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| NCAA Football 08 | 
 enlarge | From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $9.08
You Save: $20.91 (70%)
New (16) Used (37) from $9.08
Avg. Customer Rating:  73 reviews
Sales Rank: 1450
Platform: Xbox 360
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 15567
Model: 15567
UPC: 014633155679
EAN: 0014633155679
ASIN: B000P0QJQO
Release Date: July 17, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great gameplay, but DUMB Heisman and Champ selections. October 26, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this game after renting it because I love both Dynasty and Legend Mode, BUT I played as a 5 star RB for Louisville and crushed school and NCAA records for rushing yards and TDs, and yet I STILL didn't win the Heisman. We also went undefeated playing 3 ranked teams, and yet we were ranked 3rd in the BCS and had to settle for the orange bowl. Finally, I am currently playing as a So. and we are 5th in the BCS and still undefeated, how to the developers expect you to take your team to the Championship (like they said) if they won't rank you any higher after going undefeated.
 Great Game ... But Better on 360 Than PS3 October 14, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I was first hooked on the NCAA franchise last year while waiting for Madden to be released. I especially enjoyed the Dyansty mode. I actually thought NCAA 07 was a better game than Madden 07, even though I am not into college football.
This year I was definitely up for playing 08. After reading a review in EGM, I took the advice of the writers and decided to pick up the XBOX 360 version. It played very nicely and I was excited about the new enhancements, specifically to the Dynasty mode. When recruiting players you now have a much more expansive option of convincing them to attend your school. It seems that the developers really worked on improving this area. The gameplay has also been improved and is much smoother than the previous year.
However, two weeks into the game my 360 broke down and while waiting for it to get repaired I picked up the PS3 version. There was a noticeable difference right away. I could see that the PS3 version was not as smooth. I believe that the frames per second on the PS3 version are about half that of the 360. Other than that I have not noticed any differences between the two version.
If you only own a PS3, it's not worth the extra money to buy a 360 for this game, but there is a noticeable difference in animation between the two. The one nice feature I recently discovered on the PS3 version is the ability to move your controller (SIXAXIS) to perform certain in game moves like: fake huddle, big hit, etc. You basically lift up the controller or push it forward to activate these moves. It adds a nice touch.
 Slow October 13, 2007
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
My major issue with this game is the lagging of the gameplay as well as the announcing. It seemed it took a quarter of a second too long to switch between players on defense, which of course can cause undesired results. The gameplay was akward as well especially on defense. I found playing on the defensive line was nearly impossible. I could never get any pressure on the QB. The graphics are out of this world and the game is very nice to look at overall. The football aesthetics is aplenty but the gameplay needs to be fun in order to have a good game. I found the gameplay and the lagging was too much to overcome. I sold the game and have not looked back.
Fun but very flawed. September 26, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'd like to add my voice to those who have voiced frustration with this game. My copy is flawed and freezes fairly often, which is apparently a pretty common problem with this game. In addition, the recruiting in dynasty mode is TOO detailed and time consuming. Recruiting used to be one of my favorite parts of dynasty mode, but it simply takes way too much time now. What else? I'm playing Campus Legend with a QB, and I get sacked an average of five or six times a game. The line is utter crap on pass blocking. Those would be my main complaints. At this rate, I'm not going to buy the game again next year. The improvements made each year are minimal and there are quite a few things that have gotten worse.
Video Game Review: NCAA Football 08 for Xbox 360 September 2, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Every year since 1997, EA Sports has released a version of their college football video game, NCAA Football. I myself have purchased each new edition dating back to NCAA Football 2002. Many college football fans complain that NCAA Football is the same video game every year only with new rosters and a few new features. In this regard, I completely agree with them. However, NCAA Football 08 for the Xbox 360 is a completely different game than its predecessors. It has a revamped graphics engine and game play system as well as the all-new Campus Legend mode. With these key components and other factors, this video game is more than just NCAA Football 07 with updated rosters.
Last year, the NCAA Football series made the jump from the current-generation systems to the next-generation Xbox 360. However, the game proved to be disappointing. The players moved unrealistically and they all looked like body-builders (even the kickers). This year, EA Sports re-constructed the game from scratch, taking full advantage of the next-generation system's power. Their work paid off as the game play is now as smooth as ever and the graphics are unbelievably accurate. When my friend walked in while I was in the middle playing a game, he thought there was a college football game on TV. With the new Weather Channel Live Feed, a game can be played with the exact same weather conditions at any college football stadium around the country. There is also a new feature that allows any player to post any highlight of any game he or she plays right on the web. So, the next there is a 90-yard touchdown bomb on the last play of the game, your friends will actually believe it.
Ever dreamed of becoming the star player of your favorite college football team? With the new Campus Legend mode, anybody can do just that. After a few practice games, I tried out Campus Legend. First, I created my player as an option-style quarterback for Huntsville High School. Then, I started playing in the high school playoffs of my senior year, bringing back the State Championship to Huntsville. After this I was offered a scholarship to play for any college that I desired. I chose the University of Pittsburgh because I became the starter as soon as I arrived on campus. Throughout each season in Campus Legend mode, news articles and statistics are released each week on the virtual ESPN.com. I left Pittsburgh with four Heisman Trophies and a perfect 52-0 record. Take my word for it that the option-style quarterback is the easiest position in the game. In combination with the Campus Legend mode and the graphics and game play, this year's game is the best yet. My advice is to buy NCAA Football 08 or you will miss out on the greatest sports video game in history.
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