on AA

[Priend]

Originally Posted by Redmoon

Not true priend don't give me misleading information.
I just checked out youtube video and CoD 4 can run on medium/high settings and your telling me that it won't even run on low?!?!?!
Look: YouTube - Call of Duty 4 - ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO

Crysis runs too I saw on Youtube.

Its not misleading information. The things on youtube are usually people with high end computers, say 4870 cf, gtx 280 sli, 8800 ultra sli trying to make there computers look better by saying they are running it on a low end graphics card. Read the comments on the youtube video you gave a link to and you will see real 2400 owners disappointed in performance. You will struggle to get over 10fps on most games at any decent settings unless the game is really old. That card is not designed for gaming, more for hd video decoding in htpc with passive cooling. I can assure you, you will be disappointed if you believe you will be able to play any of the latest games at decent settings even at low resolutions. Check review sites. However you should be able to play games above 30 fps on low resolutions and minimum to low settings. I have a laptop with a better graphics card than this, and I can say it struggles to play games on medium resolutions with medium to high graphics. However it gives 30fps+ if I put the resolution down to 640x480 and everything on minimum.

[The Doctor76]

Today is supposed to be the day we get more info, isn't it? I'm off to check that out now!