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Product Details:
Product Length:
7.5 inches
Product Width:
5.3 inches
Product Height:
0.63 inches
Product Weight:
2.0 pounds
Package Length:
7.5 inches
Package Width:
5.3 inches
Package Height:
0.6 inches
Package Weight:
0.25 pounds
Release Date:
August 12, 2008
Average Customer Rating:
based on 64 reviews
Game Information:
Platform:
Xbox 360
Media:
Video Game
Item Quantity:
1
Description:
Madden NFL 09 delivers the most complete NFL football package ever. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or picking up the game for the first time, you will enjoy a unique yet challenging experience, thanks to the innovative Adaptive Difficulty Engine, which tailors the game to match your playing style. Instantly improve your game with the all-new virtual Training Center or incorporate feedback with EA SPORTS BackTrack, allowing you to learn from your mistakes on the fly. With a new broadcast presentation and online leagues, plus more than 85 new features and enhancements, Madden NFL 09 is the most authentic and adaptable game in sports video game history. An all-new Adaptive Difficulty Engine assesses your proficiency in the core skills areas of football. An innovative, Virtual Training Center allows you to fine-tune your game in a holographic environment, while EA SPORTS BackTrack provides customized feedback, giving you a chance to learn from your mistakes. Take what you've learned and run the play again with EA SPORTS Rewind. Set your sights on the Vince Lombardi Trophy in an all-new network television-style broadcast as Cris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond call the action from the booth. A more immersive and visually stunning presentation package also includes a new Options OnDemand Picture-in-Picture playcall window giving you access to a wealth of stats, customized tips, and in-game options--all at your fingertips without having to pause the game. Make a run for the postseason for the first time online. Featuring trades and statistical tracking for Online Leagues, up to 32 teams can battle it out using all-new flex scheduling. With an enhanced graphics engine and new player models, linemen battle in the trenches with more bulky physiques while backs and receivers fly around the field with a more sleek and slimmer look. Featuring the most realistic-looking grass and field turf ever in a sports game, new weather and
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Madden NFL 09 X360
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JUST CALL ME "FORTUNATE"Dec 29, 2008 My son and I reviewed all the reviews for this game AFTER we had purchased online and we were both thinking it would have the Mr. Freeze issues. We had even pre-arranged to send it back immediately after receiving it because I could not cancel the order due to arranging for overnight shipment. My son kept reading the reviews and noticed where a few people said "they must be one of the fortunate ones" and considered we are a pretty blessed family and said I don't think I will have the same problems and I will fall into the fortunate category. Well, this is exactly what has happened. We have had the game four days now and it has become his first game choice.He has had no issues at all. I had also purchased him Madden 08 as well which he has played this week and loves both versions. He found out that you can create a team on the 08 version and then go to the Madden 09 version and push transport and the team you made in 08 will appear in 09. He states to stop the safety's from running forward when the ball has been intercept to push B when the intercepting team has the ball in their possession. As he plays more I can add more information. I think you have to get accustomed to the game as with any game and be an avid player to overcome the frustrations in the game. In additon, these games are not geared toward the pac-man era which made gaming so much simpler in my opinion.
Too hard or too easy?Dec 22, 2008 On the hardest difficulty mode, it is very easy to throw 10+ TDs in one game, each over 60+ yards. My friends and I have played Madden since 1994 and tried every defensive formation/play possible (dime, nickel, etc) including prevent defense and other plays where the secondary moves back to prevent the long bomb and still no such luck. All I did was drop back and tap the pass button to the primary receiver going straight up field and the receiver does the rest. End result is 12 TDs in a 5 minute game on the hardest difficulty settings. It is very hard to have a balanced, competitive game where one controls the time of possession and mixes in run and pass plays for efficient drives because this game allows you to throw bombs to your receivers with ease. Until we realized that this can be done, this game was very fun. Now that we know we can throw and complete hailmarys at ease, we lost interest in playing this game altogether.
Maybe someone can respond and advise about a defensive play that can stop this cheesy method of putting points on the board so my friends and I can go back to having realistic games where we mix in run and pass plays and try to control time of possession.
Very good game otherwise.
Best out there but needs a lot moreDec 13, 2008 PROS:
1. The graphics are superb.
2. The sound is as good as it needs to be in a football game.
3. The inclusion of online leagues (although gimped) is a plus.
4. The pre-play and controls are very well done but poorly documented.
CONS:
General: The game doesn't feel like it's changed under the hood.
1. QB sneaks still get great yardage if not specifically defended.
2. Passing is either bullet or lob, not much in between.
3. Lot's of little glitches some of which have been patched (online). Still minor issues with replays and strange randoms crazy passes are thrown in particular situations.
4. Madden IQ is a joke.
5. Manual pass defense is very difficult.
6. Running the ball has improved but it's still a lot to do with cheap plays. FB Dive for 5 yrds consistently, etc...
7. Online is somewhat unstable on the 360.
8. No custom playbooks without buying another product.
9. Online leagues are done poorly.
10. Lot's of exploits available.
11. XBox user community is full of poor language, quilting and overall poor game behavior.
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great game. great graphicsDec 07, 2008 the folks who produce madden has done it again. the game is fun to play, the graphics and great and i can't wait for madden 10
Best Madden yetNov 29, 2008 Although not perfect, this is the best madden yet on next-gen systems. They definitely need to fix the challenge system for next year,but other than that it's totally playable for a change. The seller for this purchase was excellent. I received the game in 4 days in excellent condition just as they described it.
based on 64 reviews
