Pro Evolution Soccer 2 refines the formula with even more precise gameplay and updated teams. Konami's football simulation reaches an undeniable quality level. One of the finest football games of the PS1 generation, direct ancestor of the legendary PES series.
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Sports4 players3+
Description
European Konami sequel, PAL adaptation of Winning Eleven 6 with gameplay improvements and expanded licenses. Created by Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo and Konami, released in 2002 in Europe under the Pro Evolution Soccer 2 title. Over seventy UEFA-licensed national teams and clubs, refined tactical simulation gameplay, debut Master League mode, in-house league mode and stadium-ambience soundtrack. European edition under the Pro Evolution Soccer 2 title.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,3 GB📅25/10/2002
Published by Konami
Pro Evolution Soccer 2 (PS1) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
A sequel that consolidates the benchmark playability of Konami's football simulation at the console's very end of life. Still very widespread in Europe, it carries no rarity value and its interest lies in playing enjoyment more than collecting. An affordable piece for anyone wanting the last PlayStation milestone of a brand that became essential to virtual football.
Better with friends
A refined sequel to the in-house soccer, smoother and more realistic, making four-player evenings even tenser and more strategic. The competition gains variety of plays and finesse, rewarding those who bide their time before going for the kill. Rich yet readable, it sets up lasting rivalries where every snatched goal and decisive save become memories you keep retelling.
Is Pro Evolution Soccer 2 still worth playing in 2026?
Released in 2002 on PS1, Konami Tokyo's sequel consolidates the original's formula with more credible defensive reading, a calmer pace and a genuine opening on individual duel control. The Master League gains finer management, the player modelling sharpens and the feel of the ball stays at a level rare on Sony's machine. The missing licences still weigh. Recommended today for fans of authorial football, for Konami devotees and for PS1 collectors curious about the last great PES before the transition to Sony's second PlayStation console hardware globally.
