Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 is a game which was released in Autumn 2009. Many improvements have been made including the licensing of the Europa League (the new name for the UEFA Cup).
Many other changes include a new penalty system, improved visuals, individual characteristics, new animations and the return of community mode. Lag-free matches are also included for network mode, so long as the connection is adequate. The game released on the PS2, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360, PSP and Windows.
It also features Lionel Messi and Fernando Torres on the cover and is the successor to PES 2009. This new edition is seen by the majority of the fans as an opportunity to regain the title for the best football simulator, lost to its rival FIFA two years ago.
The demo was released on the 17th of September while the game was released on the 23rd of October, therefore competing with the FIFA Series.
| Minimum System Requirements | Recommended System Requirements | |
| CPU | Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz / AMD Sempron 2500+ | Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 2.0GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4000+ |
| VRAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Win Xp 32 | Win Xp 32 |
| Graphics Card | nVidia GeForce FX 5600 Ultra / AMD Radeon 9600 Series | nVidia GeForce 7900 GT / AMD Radeon HD 2400 Series |
| Direct X | DX 9 | DX 9 |
| SOUND CARD | DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card | DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card |
| HDD Space | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| CD-ROM | 4x DVD-ROM Drive | 8x DVD-ROM Drive |
| Game Analysis | Konami's footballing legend evolves into the most realistic football simulation ever this AutumnKonami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced that its forthcoming PES 2010 title will benefit from the most exhaustive raft of new features in the series’ history, with every aspect of the game benefiting from key improvements. Major gameplay additions will make PES 2010 the most realistic football simulation available.Konami has spent the last year expanding the development team’s numbers, and created a number of dedicated departments, each striving to further improving their respective parts of the game both in the short and long terms. Key additions for PES 2010 include:Gameplay: PES 2010 focuses on enhancing the excitement of matches between players, making for a truly challenging experience that will constantly test the player. Intuitive zonal defending will cover spaces and players need to look constantly for new ways to attack. PES 2010 focuses on being a real football simulation, as it requires both strategic play and quick reactions, as in real life. In addition to key out-field elements, goalkeepers are more versatile and with abilities matching those of modern shot-stoppers. The game’s referees have also been reworked, with smarter AI elements allowing them to make more balanced calls during matches.Enhanced Online: A new dedicated section of the Tokyo team is committed to improving the online side of PES 2010. More downloadable content is also planned. Konami has supported PES 2009 with the release of new licensed teams, transfer updates, etc, and this support will grow for PES 2010. Team and content updates are planned throughout the game’s lifespan. These will make the game even more bespoke to the player’s match day needs.Konami has strengthend its relationship with UEFA and can announce it has secured the exclusive video game rights for the Europa League Licence (formerly known as the UEFA Cup). In addition Konami will be enhancing and developing the use of the UEFA Champions League within PES 2010 to make even better use of the best club football competition in the world. | |
| High FPS | 200+ FPS ( GTX 1060 ) | |
| Note | *NVIDIA - GeForce GTX285, GTX280, GTX260, 9800, 9600, 8800, 8600, 8600, 8500, 7900, 7800, 7600, 7300, 7100, 6800, 6600, FX5900, FX5700, FX5500, FX5200 *AMD/ATI - Radeon HD4800, HD3800, HD2900, HD2400, X1950, X1900, X1800, X1650, X1600, X1550, X1300, X1050, X800, X700, X550, X300, 9800, 9700 | |
| Optimization Score | 10 | |
