Beijing 2008

Sega's exclusive rights to the Olympic Games continues with Beijing 2008, which includes 38 events held in official Chinese venues. Players will compete in such locales as the Beijing National Stadium and the National Aquatics Centre as they engage in track-and-field, aquatics, gymnastics, equestrian, weightlifting, and other indoor and outdoor competitions for both men and women. Motion-captured animation and multiple camera angles offer a broadcast-style presentation. Online support with voice chat is included for international players to represent their country and attempt to shatter world records. The main aspect of play involves following the 15-day Olympic schedule with a custom team. After each qualifying event, players can develop their team's statistics and attributes to improve their medal chances in the finals. UK developer Eurocom's previous experience in the genre was with the multi-platform release of Athens 2004.

EVENT CONTROLS

ATHLETICS-TRACK

100M/200M/400M

L2 or R2 Button (Hold) = build up power
X Button + Circle Button or Toggle Right Analog Stick = build up speed
L2 Button = lunge
R2 Button = showboat

800M/1500M

A Button + B Button or Toggle Right Analog Stick = build up speed
Left Analog stick = position runner
Left Trigger = lunge
Right Trigger = showboat

100M HURDLES (WOMEN)/110M HURDLES (MEN)

L2 or R2 Button (Hold) = build up power
X Button + Circle Button or Toggle Right Analog Stick = build up speed
L2 or R2 Button = jump a hurdle
L2 Button = lunge
R2 Button = showboat

ATHLETICS-FIELD

HAMMER THROW

Rotate Left or Right Analog Stick = match the marker
L2 or R2 Button = release the hammer

SHOT PUT

Rotate Left or Right Analog Stick = build power
L2 or R2 Button (Hold) = build throw angle
L2 or R2 (Release) = throw the shot

DISCUS THROW

Rotate Left or Right Analog Stick = build power
L2 or R2 Button (Hold) = build throw angle
L2 or R2 Button (Release) = throw the discus

JAVELIN THROW

X Button + Circle Button or Toggle Right Analog Stixk = build up running speed
Left Analog Stick Right (Hold) = ready the javlin
Left Analog Between Left and Up = selet the throwing angle and release the javelin

LONG JUMP/TRIPLE JUMP

X Button + Circle Button or Toggle Left or Right Analog Stick = build up speed
L2 or R2 Button = perform hop, skip and jump
L2 or R2 Button (Hold) = adjust jump angle

HIGH JUMP

X Button + Circle Button = match timing of each footstep
L2 or R2 Button = jump

POLE VAULT

X Button + Circle Button or Toggle Right or Left Analog Stick = build up running speed
L2 or R2 Button = clear the bar

AQUATICS-SWIMMING

50M FREESTYLE/100M BREASTSTROKE/BACKSTROKE/BUTTERFLY

L2 or R2 Button (Hold) = build up power
Rotate Right Analog Stick + Rotate Left Analog Stick or X Button + Circle Button = build speed
R2 or L2 Button = turn

AQUATICS-DIVING

DIVING

R2 or L2 Button = select dive power
Rotate Right or Left Analog Stick = match colored marker
Rotate Right or Left Anaog Stick = match both colored markers

GYMNASTICS-ARTISTIC

FLOOR EXERCISE

VAULT

X Button + Circle Button or Toggle Right or Left Analog Stick = build up running speed
L2 or R2 Button = launch
Rotate Right or Left Analog Stick = dismount

PARALLEL BARS

Right or Left Analog Stick = stabilize your balance
L2 Button + R2 Button = get good lift

BEAM

L2 or R2 Button = launch off springboard, dismount
Right Analog Stick + Left Analog Stick = center the ball

UNEVEN BARS

L2 or R2 Button = launch off springboard
Right or Left Analog Stick = match arrows
R2 Button + L2 Button = swap bars

RINGS

Right Analog Stick + Left Analog = keep arrows on highlighted zonesa
R2 Button + L2 Button = stabilize a hold

SHOOTING-SHOTGUN

SKEET

Left Analog Stick = sweep crosshair left or right
X Button (Hold) = increase crosshair speed
X Button = call 'pull'
R2 Button = fire

SHOOTING-PISTOL

10M AIR PISTOL

L2 or R2 Button = determine accuracy
Right or Left Analog Stick = aim the crosshair
L2 or R2 Button = fire

25M RAPID FIRE PISTOL

L2 or R2 Button = control breathing
Left or Right Analog Stick = move crosshair
L2 or R2 Button = fire

ARCHERY

INDIVIDUAL

Right Analog Stick Down (Hold) = draw the bow
Left Analog Stick = aim the crosshair
Right Analog Stick = launch the arrow

JUDO

81-90KG

Right or Left Analog Stick = match arrows
X Button + Circle Button + Square Button + Triangle Button = throw opponent

CANOE-KAYAK-SLALOM

K1-KAYAK SINGLE

Left or Right Analog Stick Outwards (Hold) = paddle in corresponding direction
Left Analog Stick + Right Analog Sticks (Hold) = paddle forward
Left or Right Analog Stick Down (Hold) = sharp turn

TABLE TENNIS

SINGLES

X Button (Hold) = build serve power
X Button = hit ball with topspin
Circle Button = hit ball with backspin
Triangle Button = smash shot
Square Button = apply spin
Left Analog Stick = move athlete

WEIGHTLIFTING

+105KG

Rotate Left Analog Stick + Rotate Right Analog Stick = increase power
Rotate Left Analog Stick + Rotate Right Analog Stick Outwards = initalize lift
Right Analog Stick + Left Analog Stick = center the ball

CYCLING-TRACK

TEAM PURSUIT

X Button + Circle Button or Toggle Right or Left Analog Stick = build initial power
Rotate Right or Left Analog Stick maintain power and speed
L2 or R2 Button = change lead cyclist