Anyone playing Madden 09-13 on PS2?

[LaW97]

People always mention how such and such feature was already on past gen Madden or how last gen was better in this and that respect.
Well, is there anyone that is currently playing Madden on Ps2 and if so, are there any advantages?
What is franchise like?
Do you see holdouts? Trades? Realistic clock management? Are teams adjusting to your play mid-game? Custom playbooks allowed in franchise?

[kjcheezhead]

I uploaded this video back in 2010.

http://youtu.be/0_9GMW-J-9A

As of now only #9 and possibly #2 have made it into the current game. There are hints that the mini games might finally make a return this year based on screen shots.

I still prefer ps2 Madden over ps3, but the lack of online, no hd and the hassle of connecting the ps2 when I need my fix means I rarely play. Not to mention I've already logged thousands of games so its kinda run its course for me.

[LaW97]

So......
So many people love to mention what ps2 madden did/does right but barely anyone is currently playing it.

Interesting!

[friscob]

Quote: Originally Posted by kjcheezhead

I uploaded this video back in 2010. http://youtu.be/0_9GMW-J-9A As of now only #9 and possibly #2 have made it into the current game. There are hints that the mini games might finally make a return this year based on screen shots. I still prefer ps2 Madden over ps3, but the lack of online, no hd and the hassle of connecting the ps2 when I need my fix means I rarely play. Not to mention I've already logged thousands of games so its kinda run its course for me.

The ability to have more control (#1 and 2 in your video) over the teams playbook really needs to come back. I want to run a 4-3 defense in my CCM (very simple request) and still can't figure out how to do it. I can manually change it before every game but during the practice situations I am stuck running the default D for my team. Just amazing they can get so many things wrong

[chipman5544]

Quote: Originally Posted by friscob

The ability to have more control (#1 and 2 in your video) over the teams playbook really needs to come back. I want to run a 4-3 defense in my CCM (very simple request) and still can't figure out how to do it. I can manually change it before every game but during the practice situations I am stuck running the default D for my team. Just amazing they can get so many things wrong

When you create your coach set your playbook to what you want it to be, offensively and defensively. Find a team who runs the 4-3 and make that your defensive playbook or use the generic one

[Clemsonpanther]

I play 07 for ps2 and LOVE IT? FV GAME OF ALL TIME

[CarryTheWeight]

Still play Madden 09 for the original Xbox every offseason and currently playing it now. It's safe to say I spent more time with that version of the game than any on the PS3/360. So much more immersive and realistic, as performance really factors into progression.

Star players emerge from the late rounds and low ratings as long as they perform well and get enough playing time. Position battles during the preseason add unpredictability. Players boom and bust with much more frequency. Good performances during a Super Bowl run mean more to your ratings than putting up big numbers when you're 3-10. Even hiring the right coaching staff matters.

Not only that but I find the gameplay more engaging and organic. Michaels and Madden, despite sounding like they phoned commentary in, follow (basic) storylines surrounding your team (they'll sometimes mention a player's season stats, make generic comments about your team's offensive/defensive performance during the year or if someone's getting the start over another player due to benching or injury).

Sure, the game's engine and graphics may be dated, but it handles gameplay and Franchise a lot better than it currently does. It's still a lot of fun to play and, to me, is about as immersive as text sims like OOTP and Football Manager.

[footballfan41]

Come on!!!!!!!! we are 8 years into 2nd gen console after PS2,...so why in the world would anyone really want to be play madden that long ago,,,Really???
people can cry all the want to, but they no way madden on the PS2 is better then Madden 13 on ps3/360......if they was so great,..EA would be still making it today...that shows it's no where close to Maddens of today world...I only play video games for the sport games, and i been playing over 30 years, i drove 4 hours one time to buy Temo bowl on the sega the day it was release,