Madden NFL 2005

by Electronic Arts

Product Features

• All-new season options - Sign free agents, complete trades and deal with salary caps
• Choose defensive plays and modify pre-snap assignments with Defensive Playmaker Control
• Enhanced game flow with the dual screens - Play choices are displayed on the top screen while the game action happens on the bottom screen
• All the great gameplay you've come to expect - Season Mode, Quick Game, Two-Minute Drill
• Wireless multiplayer action as you go head-to-head with friends without having to hog the TV -- plus all your plays and information are hidden on your screens!

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00069ZINY
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 4 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 22, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,716 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #6 in Video Games > Nintendo DS > Sports > Football
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Madden NFL 2005 puts you in charge of your favorite team, for fast action of the gridiron. Force the action on defense, manage your team and create a championship team.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Madden for a Handheld that rocks... Thank you God!!!, November 22, 2004

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Meg "Livin la vida loca in Maine!" (Caribou, ME, United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Madden NFL 2005 (Video Game)

I am so impressed with this game, Madden is the ultimate football franchise for the game systems, and the DS shows why. The graphics are not as sharp as I believed they would be on the DS, but still an improvement from the GBA. The touch screen for picking your plays is an incredible benefit - even as a rookie to handheld Madden (but a veteran of PS2 Madden), I found the user interface instinctive and clear. I picked up Madden and Super Mario when I bought the DS yesterday, and I've been playing Madden non-stop. It would be hard for me to single out one feature that makes this game incredible - but I would definitely say touch screen plays. Pick this up when you get your hands on a DS - you won't be disappointed!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Portable Madden... the gameplay, however..., November 23, 2004

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Travis Goss (Savanna, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Madden NFL 2005 (Video Game)

I just purchased this game. And, even though it's on a brand new system, I still kind of expected something better. I'm not at all dismayed by the graphics. After all, this is the very first Madden game for the new Nintendo DS. So, I'm pretty sure that in future installments, the graphics will get better.

Gameplay, on the other hand, is another aspect. Let's just say that I came close to purchasing a new DS system after just buying it on Sunday (November 21, 2004). The throw of the ball is way too quick, and I find it hard trying to get my receiver to even dive for the touchdown.

Plus, I really wish there was a feature where you can customize the controls to make the gameplay a little easier.

If you must have a football game for your DS, this, for now, is the only way to go. Madden fans will love it. Others may wanna give it some thought before shelling out $40 for it.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The best portable version of Madden, December 2, 2004

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kalistoga (CA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 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 (Video Game)

MADDEN is easily the best handheld version of the game available. It uses the two touch screens for awesome applications, like selecting plays and calling audibles. It also uses a radar screen during the actual play to show you where all of your players are. Its down side is the graphics. EA should have done much better to show of the capabilities of the DS. Shame on them.
Seems people are trying to compare the DS MADDEN to console games. This is not at all fair, since you can't compare to the realism, control, and realistic tackles of the big consoles.
That being said, it is still the best portable football game on the market, even with only average graphics and sound.

Bottom line is, it is fun to play, and being able to hook up wirelessly with a friend is great.