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NCAA Football 09: To Buy or Not to Buy?

03:35 PM - July 14, 2008 by RaychelSnr

It is understandable if you found yourself confused or lost through all of the madness of this past weekend in the NCAA Forums here at Operation Sports. Now that we have made it to Monday, d-day for many NCAA gamers, it is time to start thinking if NCAA Football 09 is worth the money or not. Be sure to check out our latest article, NCAA Football 09: To Buy or Not to Buy to help make your decision!

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	"The collective NCAA community has gone through a huge range of emotions the past 48 hours or so. Those emotions have undoubtedly ranged from envy, anger, concern, confusion, crazyness, and even sheer joy for some. This wide range of emotions all stems from many gamers across the country scoring early copies of NCAA Football 09. Unfortunately, these select few gamers have taken the NCAA Community along a wild ride which has led to many gamers deciding to discount buying NCAA Football 09 altogether."

Game: NCAA Football 09Reader Score: 7/10 - Vote Now
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# 41 jpup @ 07/14/08 11:42 PM

wow. i was debating on going and picking this up tonight. this has answered that question for me. same old stuff, year after year. it's very frustrating. no buy for me this year.

# 42 no504 @ 07/15/08 04:34 AM

I bought the game and I cant play because of the freezing, im calling ea in the morning to see about getting my money back, it freezes in the offline dynasty in the online lobby and whatever else and I didnt edit my roster at all it froze up the first time in the system

# 43 trobinson97 @ 07/15/08 05:52 AM

NIce article Chris, very balanced and I appreciate you helping me make a decision.

# 44 rom3 @ 07/15/08 11:39 AM

I believe that the best NCAA Football game was NCAA 07 for the XBOX and PS2. While this game did have a few bugs, all the features such as the presentation (player intros, celebration scenes), create a team, Division IAA schools were included. I have a PS3 with full backwards compatibility and I have spent countless hours playing this game. I also own the game for the original XBOX and I have many Dynasties that I have been playing with different teams. These features have been left out of NCAA 09 which is why I will not be buying this years game. NCAA 08 was in my opinion a horrible incomplete game missing many features. Maybe NCAA 2010 if EA can finally get all the features included that were on the last generation systems. If not, I will continue to play NCAA 07.

# 45 Ungee34 @ 07/15/08 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by xdishnshoot24x


	im getting it no matter what....its not the same playing 08 when 09 is out you know, so im going 2 take a chance & buy this offensive oriented game and hopefully fixing the defensive AI, everythng will be fine

Power to the SHEEPLE!!!!

# 46 crd829 @ 07/15/08 01:25 PM

I just went to my local Best Buy with every intention on picking it up, as i held it in my hand i kept rehashing everything i read on here. I just couldnt buy it. Maybe next year

# 47 Rules @ 07/15/08 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by crd829


	I just went to my local Best Buy with every intention on picking it up, as i held it in my hand i kept rehashing everything i read on here. I just couldnt buy it. Maybe next year

Wow, now that is some will power. If that would have been me, I would have some how justified buying it only to get it home, play a few games and then let it collect dust as I hate arcade games.

# 48 jayhawker66053 @ 07/15/08 01:34 PM

The game is great. People are just being too picky. It is much better than last year.

# 49 ChiCubs @ 07/15/08 03:39 PM

unreal. well it looks like i will be waiting to see if a patch comes out, when it comes out, and if major issues are addressed. i was really psyched for 09...but as usual, EA sports lets me down again. {sigh} thank goodness NCAA 2004 is still fun. lol

# 50 ludaddy32 @ 07/15/08 03:52 PM

Here is the deal!
I Have bought the game every year for 11 years and have enjoyed it until last year on the PS3. When Iowa's uniforms have been messed up so bad that it is unbareable to play the game, I would suggest not to buy it. For a proud Hawkeye Fan and College football fan, I would have to say that the integrity of this series is sacrificed. I just hope it can be redeemed.
I can live with out team specific bowl game endzones and tunnel entrances but this is the biggest eye sour.
So No unless they come out with a patch to fix glitches and all of the uniform issues.

# 51 HitDoctor @ 07/15/08 04:39 PM

Life is too short. Will start my dynasty with computer generated names, 7min quarters on All-American, no sliders. It is a game.

# 52 spit_bubble @ 07/15/08 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AuburnAlumni


	I've been one of the more critical guys on here. Bottom line folks... If you can handle offense-oriented games, buy it... I'm a defensive minded guy, always have been, which is why I'm harping on the lack of pass rush/Robo QB... ...It's a very solid title.

A seemingly good summation...

Oh ye of the avatar with two great big boobally things.

# 53 LosWorld @ 07/15/08 04:48 PM

This is why I purchased the game this afternoon:

-The gameplay is different. I'm interested in these new wild arse moves.

-Wide open offense, defensive issues....something new for me to try and beat.

-Stadium sounds, something new to customized my experience.

Basically, NCAA 2008 was the only Next Gen football game that I felt was playable last year. So I'll give this game a shot. It's not going to be perfect, but I'm just looking for a few months of fun.

# 54 tj1182 @ 07/16/08 12:25 AM

I bought my copy today and am loving it. I get no freezes or lock ups at all with "earosters com" Works like a charm. This game is fun but at the same time frustrating, I faced Utah (I was Michigan) and gave up 247 passing yard, he was 23-29. Maybe it's me, this is my first time playing a Football game on an Xbox. But everyone who love the NCAA or Football in general, this is a must buy, there is a patch in the future.

# 55 Spanky @ 07/16/08 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by thescoop


	At least it was caught early and hopefully we'll get a patch within a month. Still too long. Tomorrow, I'll decide what I'll do.....I'm leaning towards not, but I know the empulse will get me.

You do relaize that if we get a patch in a month, that would still be about two weeks before the college football season begins, I believe on Aug. 30.

From I understand, patches are expensive and involve going through a complicated process. So it's not going to happen anytime soon. And you want them to get as much fixed as possible and not rush out a half-arsed patch.

# 56 Poundtherock @ 07/16/08 05:54 AM

Good reading, Chris.

# 57 bomberooski @ 07/16/08 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Spanky


	And you want them to get as much fixed as possible and not rush out a half-arsed patch.

And you don't want to rush out a half-arsed game.

# 58 bengalboy1991 @ 07/16/08 09:30 AM

I rented the game yesterday. This will be the first year that I will not purchase the game. I am extremely displeased with the 360 version. Only one camera view? Folks, this is 2008. Sure, it looks pretty. But I would rather play with stick figures and have poor presentation so that my game play was on. I cannot see my receivers in the flats. Not accecptable. My money is staying in my pocket.

# 59 huntt26 @ 07/16/08 09:33 AM

I am really enjoying the game. I've been playing since 2002 on the PS2. I love 2004, 2006, and now this one 2009. Last year's version was the first time I traded in for Madden because I was so disappointed. This year the game is great! Especially if you want to do online dynasty. I downloaded DTs rosters and have had no problems.

# 60 hoodlum10 @ 07/16/08 07:01 PM

i just edit the rosters myself and i have had no problems

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