Pro Evo 6 kicks-off October 27

Konami has finally gone on the record with the information we've all been waiting to hear: Pro Evolution Soccer 6 on Xbox 360, PC and PS2 will hit retail on October 27.

"This is the date all football fans have been waiting for," states Martin Schneider, European Marketing and PR Director for Konami. "October 27 will see established Pro Evolution Soccer fans looking to get their hands on the latest version, while we are delighted to be bringing the first Next Generation version to Xbox 360 users. The season truly starts here - and Pro Evolution Soccer 6 will once again top the table of the football genre."

Konami also revealed that the PSP and DS instalments will follow "shortly after".