Platform: Nintendo DS

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Released: November 2004

Legendary Franchise, All New Features

Madden NFL 2005 shines as a prime example of how two screens are better than one. The biggest innovation Madden NFL 2005 offers via the Nintendo DS isn't just revolutionary to handhelds. It's revolutionary to console gaming as well.

Key Features

• Number 1 - The top selling pro football franchise
• Lose the Wires - Play Madden NFL 2005 wirelessly against players across the room
• Best-Ever Graphics - Featuring the finest 3D graphics available on a handheld unit, including authentic uniforms and detailed player portraits.
• Incredibly Deep Gameplay - With a full Season Mode, detailed player attributes, and other game modes including Situation Mode and 2 Minute Drill, there's plenty to keep you busy.
• Put Some Touch on the Ball - Take control of your game faster and easier than ever before with a quick touch of the screen. Use the touchpad to select plays, call audibles at the line of scrimmage, and maneuver the kicking meter.
• Twice the Vision - See where all 22 players are on the field on one screen while controlling the key action in the other.
• Breakthrough Gameplay - Air it out with 5-receiver sets or let your QB create havoc with his legs as well as him arms with all-new scrambling ability.

Press

"MADDEN hits the Nintendo DS and this is easily the best handheld version of the game available" 75% - Cinescape Online Magazine

"Will a DS Madden meet your needs for football action on a long road trip? Most certainly." 8.0 (out of 10) - 1up.com

"Madden always shines and this version is no exception" - Warcry Online