ESPN NFL 2K5 or Madden NFL 2005?

[Guest apeschris0]

Well ESPN NFL 2K5 was just released 2 days ago for $20! I'm not thinking this is a bad game b/c I've played the first ESPN games and they rocked!

If you think about it, all that EA Sports really changes in a new Madden game every year is the user interface, boxart, rosters and music, so I don't see the point. Besides, ESPN is cheaper.

[Miami Vice]

ESPN is just as good this year if not better then Madden. I'd get ESPN just because of the price. I bought the game yesterday and it's great! 3D Chris Bermen owns!

[Maxx]

IF you really can't decide, buy both for just $70.

by the way, 2K5 kicks some major ass.

[damhausen]

I pre-ordered Madden, but I'd suggest ESPN since it's cheaper and all. I don't really regret pre-ordering Madden at all really... probably since my favorite player's on the cover.

[thatshortguy]

Well ESPN NFL 2K5 was just released 2 days ago for $20! I'm not thinking this is a bad game b/c I've played the first ESPN games and they rocked!

If you think about it, all that EA Sports really changes in a new Madden game every year is the user interface, boxart, rosters and music, so I don't see the point. Besides, ESPN is cheaper.

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I think this topic was decided before you ever hit "Submit Post".

You've got to check out the re-tooling of Franchise Mode on Madden. Players now have personalities based on their stats, so gone are the days where the only thing you would have to worry about in getting two great centers was the price tag. Now, if a great player has to sit on the bench, they'll let you know what they think. Also, players will take more factors into signing with a team (older players will go for a team that is likely to win, while youngsters go for the more high-profile markets.)

Throw onto the list a tweaked free agency system, enchanced draft-trading, and a gameplay system that does away with a lot of the "unorthodox/cheesing" play calling from '04, and Madden '05 is my pick, regardless of price. I've been paying $50 for most new games for years now, so what's one more?

[Riceman 4K]

I bought 2K5 and it is an amazing game. You may find it frustrating at first but let me say PATIENCE PATIENCE PATIENCE! This game has so much depth and is way more realistic. I am not going to say it's better that Madden 05 cause I haven't played it (and it's not out yet). But so far, I love 2K5. Buy 2K5 and rent Madden 05. If you like it, then get Madden as well. That's what I'm gonna do.

[cthemason]

My brother got 2K5 yesterday and I'm not quite used to it yet. I haven't played that series since 2K1 on DC. Right now I'd have to go with Madden.

[*RDB*]

Yeah this is just a matter of saving up your "milk money" and purchasing both. You can't go wrong with either.

Plan to buy Madden.. get 2k5 when you can.

[Sabu]

It's kinda hard to say now, since no one has played Madden. But ESPN is very cheap, so you could get that, and when Madden comes out, rent Madden and see if you like it

[Your Mom]

If I have any say in it we will be getting the cheaper one.

[damhausen]

My brother got 2K5 yesterday and I'm not quite used to it yet. I haven't played that series since 2K1 on DC. Right now I'd have to go with Madden.

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That was another factor that made me pick Madden despite price... I'm not sure if I could adapt to ESPN after 10 years of playing only Madden.

[thatshortguy]

If I have any say in it we will be getting the cheaper one. 

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The hubby wants Madden, eh? =P

[damhausen]

The hubby wants Madden, eh?  =P

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He won't be getting Madden since whatever the wife wants, the wife gets.

Or at least it's like that in my house.

Edited July 22, 2004 by damshow

[Guest HHHBigFan]

Buy ESPN..best football game ever IMO

[DMN in the House]

I don't see how anyone can compare them, as Madden isn't out yet.

Me, I'll be buying the 15th anny edition of Madden.

[oldskool]

I just got ESPN yesterday and it's really good.

The ratings could use a lot of work though (They only have a few pictures of the rookies taken in the draft and they are rated very pessimistically...Derrick Strait is a 26 overall with 5 tackling, i think)

[Guest EriKBN]

I'm personally facing the same predicament. I haven't bought a football game since Madden 03, so I don't know which I want. It's tough to beat 20 dollars... though the 15th anniversary edition of Madden looks really sweet.

[Riceman 4K]

Go get 2K5. It's worth every penny. Besides, it's a while before Madden comes out. This will hold you down till then.

[Guest Future Shock]

USUALLY with Madden, they change almost nothing from year to year. But this is entirely incorrect this year: Retooling of Franchise, like Midget said, and online play for XBox. Both of those are HUGE. And the collectors edition? I remember playing the 93 version of Madden like last year, and loving it. Get the Collector's Version, and ESPN.

[Arsenic]

I haven't played 2K5 but the latest EGM compared the two and decided that Madden was better. Although I guess it comes down to personal preference.

[thatshortguy]

Very interesting review concerning ESPN NFL 2k5 here. The long and short of it is that the game's engine hasn't been tweaked a huge amount, but the game is still quite good.

Shall be interesting to see how Mizadden stacks up.

[Guest seattlebandfan9]

Madden owns all.

I don't care if one is extremely cheaper than the other.

[Guest apeschris0]

I ended up getting ESPN NFL 2K5 at WalMart. This game is worth a whole lot more than $20. It's so addictive! I played it non-stop so much, I'm lucky to be on this computer!

Well maybe some admin/moderator can close this topic. This one's done. Wait 'til I get more money and I'll end up posting another poll...

[Clawson]

I just got to throw in my two cents for people deciding. I'm a casual football fan but since Thursday I've already amassed 20+ hours on it and I was at my cottage for 2 days with ESPN. I've never played a game so addicting before, glad I made the switch from Madden last year.

[Jester of Death]

I will side with Madden for one thing

I only own a freaking Gamecube