MADDEN NFL 08
OFFICIAL TITLE  Madden NFL 08
COMMON TITLE  Madden NFL 08
SERIAL NUMBER(S)  SLUS-21638
REGION  NTSC-U
GENRE / STYLE  Football.

DEVELOPER  EA Tiburon.
PUBLISHER  EA Sports.
DATE RELEASED  14 August 2007
DISC NUMBER &
PRINTED SERIAL NUMBER
DISC 1

SLUS-21638
SERIAL NUMBER IN DISC SLUS-21638
MEDIA DVD-5
NUMBER OF TRACKS 1
( 1 Data Track )
BARCODE NUMBER(S)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.
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English
Menus and gameplay are in English.

EA Sports' blockbuster football series is back with Madden NFL 08. Focusing on "weapons," in game events, and features from previous titles, Madden NFL 08 offers gamers another chance to create a dream season alone or in multiplayer competitions. The "weapons" concept returns, and gamers can now locate dangerous players by reading weekly scouting reports, watching player introductions, and by using trigger buttons before the snap on the field. There are a total of 24 different "weapons" and they include big hitters, defensive linemen, running backs, and catch receivers. Each "weapon" has a counter-weapon that gamers must uncover in order to bring a potentially destructive competitor down. However, by completing the mini-games in "Franchise" or "Owner" mode, players can alter the attributes for each team member.

On the field, a number of events return including hurdles, player celebrations, and defensive hot routes. Now when a competitor is gearing up to lunge for the legs of the ball carrier, gamers can hurdle over them and avoid going down. After jumping over his adversary, the carrier can then make his way to the end zone for a touchdown and a celebration animation. Gamers can select from 60 different signature moves including Chad Johnson's "River Dance," Rex Grossman's "Gator Chomp," and Dante Hall's "X." In the trophy room, players can revisit victories by viewing awards for rushing and passing records and multiplayer competitions. Additionally, gamers can now create different rings to earn as they progress through the game.

Features:
Create and customize championship rings and then display them in your trophy room
Locate the weapons on the opposing team and then use counter weapons to bring them down
Celebrate your game-winning touchdown with 60 different animations including Donte Hall's "X"

Spanish version features:
Create and customize championship rings and then display them in your trophy room
Locate the weapons on the opposing team and then use counter weapons to bring them down
Celebrate your game-winning touchdown with 60 different animations including Donte Hall's "X"
New Spanish language game analysis and play-by-play commentary
Three exclusive new songs by top Latino music stars

  MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:

READ AND REACT

FEATURES:

ALL-NEW READ AND REACT SYSTEM

Scan the field to identify individual strengths and weaknesses before every play. Read, react, and exploit mismatches to gain the upper hand.

PLAYERS SMARTER THAN EVER BEFORE

Improved player intelligence provides more authentic gameplay on both sides of the ball. New player moves and ultra-smooth animations deliver the most realistic football gaming experience ever.

NEW SKILL DRILLS MODE

Stay on the field after every win or loos to work on specific aspects of your game. Each drill focuses on building new skills, helping you improve after every game.

NEW FANTASY CHALLENGE MODE

Leverage your fantasy football knowledge to draft an NFL dream team, then risk key players in mini-game challenges to add elite superstars to your roster.

RING OF A CHAMPION

Create your own championship ring based on career achievements in Franchise, NFL Superstar: Hall of Fame, and other game modes.

HIT STICK 2.0

Take more control on defense with an enhanced Hit Stick. Aim high to jar the ball loose or take down power backs with drive-stopping tackles around the legs.

ULTRA-SMOOTH GAMEPLAY
ALL-NEW SKILL DRILLS

  FEATURES:
  • Third person perspectives.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Football theme.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS  1-2 Players
NUMBER OF MEMORY CARD BLOCKS  1478 KB Minimum
COMPATIBLE CONTROLLERS TESTED
( OFFICIAL GAMEPADS ONLY )
 Standard Controller / Analog Controller ( Dual Shock Controller compatible )
COMPATIBLE LIGHT GUNS
( OFFICIAL LIGHT GUNS ONLY )
 None
OTHER COMPATIBLE CONTROLLERS
( OFFICIAL CONTROLLERS ONLY )
 None
SPECIAL CONTROLLERS INCLUDED OR
SUPPORTED ( OFFICIAL ONLY )
 Logitech USB Headsets.
VIBRATION FUNCTION COMPATIBLE  Yes
VIDEO MODES  50 Hz = No / 60 Hz = Yes / Progressive Scan = No / 16:9 Option = No
AUDIO MODES  Stereo = Yes / Mono = No / Dolby Surround = No / Dolby Digital = No; Dolby Pro logic II = Yes
MULTI-TAP FUNCTION COMPATIBLE  Yes ( 1 to 8 Players )
LANGUAGE SELECTOR  No
NETWORK ADAPTOR (ETHERNET) COMPATIBLE  Yes (2 Players)
EMULATOR  PCSX 2 v.0.1.4.0 (Software) (VU Clamping Mode = Extra + Preserve Sign)
SPEED HACKS USED  EE Cyclerate = 0; VU Cycle Stealing = 0; Enable INTC Spin detection = Yes; Enable Wait Loop Detection = Yes; Enable fast CDVD = No; mVU Flag Hack = Yes; MTVU (Multi-Threaded Micro VU1) = Yes
SPECIAL GAME FIXES USED  None
VIDEO PLUGIN  GSDX v.1.0.0 ( Allow 8-bit textures = Yes; Alpha Hack = No; Offset Hack = No; Skipdraw Hack = 0 )
AUDIO PLUGIN  SPU2-X v.2.0.0 ( Interpolation = 4; Disable Effects Processing = No; Use the de-alias filter = No; Enable Dubug options = No; Module = 1; Synchronizing Mode = TimeStretch Mix; Audio Expansion Mode = Stereo )
CD-ROM PLUGIN  CDVDolio Cdrom plugin v.0.1.0
GAME PAD PLUGIN  LilyPad svn (r3993) 0.10.0
VIBRATION COMPATIBLE  Yes.

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 ALL PHASES CONTROLS:
 Move character -  Left Analog Stick
 Sprint -  X Button
 Call an audible before the snap -  Square Button + Square, X, Circle, L1 or R1 Button
 Cancel an audible before selecting a play -  Triangle Button
 Reset original play after calling an audible -  Square Button + L2 Button
 Play art -  R2 Button
 Know your player weapons -  L2 Button
 Bluff play art (multiplayer games only) -  R2 Button + Right Analog Stick
 Flip play at the line of scrimmage -  Square + R2 Button
 Call timeout -  Select Button
 Pause game, objectives -  Start Button


 OFFENSE PRE-SNAP CONTROLS:
 Snap ball -  X Button
 Switch direction of a running play -  Right Analog Stick Left or Right
 Change primary receiver's route -  Right Analog Stick
 Change primary receiver, lock on to receiver -  R2 Button + Receiver Button
 Fly pattern hot route -  Triangle Button + Receiver Button + D-Pad Up
 Curl pattern hot route -  Triangle Button + Receiver Button + D-Pad Down
 In or out pattern hot route -  Triangle Button + Receiver Button + D-Pad Left or Right
 Run smart route -  Triangle Button + Receiver Button + Right Analog Stick Down
 Slant hot route -  Triangle Button + Receiver Button + L2 or R2 Button left or right
 Highlight eligible player -  Left Analog Stick Up or Down
 Send highlighted player in motion -  Left Analog Stick Left or Right
 Receiver control, lead blocker control -  Circle Button
 Spread the offensive line -  L1 Button + D-Pad Up
 Pinch the line -  L1 Button + D-Pad Down
 Shift blocking left or right -  L1 Button + D-Pad Left or Right
 Formation shift -  R1 Button + D-Pad
 Fake snap -  R3 Button
 Quiet crowd -  L3 Button


 OFFENSE RUNNING WITH THE BALL CONTROLS:
 Power backs lower their shoulder and truck over defenders, agile backs dodge the tackler -  Right Analog Stick Up
 Back juke -  Right Analog Stick Down
 Big juke left or right -  Right Analog Stick Left or Right
 Double move -  L1 Button then R1 Button
 QB or wide receiver slide -  Square Button (Tap)
 QB or wide receiver dive -  Square Button (Hold)
 Cover up or protect ball -  Triangle Button (Hold)
 Spin -  Circle Button
 Cut move left or right -  L1 or R1 Button
 Stiff arm left or right -  L2 or R2 Button


 OFFENSE PASSING AND RECEIVING CONTROLS:
 Look left or right -  Right Analog Stick Left or Right
 Precision passing -  Left Analog Stick or D-Pad
 Lob pass -  Triangle, Square, Circle, L1 or R1 Button (Tap)
 Bullet pass -  Triangle, Square, Circle, L1 or R1 Button (Hold)
 Direct receiver -  R3 Button + Right Analog Stick
 Throw ball away -  L2 Button
 Call for ball (when controlling receiver) -  L1 Button
 Pump fake -  R2 Button
 Control intended receiver -  Circle Button
 Dive -  Square Button
 Catch -  Triangle Button
 Swat -  L1 Button


 OFFENSE LINEMEN BLOCKING CONTROLS:
 Impact or cut block -  Right Analog Stick Up or Down
 Turn block left or right -  L2 or R2 Button
 Pull or hold defender -  L1 Button
 Diving block -  Square Button
 Jump -  Triangle Button
 Change blocking assignment left (before snap) -  Triangle Button + Running Back or Tight End Button + L2 Button
 Change blocking assignment right (before snap) -  Triangle Button + Running Back or Tight End Button + R2 Button


 OFFENSE AFTER THE PLAY CONTROLS:
 Spike ball to stop the clock -  Circle Button (Hold)
 Fake spike trick play -  Square Button
 No huddle, hurry-up offense -  Triangle Button (Hold)
 Instant replay -  L1 Button + R1 Button


 DEFENSE PRE-SNAP ADJUSTMENTS CONTROLS:
 Choose a player to control -  X or Circle Button (Tap)
 Select a player in a certain direction -  X or Circle Button (Hold)
 Put linebackers and defensive linemen in a zone or DBs in a deep short zone -  Right Analog Stick Up
 Blitz -  Right Analog Stick Down
 QB contain blitz -  Right Analog Stick Down (Twice)
 Go into QB spy coverage -  Right Analog Stick left
 Play a flat zone -  Right Analog Stick Right
 Play a curl zone -  Right Analog Stick Right (Twice)
 Spread the defensive ends outside the tackles -  L1 Button + D-Pad Up
 Move the line in tight between the tackles -  L1 Button + D-Pad Down
 Shift the line left or right -  L1 Button + D-Pad Left or Right
 Make line crash in -  L1 Button + Right Analog Stick Down
 Make line rush to the outside -  L1 Button + Right Analog Stick Up
 Make line crash left or right -  L1 Button + Right Analog Stick Left or Right
 Spread linebackers out or move them in tight -  R1 Button + D-Pad Up or Down
 Shift linebackers left or right -  R1 Button + D-Pad Left or Right
 Blitz all linebackers -  R1 Button + Right Analog Stick Down
 Call off all linebackers and put them into hook zone -  R1 Button + D-Pad Up
 Blitz the right or left outside linebacker -  R1 Button + D-Pad Left or Right
 Reset the shift -  R1 Button + L2 Button
 Put DBs into press or loose coverage -  Triangle Button + D-Pad Up or Down
 Show blitz -  Triangle Button + D-Pad Left
 Shift the safeties and linebackers into better position to cover their assigned man -  Triangle Button + D-Pad Right
 Disguise coverage by sending defenders back to their default positions -  Triangle Button + R2 Button
 Reset coverage -  Triangle Button + L2 Button
 Shade the safeties' zone coverage to left, right, up or down -  Triangle Button + Right Analog Stick Left, Right, Up or Down
 Bump or play off the receiver -  Triangle Button + Offensive Player Button + D-Pad Down or Up
 Double team the receiver with the highlighted defender -  Triangle Button + Offensive Player Button + D-Pad Right
 Spotlight receiver -  R2 Button + Receiver Button
 Pump up crowd -  L3 Button


 DEFENSE AFTER THE SNAP CONTROLS:
 Control player nearest to the ball -  Circle Button
 Commit to a pass -  Right Analog Stick Up (Immediately After The Snap)
 Commit to an inside run -  Right Analog Stick Down (Immediately After The Snap)
 Commit to a run to the left or right -  Right Analog Stick Left or Right (Immediately After The Snap)
 Hit stick 2.0 -  Right Analog Stick
 Dive -  Square Button
 Jump, intercept, hands up -  Triangle Button
 Strip ball when not engaged -  L2 or R2 Button
 Rip, swim, spin when engaged -  L1 or R1 Button
 Strafe when not engaged -  R1 Button
 Swat ball when not engaged -  L1 Button


 KICKING CONTROLS:
 Aim kick -  Left Analog Stick
 Start power meter -  Right Analog Stick Down
 Kick ball -  Right Analog Stick Up


 KICK RETURNS CONTROLS:
 Fair catch -  Triangle Button

 



   

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 NTSC-J:
  • Madden NFL 08 [SLPM-66837]   
     
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  • Madden NFL 08 [SLES-54812]   
     

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