sports games on the x-box, ESPN or EA?
12-03-04, 03:19 PM
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sports games on the x-box, ESPN or EA?
thinking of buying a few sports titles and to play on Live
which would people recommend ESPN or EA? I'm thinking about football and maybe hockey.
which would people recommend ESPN or EA? I'm thinking about football and maybe hockey.
12-03-04, 04:42 PM
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I have both ESPN 2k5 and Madden for X-box. Madden for x-box is a bit glitchy - probably due to being EA's first cut at it. ESPN is better IMHO, since the graphics are smoother and custom soundtracks are supported in game, as opposed to Madden, which only supports custom soundtracks on menus. Have NBA Live now, only for NBA All-star feature. Picking up ESPN in a few weeks.
12-03-04, 05:18 PM
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RENT THEM! It's just too personal to ask other people's opinions.
For me, Madden for football, 2K for basketball (but it's not as good as Inside Drive which is no longer produced)
For me, Madden for football, 2K for basketball (but it's not as good as Inside Drive which is no longer produced)
12-04-04, 12:40 PM
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Originally posted by al_bundy
I know madden and EA Sports titles are more action oriented. Are the ESPN titles the same way, or are the closer to being more like real life?
I know madden and EA Sports titles are more action oriented. Are the ESPN titles the same way, or are the closer to being more like real life?
One of the big differences, for me, between espn and EA is the tackling and running system. In EA games, the tackler hits the tackle button (whatever degree of tackle it may be. theres 4) and the ball carrier hits a move button. Whoever times it best, makes the move. In ESPN, they have a tackle system and a lockup system. a tackle is pretty straight forward. the lockup system allows the defender to wrap the ball carrier, then whoever hits the A button fastest will win.
When running in EA, you hold onto turbo. You can reach a max speed based on your players stats. In espn, you hit the turbo as fast as you can.
Both games still take a bit of skill. You can't blindly pass into double coverage and expect to make the catch. I just find espn a bit unfair as I know I can't jam on those buttons as fast as others can.
if I were new to video game football, I'd pick up espn if I just want to play a non competitive game that I can just pick up and play (on a low difficulty of course). If you plan to invest a ton of hours into a game, which I have, madden would be your best bet. The training camp is amazing. The perspective is truer to life (wider field, easier to spot the open man) and it feels more fair.
12-04-04, 03:18 PM
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Some seem to be concentrating on just pro football when answering the question of 'simness' across the entire product line (and even in that matchup, it's hardly clearcut).
I think it's pretty clear that, on the whole, ESPN is producing the sim versions of the sports.
And to answer the original inquiry about "maybe hockey", the only correct answer is "certainly ESPN". The gap in quality between EA's and Sega's efforts (in either direction) in all their other competing products is tiny compared to hockey this year.
I think it's pretty clear that, on the whole, ESPN is producing the sim versions of the sports.
And to answer the original inquiry about "maybe hockey", the only correct answer is "certainly ESPN". The gap in quality between EA's and Sega's efforts (in either direction) in all their other competing products is tiny compared to hockey this year.
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12-04-04, 04:23 PM
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ESPN for basketball (NBA Live has been terrible few years ago, and it's been playing catch up lately, but it's still very arcadey)
ESPN for football (It's always been my personal preference over Madden)
ESPN for baseball (EA got rid of the triple play series for a reason. I have not actually tried MVP, but I'm very satisfied with ESPN but I don't think either have Live feature yet)
ESPN for hockey (Just always preferred it over EA's)
Winning Eleven for soccer (ESPN doesn't have a soccer game, FIFA is good, but Winning Eleven is better. It used to be only on PS2, but the next one is coming to Xbox I hear, don't know if it will have Live feature, if not then I guess FIFA 2005 is the only choice)
Fight Night for boxing (EA hasn't had much competition here, it doesn't have Live but it's online for the PS2, so maybe the next version will have Live)
undecided for golf (Links or Tiger Woods 2005, I personally prefer Hot Shots Golf Fore on ps2
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ESPN for football (It's always been my personal preference over Madden)
ESPN for baseball (EA got rid of the triple play series for a reason. I have not actually tried MVP, but I'm very satisfied with ESPN but I don't think either have Live feature yet)
ESPN for hockey (Just always preferred it over EA's)
Winning Eleven for soccer (ESPN doesn't have a soccer game, FIFA is good, but Winning Eleven is better. It used to be only on PS2, but the next one is coming to Xbox I hear, don't know if it will have Live feature, if not then I guess FIFA 2005 is the only choice)
Fight Night for boxing (EA hasn't had much competition here, it doesn't have Live but it's online for the PS2, so maybe the next version will have Live)
undecided for golf (Links or Tiger Woods 2005, I personally prefer Hot Shots Golf Fore on ps2
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12-04-04, 05:21 PM
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Well, ESPN 2K5 for NFL, NBA and NHL are only $20 each, so I don't know how you could refuse that offer, especially since they are damn good games. College Hoops also beats out March Madness, not because it's a great game, but because March Madness took a big step backward this year.
I'm an EA gamer myself -- I love NCAA Football. But their NBA and NHL franchises took a hit a few years back. They're great again, but ESPN has a leg up on them.
I'm an EA gamer myself -- I love NCAA Football. But their NBA and NHL franchises took a hit a few years back. They're great again, but ESPN has a leg up on them.
12-04-04, 10:03 PM
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espn for everything of course , if it gets any cheaper theyll be paying me to take the games I love espn since nfl 2k1. tHINK i SAW IT FOR $15 bucks advertised i forget where though
12-07-04, 10:56 AM
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Price alone made me jump on the ESPN bandwagon (I only play football though). I haven't regretted it one bit. Sure I miss the sim aspect of Madden (sorry guys, I really enjoyed setting prices and running the business) along with the better capabilities when creating teams (I have avoided doing this on ESPN because it is very limited and looks like WLAF teams!).
However, where it counts is gameplay. It took awhile to adjust, but now that I'm used to ESPN, there is no going back (until Madden 2006 comes out at $15-$20). OK, I'm a bit of a whore.
However, where it counts is gameplay. It took awhile to adjust, but now that I'm used to ESPN, there is no going back (until Madden 2006 comes out at $15-$20). OK, I'm a bit of a whore.
