In the PES community, an "Option File" is a saved game file containing edits made by fans. For PES 2010, this was the most popular way to "edit" the game without using hex-editors.
Prominent community members (often found on forums like PESGaming or Evo-Web) would release Option Files that included: pes 2010 become a legend editor
Using an Option File before starting a BAL career was considered the standard way to play the game correctly. In the PES community, an "Option File" is
| Reason | Benefit | |--------|---------| | Fix poor stat growth | In vanilla BAL, your player might plateau at 75–80 OVR. Editors let you reach Messi/Ronaldo levels. | | Skip the early grind | Jump straight to top-tier gameplay without 4 boring seasons in the Dutch league. | | Correct immersion breaks | Got stuck at a club that never plays you in position? Edit your preferred role. | | Experiment | Try a 99-speed goalkeeper or a 6’7" winger for fun. | | Transfer realism | Force a move to Barcelona or Man United if the in-game logic blocks you. | Using an Option File before starting a BAL
Navigate to your save folder (usually Documents/KONAMI/Pro Evolution Soccer 2010/SAVE). Look for a file named BAL01.bin (or similar). Copy this file to your desktop as a backup. Always keep a backup.
Yes – if you’ve already played BAL legitimately and want to re-ignite your fun.
No – if you’re on a first playthrough. The struggle and slow rise is part of the magic.
Used responsibly, a BAL editor turns PES 2010’s already deep career mode into a sandbox of football fantasy — whether you want to become the next Maradona or just fix a frustrating stat bug.