I'd prefer it if it was hockey too, as I understand the playing strategies better, but I'm seriously considering getting this title.
That's really saying something since I've never owned a console sports game before (okay Tiger Woods, and Mario Strikers but you know what I mean).
Some PES hardcore may be put off by the radically different controls, but I think a lot of people will embrace them. As Chrizum said, this is really the first Next-Gen sports title.