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| From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $39.95
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Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 80
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: football_games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Nintendo Wii
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 15545
UPC: 014633155457
EAN: 0014633155457
ASIN: B0012N94P6
Release Date: August 12, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Two decades ago Madden NFL exploded onto the scene with staggeringly authentic football action and a strategic, by-the-playbook approach to the game previously absent in sports video games. With Madden NFL 09, 20 years of innovation culminate in a new apex in the series' groundbreaking realism. Savor the pulse-pounding excitement as Madden NFL 09 delivers an intense, real-world pro football experience like only legendary coach John Madden can. The action of the gridiron comes alive with stunning graphics, innovative plays and multiplayer competition that thrusts you into the center of the game with no nonsense and no mercy. | | Key Features
- Step into the world of pro football like you can experience only with the legendary John Madden
- Play like a pro no matter what your skill level with the Adaptive Difficulty Engine that tailors your experience to suit your proficiency
- Hone your skills in the Virtual Training Center, featuring a holographic environment designed to help you fine-tune your game
- Execute plays and celebrations like never before with the Total Control Animation System that delivers the most authentic gameplay ever in the series
- Receive customized feedback from EA Sports BackTrack to learn from your mistakes as you play and correct them so you can achieve total dominance on the field
- Access stats, customized tips and in-game options without pausing the game and losing your momentum by using the new Options OnDemand Picture-in-Picture
- Battle it out on the gridiron with up to 32 teams in Online Leagues,complete with trades and statistical tracking
- For 1 to 4 players
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Thrilling Next-Gen Graphics
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Total Control Animation System
View Image | | | The NFL bursts from your screen with multiplayer action and gameplay that pushes you to the limit, no matter what your skill level. In Madden NFL 09, the play is more realistic than ever before with the all-new Total Control Animation System. Execute instantaneous combo moves, bobble catches, user-controlled celebrations and more for a game that looks and feels like it's straight out of the NFL. Stadiums leap off the screen to dazzling effect with an enhanced graphics engine that delivers turf and grass so realistic you can almost feel it give beneath your feet, as well as authentic weather and stadium lighting effects. New player models more genuinely replicate the real physiques of the pros, from sleeker receivers to bulkier linemen, to provide an even more authentic experience on the field. Immerse yourself in the full NFL experience with an all-new network television-style broadcast featuring Cris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond. The new Options OnDemand Picture-in-Picture window gives you instant access to stats, tips and more without having to pause the game. Plus, for the first time make a run for the postseason online as you battle among up to 32 teams. Live the NFL experience in all its brutal glory with Madden NFL 09 as you savor the thrill and punishment of professional football like you can find only in this renowned series. |
Product Description
Madden NFL 09 delivers its most complete NFL football package ever. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or picking up the game for the first time, you will enjoy a unique yet challenging experience, thanks to the innovative Adaptive Difficulty Engine, which tailors the game to match your playing style. Instantly improve your game with the all-new virtual Training Center or incorporate feedback with EA SPORTS BackTrack, allowing you to learn from your mistakes on the fly. With a new broadcast presentation and online leagues, plus more than 85 new features and enhancements, Madden NFL 09 is the most authentic and adaptable game in sports video game history. An all-new Adaptive Difficulty Engine assesses your proficiency in the core skills areas of football. An innovative, Virtual Training Center allows you to fine-tune your game in a holographic environment, while EA SPORTS BackTrack provides customized feedback, giving you a chance to learn from your mistakes. Take what you've learned and run the play again with EA SPORTS Rewind. Set your sights on the Vince Lombardi Trophy in an all-new network television-style broadcast as Cris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond call the action from the booth. A more immersive and visually stunning presentation package also includes a new Options OnDemand Picture-in-Picture playcall window giving you access to a wealth of stats, customized tips, and in-game options--all at your fingertips without having to pause the game. Make a run for the postseason for the first time online. Featuring trades and statistical tracking for Online Leagues, up to 32 teams can battle it out using all-new flex scheduling. With an enhanced graphics engine and new player models, linemen battle in the trenches with more bulky physiques while backs and receivers fly around the field with a more sleek and slimmer look. Featuring the most realistic-looking grass and field turf ever in a sports game, new weather and
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| Customer Reviews:
 Just buy it already August 25, 2008
Teazingweezer (fargo, ND)
I was a little weary to buy this, but after reading reviews for the last week I decided to pick it up. So far I have really enjoyed it. The game play is fun and fast and I like using the wiimote. There are a ton of modes and even online play which I haven't tried yet.
People have been complaining about the graphics and they need to STFU and realize its a Wii, not a PS3 or XBOX360. The graphics are really simple and that's exactly what I want on a Wii. I dont care about the people in the stands that look like pixelated blobs. I just want to play football and this game delivers on that.
Madden 09 is a must buy if you call yourself a football fan.
Rating 4.5/5
Wii Madden 09 alot more fun than PS3 version August 21, 2008
Jesse A. Gonzales (Corpus Christi, Texas United States)
I rented both over the past few days to see which one I should buy. The PS3 was first and it was alot harder than any version I had ever played on the PS2. It looked really sharp but it was very frustrating to play. Next came the Wii version as soon as my wife and I put it in we were playing a few minutes later both having alot of fun in the process. I had orginally planned to get the PS3 version because of graphics and the realism, but it was just so hard to get it started and figure it out. Now I wouldn't call myself a Madden master but i could hold my own on the last PS2 version I played. The PS3 just seemed like it was going to take alot of time and effort I don't have to give. I had never played any Wii version, but i am definetly going to go with the Wii version just cause it was so easy to start it up and start to play.
 Basic Football Game without the Bells and Whistles August 19, 2008
Cusahn Wae
I just purchased this game on Sunday and I have to say this is one of the best Madden Games I've played in a long time. It is far from perfect but playing Madden using the Wii remote is actually fun.
However the game is missing Create-a-Player and Create-a-Team. Come on EA! It's the Wii. The system has a Mii channel for creating your own likeness. You would think people who own a Wii would want to create their own player in the game especially for the five on five. Obviously this game was developed as an after thought to the PS3 and 360 versions.
There's also no instant replay which would have been nice for presentation. But even without all these features the game is still fun to play... Just not online. The fair play rules pretty much rob you of any enjoyment of competing online. You have practically no time to choose a play and with the way the plays are lined up on the screen it takes for ever to scroll through them all. For some reason the playbooks are different online. I pretty much have the Balanced Offense and Cover 2 Defense playbooks memorized but when I selected them online the formations are different and the plays are in a different arrangement. Online play is unbalanced and often times I find the computer likes to hit me with penalties but not the other player. Also there seems to be a glitch in the programming because every time I try to call a coverage audible or formation shift if I'm controlling a linemen he will line up offside. Trying to compete with players on my skill level is a real pain. It seems everyone who owns this game only wants to compete on All-Pro. I don't know about you but like to complete at least 60% of my pass rather than 20 or 30%. At least I have no trouble running the ball.
Due to my distaste of the online mode and the lack of options such as starting your own league, I think it would have been better off if they had not included an online mode.
All the other features of this game are pretty much the same as other Maddens I've played on the PS2 but there seems to be a whole lot missing which is disappointing. It seems all you are really getting with this version is just a basic football game. But like I said before this game is fun to play.
The motion controls work almost perfect in this game but there are control option I don't necessarily agree with such as waving the Wii remote to snap the ball or perform a juke move or stiff arm. Fortunately I play the game on the pro level so I have the automatic juke feature turned on. I like that you can chose who you're going to throw to before you snap the ball and you can control the speed of your pass by how fast you swing the Wii remote. Punting the ball has never been easier because you have complete control over how much power you put behind your kick. 3 times in a row I was able to pin my opponents at the 3 yard line.
Call your shots mode is perhaps the best new feature I've seen in a Madden game. I can draw virtually any route for my receivers to run and take advantage of weaknesses I see in the defense. It is a little time consuming to setup and I wouldn't recommend using this feature online unless you want to get called for delay of game. (I swear that fair play rule leaves you no time to do anything) You can turn that rule off which I highly recommend for beginners and people who just aren't very good at these games (like me). I really don't understand the All-Play feature in this game. I tried playing it once with it on and it didn't make any sense. How do you chose who to throw to? The booklet and tutorials don't do a good job of explaining it.
This game has its problems but it is still a solid football game and many of you will enjoy playing this game but I can see how others might have a problem with this game.
EA should really consider redesigning this game's look and presentation. Instead of going with the PS2 graphics come up with something unique to the Wii. Do more than just change the game mechanics. The Five on Five was a nice start.
 Madden '09 could be better August 19, 2008
Jersey Joe (New Jersey)
I just finished reading J.L's review of the new Madden '09 All-Play for the Wii, and I have to agree with much of what he said.
I am about five years behind on the Madden series, so for me, there is significant changes to the game. The Wii controllers are so much better for controlling the action over the old thumb controllers. The feedback/response on "big hits" is very cool. Passing is the big treat, as is is so much easier to change receivers and get the play off. Field goals are also more realistic, and takes a bit to get the feel of the kicking game.
The graphics were a disapointment over any of the Mario games on the Wii, and I miss the ability to change uniforms and stadiums etc.
But the bottom line is...Jets/Giants on the 46" 1080p LCD...it don't get much better than that! Pass me another beer, and run a button hook over the middle.
Still not great August 18, 2008
Nate (MD)
I have owned every Madden series on the Wii ('07, '08, and '09) and while this version is better than '08( which i sold back quickly) this is still not better than Madden '07. I wish they would take the '07 series with their control scheme and simplicity and add online play, better graphics, and a new roster and I would be happy.
Pros
-call you shots mode is fun and intuitive
-graphics are a little better but not up to par with other first party titles
-5 on 5 mode is fun with big heads
-online play works as advertised(finally!)
Cons
-same crappy control scheme as '08 and they give you no option to change this or opt for another configuration. for instance, to attempt a stiff arm you need to press the z button on the numchuck and then waggle the wiimote. This rarely works against the defense. The great thing about '07 was the stiff arms and jukes were easy to perform and worked well against the defense. Now its close to impossible to get by one defender with any move.
- bullet pass vs lob pass does not work as advertised. I regularly do a bullet passes when attempting a soft lob with the wii mote and vice versa.
- dancing after a touchdown is ridiculous. What happened to the feature in '07 where after an offensive player got enough daylight, a wiimote waggle would taunt the defense by high stepping or posing as you run down for the score. This has been eliminated and was a lot when playing with friends.
Overall a fun experience but its just pathetic the potential that is there with this series on the Wii and they leave it untapped. Come on EA listen to your customers. I own a ps3 and always opt for this game on the wii b/c of how perfect football could be with the wii motion controls but EA just hasn't gotten it quite right yet.
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