Product Description

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 to create a hole, then take control of the tailback and smash through, overpower, or slash away from would-be tacklers as you fight for every yard. Innovative rushing controls give you a game-breaking ground attack featuring all-new jukes, cutbacks, and the distinct running styles of your favorite backs. Between the tackles or in the open field, run to daylight with Madden NFL 08. Bust out player-specific running styles matching those of real NFL players (e.g., smaller backs slash to break tackles, while bigger runners bowl over defenders in the open field). All-new jukes, cutbacks, and 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 to shut down the running game, pressure the quarterback, or force key turnovers

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3410 in Video Games
• Brand: Electronic Arts
• Released on: 2007-08-14
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Platform: Xbox
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .53" h x 5.50" w x 7.50" l, .22 pounds

Features

• Customizable stats summaries
• New intuitive mouse and keyboard controls
• View gameplay with greater realism at up to 60 frames per second
• Control the lead blocker on running plays - Throw the perfect block to create a running lane, then take control of the tailback and rip off the big gain
• Play your way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame by taking complete control of any position on the field

Customer Reviews

Like last year with a Roster Update
There is not a big difference between the 2007 and 2008 versions. There is a roster update obviously, smoother animations, and some other bells and whistles but it is very obvious that EA has moved on to the xbox 360 and did not put a whole lot of effort in updating this version.

Same classic Madden.
First of all, I own both an Xbox and the newer 360. I bought Madden 08 initially for the 360 and absolutely hated it. My son likes it though, but then again he always preferred Blitz and 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 and 360---too much like an arcade game.

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

The new "weapons" icon found on the 360 and 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 and the opponent possess "weapons." This is actually quite helpful. Say, for example, you're playing on offense against the Bears. You'll certainly want to avoid passing in the direction of CB Nathan Vasher if at all possible. If you're running the ball, you might like to 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 and you're a QB, it's very likely that you'll be the back up to 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 and the opponent still "goes for it" on 4th down and 25 when, in reality, most teams would kick a field goal just to avoid the shut out. All of these things, however, are forgiveable.

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

Xbox game
I personally am a ps2 guy, but the Xbox games have better detail graphics than ps2. I just have a hard time with the Xbox controller, so I can't use it. But it looks great. But FYI, Madden 09 is a much bigger step up and improvement from 08 than Madden 08 is from 07.