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'''''Pro Evolution Soccer 3''''' (known as '''''World Soccer: Winning Eleven 7''''' in Japan and '''''World Soccer: Winning Eleven 7 International''''' in North America) is a [[Association football|football]] [[video game]] developed and produced by [[Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo|Konami]] as part of the ''[[Pro Evolution Soccer]]'' series. Initially released for the [[PlayStation 2]], it is also the first in the series to be released on [[Microsoft Windows]].
'''''Pro Evolution Soccer 3''''' (known as '''''World Soccer: Winning Eleven 7''''' in Japan and '''''World Soccer: Winning Eleven 7 International''''' in North America) is a [[List of association football video games|football]] [[Sports simulation|simulation]] video game developed and produced by [[Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo|Konami]] as part of the ''[[Pro Evolution Soccer]]'' series. Initially released for the [[PlayStation 2]], it is also the first in the series to be released on [[Microsoft Windows]].


The cover features the image and signature of iconic Italian referee [[Pierluigi Collina]], who had previously officiated the [[2002 FIFA World Cup Final]]. This was unusual, as football games had come to almost exclusively feature only players and managers on their covers; plus, referees only appear in cutscenes in this game (they would only be integrated to the playing field in the next entry of the series). ''PES 3'' was succeeded by ''[[Pro Evolution Soccer 4]]'', which was released in 2004.
While the Japanese version featured [[Japan national football team|Japanese national team]] coach [[Zico (footballer)|Zico]],<ref>{{cite web |title=ジーコ監督が『ウイイレ』の新イメージキャラクターに！シリーズ最新作も発表！ - 電撃オンライン |url=https://dengekionline.com/data/news/2003/5/22/534ce09e7ca751bf8a9bf3df282914fc.html |website=dengekionline.com |access-date=19 August 2024}}</ref> the European version cover features the image and signature of iconic Italian referee [[Pierluigi Collina]], who had previously officiated the [[2002 FIFA World Cup Final]]. This was unusual, as football games had come to almost exclusively feature only players and managers on their covers; plus, referees only appear in cutscenes in this game (they would only be integrated to the playing field in the next entry of the series). ''PES 3'' was succeeded by ''[[Pro Evolution Soccer 4]]'', which was released in 2004.


== New features ==
== New features ==
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== Licenses ==
== Licenses ==
The game does not include any full leagues but 64 clubs from various European countries. 6 clubs are fully licensed, which are the five Italian [[Serie A]] clubs [[A.C. Milan|Milan]], [[A.S. Roma|Roma]], [[Juventus F.C.|Juventus]], [[S.S. Lazio|Lazio]] and [[Parma Calcio 1913|Parma]], as well as [[Feyenoord]] from the Dutch [[Eredivisie]]. All other clubs have fictional team names, logos and jerseys. Also player names are fictional, but only if the player is part of an unlicensed national team. Noticeable cases are for example Dutch players (e.g. Von Mistelroum instead of [[Ruud van Nistelrooy]]) and German players (e.g. Kalm instead of [[Oliver Kahn]]).
The game does not include any full leagues but 64 clubs from various European countries. 6 clubs are fully licensed, which are the five Italian [[Serie A]] clubs [[A.C. Milan|Milan]], [[A.S. Roma|Roma]], [[Juventus FC|Juventus]], [[S.S. Lazio|Lazio]] and [[Parma Calcio 1913|Parma]], as well as [[Feyenoord]] from the Dutch [[Eredivisie]]. All other clubs have fictional team names, logos and jerseys. Also player names are fictional, but only if the player is part of an unlicensed national team. Noticeable cases are for example Dutch players (e.g. Von Mistelroum instead of [[Ruud van Nistelrooy]]) and German players (e.g. Kalm instead of [[Oliver Kahn]]).

Like other ''Winning Eleven'' video games before, the [[J.League]] license was limited in Japan.


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| Edge_PS2 = 9/10<ref>{{cite journal |author=Edge staff |title=Winning Eleven 7 (PS2) |journal=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]] |issue=128 |date=October 2003}}</ref>
| Edge_PS2 = 9/10<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Edge staff |title=Winning Eleven 7 (PS2) |magazine=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]] |issue=128 |date=October 2003}}</ref>
| EGM_PS2 = 8.83/10<ref>{{cite journal |author=EGM staff |url=http://www.egmmag.com/article2/0,4364,1528540,00.asp |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 <nowiki>[International]</nowiki> (PS2) |journal=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |issue=176 |date=March 2004 |page=118 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040427194700/http://www.egmmag.com/article2/0,4364,1528540,00.asp |archivedate=April 27, 2004 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| EGM_PS2 = 8.83/10<ref>{{cite magazine |author=EGM staff |url=http://www.egmmag.com/article2/0,4364,1528540,00.asp |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 <nowiki>[International]</nowiki> (PS2) |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |issue=176 |date=March 2004 |page=118 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040427194700/http://www.egmmag.com/article2/0,4364,1528540,00.asp |archivedate=April 27, 2004 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| EuroG_PC = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Bramwell |first=Tom |date=November 21, 2003 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_pes3_pc |title=Pro Evolution Soccer 3 (PC) |publisher=[[Eurogamer]] |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| EuroG_PC = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Bramwell |first=Tom |date=November 21, 2003 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_pes3_pc |title=Pro Evolution Soccer 3 (PC) |publisher=[[Eurogamer]] |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| EuroG_PS2 = (EU) 10/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Bramwell |first=Tom |date=October 15, 2003 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_pes3_ps2 |title=Pro Evolution Soccer 3 (PS2) |publisher=Eurogamer |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref><br />(JP) 9/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Bramwell |first=Tom |date=March 25, 2004 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ir_we7i_ps2 |title=Winning Eleven 7 International (PS2) |publisher=Eurogamer |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| EuroG_PS2 = (EU) 10/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Bramwell |first=Tom |date=October 15, 2003 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_pes3_ps2 |title=Pro Evolution Soccer 3 (PS2) |publisher=Eurogamer |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref><br />(JP) 9/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Bramwell |first=Tom |date=March 25, 2004 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ir_we7i_ps2 |title=Winning Eleven 7 International (PS2) |publisher=Eurogamer |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| GI_PS2 = 9.25/10<ref>{{cite journal |last=Kato |first=Matthew |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200402/R04.0213.0853.43367.htm |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 Int'l (PS2) |journal=[[Game Informer]] |issue=132 |date=April 2004 |page=101 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080216072103/http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200402/R04.0213.0853.43367.htm |archivedate=February 16, 2008 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| GI_PS2 = 9.25/10<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Kato |first=Matthew |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200402/R04.0213.0853.43367.htm |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 Int'l (PS2) |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |issue=132 |date=April 2004 |page=101 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080216072103/http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200402/R04.0213.0853.43367.htm |archivedate=February 16, 2008 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| GamePro_PS2 = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref>{{cite journal |author=Tokyo Drifter |url=http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/32874.shtml |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International Review for PS2 on GamePro.com |journal=[[GamePro]] |date=March 2004 |page=82 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050207075007/http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/32874.shtml |archivedate=February 7, 2005 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| GamePro_PS2 = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Tokyo Drifter |url=http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/32874.shtml |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International Review for PS2 on GamePro.com |magazine=[[GamePro]] |date=March 2004 |page=82 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050207075007/http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/32874.shtml |archivedate=February 7, 2005 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| GSpot_PC = 9.1/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Goble |first=Gord |date=April 30, 2004 |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/world-soccer-winning-eleven-7-international-review/1900-6094977/ |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International Review (PC) |publisher=[[GameSpot]] |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| GSpot_PC = 9.1/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Goble |first=Gord |date=April 30, 2004 |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/world-soccer-winning-eleven-7-international-review/1900-6094977/ |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International Review (PC) |publisher=[[GameSpot]] |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| GSpot_PS2 = 9.1/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Calvert |first=Justin |date=February 20, 2004 |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/world-soccer-winning-eleven-7-review/1900-6089755/ |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 <nowiki>[International]</nowiki> Review (PS2) |publisher=GameSpot |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| GSpot_PS2 = 9.1/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Calvert |first=Justin |date=February 20, 2004 |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/world-soccer-winning-eleven-7-review/1900-6089755/ |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 <nowiki>[International]</nowiki> Review (PS2) |publisher=GameSpot |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
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| GameZone_PS2 = 9.4/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Lafferty |first=Michael |date=March 7, 2004 |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/world_soccer_winning_eleven_7_ps2_review |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 <nowiki>[International]</nowiki> - PS2 - Review |publisher=GameZone |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081005041019/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r23032.htm |archivedate=October 5, 2008 |url-status=live |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| GameZone_PS2 = 9.4/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Lafferty |first=Michael |date=March 7, 2004 |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/world_soccer_winning_eleven_7_ps2_review |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 <nowiki>[International]</nowiki> - PS2 - Review |publisher=GameZone |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081005041019/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r23032.htm |archivedate=October 5, 2008 |url-status=live |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| IGN_PS2 = 9.1/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Perry |first=Douglass C. |date=February 10, 2004 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/02/10/world-soccer-winning-eleven-7-international |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International (PS2) |publisher=[[IGN]] |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| IGN_PS2 = 9.1/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Perry |first=Douglass C. |date=February 10, 2004 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/02/10/world-soccer-winning-eleven-7-international |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International (PS2) |publisher=[[IGN]] |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| OPM_PS2 = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref>{{cite journal |last=Hiranand |first=Ravi |url=http://www.playstationmagazine.com/article2/0,4364,1528567,00.asp |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 <nowiki>[International]</nowiki> |journal=[[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine]] |date=March 2004 |page=101 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040305220911/http://www.playstationmagazine.com/article2/0,4364,1528567,00.asp |archivedate=March 5, 2004 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
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| rev1_PC = 90%<ref name=BBC>{{cite web |last=Waters |first=Darren |date=October 17, 2003 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/game_reviews/3197052.stm |title=Pro Evo Soccer 3 nears perfection |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |accessdate=April 3, 2015}}</ref>
| rev1_PC = 90%<ref name=BBC>{{cite web |last=Waters |first=Darren |date=October 17, 2003 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/game_reviews/3197052.stm |title=Pro Evo Soccer 3 nears perfection |publisher=[[BBC Sport]] |accessdate=April 3, 2015}}</ref>
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| GR_PC = (US) 93%<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/920084-world-soccer-winning-eleven-7-international/index.html |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International for PC |publisher=[[GameRankings]] |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref><br />(EU) 89%<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/918846-pro-evolution-soccer-3/index.html |title=Pro Evolution Soccer 3 for PC |publisher=GameRankings |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090414005617/http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/918846-pro-evolution-soccer-3/index.html |archivedate=April 14, 2009 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 3, 2015}}</ref>
| GR_PC = (US) 93%<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/920084-world-soccer-winning-eleven-7-international/index.html |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International for PC |publisher=[[GameRankings]] |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref><br />(EU) 89%<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/918846-pro-evolution-soccer-3/index.html |title=Pro Evolution Soccer 3 for PC |publisher=GameRankings |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090414005617/http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/918846-pro-evolution-soccer-3/index.html |archivedate=April 14, 2009 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 3, 2015}}</ref>
| GR_PS2 = (EU) 94%<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/917876.asp |title=Pro Evolution Soccer 3 Reviews |publisher=GameRankings |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080225072307/http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/917876.asp |archivedate=February 25, 2008 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 3, 2015}}</ref><br />(US) 93%<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/917621-world-soccer-winning-eleven-7-international/index.html |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International for PlayStation 2 |publisher=GameRankings |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| GR_PS2 = (EU) 94%<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/917876.asp |title=Pro Evolution Soccer 3 Reviews |publisher=GameRankings |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080225072307/http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/917876.asp |archivedate=February 25, 2008 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 3, 2015}}</ref><br />(US) 93%<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/917621-world-soccer-winning-eleven-7-international/index.html |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International for PlayStation 2 |publisher=GameRankings |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| MC_PC = (US) 92/100<ref name=MCPCUS>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/world-soccer-winning-eleven-7-international |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International for PC Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref><br />(EU) 86/100<ref name=MCPCEU>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/proevolutionsoccer3 |title=Pro Evolution Soccer 3 (pc: 2003): Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080913090248/http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/proevolutionsoccer3 |archivedate=September 13, 2008 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 3, 2015}}</ref>
| MC_PC = (US) 92/100<ref name=MCPCUS>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/world-soccer-winning-eleven-7-international/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International for PC Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref><br />(EU) 86/100<ref name=MCPCEU>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/proevolutionsoccer3 |title=Pro Evolution Soccer 3 (pc: 2003): Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080913090248/http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/proevolutionsoccer3 |archivedate=September 13, 2008 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 3, 2015}}</ref>
| MC_PS2 = (US) 93/100<ref name=MCPS2US>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/world-soccer-winning-eleven-7-international |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International for PlayStation 2 Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref><br />(EU) 92/100<ref name=MCPS2EU>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps2/proevolutionsoccer3 |title=Pro Evolution Soccer 3 (ps2: 2003): Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080913073346/http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps2/proevolutionsoccer3 |archivedate=September 13, 2008 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 3, 2015}}</ref>
| MC_PS2 = (US) 93/100<ref name=MCPS2US>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/world-soccer-winning-eleven-7-international/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2 |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International for PlayStation 2 Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref><br />(EU) 92/100<ref name=MCPS2EU>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps2/proevolutionsoccer3 |title=Pro Evolution Soccer 3 (ps2: 2003): Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080913073346/http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps2/proevolutionsoccer3 |archivedate=September 13, 2008 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 3, 2015}}</ref>
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In Europe, ''Pro Evolution Soccer 3'' sold {{nowrap|1 million}} copies on its first day of release.<ref>{{cite news |title=Konami ships 1.4 million PS2 copies of Pro Evolution Soccer 4 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/konami-ships-14-million-ps2-copies-of-pro-evolution-soccer-4/1100-6110530/ |work=[[GameSpot]] |date=August 16, 2006}}</ref> The PlayStation 2 version of ''Pro Evolution Soccer 3'' had surpassed 1 million units sold by November 2003. It was a significant hit in Italy, which purchased more than 200,000 units in under one month, for revenues of {{€|8 million}} or {{US$|{{To USD|8|EUR|year=2003|round=yes}},000,000|long=no|2003|round=-6}}.<ref name=multiplayer>{{cite web | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040823064957/http://www.multiplayer.it/b2b/articoli.php3?id=10093 | url=http://www.multiplayer.it/b2b/articoli.php3?id=10093 | title=''Pro Evolution Soccer 3'': oltre 200.000 copie vendute | date=November 14, 2003 | work=[[:it:Multiplayer.it|Multiplayer.it]] | author=B2B Staff | language=Italian | archivedate=August 23, 2004 | url-status=dead }}</ref> The PS2 version went on to sell 1.16{{nbsp}}million units in Japan and 1.55{{nbsp}}million units in Europe for a combined {{nowrap|2.71 million}} by the end of 2003.<ref name="we7">{{cite web|url=http://www.konami.co.jp/en/ir/merger050401/konamityo/tyo0403e.pdf |date=2004-01-29 |accessdate=2008-01-08 |publisher=[[Konami]] |title=Non-Consolidated Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended December 31, 2003 |page=9 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071006000231/http://www.konami.co.jp/en/ir/merger050401/konamityo/tyo0403e.pdf |archivedate=October 6, 2007 }}</ref> The PlayStation 2 version of ''Pro Evolution Soccer 3'' received a "Platinum" sales award from the [[Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association]] (ELSPA),<ref name=platinumelspa>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090515224703/http://www.elspa.com/?i=3944 |url=http://www.elspa.com:80/?i=3944 |title=ELSPA Sales Awards: Platinum |work=[[Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association]] |archivedate=May 15, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> indicating sales of at least 300,000 copies in the United Kingdom.<ref name=gamasutrasales>{{cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918063107/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/112220/ELSPA_Wii_Fit_Mario_Kart_Reach_Diamond_Status_In_UK.php |url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/112220/ELSPA_Wii_Fit_Mario_Kart_Reach_Diamond_Status_In_UK.php |title=ELSPA: ''Wii Fit'', ''Mario Kart'' Reach Diamond Status In UK | author=Caoili, Eric | date=November 26, 2008 |work=[[Gamasutra]] |archivedate=September 18, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In the United States, it sold 33,403 units by January 2005,<ref name=shrine>{{cite web|date= 2005-01-30|title=PS2 Software Best Seller Ranking|url=http://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~hokora/ps2rank.html|archiveurl= https://archive.today/20050225221220/http://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~hokora/ps2rank.html|archivedate=2005-02-25 |work=Shrine of Data |accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref> adding up to at least {{formatnum:{{#expr:2710000+33403}}|}} units sold worldwide.
In Europe, ''Pro Evolution Soccer 3'' sold {{nowrap|1 million}} copies on its first day of release,<ref>{{cite news |title=Konami ships 1.4 million PS2 copies of Pro Evolution Soccer 4 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/konami-ships-14-million-ps2-copies-of-pro-evolution-soccer-4/1100-6110530/ |work=[[GameSpot]] |date=August 16, 2006}}</ref> setting a launch sales record.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Autrijve|first=Rainier Van|date=October 13, 2004|title=GameSpy: Pro Evolution Soccer 4 Launches Big|url=http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/world-soccer-winning-eleven-8-international/556862p1.html|access-date=2021-11-09|website=[[GameSpy]]}}</ref> The PlayStation 2 version of ''Pro Evolution Soccer 3'' had surpassed 1 million units sold by November 2003. It was a significant hit in Italy, which purchased more than 200,000 units in under one month, for revenues of {{€|8 million}} or {{US$|{{To USD|8|EUR|year=2003|round=yes}},000,000|long=no|2003|round=-6}}.<ref name=multiplayer>{{cite web | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040823064957/http://www.multiplayer.it/b2b/articoli.php3?id=10093 | url=http://www.multiplayer.it/b2b/articoli.php3?id=10093 | title=''Pro Evolution Soccer 3'': oltre 200.000 copie vendute | date=November 14, 2003 | work=[[:it:Multiplayer.it|Multiplayer.it]] | author=B2B Staff | language=Italian | archivedate=August 23, 2004 | url-status=dead }}</ref> The PS2 version went on to sell 1.16{{nbsp}}million units in Japan and 1.55{{nbsp}}million units in Europe for a combined {{nowrap|2.71 million}} by the end of 2003.<ref name="we7">{{cite web|url=http://www.konami.co.jp/en/ir/merger050401/konamityo/tyo0403e.pdf |date=2004-01-29 |accessdate=2008-01-08 |publisher=[[Konami]] |title=Non-Consolidated Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended December 31, 2003 |page=9 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071006000231/http://www.konami.co.jp/en/ir/merger050401/konamityo/tyo0403e.pdf |archivedate=October 6, 2007 }}</ref> The PlayStation 2 version of ''Pro Evolution Soccer 3'' received a "Platinum" sales award from the [[Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association]] (ELSPA),<ref name=platinumelspa>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090515224703/http://www.elspa.com/?i=3944 |url=http://www.elspa.com:80/?i=3944 |title=ELSPA Sales Awards: Platinum |work=[[Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association]] |archivedate=May 15, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> indicating sales of at least 300,000 copies in the United Kingdom.<ref name=gamasutrasales>{{cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918063107/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/112220/ELSPA_Wii_Fit_Mario_Kart_Reach_Diamond_Status_In_UK.php |url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/112220/ELSPA_Wii_Fit_Mario_Kart_Reach_Diamond_Status_In_UK.php |title=ELSPA: ''Wii Fit'', ''Mario Kart'' Reach Diamond Status In UK | author=Caoili, Eric | date=November 26, 2008 |work=[[Gamasutra]] |archivedate=September 18, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In the United States, it sold 33,403 units by January 2005,<ref name=shrine>{{cite web|date= 2005-01-30|title=PS2 Software Best Seller Ranking|url=http://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~hokora/ps2rank.html|archiveurl= https://archive.today/20050225221220/http://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~hokora/ps2rank.html|archivedate=2005-02-25 |work=Shrine of Data |accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref> adding up to at least {{formatnum:{{#expr:2710000+33403}}|}} units sold worldwide.


The "International" version of ''World Soccer: Winning Eleven 7'' received "universal acclaim" for both platforms in all regions except the European PC version, which received "favorable" reviews, according to video game [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]].<ref name=MCPCUS/><ref name=MCPCEU/><ref name=MCPS2US/><ref name=MCPS2EU/> It received a runner-up position in ''GameSpot''{{'}}s 2004 "Best Traditional Sports Game" award category across all platforms, losing to ''[[ESPN NFL 2K5]]''.<ref name=bestworst2004>{{cite web | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050307021607/http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/bestof2004/ | url=http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/bestof2004/ | title=Best and Worst of 2004 | author=The ''GameSpot'' Editors | date=January 5, 2005 | work=[[GameSpot]] | archivedate=March 7, 2005 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
The "International" version of ''World Soccer: Winning Eleven 7'' received "universal acclaim" for both platforms in all regions except the European PC version, which received "favorable" reviews, according to video game [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]].<ref name=MCPCUS/><ref name=MCPCEU/><ref name=MCPS2US/><ref name=MCPS2EU/> It received a runner-up position in ''GameSpot''{{'}}s 2004 "Best Traditional Sports Game" award category across all platforms, losing to ''[[ESPN NFL 2K5]]''.<ref name=bestworst2004>{{cite web | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050307021607/http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/bestof2004/ | url=http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/bestof2004/ | title=Best and Worst of 2004 | author=The ''Game Spot'' Editors | date=January 5, 2005 | work=[[GameSpot]] | archivedate=March 7, 2005 | url-status=dead }}</ref> During the [[8th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards]], the [[Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences]] nominated ''Pro Evolution Soccer 3'' for "[[D.I.C.E. Award for Sports Game of the Year|Console Sports Simulation Game of the Year]]", which was ultimately awarded to ''ESPN NFL 2K5''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2005&idGameAwardType=127 |title=2005 Awards Category Details Console Sports Simulation Game of the Year |publisher=[[Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences]] |website=interactive.org |access-date=27 October 2023}}</ref>


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Pro Evolution Soccer 3
PlayStation 2 cover art featuring referee Pierluigi Collina
Developer(s)Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
Publisher(s)Konami
Composer(s)Norikazu Miura
SeriesPro Evolution Soccer
Platform(s)PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows
ReleasePlayStation 2
Original version
  • JP: August 7, 2003
International
  • EU: October 17, 2003
  • NA: February 17, 2004
  • JP: February 19, 2004
Microsoft Windows
Original version
  • NA: October 17, 2003
  • EU: February 17, 2004
  • JP: February 19, 2004
International
  • EU: November 21, 2003
  • KOR: March 25, 2004[1]
  • NA: April 9, 2004
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Pro Evolution Soccer 3 (known as World Soccer: Winning Eleven 7 in Japan and World Soccer: Winning Eleven 7 International in North America) is a football simulation video game developed and produced by Konami as part of the Pro Evolution Soccer series. Initially released for the PlayStation 2, it is also the first in the series to be released on Microsoft Windows.

While the Japanese version featured Japanese national team coach Zico,[2] the European version cover features the image and signature of iconic Italian referee Pierluigi Collina, who had previously officiated the 2002 FIFA World Cup Final. This was unusual, as football games had come to almost exclusively feature only players and managers on their covers; plus, referees only appear in cutscenes in this game (they would only be integrated to the playing field in the next entry of the series). PES 3 was succeeded by Pro Evolution Soccer 4, which was released in 2004.

New features

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  • New graphics engine.
  • Improved gameplay, control, ball physics, animation and AI.
  • New Shop mode, where points can be traded in for hidden items.
  • Master League expanded to four divisions, with tons of new players.
  • Support for 1–4 players (multitap required for 3 or 4 players).

Licenses

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The game does not include any full leagues but 64 clubs from various European countries. 6 clubs are fully licensed, which are the five Italian Serie A clubs Milan, Roma, Juventus, Lazio and Parma, as well as Feyenoord from the Dutch Eredivisie. All other clubs have fictional team names, logos and jerseys. Also player names are fictional, but only if the player is part of an unlicensed national team. Noticeable cases are for example Dutch players (e.g. Von Mistelroum instead of Ruud van Nistelrooy) and German players (e.g. Kalm instead of Oliver Kahn).

Like other Winning Eleven video games before, the J.League license was limited in Japan.

Reception

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In Europe, Pro Evolution Soccer 3 sold 1 million copies on its first day of release,[26] setting a launch sales record.[27] The PlayStation 2 version of Pro Evolution Soccer 3 had surpassed 1 million units sold by November 2003. It was a significant hit in Italy, which purchased more than 200,000 units in under one month, for revenues of €8 million or $9,000,000 (equivalent to $15,000,000 in 2023).[28] The PS2 version went on to sell 1.16 million units in Japan and 1.55 million units in Europe for a combined 2.71 million by the end of 2003.[29] The PlayStation 2 version of Pro Evolution Soccer 3 received a "Platinum" sales award from the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA),[30] indicating sales of at least 300,000 copies in the United Kingdom.[31] In the United States, it sold 33,403 units by January 2005,[32] adding up to at least 2,743,403 units sold worldwide.

The "International" version of World Soccer: Winning Eleven 7 received "universal acclaim" for both platforms in all regions except the European PC version, which received "favorable" reviews, according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[22][23][24][25] It received a runner-up position in GameSpot's 2004 "Best Traditional Sports Game" award category across all platforms, losing to ESPN NFL 2K5.[33] During the 8th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated Pro Evolution Soccer 3 for "Console Sports Simulation Game of the Year", which was ultimately awarded to ESPN NFL 2K5.[34]

References

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  1. ^ "World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International Release Data for PC". GameFAQs. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  2. ^ "ジーコ監督が『ウイイレ』の新イメージキャラクターに！シリーズ最新作も発表！ - 電撃オンライン". dengekionline.com. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  3. ^ Edge staff (October 2003). "Winning Eleven 7 (PS2)". Edge. No. 128.
  4. ^ EGM staff (March 2004). "World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 [International] (PS2)". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 176. p. 118. Archived from the original on April 27, 2004. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  5. ^ Bramwell, Tom (November 21, 2003). "Pro Evolution Soccer 3 (PC)". Eurogamer. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  6. ^ Bramwell, Tom (October 15, 2003). "Pro Evolution Soccer 3 (PS2)". Eurogamer. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  7. ^ Bramwell, Tom (March 25, 2004). "Winning Eleven 7 International (PS2)". Eurogamer. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  8. ^ Kato, Matthew (April 2004). "World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 Int'l (PS2)". Game Informer. No. 132. p. 101. Archived from the original on February 16, 2008. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  9. ^ Tokyo Drifter (March 2004). "World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International Review for PS2 on GamePro.com". GamePro. p. 82. Archived from the original on February 7, 2005. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  10. ^ Goble, Gord (April 30, 2004). "World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International Review (PC)". GameSpot. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  11. ^ Calvert, Justin (February 20, 2004). "World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 [International] Review (PS2)". GameSpot. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  12. ^ Meston, Zach (March 8, 2004). "GameSpy: [World Soccer] Winning Eleven 7 [International] (PS2)". GameSpy. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  13. ^ Lafferty, Michael (July 21, 2004). "World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International - PC - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on October 1, 2008. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  14. ^ Lafferty, Michael (March 7, 2004). "World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 [International] - PS2 - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on October 5, 2008. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  15. ^ Perry, Douglass C. (February 10, 2004). "World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International (PS2)". IGN. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  16. ^ Hiranand, Ravi (March 2004). "World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 [International]". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. p. 101. Archived from the original on March 5, 2004. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  17. ^ a b Waters, Darren (October 17, 2003). "Pro Evo Soccer 3 nears perfection". BBC Sport. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  18. ^ "World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International for PC". GameRankings. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  19. ^ "Pro Evolution Soccer 3 for PC". GameRankings. Archived from the original on April 14, 2009. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  20. ^ "Pro Evolution Soccer 3 Reviews". GameRankings. Archived from the original on February 25, 2008. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  21. ^ "World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International for PlayStation 2". GameRankings. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  22. ^ a b "World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  23. ^ a b "Pro Evolution Soccer 3 (pc: 2003): Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on September 13, 2008. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  24. ^ a b "World Soccer Winning Eleven 7 International for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  25. ^ a b "Pro Evolution Soccer 3 (ps2: 2003): Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on September 13, 2008. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  26. ^ "Konami ships 1.4 million PS2 copies of Pro Evolution Soccer 4". GameSpot. August 16, 2006.
  27. ^ Autrijve, Rainier Van (October 13, 2004). "GameSpy: Pro Evolution Soccer 4 Launches Big". GameSpy. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
  28. ^ B2B Staff (November 14, 2003). "Pro Evolution Soccer 3: oltre 200.000 copie vendute". Multiplayer.it (in Italian). Archived from the original on August 23, 2004.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  29. ^ "Non-Consolidated Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended December 31, 2003" (PDF). Konami. 2004-01-29. p. 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 6, 2007. Retrieved 2008-01-08.
  30. ^ "ELSPA Sales Awards: Platinum". Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association. Archived from the original on May 15, 2009.
  31. ^ Caoili, Eric (November 26, 2008). "ELSPA: Wii Fit, Mario Kart Reach Diamond Status In UK". Gamasutra. Archived from the original on September 18, 2017.
  32. ^ "PS2 Software Best Seller Ranking". Shrine of Data. 2005-01-30. Archived from the original on 2005-02-25. Retrieved 2009-08-09.
  33. ^ The Game Spot Editors (January 5, 2005). "Best and Worst of 2004". GameSpot. Archived from the original on March 7, 2005. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  34. ^ "2005 Awards Category Details Console Sports Simulation Game of the Year". interactive.org. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
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