: Reviewers from Eurogamer praised its "pure" and fun nature, though noted technical limitations compared to the PC version, such as the absence of a 2D match engine in favor of traditional text commentary.
: Managers were given two scouts for the first time, along with an improved player search template for finding similar players to those they already knew.
: Despite being a "stripped down" version, it was noted for its deep player database containing 17 attributes per player, providing significant replay value.
: A popular feature from the PC version, this hidden attribute system required scouts to reveal a player's full statistics, adding a layer of realism to recruitment.