FIFA 09 DS box art

Nintendo DS · Sports

FIFA 09

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
GenreSports
DeveloperEA Vancouver
PublisherEA Sports
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesFIFA
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 9

Developed by EA Vancouver and published by EA Sports, FIFA 09 arrived on the Nintendo DS as a sports game.

Among the 71 DS sports games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.

It is part of the FIFA series; on the DS you can also try FIFA 08, FIFA 07 and FIFA 10. The series also appears on other systems with FIFA International Soccer (Master System) and FIFA International Soccer (Genesis). EA Vancouver also made Need for Speed: Carbon, Need for Speed: ProStreet and 2006 FIFA World Cup for the DS.

FIFA 09 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing FIFA 09 is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

FIFA 09 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

FIFA 09 cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max Transfer Cash94000130 000000FF 0218A218 05F5E0FF D2000000 00000000
Home Team 99-Away Team 094000130 000001FB 12100AAC 00006300 D2000000 00000000
Home Team 0-Away Team 9994000130 000002FB 12100AAC 00006300 D2000000 00000000

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FIFA 09 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

FIFA 09 FAQ

Who made FIFA 09?

It was developed by EA Vancouver and published by EA Sports.

Is FIFA 09 multiplayer?

Yes. FIFA 09 supports up to 2 players.

How long does FIFA 09 take to play?

As a sports game, FIFA 09 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about FIFA 09 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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