World Soccer Winning Eleven 5 (Quick Gameplay) PlayStation 2

Originally released in Japan on March 15, 2001, for PlayStation 2, World Soccer Winning Eleven 5 was developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo (KCET) and published by Konami. The game marked the debut of the Winning Eleven series on PlayStation 2, using a new graphics engine created specifically for the console's hardware. In Europe, the title was released in November 2001 under the name Pro Evolution Soccer, establishing the brand that would be adopted internationally for many years. In Japan, the series continued using the Winning Eleven name, later receiving a revised version titled World Soccer Winning Eleven 5 Final Evolution, released on December 13, 2001. Trivia and Historical Context New animation system: Compared to ISS Pro Evolution 2, this edition significantly expanded the number of player animations. Konami's promotional materials stated that the number of animations was approximately three times greater, providing smoother and more natural movement. DualShock 2 support: The game was developed to take advantage of the PlayStation 2 controller's analog features. The power of passes, shots, and crosses could vary depending on the pressure applied to the DualShock 2's pressure-sensitive buttons. FIFPro licensing: It was one of the first entries in the series to make extensive use of the FIFPro license, allowing many players to appear with their real names and faces inspired by their real-life counterparts. Even so, many clubs and competitions still lacked official licenses. Birth of the Pro Evolution Soccer brand: The European version officially adopted the Pro Evolution Soccer name, while Japan retained the Winning Eleven brand until the franchise transitioned to eFootball years later. Shunsuke Nakamura on the cover: The Japanese edition featured midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura on the cover, reflecting his growing popularity in Japanese football at the time. Legendary Japanese commentary: The Japanese version once again featured Jon Kabira as the lead commentator, alongside analyst Katsuyoshi Shinto. European commentary: The European version featured commentary by Chris James and analysis by Terry Butcher. 0:00 - Start 0:22 - Intro 2:42 - Brazil vs. France Match 12:44 - Goal 15:19 - Goal #WinningEleven5 #ProEvolutionSoccer #PlayStation2 #PS2 #Konami #WorldSoccerWinningEleven #RetroGaming #FootballGames #SoccerGames #GamingHistory