Features

• On-Fire Big Head
• All 29 current NBA teams, players and arenas, plus classic NBA arenas and outdoor courts
• Play against over 50 of the NBA's greatest players from the past 50 years
• Brings "in your face" highlights of NBA play to life with over the top, arcade-style 3-on-3 basketball
• Unbelievable, jaw-dropping Monster Dunks

Reviews (12)

Monster Slam Dunks
NBA Jam has been a long running series, dating back to the haydays of the Nintendo system. It is an NBA basketball game
with no rules, you can knock other players down, do monster slam dunks! It is very arcade-like and moves at a frantic pace
there is nothing real about the gameplay, everything in the game is exaggerated and funny at the same time. This time NBA Jam
makes a very cool transition to the XBOX. The graphics are nicely colored and the basketball players although odd and lanky

looking were animated smoothly. It's so much fun to see them make signature slam dunks, but it gets better. When you're player shoots 3 baskets in a row, he will litteraly catch fire and have higher stats making his shots to the basket more accurate. For every cool move you will also earn "Jam Points" and start filling up your "Jam Meter". Once your meter is filled you can activate a "Hot Spot" . and this is the real fun of the game, when you shoot from the hot spot, your player will fly really high into the air, perform a silly move in midair and make a monster slam dunk, which will knock down the other players. It's so cool and funny. The music is good and upbeat, the crowd cheers sound realistic and the commentator is very good, though he will repeat certain things. NBA Jam for the XBOX is the most fun I've had playing an arcadey basketball game. It also features tons of unlockable bonus items, co-op gameplay, create your own player and create your own teams!

Pros:
+monster slam dunks
+create your own player
+create your own teams
+tons of unlockables
+excellent graphics
+excellent animation
+excellent sound effects
+excellent controls
+co-op gameplay
+very exciting

Cons:
-CPU cheats sometimes
-players look a bit goofy

Yes, finally!
Finally, we got what we wanted. Not Midway, but acclaim. Not nba street volume 2, but NBA JAM! IT features everything, over 200 different dunks, and over 500 different moves and motions.I mean what more could you want. Superstars flying 50 ft. into the air. Its awesome! Its got all the correct rosters, and you whats even better! Their are some realistic moves, like dribbling behind your back and just running. THats pretty realistic, is it not. Everyone complains about how hard the CPU is, their not hard. SUre, if you want a game thats going to take you now more then 2-3 days, this games not the game for you, but if you want a game in reward for your money, its going to take you about 2-3 months. And its not like you cant figure out where to go or anything, and you get all stressed out. If you know the moves and practice them over and over and over and over again in exhibition mode, it'll be a piece of Boomshakalaka in the NBA Jam tournement. One word to sum it all up.

Boomshakalakalakalakalakalakalaka!!!!

Features

• With franchise mode, 30 different players can now maintain and manage NBA franchises on one saved game
• An exceptional graphic system offers improved realism with natural-looking players with better game lighting
• Authentic ESPN look with detailed visuals, stat overlays, replays, and picture-in-picture introductions
• A significantly faster-paced basketball experience with more action and incredibly smooth animations
• Achieve total game control with unbelievable dribble moves, exceptional passing control, and split-second defensive reactions

Reviews (34)

Pretty good.. 3 1/2 stars
I got this game last christmas and I've had trouble
putting the control down. The new 24/7 mode is a good
addition. You go around courts play different kind of
games.... One on one, Two on Two, no turbo and all kinds
of things. It does at times get alittle repetitive and
annoying.. But once you have finished it you will feel
like it was a good accomplishment.

The graphics are pretty decent... But there are alot of
options on this game. I've always liked the sliders but
better than the standard EASY, MEDIUM, HARD stuff. You
can adjust everything from the shoot percentages to the
steals and even double teams and such. The players move
up and down the court depending on what you have the
options set on. You can slow the players down which tends
to lead to lower scoring games or go full blast to turn
it closer to arcade. The one thing that bothers me is the
lack of runable plays. You have 4 standard offenses and it
feels like it was dumbed down for the bandwagon fans to be
able to operate it. When facing the computer on harder
levels the lack of plays makes it alittle together and
sometimes turns the game into one on one trying to beat
your man. Another thing that gets on my nerves is that
you can't make adjustments to the Bobcats roster. WHY???
I don't think you can even pick the franchise in franchise
mode. Speaking of the franchise mode, it's fairly good on
here... Depending on which team. I choose the Lakers do to
the big cap they have. A big problem is the contracts. One
thing I don't like is that you can't re-sign FA's until
they're contracts is up... That really gets on my nerves.
The other modes are pretty much run of the mill.

Pros:

-Lots of options

-24/7 Mode

-NBA draft workout thing is cool

-Decent one on one mode

-Good legends teams

-Iso Motion
good detailed players

Cons:

-Post game is mediocre

-Can't adjust the Bobcats team in any way

-Can't re-sign players before contracts are up

-If the computer steals the ball from you it counts
as two turnovers instead of one

-Lack of plays. Sorry, some people like more than 4 lousy
plays.

24/7 mode takes this game too another level
I've been a fan of the 2K series since Dreamcast and let me say this is the best one yet. Every year these dudes at Sega get better and better. Out of all the basketball games that came out, this one definitely has the best graphics. The gameplay is trully spectacular. Unlike other basketball titles(NBA Live 2004) you have to actually call plays to score. Not hold the turbo button untill you get close to the rim and dunk. The defensive and offensive play calling in this game is on another level. Why is ESPN NBA Basketball 2K4 the best basketball game ever? 24/7 mode my friend.

24/7 mode allows you to create a street basketball player from birth. No joke...your player has no skill whatsoever. Before you go around the world and play on the most famous street courts(Greece, Japan, New York City and many more)against NBA players and legends. I suggest you go through training. I've had this game for almost a year and I still haven't maxed out my player. That is how challenging it is. Oh, did I mention that you can take your created player on XBOX LIVE and have deadly one on one matches to 21 against other XBOX LIVE players, with your custom soundtrack playing(I like to listen to BIG Punisher). The customization in this game is so deep that your player will look like nobody else's created player.

If you are a true basketball fan this is the game for you. Xbox Live & the 24/7 mode takes this game to the history books of basketball games.

Not as good as NBA Live 2004
I just got my Xbox and this ESPN basketball game a few days ago, and although it's pretty fun, I have to say that it's not quite as good as the EA NBA Live 2004 game. I've played the EA game on my brother's Playstation 2 and found the game-play to be a LOT more fun and dramatic.

The ESPN only has one shoot button, whereas the EA game's 2 buttons allows you to shoot a jumper or go for a dunk. Also, the freestyle stick in the EA game is much more functional. With ESPN, 3 out of 4 times when I use the "iso-motion" stick i get called for charging. With certain players (i.e. Tim Duncan)it works ok, but with others, you will be called for charging almost every time you use it.

Another thing I like about the EA game is that the camera gets in closer to the action. With the ESPN game I don't feel as involved in the action.

I also prefer the audio on the EA game. The commentators are more verbose and excited. (And the music is better.)

2 other reasons why I prefer the EA game: 1. the "last man back"button 2. the "alley oop" button

The first button allows you to quickly choose your player (defender) who is the furthest back. This is great help when your opponent is running a fast break or when he's blown by you and is taking it to the rim. You can tap the button and you are ready to defend.

The second button allows you to throw an alley-oop pass when one of your players is in the vicinity of the hoop. This is great fun when executed properly.

Features

• Revised tackling and blocking systems, impressive animations, and lots of increased action
• Dial up the best offensive plays and take on friends over Xbox Live
• For 1 to 4 players
• Includes on-the-fly defensive adjustments and adaptive defensive players, geared up to take away the deep pass
• To win the ultimate prize, gamers must tackle and block with the best of them

Reviews (27)

awsome graphics & totally revamped
unlike the 2003 Fever game, which only really added the Texans, NFL Fever 2004 is a completely new and revamped game.The graphics are flat out AMAZING. game play is smooth with life like faces of both players and coaches and new better looking player models.

NFL Fever 2004 for XBox is a PERFECT gift for little kids. the game is awsome, the best graphics of any football game easily, very easy gameplay, and just flat out fun. you can also add custom soundtracks to the menu, but not the actual game like in ESPN 2k4 football.

and if you want to keep with the jones, you can create the new players like Alex Smith, Eli Manning, Larry Fitzgerald, etc.

again, perfect game for little kids with amazing graphics.

Best NFL game to date
So where do I start?Okay defense...tackles are awesome.You don't just fall onto the guy, you make shoestring tackles, spin around wrap ups, and all out leveling hits that leave your oppponent on the ground out of breath.Now it's not to say you can't dodge a tackle, as there are various stiff arms, stutter steps, and spin moves that can allow you to get that extra yard you need for the first down.

Passing and running are superb, not to mention your picks of tons of different plays.The actions of the players makes this one of the most realistic of games, from the shoving in the trenches to the QB ducking down as a lineback comes flying by. Other cool features include the ability to save in the middle of a game.Also you can play Classic challenge, where you'll be put in, say, Elways shoes in 1987 and try to lead a 98 yard drive against the Browns with 1 minute left to get to the superbowl.

FUN FOOTBALL GAME, if you like sports games, and football games in particular, you'll love this game.

Features

• Revolutionary Playmaker Control: Just like NFL players on the field, gamers now have more control over the action before and during the play with intuitive right stick adjustments. With Playmaker Pre-Play Control, use the right stick to quickly change plays, routes, or defensive coverage. After the snap, use the right stick to call out blocks, direct receivers, and make quick adjustments on defense.
• New, Deep Owner Mode: Take over the full bottom line responsibilities of the owner in addition to GM, coach, and player duties in Franchise Mode. Features include relocating your team and building a new stadium and setting all prices including food, merchandise, and parking. With the addition of the assistant coach license, gamers can even hire their own coaching staffs.
• Knockout Graphics and Presentation: New broadcast quality effects create a seamless transition from the end of the play to the play-call interface with post-play graphics shown on screen. Other enhancements incl
• ude new split screen replays, numerous specialty animations including stumbles with the ball, open field blocks, defensive reaction moves, and new QB scramble transitions to improve throwing the run. Players are modeled with the greatest accuracy ever including tattoos on player arms, dreadlocks, and long hair sticking out of the helmets, and all the latest NFL alternate uniforms and helmet styles.
• More Game: The deepest and most realistic playbooks to date are packed with information directly from NFL Coaches via the NFLCA license, and the package personnel system provides an innovative and fast way to change personnel to create favorable match-ups in any formation at the play-call screen. Deep AI includes situational passing that will not throw up the middle with time running down, real NFL zone coverage schemes, and much more.

Reviews (257)

Fun game but creating teams is frustrating
Madden 2004 is the only Madden game i have had on the PS2. It is a good game with good music and entertaining gameplay but everytime i go to create a team, i will draft the players and complete all the requirments to create a team then i save and then go to exhibtion and my created team is not on the selection. I want to know if iam doing something wrong or i there a bug.

Madden NFL 2004
The 2004 edition of Madden NFL Football includes several changes from the previous year. The new Playmaker Control allows players to quickly change, defensive coverage, and routes before and during the play. Owner mode offers a deeper set of responsibilities such as relocating your team, setting stadium prices (for food, parking, etc.), and stadium building. In-game visuals have been enhanced with broadcast quality effects to create a smooth transition between on-field play and the play-calling interface. Featuring the series' most realistic player models to date, matching tattoos and hairstyles with real-life NFL players.

Madden NFL 2004 isn't just the best football game of 2003, it's the best football game this generation of systems. It's the game that will satisfy even the most hardcore, while bringing back those gamers who, for whatever reasons, felt the last few versions of the series simply didn't live up to the legacy of the brand. The game introduces the two best new features found in football games since the Franchise mode, as Owner mode would be a fun game on its own, and Playmaker control is simply the most useful new gameplay tool introduced into the mix in many years.

Features

• Groundbreaking Gameplay: FIFA 2004 offers a fine-tuned game engine, and new animations dramatically enhance the smoothness in player movement through organic motion
• Off the Ball Control: Take command of players not in possession of the ball. Call in tackles, jostle for space, lose your marker, and send players on runs at the touch of a button
• Play With The Best: More than 500 official licenses, including 18 leagues, 500 teams and 10,000 players are available.
• In-game Management: Prove your tactical genius on the fly, by making adjustments mid-game and calling plays in real time via D-pad.
• For 1 to 4 players

Reviews (16)

Great game, but too many bugs
This game is really fun, but unfortunately as the title of this review says, it has too many bugs and glitches.It seems that this game wasn't designed for the gamecube because it freezes the system constantly.One thing I learned with this game is to save my progress everytime, because you never know when it is going to freeze.Sometimes in middle of a match, the game freezes and you have to start the match all over again.

In career mode, after the first year of career, the calendar messes up.You are in 2004 but when you have an injured player the news say the expected return for that player will be somewhen in 2003.

There are some other things about this game, including something that does not appear on the box.This game EATS memory.I think it says that this game taker 36-39 blocks of memory. The only thing they don't say is the following:
1. 3 memory blocks are taken by the profile ONLY
2. 36 memory blocks are taken by "EACH" career you make.So if you want to play two different careers, that means you will have yo give 72 memory blocks, so get ready.
3. If you want to save a tournamemt, be ready to give more memory blocks away.

Overall, this is an excellent game to play.Although it might be a little hard to get used to, but afterwards, you get great gameplay.The only thing I found annoying were the bugs and glitches.I thinks EA Sports had to take some of their time to fully test the game because once you play it, you begin seeing their glithces.

And by the way, whenever you are in the "Select Sides" screen, remember to select your profile.Don't leave it as "none".After you finish playing, save your profile.If you don't do this, you will never get the third kit for any team.Believe me.Any questions, feel free to email me.

more international competition
My only big problem in this game is the international compotition, and ammount of international teams. They should have ournaments like the the european championship, and the world cup. They dont include and copa america teams, or middle eastern teams (iraq specificaly)they dont even include Holland. Well besides that a very good game.5 stars from mw

Features

• 10 eccentric characters on 6 crazy courses, a miniature golf course, and a driving range
• New fighting system: beat up your caddie to increase composure
• New cart driving system: perform cart tricks like donuts, jumps, and slides
• State of the art golf engine
• Playable via Xbox Live; multiplayer action up to 4 players

Asin: B0000A1OF9
Sales Rank: 13336
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Xbox (x box)    3. Microsoft    4. Sports    5. Outdoors   

Features

• Total player control allows you to direct 2-button touch sensitive passes anywhere on the ice
• Take on the role of GM for up to 20 seasons, drafting and trading players
• For 1 or more players
• Hard-hitting NHL action, now more physical than ever
• New Bruise Control fighting system features more realistic player collisions and powerful visuals

Reviews (78)

Very Good Game
This game is good because it has a lot of things to do.You can also make seasons and play games with your team.The graphics are very good and there is also a very good separate fighting mode.Another reason this game is good is because the controls are easy so you do not get confused with the other controls.Out of a lot of hockey games this would be one of the best.Overall, I think this is a very good game.

2 units frustration, 1 unit fun
NHL 2004 can be a fun game, but it has some serious flaws.The difficulty levels are unbalanced.The AI is downright repulsive.Your "teammates" are usually completely oblivious to what's going on around them, and can hardly follow any of the plays you choose.The plays that you can choose hardly ever make a difference when you're playing.If you're not PERFECTLY in position for the play, the teammates have no clue.The referee AI is atrocious.The computer-controlled team gets away with rapid-fire cross-checking, sucker punching your players in the face, and literally probing your player's bowels with their sticks (The fact that this BS is even in the game is disappointing), however if you so much as think about hooking someone, off to the box you go.Something is horribly unbalanced about this game.A regulation-length game produces sometimes 140 shots and anywhere from 10-20 goals per side.Other then all that, it is a pretty fun game.

Features

• Reproduce the most impressive feats of the past season with Championship Challenges
• Talk up your game with Xbox Live's online voice communication
• For 1 or 2 players
• Go head-to-head against opponents with the talent, technique, and style of the big boys
• Authentic stadiums, animated scoreboards, and realistic graphics

Reviews (16)

X-Box Games from 2003 are BAD
This Xbox Live enabled title will begin turning double plays, throwing brush back pitches and clearing the fences for the 2003 Major League Baseball season. But this is the worst X-Box game... sort of.

Keep looking...I know I will be
It's not too bad of a game, but I've played better.A couple of cons that come to mind are:

1. You can't manually pinpoint where you want your pitch to go.Instead, you aim at a quadrant and then decide whether or not you want it to be a ball or a strike.It's far more fun to try to paint the corner by yourself.

2. You can switch out pitchers, but you can't make any other types of substitutions.Unless I've missed something, you can't put in a pinch hitter, or change out defensive position players.

Features

• Create and customize your own rider, including hair style, gear, and customized board graphics
• Multiple multiplayer modes: Via split-screen, LAN, or Xbox Live
• For 1 to 2 players, or multiplayer over LAN or Xbox Live
• The ultimate freestyle snowboarding experience
• Explore vast areas of wide-open, spectacularly rendered real mountains

Reviews (21)

Remake
This game is at least 3 stars if you don't own any of the Tony Hauk games. This game is exactly the same except that you're
on a snowboard and going down hill. I would not rcomend getting this game if you have ever played Tony Hauk and didn't like it.
The game objective is the same as Tony Hauk. It's pretty much a remake.

That was fat!
Everything a snowboarder could wish for in the offseason.
If your little brother brings over his friend who still needs to learn about the order of the birds and the bees, and, lets say he customizes his boarders apparel to look a little on the fruity side, then the cameramen will not hisitate to express exactly what is going through your head, so you don't have to go through the effort of saying it yourself.I won't mention exactly what they say, but it starts whith "Qu" and ends with "eer!"
Really hard to advance, but the bragging rights are worth it.Also, there's a video of Australian pro Tora Bright.She's kinda cute.

Features

• Enjoy out of bounds exploration and racecourses
• The mountain's 3 peaks are wide-open and full of collectables, secrets, and shortcuts
• For 1-2 player(s)
• Attack the mountain in this snowboarding adventure
• Beware of avalanches and lightening storms as you seek your adrenaline rush

Reviews (93)

Yet another good review
With all the other good reviews about this game who needs another. But I just felt like writing this one. First the game this off da chain but not that much better. First if you master Tony Hawk then the only thing to worry about this the racing which I consider a flaw. To think I do all the ramp stuff first and when a race comes up I think "Oh God no." Next is the longivity which is often a game's weakness. If the challege does not keep you playing the fun will. So what is the problem it enough levels especially for RPG fans who love long games. I would have given it 5 stars but for the would have to be perfect and it is not but it does come close.

AWESOME GAME
This is one of the greatest video games on the market today.SSX 3 will keep you entertained for hours and you will not be able to stop playing. One of the best things about this game is that it never gets old.You can play for a very, very long time and still not complete the whole game.There is so much fun jam-packed in this game that you may never complete it.SSX 3 is very challenging, but not too challenging that it is impossible to beat.

The conquer the mountain feature in this game is absolutely perfect. There is so much in it, and it has a great storyline.It can go on forever, and you will never tire of playing it. Trust me, if you enjoy competition and racing, this is the game for you.

The graphics in this game are also one of a kind. They look so realistic that if you weren't playing, you would really think a real snowboard competition is going on.It is great, and very refreshing to finally have a fantastic snowboarding game that is worth playing, and watching.

Another great feature is the tricks each player has the ability to do.Even though the multi-flips, grabs, and sideway spins may not exactly look completely real, they are so much fun to perform and watch.There are many tricks to do, and as you go on, you will always find more and more to come up with.

SSX 3 is without a doubt the best snowboarding game out there.At a price of 20 dollars, it is defintely worth the money and you will be glad you made the purchase.