Madden NFL 08

Madden NFL 08 is a great video game 2 play, the graphics & teams are excellent it gives you a challege 2 continue 2 play the game. I purchased this product about 20 days ago & it is great. I am station in Afhganistan & the game was send all the way here without any problems. I was also suprise 2 recieve my game within days & in excellent conditions. Thanks Amazon

First of all, I own both an Xbox & the newer 360. I bought Madden 08 initially 4 the 360 & absolutely hated it. My son likes it though, but then again he always preferred Blitz & other arcade-style football titles over the more realistic ones like Madden or Sega's series. That, by the way, perfectly describes Madden 08 on the PS3 & 360---too much like an arcade game.

Since last year's game, there are only minor improvements in Madden 08 4 the Xbox & PS2. Obviously, there are some roster updates & purists will find that reason enough in itself 2 spend 4 08.

The new "weapons" icon found on the 360 & PS3 versions is found here as well. This is indeed one of the few improvements featured on 08 sorely missing on its predecessor. Essentially, pulling back on the left trigger will highlight which players on both your team & the opponent possess "weapons." This is actually quite helpful. Say, 4 example, you're playing on offense against the Bears. You'll certainly want 2 avoid passing in the direction of CB Nathan Vasher if at all possible. If you're running the ball, you might like 2 avoid the route that could put you directly in the path of MLB Brian Urlacher.

Another nice little quirk appears in the Superstar mode. Before this year, you had no choice of which team you'd be selected by in the draft. If you're a diehard Cowboys fan, just imagine how sick you'd be if picked by the Redskins or 49ers. On this year's game you now have the option of being selected by your favorite team. Don't think, however, that your superstar will be #1 on the depth chart. Indeed, if you pick, say, the Colts & you're a QB, it's very likely that you'll be the back up 2 the back up---in other words, you'll still be #3 on the depth chart if not #4.

This year's game still has a few of the minor glitches occasionally found on last year's version. Sometimes your running back is obviously down when he fumbles, but the referees still call the play against you. Sometimes you will see a player get "stuck" behind another or whatever. Perhaps your team is beating the competition 42-0 in the middle of the fourth quarter & the opponent still "goes 4 it" on 4th down & 25 when, in reality, most teams would kick a field goal just 2 avoid the shut out. All of these things, however, are forgiveable.

There may be a tad more polish 2 this year's game, but it still plays essentially like 07 & earlier. In my eyes, though, that's a good thing. To me, it's still classic Madden. Maybe I'm just too old & set in my ways, but I'm in no way ready 4 the stellar graphics & arcade feel of the 360 version.

I've been a loyal 2k sports customer, & since Madden got NFL rights, I've stuck by my NFL 2k5. I haven't owned a Madden since '96 on the Genesis, & planned on it being that way 4 a while. Through friends, I had played Madden as recently as 2005, & never came away too impressed.

When I learned Madden 08 would be the last xbox title, I decided now would be the time 2 indulge in this forbidden game. Upon putting the game in, I was pleasantly surprised, & unpleasently hooked. Realistic gameplay, excellent graphics, & a deep franchise mode. I spent hours on franchise mode, from actual games 2 signing draft picks 2 improving players in training camp.

The only negatives I can find are a cumbersome menu interface/save system, & an AI offense too reliant on big plays (Computer's end of game stats are realistic, but too many big plays & 3 & outs, not enough real drives).

As I haven't played Madden 07/06 etc consistently, I cannot comment on whether this is "just a roster update of old Madden's, etc." But as an outsider, & a longtime video gamer, I highly recommend Madden 08.

The key 4 me is being able 2 make defensive adjusments with the line. It does look better than last year, a little. As a owner of the 360 also, that line adjustment feature should have been in the 360 version as well.

Fun 2 play, but still can't make half time adjustment cause that option is grayed out. Been that way on all the Maddens.

Love the game save feature, every game should allow you 2 save a game in progress.

For christmas 07 I purchased Madden 08 4 my 13 year grandson.He is playing it as I write this .He tells me the graphics & choices he has in this game are "awesome",so I guess it's more that good .A good purchase 4 a gamer as I have been told by many.

Why just watch NFL football on TV when you can take an active role in the game with Madden NFL 08 by Electronic Arts? Madden NFL 08 lets you control the running game like never before. Step up as the lead blocker 2 create a hole, then take control of the tailback & smash through, overpower, or slash away from would-be tacklers as you fight 4 every yard. Innovative rushing controls give you a game-breaking ground attack featuring all-new jukes, cutbacks, & the distinct running styles of your favorite backs. Between the tackles or in the open field, run 2 daylight with Madden NFL 08. Bust out player-specific running styles matching those of real NFL players (e.g., smaller backs slash 2 break tackles, while bigger runners bowl over defenders in the open field). All-new jukes, cutbacks, & power moves Scout collegiate prospects with the all-new NFL Draft Scouting System Watch players impact their teams with the new Franchise Player Roles feature Use actual plays from your favorite team's defensive playbook 2 shut down the running game, pressure the quarterback, or force key turnovers