GETTING STARTED
NFL Blitz 2000 supports up to four players. For three or four player games, you will need the Multi Tap adapter. This allows all players to play simultaneously. WARNING
If you use the Multi Tap adapter, a controller must be plugged into Controller Port 1-A on the Multi Tap before connecting the Multi Tap to Controller Port 1 or Controller Port 2 on your Playstation® game console. MAIN MENU
The Main Menu is the first screen you see in the game. From here, you can choose from various game options.
To select an option, highlight it using the Directional buttons and press the X button. Pressing the △ button will take you back to the previous menu screen.
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ARCADE: A straightforward way to play the game. Up to 4 players can join. •
TOURNAMENT: Compete with up to 8 teams to find out who's the best.
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SEASON: Only 1 player can use this mode. Pick your favorite NFL team and play through an entire season.
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PLAY EDITOR: Create new plays, edit old ones, set up a custom playbook, and assign audibles.
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STATISTICS: View the game's statistics. Press Left or Right on the Directional buttons to cycle through records.
ARCADE MODE
When you first select Arcade Mode, you will have four sub-options: Play, Options, Load & Save. PLAY
Jump right into a game by yourself or with friends. The game will display how many controllers are plugged in. If more than two people are playing, you will need a Multi Tap adapter.
For each controller, the player can select which player to be. Press the Start button on the screen to have other players join in.
After determining who will play where, press the X button to continue. Each player will be asked if they would like to enter their name for record keeping.
If you select "Yes", enter your name followed by your Personal Identification Number (PIN). The game searches for your name and PIN on your Memory card (if inserted).
If you have previously saved game data, it will be displayed. If not, the game will inform you that no data is saved, and you will have to save your info at the end of the game.
After entering your Name and PIN, you are ready to select a team. Press Up or Down on the Directional buttons to cycle through the different NFL teams. Once you find the team you want, press the X button.
OPTIONS
The Options Menu in Arcade mode allows you to customize your game settings. In the Arcade mode menu screen, highlight OPTIONS and press the X button. Highlight the option you'd like to change and press the X button again. •
GAME: Game Difficulty, Quarter Length, Play Timer (On or Off), Field Effects (Slippery Fields and Muddy Uniforms), Tips Page, Halftime Stats & Auto Save. Press Up or Down to cycle through choices. Press the X button to open sub-menus and activate selections. Press the △ button to go back to the Options Menu.
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To speed up the game between quarters, you can turn off the Tips Page and/or the Halftime Stats.
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SOUND: Control the volume of Sound Effects, Crowd noise, Music, and Announcer. Press Up or Down to highlight the option, then Left or Right to control the volume. Press the X button to continue.
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CONTROLLER: Configure your Controller or reset it to the game's default setting. Highlight the Controller you want to configure and press the X button. Press Up or Down on the Directional buttons to highlight the action you want, then press the button you want to correspond to that action. •
To remove a button, highlight the action and press the button to be removed. The L2 and R2 buttons cannot be reassigned. To reset all controllers to default, highlight Reset All To Default and press the X button. •
If using a Dual Shock Analog Controller, you can adjust the Vibration Level. Highlight VIBRATION LEVEL and press Left and Right on the Directional buttons to select. Levels are Off, Normal, Brutal & Dangerous. When you select one and press the X button, you will feel the vibration. This option is only available with a Dual Shock Analog Controller.
LOAD
Use this option to load your saved NFL Blitz 2000 data from a Memory card. You can save Player Records, Playbook, Game Options, and System Options. SAVE
Player Records, Game Options, and System Options can be saved with this option. To save your current settings, highlight the setting you wish to save and press the X button. You will then be informed if your save was successful.
TOURNAMENT MODE
When you select Tournament from the Main Menu, you will be given two options: New (begin a new tournament) or Load (load a saved tournament from a Memory card).
When you select New, you must enter a name for the tournament. Use the Directional buttons to highlight letters and press the X button to select. When finished, highlight END and press the X button.
Next, select how many teams will be in the tournament by highlighting the number and pressing the X button. Then, choose between Single or 2 of 3 Elimination.
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Single Elimination means one loss eliminates you from the tournament.
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2 of 3 Elimination means you must beat your opposing team twice to advance.
After setting up your tournament, all teams can enter a name for themselves. Setting a team with the name of an Arcade record will give you that player's custom playbook and plays, if