Set up your PlayStation®2
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to its Instruction Manual.
Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned on.
Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the open button and the disc tray will open.
Place the NFL2K3 disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the open button again and the disc tray will close.
Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate.
Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Complete Controls
For a more complete listing of controls, see On The Field on p. 9.
Begin the Game
1. Turn ON the MAIN POWER switch on your PlayStation®2 Game Console.
2. Make sure a DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller is plugged into the PlayStation®2 Game Console.
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If you're playing against friends, plug additional DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller into the PlayStation®2 Game Console.
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In order to save your game progress, make sure a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) is inserted into Memory Card Slot 1.
3. Insert the NFL 2K3 game disc into the disc tray.
4. The PlayStation®2 logo screen appears.
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If the PlayStation®2 logo screen does not appear, begin again at step 1.
Title Screen
Once you're up and running, the NFL 2K3 Title screen appears.
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To go directly to the Main Menu, press the START button.
Progressive Scan for HDTV
Users can take advantage of their HDTV this year when playing NFL 2K3 in 480p Progressive Scan.
To enable this mode:
1. Make sure the composite video cable is connected from the PlayStation®2 Game Console to the HDTV.
2. Set your HDTV to Progressive Mode (480p or DTV).
3. Turn on the PlayStation®2 Game Console and insert the NFL 2K3 disc.
4. After the intro movie ends, press and hold the ■, X, O, and ▲ buttons and wait until a confirmation window appears.
5. Select YES to load NFL 2K3 in 480p mode.
6. Select NO to load NFL 2K3 on a NTSC TV.
Warning: Enabling 480p progressive scan mode on a TV that does not support 480p may harm your Television!
Main Menu
To access Help menu controls from any game menu, press the ■ button.
Quick Game
Play a quick preseason game between any two teams. This is the fastest way to suit up and lead your team down to the field.
Game Modes
Choose one of seven unique, in-depth game modes including Franchise, Situation, Season, Playoffs, Practice, Tournament and Online.
Options
Multiple categories of options give you the power to customize your game at all levels, from the broadcast booth to the coach's desk.
Save / Load
Everything you can customize in NFL 2K3 can be saved and accessed later if you have a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) inserted in your PlayStation®2 game console.
Roster Manager
Use the Roster Manager to make personnel decisions such as releasing free agents adjusting the depth chart, and editing ratings.
Sega Sports Challenge
The Sega Sports Challenge lets you prove how good a sports gamer you are and take on challengers from around the world. Playing a Quick Game
To begin a Quick game, from the Main Menu, choose QUICK GAME. The Team Select screen will appear.
Selecting Teams
Choose from more than 40 teams including all 32 NFL teams, college alumni squads, NFL past teams, and NFL all-stars. If you created any new NFL 2K3 teams, they're here too.
To select teams:
1. Move the left analog stick or directional button to move your icon to the side you wish to control during the match.
2. Press the L1/R1 button to cycle through the teams.
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To assign a name to your control pad, press the L1/R1 button to scroll options.
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To enable Maximum Passing, press the button.
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To set team options, press the button. You can choose from a variety of uniforms, load any team's playbook, and select the game venue from more than 45 stadiums including every NFL stadium and some fantasy fields.
3. Press the START button to continue. ESPN's Dan Stevens and Peter O'Keefe set up the matchup and the team captains gather at midfield for the coin toss.
On The Field
Note: The controls described in this section are defaults. For information on alternate configurations, see Setting Options on p. 44.
The Coin Toss
The visiting team has the honor of calling heads or tails before the coin toss. The winner of the coin toss chooses whether they want to kick or receive the opening kickoff. The loser chooses which goal they will defend.
To make a choice, move the left analog stick or directional button to highlight your choice, then press the button to select.
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When both teams have made their decisions, the players run out to the field and lineup for the opening kickoff.
The Opening Kickoff
Kicking Team
In the huddle before the kickoff, Move the left analog stick to choose KICKOFF or ONSIDE K
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