Madden NFL 2005 Collector's Edition

by Playstation

Product Features

• New Hit Stick Change the momentum of a game by using the right analog stick to make a huge hit, force a turnover, and send the crowd into a frenzy. Time it just right or youll get burned for a big play.
• New Defensive Playmaker Control You are now in complete control on defense. Modify pre-snap assignments, including double teams and player-specific match ups, for any defensive player on the field.
• New Storyline Central Get inside the NFL likeaster Earshot - Wait Hoobastank - Same Direction Ozomatli - Saturday Night Jazze Pha - Da Heavy Hittas Strata - Piece By Piece Yung Wun - Yung Wun Anthem Z-Trip feat. Soup of J5 - Listen to the DJ The D.O.C. vs. Earshot - The Madden Re-Match Will.I.Am - Go! Hazen Street - Fool the World Midtown - Give It Up Alter Bridge - Open Your Eyes Green Day - American Idiot JR Ewing - Time to Get Dirty The Hives - Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones Mooney Suz
• Enhanced Franchise Mode Players now react to everything that happens in the franchisereward a hard-working player by naming him team captain or trade away unhappy players. The new game-by-game progression system rewards players for their performance during the season.
• New Online features - log into Madden's online area and see a customizable live ticker, which can communicate real-life sports scores to you, as well as updates on what your online friends are up to. You can set up tournaments either in the game itself or on your PC through a web-based interface. Tournament alerts and messages from other players can be sent your way via an upgraded EA messenger function, which can be set to forward text messages to you via e-mail or to your cell phone via S

Product Details

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• ASIN: B0002IZHYO
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: August 10, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,261 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #30 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Sports > Football

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Force the action on defense in Madden NFL 2005. New defensive tools allow you to make more plays and be in on all of the action. The all-new Hit Stick lets you lay the big hit to turn the momentum of the game in your favor. Features

• New Hit Stick - Change the momentum of a game by using the C Stick to make a huge hit, force a turnover, and send the crowd into a frenzy. Time it just right or you'll get burned for a big play.
• New Defensive Playmaker Control - You are now in complete control on defense. Modify pre-snap assignments, including double teams and player-specific match ups, for any defensive player on the field.
• New Storyline Central - Get inside the NFL like you never have. Now your games are impacted by the stories that surround your team. Satisfy your star WR's demands or watch your team chemistry suffer. Get the scoop from local and national newspapers, email from assistant coaches, and Tony Bruno's weekly radio talk show.
• Enhanced Franchise Mode - Players now react to everything that happens in the franchise-reward a hard-working player by naming him team captain or trade away unhappy players. The new game-by-game progression system rewards players for their performance during the season.
• New Fan Presentation - Your team's crowd is now customizable with new Create-a-Fan. Be on the lookout for team-specific super fans via all-new 3D fan scenes.
• Enhanced EA SPORTS Online - Take on the best Madden players in the World's Biggest Online Competition, or compete in a quick mini-game of Rushing Attack. Improved EA SPORTS Fair Play keeps the playing field level.

Key Additional Features for Collector's Edition:

• Playable classic versions of Madden, including a version from 16-bit era and 2 PlayStation versions
• Madden Trivia Challenge: Playable trivia game for 1 or 2 players with Madden and NFL trivia with over 1,000 questions
• Madden Moments: Relive the greatest moments of the past 15 seasons. Situations become more and more difficult until you reach the ultimate Madden Moment
• Historical Playoff Teams: Select from 15 years worth of playoff teams, including authentic, historical uniforms
• Bonus Video Content (tentative list includes):
• The Madden Phenomenon - how the Madden franchise has become a dominant force in American culture
• Evolution of Madden art - interviews with EA artists showing game footage from Madden versions over the last 15 years
• How the Game is Made - get the inside story on how the game is built from scratch
• The Music of Madden - interviews with artists on the role that music plays in the game and how Madden has launched new bands
• Production Commentary - the producers narrate a game as its being played, pointing our key game design elements and commenting on strategy and tactics

Product Description

Madden returns for another season of big hits, amazing plays, dramatic comebacks and in-your-face football action with Madden NFL 2005. Pick your team and begin a quest for the Super Bowl. Build the ultimate team and hold it together for many seasons to make a NFL dynasty. Develop players in training camp, pick up playmakers in free agency, or make your own stars with create-a-player. Do whatever it takes to dominate your opponents and take home a Super Bowl ring in Madden NFL 2005. Forc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Madden 2005 Collector's Edition Features, July 23, 2004

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Steve S - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Madden NFL 2005 Collector's Edition (Video Game)

If you're going to buy a copy of Madden 2005 for PS2, this is the version you should definately get. From EA:

Madden NFL 2005 Collector's Edition will be available exclusively for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system when the regular Madden NFL 2005 launches in August; however, the Madden NFL 2005 Collector's Edition will be available for a limited time only. We are producing only one run of the product, so be sure to grab it while it's still available. Once it's gone, it's gone for good!

Also exclusive to the Madden NFL 2005 Collector's Edition will be bonus video content including footage of The Madden Phenomenon, The Music of Madden, and an inside look into how this legendary franchise is made each year from scratch. The Madden NFL 2005 Collector's Edition, which will retail for $59.95, features unique collectible packaging, as well as online play* compatible with the regular version of Madden NFL 2005. We are releasing a finite number of the Collector's Edition, so be sure to reserve your copy today.


Key Additional Features for Collector's Edition:

Playable classic versions of Madden, including a version from 16-bit era and 2 PS1 versions

Madden Trivia Challenge: Playable trivia game for 1 or 2 players with Madden and NFL trivia with over 1,000 questions

Madden Moments: Relive the greatest moments of the past 15 seasons. Situations become more and more difficult until you reach the ultimate Madden Moment

Historical Playoff Teams: Select from 15 years worth of playoff teams, including authentic, historical uniforms

Bonus Video Content (tentative list includes):

The Madden Phenomenon -- how the Madden franchise has become a dominant force in American culture

Evolution of Madden art -- interviews with EA artists showing game footage from Madden versions over the last 15 years

How the Game is Made - get the inside story on how the game is built from scratch

The Music of Madden -- interviews with artists on the role that music plays in the game and how Madden has launched new bands

Production Commentary -- the producers narrate a game as its being played, pointing our key game design elements and commenting on strategy and tactics

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Madden Title!, August 17, 2004

By 

Bill.B "Bill" (Illinois, Mchenry USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Madden NFL 2005 Collector's Edition (Video Game)

This game is just plain out awesome. The collecters edition comes with some nice features like three old school madden games and videos and a trivia game. For the extra $10.00 it's worth it. I also wrote a review from another good football game called ESPN 2K5. The question everyone asks is which one's better. Well I own both so I can help you out. Madden has a very nice graphic engine in which my opinion is the best for any football game up to date. The gameplay is a little weird at first but there's some many options it's very rewarding when you figure it out. There's also a Tony Bruno radio show every week for your franchise mode but it sucks compared to ESPN's Sportscenter. You also recieve emails which is stupid but my favorite thing would be the newspaper clippings where you can read up about other teams and your team. The clippings are actually from real life newspapers so it's pretty cool. All the mini games are the same which is lame. The offense pretty much controls the same. In other words it's a small transition from madden 2004 to 2005. But 2005 is definitly better. It depends on your taste. If you don't like spending 50 to 60 bucks on a game get ESPN for 20 otherwise if you do have the money and can afford madden I suggest you get it, especially if your a die hard madden fan like me. you won't be dissapointed. At first I wasn't planning on getting this but I saw the collectors eddition and fell in love with it. The collectors eddition is only for a short amount of time so I suggest you get it now if you want it otherwise your going to be regreating it. If you buy ESPN instead still check out this title. It's at least worth a rental.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice But...Game is Has Times Where it Lags..., September 20, 2004

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P. Ashburne "Video_Game_freak82" (Jacksonville, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Madden NFL 2005 Collector's Edition (Video Game)

Well being the football fanatic that I am I couldn't wait for this title to come out. I mean anyone that likes football games can not wait for the madden series to come out each year. I've been playing Madden since Madden '93 and when I saw the clips and the footage of the extra material for the game and the retro games it brought back a lot of memories. Madden introduces a storyline mode where you have players who although they may be getting paid they may not want to be on your team because of a lack of prestige, winning, or fan support among other things. I like that you have a weekly gameplan for this game and it gives you ways to exploit weaknesses of the other team there are a lot of other great additions to the game. The game adds a lot including formation shifts which I like a lot. Now for the reason it only gets 3 stars...

*Graphically I think the game has made strides and while graphics mean a lot, I would rather have better gameplay

*Anybody seen the running in this game? Why does the runner look like he's about to tip over? Its like the runner is going to fall over (sometimes the people run while they are leanin at a 30 degree angle to either side)

*The passing took a step back in this game. I only play the game in All-Madden Mode but the passing should not be this bad. I've tried to lead the receiver streaking down the field or someone going across the middle and the pass will be completely off! While every quarterback isn't a Favre or a Manning, every quarterback shouldn't look like Ty Detmer or Heath Shuler passing the ball.

*After all the step back and throw and slinging the ball around it is apparent that EA and maybe even Mr. Madden himself made it a point not to let certain things happen so easily and make this version a more defensive oriented game. There is nothing wrong with that to an extent. I like the individual audibles on defense as well as being able to pinch in the line or make them rush in a certain direction, the linebackers being able to completely blitz or drop back as well as the addition of the quarterback spy audible and now being able to double team on the fly using the safety to double the teams wide receiver who is giving you problems. However too much emphasis has been placed on defense. I love the options and new features but if you play the game for yourself you will see no name players and safeties making plays on the ball when you have a good quarterback / receiver tandem or just a good pass I don't think some 4th cornerback should become an all pro in one play

*Lack of gameplay innovation or features. I am a true madden fanatic and after Madden 2004 there are a lot of expections I would like to see more things to the running game. How about having advantages for having a power back? Everyone wants to see that speed back slam through the hole and make a big play but what about a power move to bull people over? How about having certain moves or different levels of jukes or even a stutter step for players that are extremely agile like Vick or Dante Hall? Bring back the Defensive Playmaker as soon as the ball as snapped that would really help in stopping the run and could help in some passing situations. But I would really like to see if there is a way to get the lateral in the game. I know you only have so many buttons but I'm sure there is a button or button combination that would allow you to do this. This really makes me a little frustrated, especially when there is a situation where you have to relive the Music City Miracle. You feel kind of dumb not being able to relive the moment and throw the lateral.

No Tuck Rule. If the quarterback fumbles the ball don't waste your timeout. For some reason and I guess it is hard to program that but it is never reversed or considered a forward pass before a fumble.

*Last gripe is about the DB/WR play. Its obvious to NFL experts and analysts and fantasy players and fans alike all know that this will be a big year for wide receivers due to the enforcing of the 5 yard "chuck" rule. It would be nice to actually be able to see that change available in the game, but oh well maybe next year.

But hey it i a good game overall and I will be faithful to the madden franchise as long as they keep making games and improving games