PlayStation Setup
Console Top View
Console Front View
Set up your PlayStation game console according to its Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is OFF before inserting or removing a compact disc. Insert the NFL GameDay 2001 disc and close the Disc Cover. Insert game controllers and turn ON the PlayStation game console. Follow on-screen instructions to start a game. Pregame Setup
Menu Navigation
From each menu, use the Up/Down Directional Buttons to highlight options. Use Left/Right Directional Buttons to cycle through available options.
Press to bring up the next menu. Press to cancel and return to a previous menu. On-screen Help guides you through setup screens. If a pop-up menu does not have Help, press to activate it.
Mode
Before selecting a mode, customize your game and play by altering game options.
To move to the Team Select screen for a mode, highlight the mode selection and press .
Level
Four player levels are available: Rookie, Veteran, All-Pro, and Hall of Fame. Master Rookie and Veteran levels before attempting All-Pro or Hall of Fame.
Style
Choose Simulation for ultra-realistic gameplay (recommended for beginners) or Arcade for faster gameplay with exaggerated special moves.
Advanced game controls can be used in both Simulation and Arcade modes.
Clock
Set the length of the game by choosing the number of minutes per quarter. There are four quarters in regulation, plus an Overtime period if needed.
Options
Use the following options to control game attributes.
Music
Adjust the front-end and game music volume.
Announcer
Adjust the play-by-play and color-commentary announcer volume.
Penalties
Adjust the frequency of penalties called during the game.
Injuries
Adjust the number of injuries that occur during the game.
Controller
Set the configuration of the controller for offense and defense. Hold L2 after selecting a controller configuration to view controller functions for Total Control mode.
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Press the Directional Buttons to FOR OFFENSE/FOR DEFENSE and then press the Left/Right Directional Buttons to choose a side of the ball.
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Press the Up/Down Directional Buttons to the control option and then press the Left/Right Directional Buttons to select a controller setup. Changing configurations will rotate the control commands of the , and buttons.
Vibration
To activate your DUALSHOCK™ analog controller, choose VIBRATION ON to feel the collision of a big hit.
Analog Calibration
Use this option to calibrate your analog controller.
Schedule
View the schedules of each NFL team for the Season. Games can be simulated, but simulating a game further down in the schedule will simulate all games prior to it as well.
Easter Eggs
Use Easter Eggs to add a unique dimension to your game. Easter Eggs are revealed after you defeat the CPU in any of the Season formats.
From Add Entry, press to activate the alphanumeric chart.
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Use the Directional Buttons to choose a character or option and press to enter it.
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To delete a character or space, press the Directional Buttons to select DEL and press .
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To complete your name, press the Directional Buttons to select END and press to lock it in and deactivate the chart.
Memory Card
The MEMORY CARD screen allows you to manage files on your MEMORY CARD.
Make sure the MEMORY CARD is in the correct slot. To change to a different slot, press the Up/Down Directional Buttons to Card Slot then press the Left/Right Directional Buttons to select a different slot.
To Save a File
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Press the Up/Down Directional Buttons to the Save option.
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Press the Left/Right Directional Buttons to select the type of information to save and press .
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Enter a name for the file using the on-screen instructions.
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Press the Up/Down Directional Buttons to select YES and press to save the file.
To Load a File
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Press the Up/Down Directional Buttons to the Load option.
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Press the Left/Right Directional Buttons to select the type of information to load.
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Press to view the available files to load.
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Press the Up/Down Directional Buttons to select a file and press to load it.
To Delete a File
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Press the Up/Down Directional Buttons to the Delete option and press to view available files.
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Press the Up/Down Directional Buttons to select a file and press .
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Press the Up/Down Directional Buttons to select YES and press to delete the file.
To Rename a File
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Press the Up/Down Directional Buttons to the Rename option and press to view the available files.
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Press the Up/Down Directional Buttons to select a file and press .
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Press the Left/Right Directional Buttons to choose a character to modify and press the Up/Down Directional Buttons to change the character.
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Press to delete a character or to insert a space.
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Press to accept the file name.
Practice
Use Practice games to fine-tune your team and prepare players for an upcoming opponent. You can set formations and plays for both sides of the ball.
Press START to bring up a Pause menu and choose different practice options.
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