GAMES MICROSOFT XBOX MADDEN NFL 2003 Manual

Summary of MADDEN NFL 2003

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    Madden nfl 2003 xbox manual 40 pages + envelope 209 redwood shores parkway redwood city, ca 94065 part #1451605 mad03xbxman 7/10/02 1:27 pm page bc2.

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    About photosensitive seizures a very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cau...

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    -2- xbox controller configurations 1. Connect the xbox controller to any controller port on the front of the xbox console. For multiple players, connect additional controllers to available controller ports. 2. Insert any expansion devices (for example, xbox memory units) into controller expansion sl...

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    Offense (before the snap) call an audible ( ➤ p. 12) c and then c , a , b , e , or f cancel an audible d (before selecting an audible) run original play c then j flip play (at the line of scrimmage) c then i quiet the crowd coach’s cam (view receiver routes) i + / or / fake snap b call timeout h sna...

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    Defense cont. Reset original play c then j (after calling an audible) flip play c then i pump up crowd coach’s cam i call timeout h defense (after the snap) control player nearest to the ball a move player or dive c sprint b jump d strip ball i spin move left/right (engaged) e swim move left/right (...

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    -8- before the main menu appears, madden nfl 2003 gives you the option to play with auto save on/ off . When on, game files are automatically generated and saved only to the hard disk. Any files that were previously loaded will be overwritten with a new version of the file when any change is made to...

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    -10- -11- after all the pre-game adjustments, the captains meet midfield for the coin toss. Coin toss ➥ ➥ before the coin toss playing conditions are displayed. To bypass these screens, press a . Play call screen from the playcalling screen, select the plays for your controlled team or ask john madd...

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    Note: after each play, the offense has 40 seconds (25 after penalties and timeouts) to select a play before a delay of game penalty is called. The defense has five seconds to choose a play after the offense is ready to break the huddle. Special teams plays from the playcalling screen, you’ll find pu...

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    Hurry-up offense to run a hurry-up offense, press and hold d immediately at the end of the play (just after the whistle blows). The offense skips the huddle, hurries to the line of scrimmage, and repeats the previous play. If you want your quarterback to call the “spike ball” play, press and hold b ...

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    -16- 2. Create a name from the edit box, select done when complete, and then select a body type for your coach by pressing or . 3. Highlight ok and then press a when complete. 4. Once your coach is created, highlight start franchise and press a . The preseason year 1 menu appears. Franchise menu pla...

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    -18- -19- settings gameplay: adjust your game settings for the season. For more information, ➤ settings on p. 30. System: adjust your audio and visual settings for the season. For more information, ➤ settings on p. 30. Save: save or delete your season to/from your memory unit or hard disk. For more ...

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    -20- -21- sign draft picks after the draft, you must sign your draft picks to your roster. You must fit these players under the salary cap in order to keep them on your roster. Re-order depth charts modify the roster before the new season. Start new season begin a new year of football. Note: if you ...

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    Two minute drill the pressure is on and the clock it winding down. Run the two minute drill and rack up as many points—and tokens—as you can before the final gun sounds. Two minute drill menu players play with up to four players in the two-minute drill. Cpu defense choose the defense to play against...

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    Modify playbook to modify a playbook: 1. From the modify playbook screen, highlight a coach’s playbook (or basic formation) and press a . The custom playbook screen appears. 2. Highlight a play you wish to add to the playbook and press a (press a again to remove it). You have 81 total plays and 14 s...

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    Create-a-player create a player for a position in need. To create a new player: 1. From the create-a-player information screen, create a first and last name, pick an age, college, team, position, jersey no., years pro, and hand for your new player. 2. From the appearance screen, select your player’s...

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    3. Select add, then press a . The card has now been added to the trade (you can include up to three cards in a trade). 4. The second player repeats steps 1–3. 5. When all cards have been added to the trade proposal, press d to bring up the current trade and select submit trade. A pop-up screen promp...

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    Edit pl ayer change the attributes, equipment, appearance, and personal information of any player. This option is not available in all game modes. To edit a player: 1. From the view roster screen, find the player you wish to edit and press a . 2. Highlight the desired section to be edited and press ...

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    Play call mode select normal for the traditional play calling system or easy to choose plays based on a key player. Pass/catch/run/ when on, pass, catch, run, and kick ai settings are kick assist adjusted to make gameplay easier. Pause menu when set to easy, the pause menu is simplified for easy pla...

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    -34- returns after the 90-day warranty period if the defect in the recording medium or manual resulted from abuse, mistreatment or neglect, or if the recording medium or manual is found to be defective after 90 days from the date of purchase, please return the product along with (1) a check or money...

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    Software and documentation © 2002 electronic arts inc. Electronic arts, ea sports, the ea sports logo and john madden football are trademarks or registered trademarks of electronic arts inc. In the u.S. And/orother countries. All rights reserved. © 2002 nfl properties llc. Team names and logos are t...

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