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MODEL - DOLPGOMEVENDOR- Nintendo FEATURES- Mario Tennis GamecubeThe wild multiplayer action of the smash Nintendo 64 hit, MarioTennis, returns with even more powerful shots and new, characterspecific power ups guaranteed to make for the craziest matches ever.Everyone's favorite Mushroom Kingdom characters are here! DonkeyKong and Bowser can hit insanely powerful Megaton Balls, finesseplayers like Shy Guy can use instant Tornado Returns and defensive masters like Luigi have all kinds of tricks in their bags. * Players of all ages can pick up the game and instantly start whackingtennis balls around and yet a deep level of skill awaits those willingto master it. Build up more and more skill points as you play to usestronger and stronger shots with all kinds of spin. -- SPECIFICATIONs ------------------------------------ ESRB Rating : E for EveryoneGenre/Category: sportsSystem: Nintendo Game Boy Advance Number of Players :On- Line Compatible : Nintendo GameCube; GameCube compatible controller,GameCube compatible memory card for saves Nice electronics is your source for everyday low prices on theNintendo DOLPGOME - Mario Tennis Gamecube and all other Nintendo Video Game Handheld Soft ... Read more

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mario power tennis
This game is one of my favorite games.I learned about it when my best friend Tanner (I've known him all my life)taught me about it. I learned all the controls and rules on the first day! Playing the game was very fun.

Analysis of Mario Power Tennis
Positives-many interesting courts to choose from. These range from a "gimmic" Luigi's Castel to a more "serious" grass, clay or hard court
- the characters all have their own special power moves. These serve to add some sort of random twist to the tennis action.
- there are a multitude of everyone's favorite Mario characters to choose from. Furthermore there are many characters to unlock. Each chacater is given the helpful label such as "all-around" for Mario or "power for Wario
- the instruction manual is very informative. It provides the gamer with information on how to perfome the more technical shots such as the drop shot and the lob.
- there are many mini games to keep a gamer interested.
- great multi player mode.
- like all nintendo designed and published games, it is very easy to pick up and play.
- lastly, the game is very fun to play if only for a short time.
Negatives-at times the game play may seem rather slow. It can be adjusted in multi-player mode but in single player mode i am yet to find any such option.
- the tounament mode, which is the heart of the single player game, is not at all deep. It consists of three rounds each round does not get more difficult then the last. In other words, the player the gamer faces in the first round is just as challenging as the play he will face in the final.
- the character's power moves, especially when playing doubles, can get very annoying. Each time a "power shot" occurs, there is a 4 second cut scene which disturbes the game action.
- lastly, besides the "advanced" difficulty game setting, the game is very easy to play.This game will not be challanging to anyone who can return a cross court shot (which mean everyone).

Great Tennis Game
A Great Tennis Game. I loved it on the N64, and now I love it even more. Especially all the mini games you play to unlock other courts or characters. The mini games is a blessing to the game espacially if you are playing alone. But get a few friends and make it a night. The power ups are a great addition on the court. Kinda like Mario Kart meets Mario Tennis. No go buy the game!

Pretty fun and interesting game.
When I order it, I purchased it half and half with my nephew.. and I though that it will be a very bad purchase, however I do no repent.. when playing with several people you get pretty excited, that's the benefit of multiplayer games, that you can have fun with friends.. the graphics are good, and it's a fun game.

you can never get tired of this
this is one of the best games for the gamecube. like once you start playing you cant stop playing. this game has 3 modes, tourney, 1-4 players, and special modes where you play fun games. there are like 20 characters to choose from. my favorites are the koopa troopas. there are new things called a power shot that you can turn on and off. the power shots help you hit the balls harder and so you can hit the tennis balls. if you could rate it over 5 stars i would rate it 10000000000000000 stars. this game is up to 4 players and is really fun. ... Read more

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Includes Donkey Kong Bongos!

Grab some friends and jam along with a fresh set of new, chart-topping songs in Donkey Konga 2!

Features:

• Play more than 25 new hits, from pop and hip-hop to R&B and rock, all straight from the charts.
• With three difficulty levels and five modes of play, Donkey Konga 2 will have gamers everywhere drumming and clapping again to new songs.
• Rock out with new game modes. Drum to your own beat in Freestyle Plaza or see how well you and your friends synch up as you share a DK Bongos controller in Concert mode.
• Multiplayer musical mayhem! Connect up to four sets of DK Bongos controllers for jam sessions, or match your rhythmic prowess against a rival in the two-player Battle mode

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Great Game, Not Perfect
I disagree that the 1st game was better. The 2nd game is more developed and has a wider range of songs to choose from. There is music for everyone and even if you don't like a certain song, you will still have fun playing to it on the kongas since it will be a challenge. The songs are great to take your anger and energy out on and the beats really reflect the mood, stlye, melody, and rhythm of the song. The parts also help you develop an ear for the other instruments and what is going on with the other parts, not just the rhythm.
There are more extra features on this game. The only one I don't like is the freestyle. I don't find it fun just to play whatever I want because what you're playing isn't recorded or saved and there's no way to know what you did. The mini games are really fun and great for multiplayer. The feature where 2 players can play on 1 set of kongas is great because it builds team work and trust. It's a lot of fun for one person to get red, another yellow, and you both clap.
I havn't played multi-player (except the 2 player feature I just mentioned) because extra kongas are expensive and I don't want to make that purchase yet since no one else I know owns kongas or the game.
This game is also rated teen for mild lyrics. I havn't noticed any swearing but there are certain references including suffocation. Most songs are suitable for young children however. The whole family will enjoy Donkey Konga. I also recommend the 1st game in the series.
Although the real artists who perform the songs are not the people on the songs, the fake versions are still great and are performed by very talented musicians. They do a great job of covering the song to sound just like the real artist.
The only complaints I have are they could replace all the r and b and rap songs with some songs that are more rhythm heavy and upbeat. I also believe the game is a bit too short but the extra features and multi player make up for that.

Good...could have been Great!
Look.I like the donkey kongas. The first one was great. The second one has been a bit of a letdown. Oh sure it's fun and delivers that but, for instance, in the first game I knew 85% of the songs.I can only recognize 30% of the songs in the new game because the others are just horrible drek I wouldn't listen to to begin with!There were a few surprise songs on there that I was glad to see, but the song that "sampled" the music from the "Young and the Restless" is, well, just HORRIBLE!It should have been better; at leastbetter songs to choose from and Nintendo failed to pick those.I still have fun with it irregardless of some of the C"rap"py music.If you know a lot of newer songs, you'll love it.It's just good for me. Not great.No Motown? No Beatles? No Elvis? No 70's classic rock? What happened?

Amazingly fun for all ages
I admit that the bongos seem like a silly gimmick when you first look at them. But when you start playing with them, these are REALLY good rhythm and drum trainers!

The game comes with a good selection of songs to play along with - from Allstar to La Bamba, from the Nutcracker Suite to Shiny Happy People. There should be songs in here to suit all musical tastes. There are a bunch of different ways to play the songs. There are freestyles where you just drum and clap along any way you wish. There are a series of built in rhythms where you have to match up as well as you can with the song. There are two player modes where one person drums and the other person claps. There are a number of challenge modes where people play head to head or try to get better scores on the same song.

There are even rhythm trainers where you learn about different rhythms and learn how to hold them over a number of bars. It really is quite amazing how much the game teaches you about syncopation and unusual rhythms. If you feel you're rhythmically challenged, this game can get you to learn how rhythms work. If you think you're a pretty good drummer, give a try on some of the more challenging songs and see if you can keep up!

The game is great for solo play and even more fun in party situations, especially because the songs are so much fun. As you earn coins, you can use them to buy more difficult song versions, new sounds for your bongos and even new bongo visuals. You get a lot of incentive to keep getting better and better.

Where many games teach you skills that might seem meaningless (arcane combinations of button mashing), this game is actually teaching you a real life skill that is great. You could become a better real life drummer, or at least be able to hold your own better at any dances you might go to.

What's even better, this game is great for all ages. Young kids can have fun randomly hammering - while adults can do serious work in perfecting their skills.

Highly recommended! ... Read more

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MODEL - 14900 VENDOR - Electronic ArtsFEATURES - FIFA Street Gcube FIFA Street is a highly-anticipated combination of arcade action blended with the culture of freestyle street soccer. By removing the rules from the simulation soccer experience, FIFA Streetexposes the heart of the world's beautiful game, on-the-ball flareand individual style. Leading this movement are the worlds top professional players, showing off their skills and individual style in 4-on-4 match-ups against the backdrop of global venues that represent the true culture of street soccer. As the first game to support dynamic1-on-1 encounters, beating your opponent will require skill, technique, and the careful selection of specific moves. As a gamer you'll take on the best and be required to earn their respect, gradually building your reputation and team into an unstoppable force that leads the tide of street soccer. -- SPECIFICATIONs ------------------------------------- ESRB Rating: E for EVERYONE Genre/Category : Sports System : Gcube Number of Players:On-Line Compatible : Nintendo GameCube; GameCube compatible controller, GameCube compatible memory card for savesNice electronics is your source for everyday low prices on theElectronic Arts 14900 - FIFA Street Gcube and all other Electronic Arts Video Game Handheld Soft ... Read more

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not the best soccer game
Fifa soccer games are better then this...but this one sucks compared to the other soccer games!let me tell you the problems:graphics are horrible,announcer sounds like a fag,and gameplay is kinda bad.The good things are:controls are easy to learn,and i rented this game(thank god) so you should rent this game first trust me! ... Read more

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Modify course dynamics and call out your PGA TOUR rivals by adding lengthier Tiger Tees, tighter fairways, dramatic undulation to greens, deeper bunkers, higher rough, and more. The power to create golf's biggest challenge is in your hands. With an enhanced EA SPORTS Game Face featuring non-proportional bone scaling and texture blending for realistic looks, plus new clothes, more manufacturers, and more variety, the time to become the greatest golfer on the PGA TOUR is now. ... Read more

Features

• New TigerProofing: TigerProofing is a revolutionary course-altering system that allows players to modify course dynamics and create the most intensely competitive course imaginable. Alter tee-box length, width and patterns on fairways and greens, the depth of a greenside bunker, and even the color of the leaves on the trees, course moisture and the season which you play.
• Legends Tour: Take on the legends of golf including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Ben Hogan and become a legend yourself!
• EA SPORTS GameFace II: The industry-leading GameFace technology just got a whole lot deeper with more control and freedom to express your creative vision from a youthful prodigy to a grizzled old veteran. Infinite combinations of facial proportions and features, fully customizable body shape and tone and a host of new equipment and accessories to earn to adorn the created player.
• New Courses: Eight new licensed courses and two new fantasy courses have been added for a total of 14 courses. New licensed courses for console only include Coeur dAlene and Colonial Country Club. New licensed courses for both console and PC include, Sherwood Country Club, Fancourt Golf Club Estate and Troon North Monument Course.
• More Players: Compete as or against 15 different PGA TOUR players including Tiger Woods, John Daly, Vijay Singh, Charles Howell III, Notah Begay III, and Jesper Parnevik, among others.

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Golf, only better
For those who have been steered away from 05 because the last couple have been too easy, you shouldn't be.The legend tour (replacing world tour) is much tougher, so you can't just run straight through.Also, there's tour diffficulty, which doesn't allow you to add spin from rough and hazards, and removes all caddy tips.But, for those long seemingly unmakable putts we have tiger vision, the ultimate tool for making putts, but you only get so many a round. On tour winning tournaments is still fairly easy, but not quite such a cake walk, some tournaments take 40 or 50 under.Also, there are more sponserships available, and items you own in '04 will be transferred to '05 for free, giving you a nice head start.The $45 price tag is well worth all the fun and challenge that comes out of this game.I'd be content and be able to play tiger woods 2005 for a long time, even if it were the only game that I own.

So Awesome!!!!
It is awesome there are so many things to do. You can play in tournaments, or play the pros to earn money, or play many other games. You get sponsered by companies like Ping, Nike, Adidas, Callaway, and Clevland. I highly recomend this game.

The best golf game!!!
If you played all the golf games you say thay stink but now everybody has been saying this is one of the best golf games ever created!!!!!!!!!! ... Read more

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Gamers can build their reputation as they create the future of street basketball with all-new jaw-dropping, ankle-breaking, rim-shaking moves in visually stimulating environments, from favorite courts like The Cage and Rucker Park to the next generation of streetball sanctuaries, like Venice Beach. It all adds up to give V3 a revolutionary style all its own.Featuring NBA legends, todays top stars, and original characters from past editions, NBA STREET V3 reaches new heights by making ... Read more

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This Game R-U-L-E-S
i got this game aweek or so ago and i love it! the slam dunk contest is my overall favorite.the tricks and dunks are just unbelivible! this is in my top 5 game list. ( even though i've only ever played 10.) the graphics are amazing. they look very three dimentional. to all those kids ( and adults ) over 7, i reccomend this game to you.

cool game
i dont like basketball that much and this game rocks. it is like tony hawk where you can create a person and a place. for your team you could have up to 5 people and your character doesnt have to be on the team. you can have real people on your team and created ballers. this game also has different modes to choose from. theres dunkcontest, pick-up game, and the story mode sort of thing, street legend. there's more i just cant remember. some of the ballers are not even around in this game. like the old guys, you might say. and for the gamecube only they have the mario bros. they can do anything, even though they are short as a baby. even if you dont like basket ball, this game is cool. (Kyle Gern)

Slam Dunk
Since the landmark success of NBA Jam in the 1990's basketball video games have often come & gone quite constantly. Yet, this really isn't anything new at all. However, for Electronic Arts, they have really felt that extraordinary need to get back into the video game basketball race. With the surprise success of the NBA Street franchise, basketball has taken a whole new meaning to the words Slam Dunk. Arguably, it took the 3 on 3 days and even the classic 2 on 2 days from the NBA Jam era, to a great era of the return to street jam. It is a great opportunity and a welcome for all gamecube gamers alike.

NBA Street V3 for Nintendo Gamecube, really takes the game of basketball to even better odds. The game includes a lot of great gamers, that you can play from great teams like the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, and others. The game follows up NBA Jam quite well, where you can make spectacular slam dunks and shots from street basketball. The game also features modes where you can make up your own custom players and sleek courts of your own game. The games street mode allows you to make your own challenging contestants, and put them to the street mode. The game even includes a welcome cameo from Mario, Luigi and Princess Toadstool a.k.a Peach from the Super Mario games. It also includes a Slam Dunk contest, where you get judged on your slamming, and your creativity. The sound is really upbeat, and brings out the real feel of grear hip hop and rap from acts like House Of Pain, and the legendary Beastie Boys. The control gets used to with practice, if you haven't played the earlier NBA Street games, but it is easy to get used to.

All in all, NBA Street V3 is a great sports game, and one of the best for the Nintendo Gamecube. It is a little dull but challenging to play by yourself, but with others, it is just a delight. This is a real must have for anybody who is eager to jam, or who is just new to the NBA Street games. That is no missed shot at all.

Graphics: A-

Sound: B 1/2+

Control: B+

Fun & Enjoyment: A-(B 1/2+ if you're playing solo)

Overall: B+

This game rocks!
This game is awesome! It is so fun making your own team and doing street challenge! You can create your own characters, shoes, and courts! The characters you make can get very deep detail! The game has great graphics! I like this game a lot and I suggest eveyone buy it. It is an awesome basketball game!

Nba Street V3 is the best basketball game ever!!!
This game is so cool! With the all new trick stick you can do a bunch of totaly awesome tricks. You can use any player from the NBA. You can use current players like Vince Carter, Carmelo Anthony, and LeBron James or old players like Kareem Abdul Jabar, Wilt Chamberlain, and Larry Bird. If thats not enough for you, you can customize your own baller with the more advanced customazation that makes your created baller look so real and so awesome. The new gamebreaker is so cool too. You can do a bunch of cool mid air tricks to do an awesome gamebreaker dunk. After you create your own baller you can create a court for him and try out the cool new street challenge and build your baller's reputation to the max. To top all of that off there is a new dunk contest which is sort of baised off of the gamebreaker dunk. So that's the basics of Nba Street V3 but there is still a lot of cool stuff on it so you should try it out. ... Read more

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NFL Street 2 ... Read more

Features

• New High-Flying FootballSky 15 feet high to make off-the-wall catches, up-the-wall passes, wall hurdles, and endzone dives, or pull off jukes like a wall-runnin football ninja.
• Seven New Game ModesNew challenges await around every corner as seven games including Crush the Carrier are unveiled for the fi rst time in any football game.
• New Own the City ModeCreate your player, master new skills, and hit the streets. Recruit the best players as you build a rep and dominate the competition. Take over new neighborhoods and defend your turf until you Own the City. Build your player to legendary status and import him into Madden NFL 2006!
• Claim Your TerritoryPerform wall moves on key areas of every fi eld to unlock new NFL legends and gain additional Style points.
• Football with an All-New StyleAdd even more style to your game by making no-look, one-handed grabs, dive tackles, button-mash ball strips, and new to any footballgame: hurdle wraps and run-specifi c defensive line moves. If you really want to rub it in, celebrate that winning score with one hand as you make a mid-air snatch with the other.

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Blitz Mania
Since the 1990's, Midway has been the one surprising dominant company with fantasy football games. With the status of NFL Blitz in the arcades, it brought a whole new meaning to the terms touchdown, by bringing out outrageous fantasy stadiums, and moves you couldn't make in real football. Yet, since then many companies have tried to make fantasy football comeback to life. Well, EA Sports, the makers of the NBA Street games have done that very well with the status of bringing football to the streets. They did it quite well with the NFL Street game, and the sequel which just came out has gotten better than before.

NFL Street 2 for the Nintendo Gamecube, works just as well as the status of the previous game. The game consists of 10 crazy football courts and 2 hidden ones to unlock, where tackles are just a welcoming party. Of course, you can play regular football, or any amount of mini games like 4 on 4, sudden death touchdown, and others as well. You can also take it to the streets by perfecting your skills, and creating a wild and outrageous football team of your own. The game includes some great unlockables, as well as some excellent hidden teams like NFL Legends and others.

The graphics are amazing and the feeling of the game is just spectacular. The songs here fall into place just like the previous Street games, by featuring complements of Rap & Hip Hop as a dominant domain for music. The control is also very easy to adapt to, when you've mastered several moves, and pick-ups that teach you how to win at the game, but for those who've played the previous NFL Street game, or any other fantasy football game might feel that this is second nature.

All in all, NFL Street 2 is a spectactular football game for all pigskin players alike. This is surely a great game if you're playing with others, and fair by yourself. This is definitely a great game, and one of the best sports games for the Nintendo Gamecube.

Graphics: A

Sound: B+

Control: B 1/2+

Fun & Enjoyment: A- with a partner, B+ if you are playing solo

Overall: B+

Cool Nfl Street 2!
This is the best game in life. You should play this game.I even made a player with my last name.One more thing I can beat Crush the Carrier.YEAHH!The music is very cool!

One of the best sports games ever!!!
Let me begin by saying that I'm not a big fan of sport video games, but this whole Street sport series is awesome. I haven't been able to put this game down since I started playing with it. The player development is very good, and the game becomes very challenging after a while. I have but one complaint: The fact that the player cannot review the stats for incomming players to the team until after you've chosen to add a the player to the team, and when you chose, you can't go back on your decision. Other than that, this games ROCKS!!!

Nfl Street 2 is so COOL!
This game is so cool I made a player but I just rented the game.But I want the game for me.

not that good
I have played this game for a long time. In the own the street campaign you can do everything,but when they ask you to pick a player from the other team of a pickup game you have no idea what their stats are. So you just have to hope their good or you will be forced to get a medeorcre player for an outstanding one. This games songs are also always repeating you might play the game 4 times and hear the same song about 5 time. I give this game's graphics a 95 out of 100. I give its soundtrack a 43 out of 100. I give its gameplay 85 out of 100. ... Read more

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Madden returns for another season of big hits, amazing plays, dramatic comebacks and in-your-face football action with Madden NFL 2005. Pick your team and begin a quest for the Super Bowl. Build the ultimate team and hold it together for many seasons to make a NFL dynasty. Develop players in training camp, pick up playmakers in free agency, or make your own stars with create-a-player. Do whatever it takes to dominate your opponents and take home a Super Bowl ring in Madden NFL 2005. Force the ... Read more

Features

• Create-a-fan feature lets you put your likeness into the stadium crowd
• New Defensive Playmaker Control lets you modify pre-snap assignments for any defensive player on the field
• Single player and multiplayer modes
• Football simulation/action sports game
• New storyline central in franchise mode gathers game events into news-story presentations

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Madden is the BEST!!
Madden NFL 2005 is without a doubt the best football game of all time. It has extremely good graphics and it is very interactive. In this game they added a couple of new features such as the "Hit Stick".For Gamecube you push the c-stick downwards and watch the slam-fest begin. Probably 10% of the time you can force a fumble and recover for a touchdown, SWEET. In the remodified franchise mode you can listen to a very annoying radio show by Tony Bruno or just listen to the sound track (go with the sound track). There is all new owner mode in which you can set prices for your tickets. Another coll thing is create a fan mode. You get to create your own fans for the new three-d cut scenes. There is also new practice mode where you can practice certain plays that aren't up to standard when you play your games ( rember this is only in franchise mode)Just as I said above, Madden is the Best!!

Better than PC Version
NFL 2005 has come a long way for Madden, and certainly, the new entry deserves the kind of acclaim it is getting. It is well worth trying out for the graphics, but ultimately will only have a lengthy time span for those like American Football. I always like to play Madden, but owning Madden is a different matter because the sport itself is not exactly challenging as a game. For instance field goals are a way too easy to complete, even on Madden mode with the wind on full. The completion passes and long runs are what makes the game (including an intensive training course - the game takes time to learn, more than a day for new players to the game) but there are limits in football where games like Baseball and the more assertive and better paced Rugby win it over.

As for graphics, they are certainly very cool to watch... ON THE PC!!!, the quick rumbles, fast passes and receivers taking off down the pitch for a touchdown. When it works, or even when you are sacked, great gaming. I played it on a 9800pro card and found that even on the best settings that I dropped FPS considerably, meaning to see the graphics you need a pro 256mb card. Anything less and you will not see what the game can push in terms of pixels, and it can push a lot. Obviously, it looks a little better on the XBOX than the PS2, with the PC ruling both... however, console owners should look at this as a console game minus the PC graphics... read on why...

The animations are slick but there are obvious flaws with the non-player faces like couches, as there facial skin tones do not match the head (it is as if they are wearing a mask) but to be honest I am cribbing because these little mistakes are blown away by the animation of the game play.

I would like to have called Madden a simulation but to be honest it is more arcade than a game. I found myself just using the curser to move my player who can do very little except throw the ball to five possible players, throw ball away, pass to player who can run, put out his arms or dive. Although there are other possible moves, Madden has a terrible configuration for the PC version that takes it down a star from four to three --- Your defence and attacks have about 5 modes with a max of nine key assignments, but once you set the keys in one mode they are automatically set for the other modes meaning that S for Sprint on attack may end up as S for Dive on Defense. It is a major problem that one key alone cannot be created for a single common move between the modes. This problem leaves you sitting there wondering what move to make and if it was the S key or the D key or whatever because the S key for sprint as a receiver is now the S dive key for the defence. Believe me, this is a very big deal and just makes you not want to play it that much. SO what is the moral?...

....Madden NFL 2005 is better on the PS2 or Xbox even though the graphics are not as good.At least the controls are better. PC version is just impossible to play except in basic key bashing on rookie or pro mode. Good luck with your patients if you choose Madden NFL 2005 PC. Looks great. Controls are rubbish on PC.

Pros:
- Lush Graphics.
- Amazing Football Animations.
- For the passing completions and running touchdowns.
- Needs a PS2 or XBOX controller.

Cons
- Extremely limited controller configuration on PC version.
- Not a keeper for everybody.
- American Football is a little dull.

BETTER THEN I THOUGHT
It is very fun the best madden game yet. It has alot of plays and is worth my time.I like the way you can earn tokens and buy cards that help your team and that the cheats are very easy to get.It is good if you want a good long game to pal to burn time.For the price it is defnetly worth it.It is the best sports game Ihave played yet.

Great Game, better than before
Madden NFL 2005 is a really good game.I got it this past Christmas and it was the first game i played. I loved it. I played it when i got home from school, and after i had dinner, it is so fun.But as i play it it has a few flaws to it. I have a franchise on it, and i play every game on it. But when there is a call on the field that has to be reviewed. they almost always reverse it. Even if you look at the replay a million times and it shows the opposite of what they say. But sometimes the call is made right, that is when it is so clear that they have to make it right.
Also I make franchises on my game and i have made it to the superbowl 3 times on my game. But every time i made it to the superbowl i always play the Bucs. And i hate it. We need a new team to play in the superbowl. Both my next door neighbors have it. And i talked to one of them and he said that the rams always make it to the superbowl for him.More teams need oppurtunities.
Lastly i hate that you can't create a fan on a created team. So i have my team made up and i made a fan for my favorite team, (who else but the Defending Super bowl Champs, New England Patriots, who will crush Donovan and the eagles come super bowl night.)And i make my team replace the pats so i wouldn't have to beat my own team. And i see fans on the sidelines when i play but, none of them is my fan. I mean if they are gonna do create-a-fan then, they should make it available for each created team. They should make stuff for them to wear that have the generic logos on them. That would make the game better.
Other than thatthe graphics are great, replay is great, an i love storyline central. Its good stuff for hard core football fans. Those problems are very minor, they don't screw the game upof freeze it or anything, so i STRONGLY suggest that you get this game. It will blow you away. Trust me i play it almost every day!

Great Update of a Classic
I've always liked EA's Madden franchise. After deciding to retire the 2003 version that I'd played for a few years, I got this one and love all the improvements.

The kick system seems a bit different, but it's fairly easy to master once you've missed an extra point and found out where you went wrong. The playbooks are excellent, and you can even make your own plays. As with MVP Baseball you can make players and modify current ones.

The players without 2003 values are pretty well done. Ben Roethlisberger, for example, is nearly perfect.

As I said in my review of MVP Baseball, you have to appreciate sports to appreciate this game--something a lot of video game geeks don't do. I've played football, watched football, and backed the Steelers since I was really little and appreciate everything in this game.

Having John Madden and Al Michaels announce is just another big bonus of this game. In my opinion, they're the best duo announcing football today. ... Read more

Product Description

Players can take full control of their franchise on all the levels -- from the minors to the pros -- and play, sim, or manage each game all the way to the World Series. Featuring rich new presentation, realistic player models, and enhanced animations. Other new features include an improved fielding model, added front office options, full EA Sports Bio compatibility, and competitive play. ... Read more

Features

• Pick a park - each stadium has its own personality, from unique crowd chants to personal lighting
• Control your franchise on every level -- play the game or become a manager & take players from the minors to the pros
• Groundbreaking hitting control makes it possible to pull the ball down, or swing for the fences -- all swing types included
• Total control on the field -Leap over the wall and rob home runs, hook slide to avoid tags, and take out the catcher at home

Reviews (29)

Great Sports Simulation
I love baseball. I've played for years and have followed my hometown Pirates since I was a little boy. I first played simulated baseball on Triple Play 2000 for N64. When I got a GameCube I switched to All Star Baseball because it was the only one available. I liked both games, but found out ASB is no longer made for GameCube. Figuring that I liked EA's Triple Play game, I gave this one a try.

This has everything you'd ever want in a baseball game. The gameplay is excellent in all aspects. It's got any player who played in 2003 and allows for player creation and modification (so you can change numbers, ability, etc). The business aspects are simulated perfectly, far better than any other game I've ever seen. You can be the player, manager, and GM, as well as every coach and director in between.

To appreciate this game you have to like baseball. A lot of gamers don't like sports games, but that's probably because they're geeks who don't play or watch sporting events. Don't go by what those video game magazines tell you--those guys don't like sports.

This game is in my Hall of Fame right up there with Super Mario Bros 3.

It's Almost Like Being There
I've played quite a few MLB games on the old Playstation and the Nintendo 64.From "High Heat Baseball" to "Triple Play," I've played my share.One thing that I really enjoyed about the "Triple Play" games is the fact that you had to warm-up your bullpen to get them ready to pitch."MVP Baseball 2004" has that and all of the other great aspects of the "Triple Play" games, plus loads of other features that can't be matched by other baseball formats.

One of the neatest things about this game is all of the throwback uniforms, legendary players and stadiums that you can earn by performing certain feats during a game such as winning a game in extra innings, getting ten runs, hitting .600, etc.For every feat you perform you earn a certain amount of points.After you accumulate enough points, you can "purchase" throwback uniforms, from the cool ones(Astros) to the wretched ones(Pirates), or players.Once you've acquired all of the players, you then have access to some new stadiums.You can also play in the minors.The Zephyrs are still part of the Astros organization on this game, and they give you access to players like Brandon Backe.

The gameplay is as close to the real thing as I've ever seen.Multiple camera angles capture every move, every slide, and even little things like eye movement and spin on the ball.You recognize pitchers by their throwing style and hitters like Jeff Bagwell and Gary Sheffield by their unique batting stances(Craig Counsell's unorthodox stance is also included).Ichiro looks like Ichiro. Jeff Kent looks like Jeff Kent.In fact, I'd say that ninety-percent of all of the players actually look like themselves.Only a few that I've seen look nothing like their actual selves(Morgan Ensberg and Adam Everett come to mind).Players make diving catches and barrel through the catcher as if you're seated on the third baseline.Pitches are delivered with perfection(if you throw it properly) and you can differentiate between a curve, slider, knuckleball, etc. when your waiting at the plate.

If you can't already tell, I'm a big Astros fan.Minute Maid Park looks beautiful on this game.When you hit a homerun, the train takes off across the tracks just like the real deal.You can see Seahawks Stadium in the outfield of the Mariner's Safeco Field.The Green Monster at Fenway has the newly installed seats on top of it.In other words, a lot of attention was given to details that many other games look beyond.

Bat control is very good.You can pretty much put the ball wherever you want if you have a player at the plate who can handle the Rocket's pitches.Bunting is also pretty easy to master.

I highly recommend this game for its lifelike presentation of the grand old game.It's pretty easy to learn and the control is excellent once you have it downpat.Also, there are tons of features and playing style to choose from.

A great buy.

By the way, the Expos will live forever on this game!!!!!

Great Game But Not Durable
I've never had any problems with my GameCube before and I experienced my first problem with this game.Why 4 stars?That is the reason.I would have rated it five but it broke.But the games graphics are amazing.I had a whole team of created players so the game was awesome.If you are looking for a game, this is the baseball game to buy.I think mine just broke becasue somebody tampered with it, but whatever.Remeber, great game!!

MVP Baseball 2004!!!
Graphics 8/10
Gameplay 8/10
Sound 9/10
Replayability 10/10

This game is great, it is a little annoying though when you have to keep messing with the settings because it is insanely hard one time, then it is wicked easy the next time when you are scoring like 20 runs in a game.But overall this game is great.

Best baseball game ever
This is definatelythebest basball game I have ever played.The graphics are fantastic and gameplay is easy to learn but challenging.I have had the game since chrismas and i still find myself playing it more then any of my other games.I love the two unlockable special teams with all the classic players.The players are very accurately rated.I just wish they made my mets a bit better, but overall its fantastic.This game is better then any of the other games out there, make sure you get this game. ... Read more

Product Description

EA SPORTS Dynasty Mode goes even deeper with a new, easier to navigate interface, and more interactive GM/owner relationships, including a new email system. NHL 2005 also delivers all the action of the hotly-anticipated World Cup of Hockey, with the top eight International Teams and venues from North America and Europe. ... Read more

Features

• Open Ice Control: Seamlessly switch between players with or without the puck with the push of a button.
• Total Player Awareness: With more player awareness than ever before, make saucer passes just before the blueline, call in a second defender to break up a 2-on-1, or fire off wrist shots at the perfect angle on net.
• Face-Off Playbook: New playcalling system allows you to choose offensive and defensive face-off strategies every time the whistle blows.
• The World Cup of Hockey: Take part in this year's World Cup of Hockey featuring teams from USA, Canada, Sweden, Finland, Russia, and more .
• All-New Skating Engine: Glide then use explosive speed to get to the open ice -- now you have more puck-handling and turning control.

Reviews (4)

Great NHL Game.
Hey, the NHL is on lockout, so play this game. Better than reading the news. Actually, it's one of the best games ever.

NHL 2005 - Nintendo Gamecube
From 1996 to 2001 I purchased every EA Sports hockey title to come out for PC. After 2001, however, I felt as if EA Sports was starting to slack off. Yes the graphics imrpoved yearly, but the new hockey games just didn't seem to be changing enough to purchase them in yearly incrememnts. Well, since then I have purchased a Gamecube, and I simply went crazy at the site of NHL 2005. With all new features the game is simply phenomenal! Most notibly are the Dynasty Mode where you take the place as the General Manager of a team and lead them through a season, the Minor Country leagues spanning from Sweden to Russia and beyond, EA Sports Free 4 All featuring tons of new multiplayer games to play wtih your friends, and World Cup of Hockey where you can lead your home country to victory! All of these new additions are enough to make you want to buy the game, but I still haven't mentioned the added features in gameplay. In every previous game there have been automated deeks that you press a button to perform, but now you can use the c-stick to take full control of your player's stick. This opens up thousands of possibilities in creating your own awesome moves. I have one callled the Dan-Double-Deek that is very hard to do just right, but has never failed to score. Also, to counter this new offense force, without the puck the c-stick becomes your bruise control. depending on how fast you lunge the stick at your opponent, you can do anything from a simple poke-ckeck to a rumbling body check that will send the opponent through the glass! The last thing I want to mention is a new innovation in hockey gaming callled Open Ice Support. While carrying the puck, you can switch from the puck bearer to an open teammate, leaving the computer with the responsibility of handling the black biscuit. Then you can skate to open ice and press the pass button. The computer will pass you the puck! This is a great way to set up quick one-timer plays, and a great way to escape your defensive zone with an odd-man rush or breakaway!

THE BOTTOM LINE: This is an unbalievable hockey game that will never get old, and will supply hours of fun, for you alone, or you and three other people.

best hockey game ever
this is a must have game. if you are a hockey fan get this game it is the most realistic hockey game ever. the new dyansty mode is awsome.graphics are great. u must get this game.

Great hockey game!
I heard this game is cool. I liked NHL 2004, so this should be good, maybe even better than NHL 2004 ... Read more

Product Description

Who is the number 1 college football team in the nation? That is a question you can answer with NCAA Football 2005 from Electronic Arts. Pick your favorite team and begin your quest for the National Championship with this realistic football game. ... Read more

Features

• New custom celebrations
• Dynasty mode lets you monitor discipline levels and grades and recruit high-school talent
• For 1 to 4 players
• Football sports game
• Includes all NCAA teams from division 1A and 1AA

Reviews (13)

Awsome Game EA:Can't Wait For '06
This game is awsome. I'd advise you not to buy the Sega Sports Football. The graphics are so realistic, it's nearly like when I used to play. The Home Field Advantage is cool too. I like to go to LSU and beat them(56-3 last time) in front of the #2 toughest stadium. I created my own school and made them a Juggernaut. They've won three SEC and NCAA Championships. If I were a student of the game or thought Football meant Soccer(learn some French) I'd love this game either way.

NCAA Football-keeps getting better
First of all, let me say this is by far the best game in the series.I have been a huge NCAA fan since playing 2002 and I have every game since then.
Gameplay-The biggest and best thing this game has added is the stadium pulse.On defence you can pump up the crowd and it rattles the offence and makes it difficult to audible.You can now notice a difference in the atmosphere between the Swamp and Alcorn State's stadium.(sorry Alcorn State fans)Between plays they now show the fans celebrate, dance, hold up signs, and do stuff like Hook em and the gator chomp.Toward the end of the game, if the home team is getting blown out, it will show them leaving.Some other great features are the match up stick and the big hit option.The match up stick lets you see how good the players are and if they are rattled or not.The big hit stick lets you lay a huge hit on the poor reciever or running back.The hits are fun to watch and to hear the crowd reaction, but it is really hard to time it right and you wind up missing a lot of the time.EA sports has also added improved user-controlled celebrations.Now you can choose to make the fans, your mascot/cheerleaders, or the player to celebrate after a big play-not just a TD like last year.I was playin the Georgia-Florida game and as my UGA bulldog caught a TD pass as time expired, he did the gator chomp to taunt the UF fans.
dynasty-This is the part of the game that is the best.You control a couch and you can go from team to team trying to win a national title or you can stay with 1 team for up to 30 years(I'm currently on my third).You recruit high school players and you can even make your own recruits.You make shedules, redshirt players, name captians, and read the weekly eddition of Sports Illustrated.This year your players can break the law, flunk out of school and do other things to get suspended.As the coach, you controll the punishment, but don't let your players off too much or you could get probation.Dynasty is the part of the game that makes it the best football game in history.

This is the best game I have played on GC.It has great replay value and makes a daily trip to my GC.If you have any questions about buying the game, just go buy it.

p.s.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DAWGS SIC EM WOOF WOOF WOOF :)

From an Sega Sports fan, this game rocks!!!
I have not played an NCAA game since the NCAA 2K series discontinued. I decided to try this game. It is awsome! Best football game out (with the possible exception of ESPN NFL 2K5)

HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE is the best!

NCAA Football 2005
Its 3rd on 30 you got 40 seconds to go down by 2 points do you pass, run, or kick you could go for it and maybe turn it over. Because the computers are just as good as you on this game. So go buy or rent NCAA football 2005.


Sconce the graphics are so good in this game I thought it was allotbetter than what I was told buy most of my friends. The graphics aregood enough to see their hair wave in the air. Most of the Gomes youcan't see there hair in this game you get old teams swell.


Second of all this game is based on how you play not on how goodyour players on the team are. Usually games are based on how good theplayers are but not on this game. The players play just how you want them to play.

This game is good because it has old collage teams to select also. Some of the old players play different than the new players old players sometimes don't play as good as some of the new players

The special effects are great when you tackle someone really hard because their helmet flees off. In most games when you tackle someone that hard their helmet won't fly off they won't do any thing but fall to the ground


It is the best football game I have ever played between the graphics and the defense. On the game case it recommends 7 and up but I say 8 and up because the controls are so confusing. Back to the question you 3rd on 30 40 seconds to go do you pass, run, or kick its your choice is yours so go rent, buy, borrow, or whatever to play this game.

Impressions after finishing my first season
I just finished playing my first dynasty season in NCAA Football 2005 on the GameCube and I was pleased with game.I'm not going to go over the details of all new features, but give you my impression of the game compared to last year.

First, the graphics are pretty much the same.They have more detail in the crowd, but the players don't look anymore realistic than they did last year.This is mostly a limitation of being a console game.If they'd release this on the PC, I'm sure the graphics would be amazing (hint, hint EA).Apart from the players, the rest of the graphics look more polished than they did last year.

The new gameplay features are interesting, but I really don't think they make much of a difference in the game.The home field advantage is nice, but it didn't seem to affect my team, positively or negatively.

The matchup stick is an interesting feature, but I don't know that it belongs in the game.It is great to see what DBs are worn out or lacking confidence, but isn't that cheating?I don't get to see what play they called, so why should I get to see how a player is doing other than by observing their performance?I used the matchup stick a lot at first, but I lost interest in as the season played out.

They did make some improvements to the passing game, but the game still features rushing more.

The voiceovers are the same as last year (and the year before).It would be nice if they changed some every year.

One thing they didn't do was fix the bugs from previous seasons.There is a bug where if you gain too many yards in a season, it turns it into a negative number.One of my receivers/returners had almost 2000 punt return yards.On the last game of the regular season he went over 2000 yards.When I looked at his season stats it said he had -2090 yards. He went from being first in the Heisman race to being 4th because he lost all those return yards.This bug has been in every version of NCAA Football and it needs to be fixed.

In spite of the lack of progress and bugs, I love this game and I will probably play 10 dynasty season this fall and winter, but I am a little disappointed that there aren't better improvements and new features. ... Read more

Product Description

Team Rosters: Chicago Bears WR: Marty Booker DB: Mike Brown LB: Warrick Holdman OL: Olin Kreutz DB: R.W. McQuarters QB: Kordell Stewart WR: David Terrell RB: Anthony Thomas DL: Keith Traylor LB: Brian Urlacher WR: Dez White Cincinnati Bengals OL: Willie Anderson DB: Jeff Burris RB: Corey Dillon DB: Artrell Hawkins WR: Chad Johnson QB: Jon Kitna QB: Carson Palmer LB: Adrian Ross LB: Brian Simmons DL: Justin Smith WR: Peter Warrick DL: Tony Williams ... Read more

Features

• Four gameplay modes
• Eight different locations
• For 1 or 2 players
• Street football simulation with attitude
• Play with NFL players or create your own

Reviews (20)

Jeremy from Chi-Town
The graphics are alright, and the gameplay straight. The game all around is cool, but there is too much stuff to unlock. But nonetheless, this game isn't good enough to buy. I'd give it a seven day rental.

This game is dumb
This is the worst football game i have ever played.First of all, when you try tricky stuff, you fumble every time.Next, defense is imposible.I should never have bought this game.If you want a fun football game, go with blitz or madden.Not this game.

Awesome Game
There is only one word to describe NFL Street and that is... AWESOME! This game has bend the rules a little bit and for the good. It is just not fun running and passing when you can run and pass with STYLE. I personally am not a fan of NFL games but this is THE exception. Its not just football, it's a whole lot more.

Gameplay-
As you may know I love this game, I play it a lot and it does not look like I'm going to be putting it down any time soon. Also I am hearing a lot of people saying this game is "frustrating" and that they fumble too much, what the heck are you doing?? I "syle" a lot, and don't ever fumble. Anyways this is how it goes... You play football and at the same time you rack up points, the more points you get the faster you earn a "Game Breaker". If you are wondering... A game breaker is when your team gets unlimited Turbo and if you are on offence you are likely to leave everyone in your dust, and almost guaranteed a touch down. If on defense you are also almost guaranteed a turn over on downs or fumbles. Well back to game play, there a lot of cool moves you can pull off when you are running. Like spin around your opponent, plow threw him, jump over him, and sooo much more. This is useful to rack up points and earn that game breaker or simply just to lock good while running for the touch down. This is were in my opinion NFL Street shines the most.

Graphics-
I have no idea how another person said that the graphics were awful.I don't know if he is looking at the same game I am looking at, to me they are extremely good, the players look like the real life guys, there are no skips or lag. In fact I thought they were the best, because eventhe fields are done very well and some-what interactive. Like for instance in a junk yard you can fall on some wooden boxes and they will brake, in the beach there is a big volleyball that you can hit and it will react and bounce away also some surf boards you can hit and will fall down. So to me the graphics are just perfect.

Sound-
I regularly don't pay attention to the sound on games, but in NFL Street how can you not? The crashes sound good and I guess a little exaggerated but that does not necessarily make it a bad thing. Also everyone talks trash to each other, my favorite quote for now is "If I got a nickel for every yard you just ran, I would be broke... dead broke." And when you are playing there are some nice beats on the background so sound is great as well

Bottom line If you like football and are looking for a little more, buy this. If you don't like football rent it and I'm almost certain you will like it, I did and like I said I'm not a fan of NFL my self. But if you are a hardcore simulator fan DO NOT BUY IT, it is not about simulation its about having fun and soo much more!

dis game sucks
dis game sucks (...)bad if it had better fields more accurate gameplay and timed games and like a bizzillion uther things it might get 2 or more stars, but till then it sucks.

P.S. if i could id give it zero stars.

Great game!
This is by far the best game I have gotten for my gamecube. There is so much to do and so much to unlock. The crazy style moves make this a free stlye, off the wall game which makes it really fun. The NFL challenge is hard at first, but isnt terribly hard. defense is hard, so make sure to build up your defensive attributes first. Once you get the swing of things this game can give you hours and hours of fun. Different style moves include: spins, hurdles, jukes, an runs. Some inclue show me the money, he got shook, tornado, side steppin, air time. Get out there, open it up, and have some fun! ... Read more

Product Description

GC MC GROOVES BUNDLE ... Read more

Features

• The game introduces an innovative eight directional button format and includes four styles of game play including:
• Just Dance: single player dancing
• Dance Together: two-player collaborative dancing
• Dance Face Off: two-player competitive dancing
• Dance Workout: Fitness mode with calorie counterEach dance style offers Easy, Moderate and Expert modes to challenge everyone from novices to dance game aficionados. The Nintendo-Licensed Beat Pad is designed to support the new game play with eight directional buttons.

Reviews (6)

Cool Game
I myself am new to the dance games. I just got this game and my 3 and 6 year old boys and I love it. I have seen the DDR game for XBOX and it's cool but my friend that has it said she liked the song selection of the Game Cube's better. I think for the price (I got it for $52.99 here at the Game Stop in Hawaii and the Gamespot.com sells it for $49.99) it's great. I've seen dance pads with no game included going for over $100. So I think $50 is a pretty great deal when it includes the game and the pad. I am looking forward to the future of Game Cube.

Not Nintendo's DDR
First, I'd just like to correct the few up above.This DDR-rip is NOT Nintendo's version of DDR.This game AND pad is most completely by MadCatz for the Nintendo GameCube console.Nintendo had nothing to do in making it.However...

Nintendo, Bemani (the creators of DDR), and Konami (the publishers of DDR) ARE working on a collaborative DDR together called "Dance Dance Revolution with Mario" and it will be out later this year.

MadCatz Groovez does seem kinda interesting, though.

Stick with DDR
I have been waiting for a dance game to come out on game cube. I have to say I'm pretty disappointed. The three featured artist on the cover of the game are the highlights of the music selection. The rest is pretty poor. The graphics are poorly done and the modes themselves pretty crappy. At the end of the just dance mode it doesn't use grades or anything it just asks for initials if you get a high score. Workout mode doesn't give you any options so you have to use all 8 buttons which is really hard if you're just starting out. If you own a PS2 or Xbox I highly recommend buying DDR instead. This will just leave you upset that you spent 50 dollars on a game that's maybe worth 20.

not as good as DDR
The music and graphics are not as good.Also like the original DDR format better.

Bust a Move
MC Groovz really is just a blatant rip-off of the Dance Dance Revolution franchise, but it does fill a hole in the Gamecube line-up: that of the rythm dance game. If you own DDR on another console, then don't buy this, because it's actually a step backwards as far as challenge is concerned. For those who only own a Gamecube and have always been interested in a dance game, MC Groovz is a lot of fun. ... Read more