NCAA Football 09

by Electronic Arts

Product Features

• Fun, Accessible Family Play - Anybody can dominate the college game like an All-American with EA SPORTS Family Play; an all-new playcalling system featuring simplified game controls and playbooks
• Running Back Combo Moves - Set defenders up like never before by stringing together multiple moves, including jukes, spins, and stiff arms. Enhanced running animations provide a more fluid and responsive feel.
• Play When You Want - Take full control of the pace of a game in Dynasty and Campus Challenge mode by simulating a single play, a quarter or half, or the entire game. Take the field or take plays off, it’s entirely up to you.
• All-New Mascot Challenge - Quickly go from a novice or mid-level player to All-American status by improving your skills and technique in a slew of practice drills that focus on passing, rushing, receiving, and defense.
• Prepare for the Big Game - See what may or may not work on Saturday by practicing against an opponent’s playbook during the week. Fine-tune up to 10 plays on offense or practice with Crowd Noise

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00160PA80
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: July 15, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,021 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #26 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Sports > Football

Product Description

Platform: PlayStation2

Whether you’re at the helm of a collegiate powerhouse in Dynasty mode or dominating the action using a simplified control system in all-new EA SPORTS Family Play, life on the college gridiron jumps to life like never before with NCAA Football 09. Build a loyal following with an adrenaline pumping home field atmosphere and see if you can run the table year-in and year-out. With authentic collegiate animations, a true-to-life home field advantage, all-new Mascot Challenge, and EA SPORTS Family Play, it’s never been easier to pick up and play NCAA Football 09, the most realistic and authentic college football game ever.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent game, but not much of change from 08, July 23, 2008

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Crunchy (Alabama) - See all my reviews

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NCAA Football 09 (Video Game)

This is a decent game that does include a few more minor features than the previous edition. Whether or not those few extras make it worth buying is up to you. The commentators still get slip up now and then, and the actual gameplay and graphics are no different from 08. I would wait until the price comes down before making it a permanent part of my collection.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Some Changes from '08, Not for the Better, July 24, 2008

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CrustyOldSarge (Illinois) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NCAA Football 09 (Video Game)

Considering how little improvement EA Sports put into this years edition, you'd have to think that the PS2 is being phased out.
Of course with this year's game, you have the roster updates, along with any changes in uniforms and helmets. There are some minor changes to the Campus Legend and Dynasty modes.
The DB Cover position drill in the Campus Legend mode was changed for the worse. The view of the field zooms farther out but doesn't include the extreme sidelines. If the WR does a very shallow sideline route he goes out of view then suddenly reappears while you frantically try to get your DB over to cover him.
It's harder to run the ball against the CPU, but easier to pass. The CPU defenders all play like All-Americans against the run, but mediocre against the pass. I also noticed more QB sacks even without playing the Campus Challenge pennant. Some of my team's more mediocre DE's and DT's play like Reggie White or Micheal Strahan clones.
School rosters still max out at 70 players (I wanted to see it up to 75).
Basically I'd say this years NCAA Football plays like last years Madden NFL game (lack of a ground game and poor pass blocking).
Before you play a game go into the game settings and lower the penalties to at least 20% or you will be bombarded with penalties.
I have been an avid fan of the PS2 NCAA Football series since the 2004 edition, but with the lack of effort by EA sports to really improve this years game I need to finally buy that PS3.
In any case, if you're an avid fan of the series and don't mind spending the $40, then get it, it's not that bad. Otherwise, wait until the price lowers or get the '06 or '07 versions if you don't have them already.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Recycled, July 28, 2008

By 

Zachary Burns "Zach Burns" (Syracuse , New York) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NCAA Football 09 (Video Game)

As far as gameplay, graphics, and all that jazz; it's the same exact game as last year. Except for the presentation of it; also a few minor things done to the dynasty mode, it's virtually the same. Theirs a mascot challenge, which is just playing with the mascots...kinda dumb. Although within Dynasty mode recruiting is a little better. Safeties actually can tackle better, and some skill positions are faster. Also unless you look at the bench reps and speed, that oversized man child of a WR might be overlooked to become your next great TE. It just feels like you went online and got a downloadable update that's it. Plus to get the rosters this year it costs $25.00. It's not worth buying. Flat out.

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