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Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) on the PlayStation Portable (PSP) remains one of the most celebrated portable football experiences in gaming history. While titles like PES 2013 and PES 2014 offered unmatched gameplay depth on the go, English-speaking players often faced a major hurdle: missing, repetitive, or completely untranslated English commentary.

Are you playing on or the PPSSPP emulator ? Do you prefer a specific commentator ? (e.g., Peter Drury)

Rename your extracted English file to match the exact name of the file inside the target ISO.

Find the original 0_sound.afs file in that folder.

Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) PlayStation Portable (PSP) , English commentary varies depending on whether you are playing an official release or a modern community-made patch. While official PSP releases generally included limited commentary compared to their console counterparts, modern modding communities frequently release updated "English Commentary" packs featuring iconic announcers like Peter Drury Key Details on English Commentary Official Commentary

Modders extract the S_SOUND file from an official English release and replace the J_SOUND file inside the Japanese ISO using specialized ISO editing tools.

With Konami’s shift to the eFootball brand in 2021, the commentary team changed. Jim Beglin and Dr. Jon Champion (a veteran of FIFA ) took over the English duties. While technically proficient and featuring far more recorded lines, something was lost. The new commentary is smoother, more professional, and less prone to the repetition that plagued older PES games. However, it lacks the quirky, unpredictable charm of Brackley and Brooking.

This classic duo is the one most gamers remember. Their calm, analytical style kept players engaged. Reviews praised that their analysis suits the game very well with few errors, creating an authentic broadcast flow right in your hands.

Long career mode sessions become less monotonous with dynamic play-by-play callers.

Brackley’s signature goal cry—“It’s in! It’s in! Oh, it’s in!”—became legendary for its genuine spontaneity. Brooking, with his measured, tactical analysis, provided a perfect counterbalance. They didn't just describe actions; they reacted. A mistimed tackle would elicit a knowing groan from Brooking, while a stunning 40-yard volley would send Brackley into a state of breathless disbelief. This dynamic made the game feel less like a broadcast and more like watching a match with knowledgeable, passionate friends.

offered stability but are limited to the seasons they were released in. Games like PES 2011 featured robust modes like UEFA Champions League and Master League, but the squads and kits are now severely outdated.

Move the new ISO file to your PSP memory stick or your Android device's PPSSPP folder. Troubleshooting Common Issues

If Peter Drury calls Kylian Mbappé "Zidane," your Option File (saved data) does not match the commentary ID map. Always download the specific Option File recommended by the audio patch creator.

: Due to the PSP's hardware limitations, the commentary was less varied than its console counterparts, often leading to famously repetitive or "overplayed" lines. Community Mods & Modern Updates

Go into PPSSPP settings:

Nostalgic commentary from the late-2000s console era. How to Install English Commentary Patches on PSP / PPSSPP