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| From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $46.85
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Avg. Customer Rating:  50 reviews
Sales Rank: 107
Format: Cd
Platform: Xbox 360
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): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 15600
UPC: 014633156003
EAN: 0014633156003
Release Date: August 12, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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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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 45 more reviews...
 Finally August 14, 2008
8 out of 15 found this review helpful
I have been disappointed with the previous Madden editions, particularly for the 360 console but the folks at EA Sports have eradicated my doubt by developing what I believe is the best Madden ever. GRAPHICS - The graphics are truly stunning, which immerses you into the NFL experience with stunning visuals. Among these stunning visuals are nuances like players helping each other up off the ground, picking up a dead ball and running with it (in attempt to fool the ref that it was a fumble), freestyle TD celebrations, and various other realistic movements of players after each play. The look of the stadiums, shadows, weather and other aesthetics are truly stunning to look at. The crowd involvement in the game is better and more realistic. The one thing that is missing is the group dynamic - players don't celebrate with each other in the game like they do in the real NFL. Hopefully they add this to next year's game. GAMEPLAY - The fluidity of the players on the field is a huge leap from last year. With previous versions I felt as if there was a slight delay or slowness with the game and the players were stiff. This year's version is fast and fluid. The number of moves you can perform is mind boggling and can be done in combination now. They weren't kidding when they said they rebuilt the animation system and gameplay. With the Madden test and IQ rating you can really hone your skills. I'm not sure if I am truly buying the adaptive part of this game yet. Time will tell. TV BROADCAST - This is a huge step up over the radio broadcast. Chris Collinsworth is far from being my favorite personality but he actually did a good job in this game. From time to time he will review a replay and detail reasons it failed or succeeded (depending on what side you're on) and this brings enormous realism to the game.
I haven't started a season yet so I cannot comment on dynasty. I imagine it will be similar to last year's setup, which is fine. What truly matters is the huge upgrade in graphics and gameplay. Every year they hype Madden to a ridiculous volume. I believe the hype matched the product this year. And to digress a bit - I believe NCAA 09 was also enhanced for the better as well. Good job EA Sports
Madden 09 finally gets its AI right!!!! August 25, 2008
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
Thanks to Madden IQ, I'm actually getting challenged by the AI. Games have been close and exciting for the most part. It's engine is definitely improved and the graphics are wow. The only thing missing is a "be quiet Collinsworth" switch. Backtrack is cool but his in game comments are repetitive beyond belief. If I hear about his special feelings for Tony Romo one more time...
Better every year September 30, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
As anyone familiar w/ the Madden games knows, it's the premier product in gaming for football and this year's improvement is significant. The graphics are fantastic, Chris Collinsworth's commentary ads a nice new voice to the background.
I can't tell that the IQ thing really makes much difference at this point...but perhaps I don't completely understand what it's supposed to do.
Highly recommended...my 9 year old son absolutely loves this game and plays it much more than I do...and kicks my butt every time we play.
Looks like a real football telecast. August 17, 2008
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
The kids have been playing this thing non-stop. The game looks great on a flat panel - makes me feel like we are watching a football game on TV....
Stunning graphics, excellent game play.
Of course, due to the ever changing players this is a bit dated....since Bret Favre is on the Jets and Michael Vic behind bars.... But thats no reason to rate it any lower.
Amazon shipped it to deliver on release day (prime rocks) and had an offer for a $10 giftcard ... which I am sure will arrive soon so I can buy more stuff. HAHA!
Enjoy Madden 09.
Best Madden Yet August 13, 2008
0 out of 7 found this review helpful
Since EA has the rights to the NFL, the quality of Madden has declined over the last 3 years. Using a radio announcer on TV is the result of an annoying monopoly over American football videogaming. Now that Cris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond are announcing, it has a great presentation. They even have the Sprint half-time report!
Graphics - 5/5 for actually improving the graphics greatly. I feel like it is next-gen. Only 2 blue boxes show up in the endzone during a score (only glitch thus far).
Sound - 5/5 Collinsworth and Hammond have overturned Madden and the radio guys!
Gameplay - 5/5 the new football IQ helps to determine your skills on O and D in 4 categories (on rushing/passing each side). There is even a Matrix-like rewind for newer players to get a "football mulligan"
Fun - 5/5 you may want to get the Collectors' Edition since it comes with Head Coach 09 and Madden 93. I miss Madden 93 when they really were the innovators in football gaming. It just took them 15 years to actually make the game fun again!
I was really sad to see 2K5 go since the presentation was excellent that year for 2K Sports. Madden has been flat for years. The marketing of EA wants to make you think they improved something other than updating the current year rosters, but EA actually put out a quality NFL game this time.
To check out the features go here: http://www.easports.com/madden09/fullsite/features.jsp?itemID=nextgen
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