EA SPORTS online allows users to play against opponents from anywhere in the world. A lobby area lets you meet, chat, setup tournaments, and play UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (TM) 2004 – 2005 head-to-head. Play your way to the top and then fight to maintain your place there.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (TM) 2004 – 2005 will feature online play for PC, PlayStation 2 and, for the first time ever, Xbox, making EA SPORTS online the ultimate destination for multiplayer sports gaming.
Key Online Gaming Features
Advanced Matchmaking (PS2 only)
Game Lobbies allow you to easily find opponents to play against and chat with. Use the Play Now function to quickly find an opponent that best matches your experience and skill level.
Quickmatch and Optimatch (Xbox only)
With Quickmatch you are quickly and easily paired with an opponent of similar experience and skill.
Optimatch will let you design the game style of your choosing and invite others to play according to your design.
Online Events
Pick your favorite team and compete against other players in single-elimination Online Tournaments with up to 32 participants. Enter sponsored events and compete for greater rewards and prizes.
Quick Tournaments
A quick Tournament is a mini-tournament, consisting of 4 or 8 players. Once the event begins the players are engaged in a fast-paced single knockout event of short games.
Anti-Cheating Measures
Anti-Cheating measures like improved time-out mechanism and disconnect handling guarantee a fair and fun Online experience.
Improved EA Messenger
Use the EA Messenger to chat and set up matches with your friends online. Includes new improvements such as the ability to send and receive messages from multiple friends simultaneously, appear offline to users on the blocked list and wild card searches.
EA Messenger will support your existing Xbox Live friends list.
Voice Over IP
Voice chat with your friends via any supported USB headset/Xbox Communicator through EA Messenger or User Action pop-up (NEW). You can also use the chat to talk smack with other players during gameplay.
Ticker
The Ticker will show upcoming football game dates as well as past game’s scores from all the major football leagues and events. Additionally, the Ticker will alert you when friends come online, show scores of other relevant online games, and publish special messages directly from EA SPORTS™ managers.
Online Stats and Ranking Lists
Check our your Online Stats and Ranking to see how you stack up against other players, or your EA Messenger friends.
Universal Login
Use your universal EA Online Account across all EA Sports PS2 Online titles and create multiple accounts for all members in your household.
USB Keyboard support (PS2 only)
Use any supported USB Keyboard to chat with other players.