STARTING THE GAME
1. Set up your PlayStation game console according to its Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is OFF before inserting or removing a compact disc.
2. Insert the NCAA Football 2000 disc and close the Disc Cover.
3. Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation game console.
When using the Multi-Tap, at least one controller must be connected to port 1-A.
4. Follow on-screen instructions to start a game.
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To skip the opening video and title screen, press START at each screen. The Main menu appears.
CONTROL SUMMARY
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DIRECTIONAL BUTTON (D-BUTTON)
MAIN MENU
The Main menu appears after the introductory video. From the Main menu you can select the type of game you want to play, select game and system options, and customize your own teams.
Default options appear in bold in this manual.
GAME MODE
Choose QUICK START, EXHIBITION, SEASON/DYNASTY, TOURNAMENT, GREAT GAMES, or PRACTICE.
GAME OPTIONS
The Game Options menu is your pathway to setting up the game exactly how you want to play it. From this menu you can set penalty levels, toggle play notification ON/OFF, select the skill level, and much more.
CUSTOM OPTIONS
Create, load, or delete a player/school, name players, edit plays.
SYSTEM OPTIONS
Adjust music and sound effects levels, calibrate analog controllers, configure controllers, and set other system options.
USER PROFILES
Create, select, or load user profiles.
MEMORY CARD
Load and save files to/from a memory card.
To view on-screen help in any game menu, press SELECT.
SETTING UP AN EXHIBITION GAME
Choose a grudge match between rivals or a contest between your two favorite teams.
QUICK START OPTION
To get straight to the gridiron, choose QUICK START from the Main menu. Position the controller icon under the team of your choice. There is no opportunity to change stadiums or weather conditions.
To start an Exhibition game:
1. Choose EXHIBITION from the Main menu. The Team Select screen appears.
2. Select your teams and press X to continue.
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To toggle between Away and Home teams, use the D-Button, and then the D-Button to cycle the available teams.
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To scroll through teams alphabetically, press L1 or R1.
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To have the computer select a random match-up, press L2 + R2.
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If you want to choose a stadium, set weather conditions, and/or select the time of day, press TRIANGLE from the Team Select screen. The Stadium Select screen appears. After making your selections, press START to return to the Team Select screen.
To quickly choose your team's rival, press SELECT while your team is highlighted.
3. At the Controller Select screen, move the Controller icon to the right to control the Home team or to the left to control the Away team.
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To assign a user profile to a controller, press SELECT and then the D-Button to view the currently loaded profiles. Press X to make your selection.
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To select a playbook, press SQUARE. You can choose from team, global (all formations in the game), and gameplan (i.e., Run and Shoot for high-powered passing offense or Wishbone for smashmouth rushing offense).
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If you are playing as the Home team, you can change your team uniform by pressing L1. The Home team can choose to wear dark, light, and in some cases alternate jerseys.
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The computer controls teams that are not selected. If neither team is selected, the computer controls each team, utilizing their strengths and exploiting the opponent's weaknesses so you feel like you're watching the game.
4. Press X to advance to the coin toss.
PLAYING THE GAME
The Coin Toss
Before the game the team captains meet with the referee for the coin toss. The Away team makes the call. The team that wins the toss has the option of kicking, receiving or choosing a side to defend.
Playcalling Screen
The Playcalling screen appears before each play.
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DEFENSIVE FORMATION/PLAY WINDOWS (DEFENSE IS ALWAYS AT THE TOP OF THE SCREEN)
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TABS LIST THE PLAYS IN THE NEXT WINDOW UP/DOWN (D-BUTTON TO CYCLE THROUGH WINDOWS)
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OFFENSIVE FORMATION/SET/PLAY WINDOWS
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QUARTER AND TIME REMAINING IN QUARTER
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DOWN AND YARDS TO FIRST DOWN
To call a play:
1. D-Button to cycle through the available formations.
2. D-Button to cycle through available sets for the selected formation (if available), then press X to select. The list of plays for the selected formation and set appear.
The number of formations and sets available is determined by the playbook you use.
3. D-Button to cycle through the available plays.
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Rushing plays display a white arrow for the ball carrier's path, while passing plays show yellow arrows representing receiver routes.
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To flip the play, press R1.
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To change a chosen formation, press
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