| NCAA March Madness 08 |  | From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $8.00
You Save: $11.99 (60%)
New (36) Used (23) from $4.93
Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 1855
Platform: Playstation2
Genre: Basketball Games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Playstation 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 15797
UPC: 014633157970
EAN: 0014633157970
ASIN: B000WQWQ4U
Release Date: December 12, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand new; still in shrink wrap!!
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| Features:
| • | With Dynamic Post Control, you now have complete control over dozens of new offensive post moves and the ability to combine moves together. Animations can be interrupted at any time to transition into a new move, enabling you to read and respond to the defense, just like real life. | | • | Take command of the post on defense with strategic positioning to dominate down low | | • | Replay classic games in college basketball history with over 70 classic teams available to create your dream match-ups. In addition, the ultimate teams for dozens of Division I schools have been created enabling you to determine the best team in college basketball history | | • | Feel the crowd come alive and watch as it affects your players' ( and the other team's ) composure | | • | New authentic arenas and interactive environments |
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Product Description
Feel the fervor for your college team and the bragging rights that come from victory with NCAA March Madness 08. Think strategically and execute flawlessly through Dynamic Post Control, a new feature where you take complete control over running your offense through the post, and defending your opponent in the paint. Experience the intensity and atmosphere that occurs in authentic college basketball arenas on game night. Utilize a hot streak or buckle under the pressure with the Team Intensity Control. ESPN college basketball broadcasters Dick Vitale and Brad Nessler provide their trademark commentary, and now ESPN sideline reporter Erin Andrews makes her videogame debut, providing insight throughout the course of each game, as well as real-time injury updates. NCAA March Madness 08 finally makes dream match-ups a reality, enabling you to replay classic games in college basketball history with more than 70 classic teams. Featuring new authentic arenas, new player models with form-fitting uniforms, breakaway hoop rims, custom team playbooks and an online feature set that includes customized leagues and ESPN on demand, NCAA March Madness 08 the most intensive, high-energy college basketball experience yet to grace a console.
Complete ESPN Access with new ESPN in-game visuals, scores, news, and commentary with ESPN Motion, Radio, ESPN.com and Sports Ticker Enhanced EA SPORTS Lockdown Stick Most sophisticated play calling system and authentic customizable playbooks to date Deeper Dynasty Mode ESRB Rated E for Everyone
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
Confusing and Frustrating June 7, 2008
I really tried to get to know and play this game. I am a big fan of the "dynasty" modes in the college sports games. I played this game for a few weeks, but haven't touched it in over a month. This is probably a much better two player game than a single player game.
The gameplay is frantic, spastic, unrealistic and it's hard to follow the ball. I gave up on trying to control a player because I couldn't keep them anywhere near where they should be. Dick Vitale's in game comments get old real quick also. "Mumble-Mumble, way to shoot the rock, BABEEE!!!"
So I decided to just sim the games. After beefing up my schools player ratings (cheating), and adding a mammoth 7'4" center with maxed out ratings (cheating again). I then tried the dynasty mode three seperate times. I Won the National Championship once, and got to the Elite Eight twice. But after every season I lost two scholarships for rules infractions that you have no control over! The next season I would have only 10 players instead of 12 on my roster.
Saving and loading rosters and games is slow and just a plain chore. I spent over 20 minutes naming and adjusting my school's roster, only to find it not there when I tried to start my season. I had failed to save it correctly.
The Create a Player mode is tedious and poorly done. I could never get a caucasian player to look better than a light skinned semi-Neanderthal. But, the graphics are good, and the recruiting can be entertaining.
This COULD be a great game if EA sports would improve game play, and simplify and speed up loading and saving. Also, FIX the Create A Player!
 AWESOME!!! May 14, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
THIS game is AWESOME!!!
its got such cool features like they have a ton of schools
realistic graphics
better the college hoops 2k8!!!
BUY IT!!!
Same as Before, but still pretty good. February 8, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I'll agree with other reviewers that this game has not really changed since at least the 2005 edition. That being said, I still enjoy playing it. My favorite part is the in-depth coaching experience, particularly recruiting. I find it more enjoyable than the actual gameplay which is not very realistic. The game never flows very well and I find that I'm able to get far too many dunks on offense and way too many steals on defense. I probably should move up a difficulty level. Other than being able to steal the ball alot, the actual playing of defense is extremely difficult and it seems impossible to stay in front of your man, particularly in the post. Overall, its a fun game that could definitely be improved upon.
Take It From A True Sports Fan January 18, 2008
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
I enjoy buying this game title each and every single year that it comes out. Mostly for the reason that the NCAA adds a few new teams to the Division One play, so I wanna know who they are that way I can keep up with the experts. Besides, this helps figure out who will be good on the next level. But this game is great to play and especially if you have realitives to beat.
 What A Shame........... December 31, 2007
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
The only thing that is different is the front cover of the game. Please save your money. Its not worth playing. Better yet, not even worth renting.
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