GETTING STARTED
1. Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions supplied with your system.
2. Check that the system is turned on (the on/standby indicator is green).
3. Press the OPEN button to open the disc cover.
4. Place the Madden NFL 08 disc with the label side facing up in the disc holder, and then close the disc cover. 5. Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Multitap (for PlayStation®2) Note
When using the multitap, a controller must be connected to controller port 1-A.
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multitap connector (for PlayStation®2)
STARTING UP
DUALSHOCK®2 ANALOG CONTROLLER CONFIGURATIONS
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directional buttons (D-buttons)
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left analog stick (L3 button when pushed down)
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right analog stick (R3 button when pushed down)
PLAYING THE GAME
PLAYCALLING SCREEN
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Remaining Coaches Challenges
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Time remaining in quarter
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Press the 1 button/12 button + the button of the play to disguise your playcalling by choosing a play from the bottom/top row.
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In Man Lock Off, defenses give the appearance that they're in zone coverage by not following receivers in motion. The coverage switches based on where the receiver lines up. In Man Lock On, defensive backs follow the receiver in motion.
GAME SCREEN
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Remaining Coaches Challenges
PLAY ONLINE
REGISTRATION AND SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED TO ACCESS ONLINE FEATURES. TERMS & CONDITIONS, SUBSCRIPTION FEES AND FEATURE UPDATES ARE FOUND AT www.ea.com. YOU MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER ONLINE.
EA MAY RETIRE ONLINE FEATURES AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE POSTED ON www.ea.com OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE LAST DAY OF THE 2007-2008 NFL SEASON.
A network adaptor (Ethernet/modem) (for PlayStation®2) and a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) with Your Network Configuration file inserted into MEMORY CARD slot 1 are required to play Madden NFL 08 online. Madden NFL 08 is compatible with Your Network Configuration files created from other PlayStation®2 online games. You can use the Network Adaptor Start-Up Disc that came with your network adaptor (for PlayStation®2) or the Network Configuration GUI in this game to create a network configuration. Your Network Configuration file requires 94KB of free space on the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2).
PLAYING ONLINE
To play Madden NFL 08 online, you must create a Your Network Configuration file and a new EA Account by following the on-screen instructions. If you already have an EA Account and a Network Configuration saved on a memory card, they appear automatically. PLAYING BEHIND A FIREWALL
We recommend that you do not play behind a firewall. However, if you do wish to play behind a firewall, you must open the following ports: 3658 (peer-to-peer connection); 6000 (VOIP).
PLAYING MADDEN NFL 08 ONLINE
You must have the most current online rosters to play Madden NFL 08 online. After downloading the online rosters, you can save them to a memory card. You can only have one online Roster file saved to a memory card. You must have a memory card inserted in MEMORY CARD slot 1 in order to use the EA Locker feature.
EA LOCKER
From the EA Locker you can transfer your Franchise mode files to your PSP (PlayStation®Portable) system and play pre-season and regular season games on the go. When you're ready to play again on your PlayStation 2, simply merge the results back and pick up your season where you left off. Remember though, if you make changes to your Franchise or start a new Franchise after spawning, you won't be able to merge the results.
NEW KNOW YOUR PLAYER WEAPONS
New player weapon icons identify on-field strengths and weaknesses, providing an immediate read on what your opponent is giving you. Press the button before the snap to quickly react, create mismatches, and exploit opponent weaknesses before every play.
In Franchise mode, player weapons may change depending on overall performance. For detailed descriptions, be sure to check out the Know Your Player Weapons screen (via the Main menu).
SAVING AND LOADING
You can save profiles, online and regular rosters, NFL Superstar: Hall of
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