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- Number of Players 4
- Online Players 8
- Online Enabled Yes
Game Description
Go for the gold with the official game of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Compete in over 35 events in the official venues in the host city of Beijing as you marvel at the grandeur of competing on the world's biggest athletic stage. Run, jump and throw in the Bird Nest, Beijing's National Stadium; compete in intense watersports at the Water Cube, the National Aquatics Center; and more! Multiple modes of play and easy controls let beginners learn the ropes and pros go for new records. Online play lets you compete against gamers around the world in the true spirit of the Olympic Games.
Critic Reviews
IGN Review
Outside of Mario's track jaunt on the Wii and DS, it's been a long (long) time since we've seen a good, or even decent, Olympics or track and field game hit a console, but Eurocom and SEGA have earned a medal with Beijing 2008. Featuring nearly 40 events, tons of variety in terms of mechanics and ni...more
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Average Member Rating: 4.1 out of 10
Meet Me in Beijing. (7 out of 10)
posted by MrEKO1973 (WEST FRANKFORT, IL) on Jul 19, 2008
Member since Jun 2005
26 out of 28 gamers (93%) found this review helpful
Member since Jun 2005
26 out of 28 gamers (93%) found this review helpful
Beijing 2008 for the Xbox 360 is probably the best Olympic game ever made. Of course, that's like saying, "That's the best manure sandwich I've ever eaten." Ok, it's not that bad. Actually, there are a lot of positives on this title. The best thing about it is that it’s not just track and field. The...more
Specs & Requirements
Memory 1 MB
Online Features Leaderboards, Online Tournament, Custom Match, Xbox LIVE Family Settings, Voice, Online Multiplayer, Quick Match, Achievements
Modes Training, Exhibition, Multiplayer
Audio/Video HDTV 1080i, HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080p
Console Link System Link 2-8