This year EA has taken the GameCube-to-GBA connection a little farther. However, on the features front, there are a few interesting things to note. All of them behold the great new features like Playmaker Control, the new Owner Mode, the beefed up playbooks, Stadium Builder, the historic teams, and all the features that make it more polished than last year. However, in the area of features Madden NFL 2004 has gotten top billing and this shows across all three of the home consoles. As a result, the two titles are surprisingly similar in many ways. Features Electronic Arts shares its assets between the NCAA Football and Madden teams. NOTE: The PC version has not arrived in our office we will update later with details on it. This Head-to-Head comparison serves that purpose, answering such questions as, "Does the Xbox version have any online support", "Which version has the best graphics and sound", and "Do any of the versions have exclusive features?" Join us as we break apart each version. Being the hugely popular title that it is, we know you will need a guide as to what each platform has to bring to the huddle. Madden NFL 2004 (GCN, PS2, Xbox) Following closely in the wake of its younger brother, NCAA Football 2004, Electronic Arts' sports behemoth Madden NFL 2004 is launching on the GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC.
The result: an even tie between the GameCube and Xbox.Due to this criteria we base our decisions on, we highly recommend that you read the detailed reports for every area of comparison - there are many facts that might sway your decision based on your setup. The games all look graphically identical, barring the benefits of progressive scan. Example Three: The GameCube and Xbox versions of a game support progressive scan, but the PS2 does not. Example Two: The PlayStation 2 version of a game supports four-player, but it requires the use of a multitap. We do not fault it for its substandard mouse and keyboard control. To be completely fair, we examine all versions with the notion that everyone has HDTVs, surround sound setups, wireless controllers, etc.Įxample One: The PC version of a game features poor mouse and keyboard control, but supports controllers. About Our Head-to-Head Comparison The following comparisons were drawn assuming the highest level of available equipment. The Head-to-Head series of articles cuts through all the different takes the editors have on games, compares the facts, and presents you with one uniform opinion on all the versions.
If you're at a conflict every time a game debuts on multiple platforms, this feature is for you.
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