View Poll Results: Are you picking up Madden 2008?
Yes, for a next gen system (and I don't have All Pro 2K8)
47
47.00%
Yes, for a next gen system (and I do have All Pro 2K8)
4
4.00%
Yes, for the regular XBox or PS2
4
4.00%
Yes, for a handheld system
2
2.00%
No (and I don't have All Pro 2K8)
37
37.00%
No (and I do have All Pro 2K8)
6
6.00%
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Madden 2008 - August 14, 2007 - You picking it up?
08-12-07, 12:30 AM
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I'll get it for the 360, probably closer to Dec though as there are so many other freaking games coming out. I tend to play Football and Baseball games in their respective games' off-seasons.
08-12-07, 09:50 AM
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So what's the best deal on this?
I'm probably going to pre-order it online at Best Buy...$10 off another game with Madden pre-order, then pre-order Halo as that other game to get $10 off, and get the 1600 points card for $5. I'm running the numbers on other individual deals for each, and this BB deal is a little better than the others if you want Madden, Halo, and points.
I'm probably going to pre-order it online at Best Buy...$10 off another game with Madden pre-order, then pre-order Halo as that other game to get $10 off, and get the 1600 points card for $5. I'm running the numbers on other individual deals for each, and this BB deal is a little better than the others if you want Madden, Halo, and points.
08-12-07, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by aktick
So what's the best deal on this?
I'm probably going to pre-order it online at Best Buy...$10 off another game with Madden pre-order, then pre-order Halo as that other game to get $10 off, and get the 1600 points card for $5. I'm running the numbers on other individual deals for each, and this BB deal is a little better than the others if you want Madden, Halo, and points.
I'm probably going to pre-order it online at Best Buy...$10 off another game with Madden pre-order, then pre-order Halo as that other game to get $10 off, and get the 1600 points card for $5. I'm running the numbers on other individual deals for each, and this BB deal is a little better than the others if you want Madden, Halo, and points.
Additionally, if you preorder Madden, you get a $5 giftcard. Plus, there's a 20% in store coupon that may be combined with the offer, possible YMMV. Just click on the link on the homepage:
www.toysrus.com
Last edited by amped; 08-12-07 at 06:46 PM.
08-13-07, 02:56 PM
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NCAA 08 and All Pro will do me just fine this season. If I get the Madden itch I'll play 07, which I barely played last year.
I will give EA big props though for this year's ad campaign. It really does an excellent job of selling the tradition of the game.
I will give EA big props though for this year's ad campaign. It really does an excellent job of selling the tradition of the game.
08-13-07, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ryuryu2949
Any reviews for the PS3 version up yet?
08-13-07, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Obey The D
From what I've read it's pretty much the same story as NCAA. The 360 version runs at 60fps, while the PS3 runs at 30fps. I'm not sure which site it was (maybe 1up), but one of the review sites has a side by side video comparison of the two.
08-13-07, 09:11 PM
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For those deciding between the 360 and the PS3 versions of the game.
From IGN.com:
"Madden NFL 08 on PS3 is no a great game. It is a shadow of its cousin on 360. Though the feature set is identical, the drop to an unstable 30fps hurts considerably. The visuals and the gameplay suffer. If you are a real Madden nut and think you can fight through the framerate issues, Madden is an overall good game. It just doesn't run very well."
Score on xbox 360 was 8.7 and 7.7 for PS3 for what its worth.
From IGN.com:
"Madden NFL 08 on PS3 is no a great game. It is a shadow of its cousin on 360. Though the feature set is identical, the drop to an unstable 30fps hurts considerably. The visuals and the gameplay suffer. If you are a real Madden nut and think you can fight through the framerate issues, Madden is an overall good game. It just doesn't run very well."
Score on xbox 360 was 8.7 and 7.7 for PS3 for what its worth.
08-13-07, 09:16 PM
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So once again the EA hype machine got everybody thinking this year's game would be like nothing we've seen before, and it gets an 8.7 vs. 8.5 for a mediocre game last year. Obviously reviews aren't everything, it's just funny how the big guns like EA can make us all think a game will be wonderful when in reality it's probably just "good."
08-13-07, 10:11 PM
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pre-ordered already, but i just found out that you can draft HoF players in Franchise, so that's kinda awesome
going at 8am tomorrow to pick it up and playing as much as possible all day
the IGN PS3 and 360 reviews are pretty interesting
going at 8am tomorrow to pick it up and playing as much as possible all day
the IGN PS3 and 360 reviews are pretty interesting
08-13-07, 10:39 PM
#43
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Getting the Xbox version, but I haven't finished the campus legand on NCAA, so I am not ready for the draft on Madden... Now I may never finish. 
08-14-07, 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by astrochimp
For those deciding between the 360 and the PS3 versions of the game.
From IGN.com:
"Madden NFL 08 on PS3 is no a great game. It is a shadow of its cousin on 360. Though the feature set is identical, the drop to an unstable 30fps hurts considerably. The visuals and the gameplay suffer. If you are a real Madden nut and think you can fight through the framerate issues, Madden is an overall good game. It just doesn't run very well."
Score on xbox 360 was 8.7 and 7.7 for PS3 for what its worth.
From IGN.com:
"Madden NFL 08 on PS3 is no a great game. It is a shadow of its cousin on 360. Though the feature set is identical, the drop to an unstable 30fps hurts considerably. The visuals and the gameplay suffer. If you are a real Madden nut and think you can fight through the framerate issues, Madden is an overall good game. It just doesn't run very well."
Score on xbox 360 was 8.7 and 7.7 for PS3 for what its worth.
08-14-07, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Decker
That's kinda shocking. I don't understand why there should be such a difference in performance. The PS3 is a mighty powerful system and this is far from a launch title. Any idea why there's such a disparity? I thought things were pretty much even, per the last round of tests at gamespot at least.
BTW is Michael Vick in the game, and what would be the best way to remove him? Release him and edit the stats to zeroes so another team doesn't sign him?
08-14-07, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Toad
How has Madden online been in the past?
Easy to find/connect with people? Is it a lobby-type system?
Easy to find/connect with people? Is it a lobby-type system?
08-14-07, 10:36 AM
#50
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Toys R Us has this deal:
Buy Madden 08 and get 50% off another game
There is also a 20% coupon that can be applied to Madden 08.
Basically, two games for $80ish....a GREAT deal. Although, I still have credit at GameRush, so no cash out beats $80 for me. Plus, not another game I REALLY want right now.
Buy Madden 08 and get 50% off another game
There is also a 20% coupon that can be applied to Madden 08.
Basically, two games for $80ish....a GREAT deal. Although, I still have credit at GameRush, so no cash out beats $80 for me. Plus, not another game I REALLY want right now.