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| Madden NFL 08 | 
 enlarge | From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $18.36
You Save: $11.63 (39%)
New (20) Used (21) from $16.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 479
Platform: Nintendo Wii
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 15529
UPC: 014633155297
EAN: 0014633155297
ASIN: B000P0TBUA
Release Date: August 14, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Prompt Shipping (Standard=First Class, Expedited=Priority Mail)
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| Features:
| • | Customizable stats summaries | | • | 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 |
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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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...
 Madden 08 for Wii April 18, 2008
Bought it as a gift for my son's birthday. He just started showing interest in football. He loves the game and plays it for a little while almost every day. I would recommend this game to anyone who loves to watch football.
 It's Got Potential, But Needs Improvement February 12, 2008
I didn't buy it, rather I rented the game first to try. I had heard 07 had some issues that needed to be worked out and was expecting 08 to have them ironed out...so 08 was the first Wii version I've played. I also have 05 and 06 for my Xbox. Madden on the Xbox is probably a little more accurate, but not a whole lot more once you figure out the motions with the Wii remote. However, once you figure out the motions..and it really doesn't take that long, this game on the Wii is so much more fun.
I've read from other reviews regarding the sensitivity of the controls e.g. snap to quick incomplete pass. I also experienced that a few times and yes it was quite annoying...especially on 3rd down conversions. I didn't have a problem pressing the (1) button on defense to strip the ball, but the (2) button was impossible to reach during gameplay...I don't even remember what that was for, since I couldn't reach it during gameplay, I didn't use it.
Graphics are as expected, I really wasn't expecting 760p like the 360/PS3. And since this was a rental, I never really tried out the "Franchise" mode. I played mostly single games including a game as the Colts against the Patriots...that was pretty fun.
Anyways, IMHO, try before you buy. I'm very close to buying this, but I think I'll wait for 09 now.
love it! January 10, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
We got to see the Seahawks play the Redskins before the big game!
Seriously, though, game was shipped quickly and we enjoy it a lot. Football on the Wii takes practice but it is much better than on the psx.
Madden '08 Rocks December 13, 2007
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
This game is worth every penny and delivers more than it advertises. My husband I were both surprised by it when my son played it!! Would definitely recommend to anyone into football or gaming!
 Solid, but with typical EA corner cutting December 12, 2007
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
First of all, let it be said firmly and with finality that the much complained about "glitches" in other reviews are either exclusive to online play, outright fabrication, or due to user unintelligence.
Secondly, the controls are fine. Most criticism of Wii controls are from individuals who apparently don't understand said controls and are inexplicably unwilling to learn them (and how the Wii sensor works: don't work right? BACK UP, maybe!).
Two other rubbish items broadcast in other Amazon reviews that bear debunking:
-- All players are the same height and look the same (they're not and don't).
-- The 1 & 2 buttons are out or reach during play (they're not- unless some Amazon customers are artiodactyls, then that may be problematic).
All that said, this game is good, but has the typical rushed feel common in most- if not all- EA games. The presentation is very poor and playbooks are practically unintelligble on smaller sized televisions.
Additionally, the tutorial mode is also poorly done and rather sparse. At least one other EA Sports title- FIFA 08- contains voice-over for the tutorial, whereas Madden does not. Nor does the tutorial get into more advanced concepts. The designers (perhaps rightfully) assume the player already knows quite a bit about football, so- as far as can be gleaned- audibles, no huddle offense, et cetera are not part of the tutorial. I'd prefer they had specific entries in this mode, but at the same time anything can be practiced in practice mode or just by playing a game and fiddling around. It is a video game, after all.
To conclude: again- this is a game. Its not a simulator nor a prognosticator of what might happen between two teams. Its supposed to be fun. So long as you're willing to spend the arduous, torturous, near impossible two to five minutes to learn how Wii controls work- it is! Though bear in mind it helps to have a decent TV. And a reasonable intellect. That certainly helps, too.
As an editorial postscript, I'd like to say to anyone out there reading this- its fine to dislike the Wii. Enjoy the consoles you do like. But it doesn't help anyone to lie about how things work or look in a given Wii game. What on earth is the point? Madden 08 does not have glitches in normal play, period. Unless of course you count the presence of Michael Vick as Falcons QB.
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