Product Description

NCAA College Basketball 2K3 offers the complete college basketball experience from preseason to March madness. You'll have the choice of more than 300 Division 1 teams from conferences all over the country. The teams are represented in team-specific arenas with unique fans, signature chants, cheerleaders and a spirited band section. You'll feel like you're actually there with an authentic ESPN broadcast system and authentic announcers. ... Read more

Features

• Platform: Xbox
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Genre: Sports

Reviews (23)

Highly disappointing.
I was really hoping to enjoy this game, but I was very disappointed to find that it's one of the worst games I've ever played on the XBox.The graphics are poor, the announcers are horrible, and the game play is terrible.By my 3rd game I was stealing the ball 80+ times w/ the game set to the hardest level (not because I'm particularly good or anything).The only thing that is half-way decent is the recruiting mode, but recruiting and simulating a season is only fun for so long.

Greatgame with few flaws
This game is a must get for college basketball fans. Every division 1 team is there so you use legacy mode to turn Pine Bluff University or something into a powerhouse in a couple of years. The graphics are good and you can rename players from the huge name list. Now the flaws- I know some other reviewer said the free throws would take practice but come on! During the season with Boston College, I made 2 free throws out of over 100 tries and i practiced about 50 of them in the practice mode and made 3. Otherwise from this and the repetitive commentary, this game rocks.

It Could be Better
This game is good but not great.First of all, the controls are a little hard to get used to.There's no way to know where you are going to pass to and the free throw shooting is really hard.Plus, you can't create your own team in this game, a feature that I really like in college sports games.If you're a huge college basketball fan, though, and you can't wait for the next college basketball game to come out for Xbox then it is worth getting this game.

Terrific game.
NCAA Basketball 2K3 is one of the most interesting games I've played on my X-Box, and it is the one I've played the most. The reason I am not able to give it a 5 star rating deals more with a few bugs than with the enjoyment of playing.

I will rate it across a few categories that many Players of games use. Graphics, Sound, Gameplay, Value, Tilt.

Graphics - 3.5 stars
The Graphics are good, but not great. Some players look too much like other players, possibly due to the generation process. On a normal television it is often difficult to make out the numbers on each player. It may be better on an HD-TV, but I can not speak to that. Some of the animations are ugly, such as the finish of a jump shot, and the collision detection may be over pronounced at times. Overall the courts look good, the crowds are part of the atmosphere, and there is enough variety to be interesting. It is fun to watch players falling down going after the ball.

Sound - 4 stars.
The crowds are a definite part of the game, as well as the bands. The thing that pulls down the sound is the repetitive phrases of the commentators, though this is somewhat expected as it would take a lot of additional work to cover an entire season with a more variety. The sounds of the game (ie the dribbling of the ball, the squeak of shoes) are not pronounced and do not get in the way. There is no talking by the players, it would be nice if they occaisionally celebrated or groaned.

Gameplay - 4.0 stars
The gameplay is very strong with a certain amount strategy. The coaches AI is poor when it comes to timeouts, and questionable as to substitutions, but you can mannually handle this. Overall the control scheme is easy to learn, but it is different from the NBA 2K3 scheme, which is a bit of a challenge if you come from the NBA 2K series. Passing leaves you very vulnerable to turnovers, but you can return this favor by making an unseemly amount of steals. Errors in the game such as an injury bug, a Roster Export failure, and a few others hurt the game a bit.

Value - 4.5 stars.
There are a number of modes that make this game replayable, even with the same teams. One could play for weeks and never really reach it's depth.

Tilt - 4.0 Stars
I liked NCAA Basketball 2K3 quite a bit. It allows you to do a lot of things. With a few less bugs and a slightly improved Graphics and Commentary this would be a 5 Star game all the way. It is worth its cost, and to top it off, it is fun, admittedly more fun if you are a college hoops fan, or if you ever wanted to lead your school to the NCAA Championship. There are over 200 colleges to choose from, from Elon in North Carolina, to Florida A & M, to the Big names. It is well worth the investment.

Mixed emotions from a dedicated gamer.
This game, despite its numerous faults, was unfortunately quite addicting.With all the "street ball" in the NBA, I found it refreshing to get back to calling the ol' Pick and Roll, or a little 2-3 Zone.The other benefit of this game is the fact all Div. 1 schools, stadiums, and songs are included.Unfortunately, there are quite a few glitches programming wise that wear on the nerves:
-In-side scoring; Post-up your best player, dunk, repeat
-Difficulty; Went undefeated 3 consecutive seasons with the Campbell Fighting Camels (Go Camels!)
-Commentary; This was the most annoying of the glitches, as the commentators would often mix-up who was in the lead or trailing.
-Gameply; Much too easy to steal, especially in a full-court press.

Overall however, with all the problems, I did end up playing over 250 games of basketball, and definately got my $$$ worth.I would recommend it for it's adictiveness, just keep the sound turned down. ... Read more

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Sega (64026) NHL 2K3 XBX ... Read more

Reviews (18)

Overall great game with random mishaps throughout
This game is definitely a decent buy with tons of great features and great gameplay, but the casual mistakes made because of careless oversights throughout the game come close to ruining some of its would be better moments.Listed below are some of the features and blunders that may or may not want you to make this your game.

Visual Effects:Because of Sega's mastery of making a great looking game (much better than their attempts at making their own videogame systems) and the power of the Xbox, this game is one of the best looking NHL videogames out there (outside of maybe only Sega's NHL 2K4).The cutscenes are dazzling and the in-game play is crisp and well-defined.Even the crowds in the stands are looking better with each year's release (though at this point, they are still "paper cut-out people").You can see the ice effects as play goes on, watch closely as a player can kick the puck with their skate up to their stick for a shot, and the reaction from the players on the bench as plays are made.

Gameplay:The action from the Xbox controller to the skater on the ice is both rather intuitive and seamless.You can easily poke, check, poke-check, dive, skate backwards, wrap-around, grab a puck out of the air, hook, cross-check, charge, board, one-time a shot, float a pass, deke a defenseman, deflect a shot, block a shot, punch, grab, and the list goes on and on.There is a great deal of functionality based on very simple controller manipulation, using the left shoulder button as an Alternate button and players reacting to buttons differently depending on their situation, surrounding and condition.

ESPN: An absolutely huge feature of this game is the authorization of ESPN to use their likeness, from the Sportscenter motif to Bill Clement and Gary Thorne on commentary.The other games out there might be really good, but they don't have the magic of playing the game as if you are really watching a game broadcast on ESPN.The only thing better would be if you became an actually player in the NHL.

Players' Appearance: The players in Sega NHL 2K3 visually look much more like the real-life players than any other game yet.Steve Yzerman looks like Steve Yzerman, Peter Forsberg looks like Peter Forsberg--its pretty cool.They do not have the same deatil in expression (angry, happy, tired, etc.) as EA's NHL 2003 does, but EA's version of the players don't look like the actual players at all.

Injuries: This has to be one of the lousiest implemented features in the entire game.While it seems like a great idea to have realistic injuries during the course of the season, complete with putting players on the IR and watching as their status improves so you can put them back in the game, Sega somehow managed to make it completely unrealistic, then not fix it.Every game you play will leave you with around four or five injuries, one of which usually is a major injury (broken leg, broken shoulder, etc.) which leaves a player out for months.At this rate, your entire team will be players you pull out of the minors and all your stars will be gone by November in the season.There is a slidebar that controls the frequency of injuries, but even on the lowest setting your team will be decimated after a couple of games.

Line Changes: There is a problem that you might run into with line changes if you like to play with several people and have fixed positions on the ice (Sam is always left wing, Joe is always center, Kim is always right defense, etc.).When you call for a line change, the players only skate to the ice and change when you are not controlling them.When the game is set so that you automatically become whichever player has the puck, this is no problem, but with fixed positions you never change skaters, soyour skater can't perform a line change.This will become a problem when play continues for five minutes straight.They fixed this problem in NHL 2K4.

SportsCenter Theme Menu Music Hell: The most annoying part of the entire game is that every menu in the entire game has the SportsCenter Theme played while you make your selections.At first this is pretty cool, but over the course of planning your strategies and adjusting your line-up, the same song will play about fifty times--driving you quickly into a fit of chaotic rage.They fixed this problem in NHL 2K4.

Stanley Cup [Beware--End of Playoff Spoiler]: The most disappointing part of the entire game is when you spend months working your way through the regular season with your team of choice, planning out every detail, toiling, working, sweating (virtual sweat), make it into the playoffs, then work and toil some more, just to find the most underwhelming ending they could possibly think of.All that happens if you win the Stanley Cup is a player magically has The Cup in his hands as he skates around, other players bumping into him randomly, then the game ends--that's it!No special cut-scene, no awards ceremony (you don't get to see who wins Conn Smythe, Norris, Hart, etc.You do not even get the obligitory "Congratulations, you won!" message--Sega just treats it like any other game.This may sound like a petty, red-faced rant to some, but you have to understand how incredibly disappointing that ending is after spending so long trying to get there.I hope they fixed this problem in NHL 2K4, but I'm still playing through the season.

Xbox Live: The greatest feature of Sega's NHL Hockey on the Xbox is the ability to play games with other people via Xbox live. The real players are much more gratifying to defeat than the computer. It can be hours of fun getting together with friends for a late night hockey skirmish without having to worry about the bruises.

The results of this study have overall shown me that while there are certain parts of Sega's NHL 2K3 that are fantastic, but these are mostly due to the Xbox and ESPN, not Sega.EA's NHL 2003, while not quite as visually dazzling, is much more well thought out and executed.The best would be an EA NHL game on the Xbox powered by ESPN, but until that day comes, the choice is clear. If you have Xbox Live, get Sega's NHL 2K3, but if you don't, get EA's NHL 2003.

certains bugs viennent tout gacher
le jeu est bon mais comporte des bugs sur xbox live , les statistiques ne sont pas compiliees correctement sur xbox live. on perd la connection de temps a autre et une deconnection compte parfois pour une defaite... bon jeu a 1 joueur mais pas fort sur le live...

This is the worst hockey game!!
This is the worst hockey game made for this season. This game looks like it was made in the eighties! I rented Hitz and the gave me this by accident. I played it for about twenty minutes and i was so disgusted I didn't touch it again. I wouldn't recommend this game to anyone except as a very last resort. After a bout five minutes of playing I had counted three animation glitches and five sound ones. This game was so horrible my family who doesn't know much about games even thought it was horrible. I have been to three rental stores and four different department stores and the highest and the highest anyone gave it was 4/10.

Why all the raves?
I partially owe my love of hockey to NHL '93 on Sega Genesis, and I have played most hockey games since then.I find this one to deliver the least amount of fun and highest amount of frustration of any that I have played.

Here is my laundry list of problems with this game, some that I would consider major and some that I would consider peeves:

1. Graphics
This game looks like N64/PS1 graphics.Games wind up being the dark blobs vs. the light blobs, as far as I can tell.

2. AI

Players skate right past the puck when they're under computer control.The only thing the AI does on defense is collapse everyone in front of the net.

3. Player Differentiation
Every player plays just like every other player.Paul Kariya can hit as hard as Chris Chelios.Adam Foote is as fast as Mike Modano, with turbo, on the breakaway.They all look the same.They all play the same.EA Sports' system of Heroes and Big Hitters sure looks brilliant in comparison.

4. Commentators

This game licenses elements from ESPN--why do we get Mono and Tone for commentators?They're boring and repetitive.How about Gary Thorne and Clement, Clement, hands of cement?Or Dave Strader and Darren Pang?Barry Melrose's machine-gun laugh before a game?John Buccigross saying "He is clutch, and clutch is everything in life?"

Commentary typically sounds like this: "He's going to have to continue to make saves like that if the" (pause) (insert team name here) (pause) "are going to have any chance!"

(The worst error: when I won the Stanley Cup, the commentators said, and I quote, "The Stars are one step closer to the Stanley Cup!")

5. Soundtrack
If you like the same cheesy organ riffs over and over, this soundtrack is for you!

6. Officiating
The puck-carrier can get a penalty for hooking.Yeah, right, Sega!And the goalie can sit on an unplayable puck while 20 seconds run off the game clock before it's called "Puck Frozen."Oh, and then there are the random times that the puck is frozen for no reason...

7. Shooting/Scoring
This is the real killjoy of the game.It's very easy in NHL 2K3 to have 50 or 60 shots and not score a goal.There are only two shots that can score: skate in on the off-wing and deke the goalie to the inside, and take a slapshot from the faceoff circle.One-timers (the staple of EA Sports) rarely score.Redirections don't score.You can't cherry-pick just outside the crease.If a defenseman takes a slapshot from the point, it's almost always blocked, and never beats the goalie.

8. Default Settings
Team strategy settings default to manual for both player and AI teams.That's right, unless you choose to set the computer team to Automatic strategy changes, it uses the same strategy for the ENTIRE game, regardless of score.Also, the default voice mask for online play is Anonymous, which ranks somewhere between "nails on the chalkboard" and "Gilbert Gottfried" on the annoyance scale.

The only advantages that this game has over NHL 2003 is that it is XBox Live enabled, has the concept of a minor-league system, and has some nice along-the-boards gameplay.

It's a real shame that this game is as poor as it is.NHL 2K3's "controllability" of what you can do during the game is top-notch.It smartly uses the triggers as modifiers for other buttons to let you have real control over what the players do.The gameplay options are extremely customizable (but they left out the setting for "Fun").

All in all, rarely have I played a game that delivers less fun than NHL 2K3.

Sega Sports Rules
Best hockey game out there...most realistic, challenging and fun ... Read more

Features

• Improved first-person mode
• V.I.P. System helps you learn your friends' tendencies and moves
• Single-player, multiplayer, and online multiplayer modes
• Football sports game
• Updated ESPN presentation with expanded half-time & post-game shows, skycam, pass/run analysis and more

Reviews (10)

ESPN NFL 2K5
Though sold at a budget price, ESPN NFL 2K5 offers a feature-rich and responsive online football game. A bevy of new features permeate ESPN NFL 2K5, adding to the authenticity and realism the 2K series is known for. The V.I.P. System (Virtual Identity Profile) allows players to keep track of a human opponent's behavior, then save and re-load the behavior, allowing true competitive play at any time. Maximum Tackle gives gamers an unparalleled level of control from both sides of the field, as defenders decide whether to go for the basic wrap-up tackle, or a devastating big hit. ESPN's Chris Berman and Suzy Kolber headline an updated ESPN Presentation complete with stylized on-screen graphics, ESPN's exclusive Skycam and a full franchise show featuring ESPN personalities Mel Kiper, Jr. and Trey Wingo.

This game rivals Madden in every way and surpasses it in feature set... and it's only twenty dollars. Plus, it's out three weeks ahead of Madden. Fans of the series will love the improvements and continue to sing its praises. Those who haven't tried it yet should give it a look at the low price point. It's easily worth fifty bucks, but you don't have to spend that!

This is one of the finest sports experiences I've had the pleasure of enjoying. ESPN NFL 2K5 is a steal at $20. Even if you are a die-hard Madden fan, I highly recommend picking NFL 2K5.

It can't get any better than this!
well i do admitt the franchise mode is a little bit complicated, and yes you can save the franchise mode, it took me 20 min to figure out how.Well i been playing football games all my life so it was sorta like a walk in the park for me.Now the gameplay is the best part of this game, and that the most important part of any game.The only thing i hate about franchise mode is that you can't switch side, honesty i hate playing defence, i prefer offense all the time.

The main con of this game is all sport game including madden is that the announcer keep saying the same thing over again, so i just turn off their voice recording sound, and listen to the on field sound, the good part is you can rip your own music, so i listen to simple plan and vice squad and play football!

This game is far better than madden.

really good
this game is really good. it is really realistic and it is for very cheap. it is very fun. i think it is a good buy

Franchise mode is a NIGHTMARE
After being out of the gaming loop for years (my last system was a Sega Genesis) I got the itch to play games again.
Did a little research and kept hearing that the XBOX was the best system out there and that NFL2K5 was better than Madden.
I went out and both the XBOX and NFL2K5.
As far as game play, it's great. But that's where it ends.
After playing some warm up games for about a week, I decided to try franchise mode and play a season.
This is where the problems begin.
NOWHERE in the instruction manual does it explain how to save a game after playing week 1 and then return to play game two at a later date. It give absolutely ZERO information on how to do this. It also doen't give any information AT ALL about the franchise mode in any way.
Basically, the manual tells you franchise mode exists, that's it.
The franchise mode is the most complicated part of the game, yet NO information is printed in the manual about it or how to use it, zero, zilch, nothing.
The entire franchise mode is left for the player to figure out for themselves, half of the options are very difficult to figure out because there is no info printed in the manual about it.
The only info printed in the manual is what the buttons on the controller, do that's it.
If you're new to the system and the game you're f*cked.
How they can omit all this information from the manual is totally inexusable. Whoever was in charge of designing the manual should be FIRED.
The game plays great, but the franchsie mode is a total nightmare.
It could have been an awsome game but it may as well be in Chinese because I can't make heads or tails on how to save a played game in franchise mode and then return at a later date to play the second game on the schedule.
Instead they have tons of garbage that isn't needed like crib points and other useless nonsense.
I would have given this game 5 stars but it lost 3 stars due to the absolute absurdity of the franchsie mode, very confusing and not user friendly AT ALL.
Creatling profiles, overriding profiles, trying to exit a game after saving it but being told all the information and the profile will be lost, give me a break.
This is a great way to frustrate your customer base into not wanting to play your game.
The NFL probably decided on signing an exclusive deal with EA Sports after they tried using the fanchise mode on NFL2K5.
I've never seen that much important information about a game left out of the instruction manual, unbelievable.

The Best Game Of All NFL
When I first saw NFL 2K5 for $20 I thought it might suck but this game did not disappoint me. Tons of features in this game. I play this all night. ... Read more

Product Description

Jamie Little, the voice of motocross, helps bring the MX World Tour experience to life. Offering more than 30 levels of both indoor and outdoor action, Jamie herself even gets into the action. So strap up as we tackle hairpin turns, jarring rhythm sections and more to take home the championship trophy. ... Read more

Features

• Fully customize your bikes and riders
• Upgrade your bikes to increase horsepower and handling
• Each race features up to 12 riders going head-to-head in supercross (indoor)and motocross (outdoor) events
• Radical new Super-Moto (dirt and asphalt) event never before seen in a motocross game.
• Over 30 levels to race that take you all over the world

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MODEL- 0103VENDOR- TECMO FEATURES- GunGriffon: Allied Strike In GunGriffon, you take on the role of a renegade soldier, enlisted in an anti-tank troop, who's prime mission is to take down armoredtanks, the ultimate ground weapon used to destroy the earth and any living thing that gets in its way. You use their entrusted machinecalled a "High Mac" (High-Mobility Armored Combat System) to fightthe battery of armed soldiers and sinister machines that await youon the battlefield. * Xbox Live CompatibilityA thrilling online multi-player mode where players will be able to form teams with other players online, taking down the strongest of enemies with quick and smooth communications using the voice chat function within the game. * A Variety of ModesThe new GunGriffon features single-player, multi-player, and online modes, all designed to offer the maximum in game play excitement. * The Ultimate WeaponThe "High Mac" is a next generation high mobility weapon used throughout the game as the player's ultimate weapon and ally. Players will use their high mac to move through the treacherous battlefields, with its arsenal of weapons that change depending on battlefield conditions. -- SPECIFICATIONs ------------------------------------ ESRB Rating : T for Teen Genre/Category: Fighting System: Microsoft Xbox On-Line Compatible: Yestecmogames Nice electronics is your source for everyday low prices on theTecmo 01038 - GunGriffon Allied Strike Xbox and all other Tecmo Video Game Handheld Soft ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The bestselling, hardest-hitting football game for Xbox provides gamers with the ultimate NFL experience. Easy to pick up and start playing, NFL Fever 2003 delivers all the action, attitude, and excitement of the National Football League.

Realism is maximized in this 2003 edition. Highly detailed player models reflect the size, shape, and attitude of real NFL players and include variable accessories such as gloves, wristbands, facemasks, taped fingers, and quarterback play sheets. Momentum-based motions provide some of the most bone-crunching, realistic animation of any football video game to date. The power and glory of high-impact football are portrayed in vivid detail, courtesy of dynamic lighting, real-life reflections, and dramatic shadows. NFL Fever 2003 contains the most accurate stadium models of any Xbox football game. NFL Fever 2003 delivers the tightest and most responsive game controls available in sports games. The commentary and crowd respond intelligently to what's happening on the field. If gamers' home teams are playing poorly, the fans will let them know.

The game doesn't just look and sound good. It also features innovative gameplay enhancements, most notably with online play. NFL Fever 2003 makes it easy for gamers to test their skills against other gamers online. In addition, gamers can play in the same weather as their team's home city. Dynamic Player Performance Model offers gamers a stake in the development of both NFL players and teams. Football players improve as the gamer gets better. In dynasty mode, gamers can play multiple seasons and unlock past Super Bowl championship teams that will become on-field opponents as a part of the game players' future schedules. Gamers can rewrite the record books with amazing statistics to enter the Hall of Fame. ... Read more

Reviews (63)

garbage
THIS IS BY FAR THE WORSE FOOTBALL GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED.THE GAME CONTROLS GIVE YOU NO FEEL FOR THE GAME LIKE MADDEN DOES AND EVERYTIME YOU THROW THE BALL IT SEEMS AS THOUGH YOU GET INTERCEPTED.PLAYING THIS GARBAGE IS JUST LIKE WATCHING A FOOTBALL GAME ON TV.FEVER 2002 IS A MUCH MORE REALISTIC GAME THAN FEVER 2003, AS A MATTER OF FACT I GAVE MY FEVER 2003 TO A FRIEND FOR 2002 FEVER.MICROSOFT SHOULD'VE DONE EVERYTHING THAT MADDEN DID AND ADDED BETTER COMMENTARY AND THEY WOULD'VE HAD A WINNER.IM OUT MADDEN FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

not much different than from Fever 2002
the only real difference in NFL Fever 2003 is the updated lineups, the addition of the Houston Texans, and the additions of new music and towels on the players, but other than that, not much else changed.

game play is still good, and Fever is the kind of game you should get if you want to just have some fun. if you want more serious NFL play, then go after Madden.

Fever is todays Tecmo Bowl. simple and easy to play. still a good game. can't wait for Fever 2004.

ok but not great
Well I bought this game and hoped it would be good. Well it's ok. What I like about the game is that it has the best graphics in a football game right now is has good gameplay,well somewhat. But the thing that bothers me the most is the the AI on Veteran is frustrating. I mean my god its like my guy is open and nobody is on him and he's going for a touchdown and then all of the sudden the Computer some how runs all the way over there and stops the ball I was screaming at my tv for hours. I mean every pass I throw they either stop or intercep the ball. Another thing that I hate that has been metioned in the other reviews is that the game is no different except maybe the graphics improved a slight bit, Woopty Freakin DOOO. I recommend that you keep fever 2002 and save your money on a better football game. It's to bad that the next version of fever had to be so bad compared to the first one. Hopefully 2004 has something better to offer and if not I'm lookin at either NFL 2k3 or 4 and if I get desperate I'll go for madden.

Go buy madden
Not even online game play makes this game worth it, madden is far better, plus the BUTTONS MAKE SENSE, well on the GCN at least.
And I am sick of kevin collabro (i listen to the sonics, he is their announcer) and he's is DEFINITELY not a football announcer!

Thrilling Football Game!
This game really rocks! The graphics are the best. The dynasty mode is really cool. Starting a team from scratch is awesome! The gameplay, handeling, plays, and managing teams is also very well made. This game is a lot better than Madden 2003. I highly recommend buying this game. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Look no further than Sega Sports' NFL 2K3 if you're seeking a more than worthy alternative to the established Madden football franchise. The game's superb graphics alone are enough to draw in any fan, but its in-depth gameplay and ESPN broadcast presentation easily rank this as the finest football game Sega has released to date.

Thanks to its smarter-than-your-average artificial intelligence, NFL 2K3 sports a somewhat steep learning curve that requires sound football simulation instincts. Knowing your team's strengths and weaknesses will ultimately be of benefit if you hope to win at the game's advanced levels. Be prepared to mix up your play calling and make adjustments, instead of thinking the same old reliable plays will get the job done. Of course, practice mode is always there if you need to work the kinks out of your game plan and master the multitude of offensive and defensive sets at your disposal.

Graphically, sports games don't come much better looking than NFL 2K3. Among the highlights: player animations are amazingly realistic and lifelike, and a wide array of facial emotions appear that are relative to game scenarios. Stadiums are painstakingly recreated to take on an almost postcard feel, and replays access a wide variety of angles that put you right on the field or in the stands.

One area in which NFL 2K3 easily aces the Madden games is with its game commentary. As part of the game's ESPN broadcast presentation, announcers Dan Stevens and Peter O'Keefe call every bit of the action in varied detail. The pair is far removed from tired and stale Maddenisms, offering worthwhile play breakdowns, player assessments, and quips that actually don't make you wince (at least not too often). Stevens and O'Keefe, not to mention the crowd, will let you hear about it when you bite it on the field. --Larry White

Pros

• Superb graphics in most areas
• Commentators sound realistic and rarely repeat themselves
• Challenging AI forces you to adapt your game plan

Cons

• Receivers can't be put in motion
• Slow, lofting quality of the passes
• No ability to challenge plays
• Often unrealistic player animations

This review refers to the PlayStation2 version of this game. ... Read more

Reviews (57)

fun game but does lack in some areas
dont get me wrong i enjoy playing this game. but it does lag in some areas. passes have a lobbing quality so that means a lot of time for you (and the DB) to get to the area the pass will land. this is annoying. try selecting 'maximum passing' option, but it doesnt help much. another is u can only change your depth chart permanently, meaning u cant change personnel in specific packages only once, you have to do it each game. very annoying if you like a certain dude to return punts and kickoffs. OH! and maybe the worst thing is that when creating a player, you cant select what college they went to! how sega left out that minute detail is beyond me, because as long as the create a player feature has been around youve been able to select what college they went to! BIG MISS. also, the difficulty level b/w rookie and pro is HUGE. i can kick butt on rookie level, but cant do anything versus pro. very annoying. i do enjoy this game tho, for its graphics, gameplay, and just in general overall fun.

Madden
Madden is the way to go!I have played both and the only thing 2K3 has on Madden is Live enabled.

The bottom line is...
this game is more fun than Madden and every bit as realistic. People are creatures of habit and that is the only reason Sega hasn't totally overtaken EA in the sports area.This is the same reason people still buy PS2...You won't be disappointed!

Is everyone blind?
Why does everyone love this game so much? I can spend an hour going over all the negatives I found playing this frustrating game. Did they do any user testing when they developed it? This game is more flash than substance. It cannot hold a candle to Madden. The ONLY good quality about this game is that you can play it live. EA and Microsoft are being stupid and not allowing Madden to go online for Xbox, so if you want to play Live, get this game, but don't bother with anything else. Just be prepared for unrealistic football play.

Not bad for Live
When playing 1 versus 1, the other person can see what play you are calling(on offense and defense), so you have to set your audibles correctly(only 3).Although on Live, the other person does not see your plays.Very fun to play Live. ... Read more

Reviews (14)

Xbox live is RAD
THis is cool cuz u can meet people and talk to them while you play games

That is why i think it is awsome

Live Rox Out Loud
Ok Ok..
Alot of u think that..
Live:-Is slow
-Idiotic
-Not enought games...
Heres the answer!:
-Is Slow: Its not slow! In truth they dont allow dial up!
-Idiotic: Idiotic!? Sure u have to pay with a credit card but think! Its playing ONLINE! (If u dont like the fact that u need to use CREDIT CARD SERVICE,then get the PS2 adapter)
-Not_Enough_Games: Ive heard alot of this....YOU KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE PLAY LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ALOT.. So even if u do not think that there is not enough games....than think this..ONE GAME (Disincluding WHACKED) has more than 1,000 people!
USE VOICE MASKING IF UR A KID! HINT!

+Live is up for the X-BOX
+Adapter is up for the PS2

Addiction of Another Kind
I've been playing games on LIVE since August of last year and definitely have to say for the past year, it hasn't skipped a beat as far as being entertaining, exciting, and just plain ol' fun. Definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys gaming, it takes those boring offline games and stomps on 'em...turning you on to a whole different world. All these new LIVE titles being released, your options of games to play online is definitely on the rise. I'm a junkie for the LIVE titles, but can honestly say I still enjoy tearing up the track on MotoGP lol :)

Forget that guy who says the number are declining
I went online last night to play midtown madness 3 for a couple min, I DID NOT GO TO BED TILL 2, and the only reason I stopped was that i had to get up at 7. That whole 2 hours was just talking and playing "cruise" mode, no point except maybe to make friends and then go and play the other 4 or so online modes. There is very little lag, hardly noticable and only annoying when 2 or more people join the game at the same time, rarely happens. I have fever 2003, unreal, Midtown Madness 3 and Splinter cell(extra missions) and well they are all worth every cent (fever only cause it was like 10 bucks, the game's controls are horrid tho). At any rate the xbox live package is well worth it, but FIRST CHECK ... is your router is compatible! If i lost my account (not gonna happen) i wouldn't hesitate to go get XBL back that same day! MUST HAVE for true multiplayer experience, no more bots and cheating computer sims. hope to see ya soon

The Way Games Should Be Played
I got XBL a few weeks ago and I could not wait to get home from the office to play it.Hooking it up was a little tedious with the controller, but remember you only have to do that once.The speed of the games on-line are mind blowing and the graphics are eye popping.

I had a chance to go to E3 and from what I understand there are over 70 new XBL titles coming out by the Holiday Season.I am dieing to get my hands on Halo 2 and Hunter the Redeemer. I had to get a router so that I could go online while my Xbox is hooked up, but that is no big deal.

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Features

• New features and game modes including interactive environments, death trap and free roaming Konquest mode.
• Intense action board game.
• Puzzle game with fatalities.
• 10 character video bios.

Amazon.com Product Description

Xbox Live is an online gaming service that lets you play multiplayer Xbox games over the Internet via your broadband connection. This Xbox Live starter kit includes a one-year subscription to Xbox Live, plus the Xbox Communicator, a device that plugs into one of your Xbox controller ports and lets you talk with other Xbox Live gamers during games.

To play games over the Xbox Live service, you'll need:

• High speed, or broadband, Internet service
• An Ethernet cable so you can connect your Xbox to your external DSL or cable modem (and maybe a router, if you want your home computer and Xbox to share your Internet connection)
• A subscription to the Xbox Live service (this kit comes with a year of service--additional service costs a monthly fee)
• An Xbox game that is online-enabled

Features

• Futuristic role playing game with engrossing story line
• You are a mercenary on a tactical mission
• Complete arsenal of weapons and vehicles to choose from
• Detailed character development, four character classes
• For 1 player or multiplayer with Xbox Live