PlayStation Football 2004

[Nazman]

We had a thread going on this before the old board got wiped away. Looking for some feedback on the best NFL Football Game to purchase for PlayStation 2. My son and i are ready to start OUR season. Heard that Madden was good, then heard ESPN's game was better. Any feedback?

 

[C Diddy]

My opinion is that for casual play and at home tourneys, etc, use ESPN 2k5. For Franchise mode, play Madden 2005.

 

[JSin]

My opinion is that for casual play and at home tourneys, etc, use ESPN 2k5. For Franchise mode, play Madden 2005.

Agreed.

 

[Nazman]

Excuse my ignorance but what do you mean by Franchise Mode...

 

[living legend]

Franchise mode is specific gametype in Madden that allows you to play the actual schedule of the team you have selected.

Anyone have Madden '05 for PC?

 

[JSin]

Franchise mode is specific gametype in Madden...

Not specific to Madden, Madden is just the best.

 

[Superman]

I'm not close to being impressed with ESPN Football. A lot of people like it, but I don't. It might be because I'm used to Madden, and might just need to get used to it.

I'd say it's like switching from PC to Mac: one has it's advantages over the other, but it's arguable which is better. And if/when you switch, you'd have to give yourself time to get acclimated to it.

I'd recommend Madden, but I play on XBOX. Maybe you should rent both and find out for yourself.

 

[L.A. Brian]

Can't vouch for either one, but the ESPN '05 games sell for $20 retail, whereas Madden sells for $50. So you might want to consider whether or not the quality of Madden merits spending an extra $30 if that's an issue to you.

 

[Nazman]

Been some great feedback that i find very helpful. Thanks to all for offering some insight that can help shape decisions. Will continue to watch this thread for any further input...

 

[L.A. Brian]

A follow up-- I don't know about the No Cal stores, but the So Cal Fry's stores are selling the ESPN version for $14 until Tuesday the 21st. Hell, I haven't bought any sports games since Madden '94, but that's an offer that I'll probably take advantage of.

 

[JSin]

I'm not close to being impressed with ESPN Football. A lot of people like it, but I don't. It might be because I'm used to Madden, and might just need to get used to it.

I'd say it's like switching from PC to Mac: one has it's advantages over the other, but it's arguable which is better. And if/when you switch, you'd have to give yourself time to get acclimated to it.

I'd recommend Madden, but I play on XBOX. Maybe you should rent both and find out for yourself.

Interesting, I jumped right into ESPN with no problems. Xbox here too. Only problem I have trouble with is instead of a turbo button being held (in Madden) you tap it (in ESPN). Otherwise pretty similar.