I've been playing the 360 version at my friend's place for three weeks now. I haven't played a NHL game since NHL 98 on the PC so I'm not used to the analog controls but it has so far been an awesome game.
I'm getting the XBox 360 wireless controller + receiver for my PC and then buying NHL 09 when it hits the PC on October 21st. I hope I can keep the XBox 360 arrangement for controls so I can get better and kick my friends butt but so far he has the leg up since he plays everyday.
I like the stick work functions but I'm not sure how they are going to implement this on the PC. I guess you move player using WSAD and the stick using the mouse?
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