XBL Deal of the Week: Pro Evolution Soccer 2011

Xbox Live Deal of the Week gets you gaming on the cheap. Every Wednesday an Xbox Live game goes on sale and the discount stays in effect until the new Deal is released.

This week's Deal is PES 2011 - Pro Evolution Soccer by Konami Digital Entertainment. PES has a legacy around the globe as one of gaming's top soccer/football franchises, and a lot of people agree the game has stood up well in its transition to Windows Phone. PES 2011 got great reviews from critics when it first released in February and since then user reviews have held up at a solid 4 stars. You could do a lot worse for $2.99 if you as us. Here's the official description of the game:

The unrivalled and award-winning football simulation is entering its first season on Windows Phone 7!Immerse yourself in unprecedented football atmosphere and the true PES experience with PES 2011.

Features:
- Unrivalled realism: Experience incredible gameplay and focus on tactics, goals and winning trophies while competing against the most advanced team and player AI on the market. Striking animations such as referee cut-scenes or goal celebrations and technical moves (diving header, bicycle kick, and more) will make you feel the beauty of the game.
- Exclusive UEFA Club Competitions: PES 2011 includes many of the best European club teams in the officially licensed UEFA Champions League™ and UEFA Europa League™ modes.
- Online connectivity: Prove your skills and unlock the various Xbox LIVE achievements, compare yourself to your friends, make it to the top of the leaderboards and become the world’s greatest PES player
- Outstanding Accessibility for Beginners and Experts: The uniquely designed true flowTM control system provides instant access for players of all levels by utilising the accelerometer and AI-supported touch controls. More advanced players are presented with unlimited freedom of play by being able to master classic console-style controls with virtual pad and buttons.
- Stunning graphics: Detailed stadiums, pitches and weather effects provide the perfect visual environment for exciting matches

PES 2011 – the unrivalled football experience on Windows Phone 7!

Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 has dropped from $4.99 to $2.99 for the rest of the week. The standard free trial is also available.

Click on the tile below to get the game (opens Zune).

Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 Konami Digital Entertainment $2.99 + Trial Version 1.1