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| From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games
List Price: $59.99
Buy Used: $23.97
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Rating:  64 reviews
Sales Rank: 81
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: football_games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Edition: Standard
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Xbox 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 15600
UPC: 014633156003
EAN: 0400009415605
ASIN: B0012N5MUC
Release Date: August 12, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Game works perfect. Includes original manual, case, and artwork. Satisfaction Guaranteed!
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Product Description
Madden NFL 09 delivers the most complete NFL football package ever. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or picking up the game for the first time, you will enjoy a unique yet challenging experience, thanks to the innovative Adaptive Difficulty Engine, which tailors the game to match your playing style. Instantly improve your game with the all-new virtual Training Center or incorporate feedback with EA SPORTS BackTrack, allowing you to learn from your mistakes on the fly. With a new broadcast presentation and online leagues, plus more than 85 new features and enhancements, Madden NFL 09 is the most authentic and adaptable game in sports video game history. An all-new Adaptive Difficulty Engine assesses your proficiency in the core skills areas of football. An innovative, Virtual Training Center allows you to fine-tune your game in a holographic environment, while EA SPORTS BackTrack provides customized feedback, giving you a chance to learn from your mistakes. Take what you've learned and run the play again with EA SPORTS Rewind. Set your sights on the Vince Lombardi Trophy in an all-new network television-style broadcast as Cris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond call the action from the booth. A more immersive and visually stunning presentation package also includes a new Options OnDemand Picture-in-Picture playcall window giving you access to a wealth of stats, customized tips, and in-game options--all at your fingertips without having to pause the game. Make a run for the postseason for the first time online. Featuring trades and statistical tracking for Online Leagues, up to 32 teams can battle it out using all-new flex scheduling. With an enhanced graphics engine and new player models, linemen battle in the trenches with more bulky physiques while backs and receivers fly around the field with a more sleek and slimmer look. Featuring the most realistic-looking grass and field turf ever in a sports game, new weather and
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Two decades ago Madden NFL exploded onto the scene with staggeringly authentic football action and a strategic, by-the-playbook approach to the game previously absent in sports video games. With Madden NFL 09, 20 years of innovation culminate in a new apex in the series' groundbreaking realism. Savor the pulse-pounding excitement as Madden NFL 09 delivers an intense, real-world pro football experience like only legendary coach John Madden can. The action of the gridiron comes alive with stunning graphics, innovative plays and multiplayer competition that thrusts you into the center of the game with no nonsense and no mercy. | | Key Features
- Step into the world of pro football like you can experience only with the legendary John Madden
- Play like a pro no matter what your skill level with the Adaptive Difficulty Engine that tailors your experience to suit your proficiency
- Hone your skills in the Virtual Training Center, featuring a holographic environment designed to help you fine-tune your game
- Execute plays and celebrations like never before with the Total Control Animation System that delivers the most authentic gameplay ever in the series
- Receive customized feedback from EA Sports BackTrack to learn from your mistakes as you play and correct them so you can achieve total dominance on the field
- Access stats, customized tips and in-game options without pausing the game and losing your momentum by using the new Options OnDemand Picture-in-Picture
- Battle it out on the gridiron with up to 32 teams in Online Leagues,complete with trades and statistical tracking
- For 1 to 4 players
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Total Control Animation System
View Image | | | The NFL bursts from your screen with multiplayer action and gameplay that pushes you to the limit, no matter what your skill level. In Madden NFL 09, the play is more realistic than ever before with the all-new Total Control Animation System. Execute instantaneous combo moves, bobble catches, user-controlled celebrations and more for a game that looks and feels like it's straight out of the NFL. Stadiums leap off the screen to dazzling effect with an enhanced graphics engine that delivers turf and grass so realistic you can almost feel it give beneath your feet, as well as authentic weather and stadium lighting effects. New player models more genuinely replicate the real physiques of the pros, from sleeker receivers to bulkier linemen, to provide an even more authentic experience on the field. Immerse yourself in the full NFL experience with an all-new network television-style broadcast featuring Cris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond. The new Options OnDemand Picture-in-Picture window gives you instant access to stats, tips and more without having to pause the game. Plus, for the first time make a run for the postseason online as you battle among up to 32 teams. Live the NFL experience in all its brutal glory with Madden NFL 09 as you savor the thrill and punishment of professional football like you can find only in this renowned series. |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 59 more reviews...
 JUST CALL ME "FORTUNATE" December 29, 2008
My son and I reviewed all the reviews for this game AFTER we had purchased online and we were both thinking it would have the Mr. Freeze issues. We had even pre-arranged to send it back immediately after receiving it because I could not cancel the order due to arranging for overnight shipment. My son kept reading the reviews and noticed where a few people said "they must be one of the fortunate ones" and considered we are a pretty blessed family and said I don't think I will have the same problems and I will fall into the fortunate category. Well, this is exactly what has happened. We have had the game four days now and it has become his first game choice.He has had no issues at all. I had also purchased him Madden 08 as well which he has played this week and loves both versions. He found out that you can create a team on the 08 version and then go to the Madden 09 version and push transport and the team you made in 08 will appear in 09. He states to stop the safety's from running forward when the ball has been intercept to push B when the intercepting team has the ball in their possession. As he plays more I can add more information. I think you have to get accustomed to the game as with any game and be an avid player to overcome the frustrations in the game. In additon, these games are not geared toward the pac-man era which made gaming so much simpler in my opinion.
Too hard or too easy? December 22, 2008
On the hardest difficulty mode, it is very easy to throw 10+ TDs in one game, each over 60+ yards. My friends and I have played Madden since 1994 and tried every defensive formation/play possible (dime, nickel, etc) including prevent defense and other plays where the secondary moves back to prevent the long bomb and still no such luck. All I did was drop back and tap the pass button to the primary receiver going straight up field and the receiver does the rest. End result is 12 TDs in a 5 minute game on the hardest difficulty settings. It is very hard to have a balanced, competitive game where one controls the time of possession and mixes in run and pass plays for efficient drives because this game allows you to throw bombs to your receivers with ease. Until we realized that this can be done, this game was very fun. Now that we know we can throw and complete hailmarys at ease, we lost interest in playing this game altogether.
Maybe someone can respond and advise about a defensive play that can stop this cheesy method of putting points on the board so my friends and I can go back to having realistic games where we mix in run and pass plays and try to control time of possession.
Very good game otherwise.
Best out there but needs a lot more December 13, 2008
PROS:
1. The graphics are superb.
2. The sound is as good as it needs to be in a football game.
3. The inclusion of online leagues (although gimped) is a plus.
4. The pre-play and controls are very well done but poorly documented.
CONS:
General: The game doesn't feel like it's changed under the hood.
1. QB sneaks still get great yardage if not specifically defended.
2. Passing is either bullet or lob, not much in between.
3. Lot's of little glitches some of which have been patched (online). Still minor issues with replays and strange randoms crazy passes are thrown in particular situations.
4. Madden IQ is a joke.
5. Manual pass defense is very difficult.
6. Running the ball has improved but it's still a lot to do with cheap plays. FB Dive for 5 yrds consistently, etc...
7. Online is somewhat unstable on the 360.
8. No custom playbooks without buying another product.
9. Online leagues are done poorly.
10. Lot's of exploits available.
11. XBox user community is full of poor language, quilting and overall poor game behavior.
great game. great graphics December 7, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
the folks who produce madden has done it again. the game is fun to play, the graphics and great and i can't wait for madden 10
 Best Madden yet November 29, 2008
Although not perfect, this is the best madden yet on next-gen systems. They definitely need to fix the challenge system for next year,but other than that it's totally playable for a change. The seller for this purchase was excellent. I received the game in 4 days in excellent condition just as they described it.
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