Madden NFL 2005 for Xbox

Pros: great gameplay modes, fun, will never tire from playing

Cons: could use more updates from 2004

The Bottom Line: Stop wasting time. Get off your computer and go buy this game!!!

Review: First off, let me tell you that this Madden game delivers the goods just like the other Madden games always have. This game will not disappoint any Madden football game fans. It is probably the best one out so far! For those of you who are not ...

Pros: accurate football sim, relatively bug free, great player dynamics, great playbooks

Cons: need a better graphics engine, costs $50, new features not that great

The Bottom Line: It isn't the best value of all the 2005 sports games, but for me it's the most fun.

Review: Well, I finally gave in. During the final few weeks of summer as the new football games were coming out, I vowed not to get this year's Madden game strictly because it cost $50. Instead, I got my football fix from E SPN NFL ...

Pros: extremely deep franchise mode, total control of all players, create-a-fan, Hit Stick

Cons: graphics, commentary, $30 more expensive than ESPN NFL 2K5

The Bottom Line: The bottom line is that ESPN NFL 2K5 is more than twice as cheap as Madden. Read my conclusion to see which features are more important to you.

Review: Madden NFL 2005, the most anticipated pre-November release according to the poll found in my profile, is finally here. The most successful franchise in video game history, having sold upwards of 37 million copies, has hit the shelves once again an entire ...