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FIFA 08 dominates across Europe

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FIFA 08 dominates across Europe

And it’s the ‘last-gen’ PS2 version that rules the roost

The latest chart data from Media Control Gfk shows that EA football sim FIFA 08 continues to ride high in the Spanish and German charts – and it’s the PS2 version that is proving the most popular, outperforming all of the next-gen iterations.

In fact, aside from the presence of Microsoft’s Halo 3 at number seven in the Spanish charts and number ten in the German listings, as well as Sony’s PS3 exclusive Heavenly Sword at number ten in Spain, it’s all about the PS2, PC and DS, with Brain Training and Pokemon Diamond proving to be the star performers.

The listings in full:

Spain:
01.   FIFA 08 (PS2)
02.   FIFA 08 (PS3)
03.   My Sims (DS)
04.   WWE Smackdown! vs. RAW 2007 (PS2)
05.   FIFA 08 (PSP)
06.   More Brain Training (DS)
07.   Halo 3 (Xbox 360)
08.   Brain Training (DS)
09.   Pokemon Diamond (DS)
10.   Heavenly Sword (PS3)

Germany:
01.   FIFA 08 (PS2)
02.   The Settlers: Rise of an Empire (PC)
03.   Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars (PC)
04.   FIFA 08 (PC)
05.   FIFA 08 (PS3)
06.   More Brain Training (DS)
07.   Pokemon Diamond (DS)
08.   Brain Training (DS)
09.   World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (PC)
10.   Halo 3 (Xbox 360)

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