bit-tech Shopping: Electronic Arts Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collectors Edition

Rating: 8

Time with product: 1 Month

Strengths: Graphics, collectibles

Weaknesses: Nothing really new

Summary: Madden NFL 09 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition is basically a box set of Madden 09 and Headcoach 09 games in a special package with an extra DVD of football highlight reels and documentaries. As an added bonus, the Collector's Edition comes with a playable version of Madden ?93. The graphics is very nice but the games themselves are more or less the same in terms of gameplay as the previous versions. Nevertheless, they are still pretty good and satisfy any NFL fans. the 93 version Madden is fun for an hour until you realized it's based on a decade old engine.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 10 Days

Strengths: Great graphics...much better than my Wii version. Enjoyed the commentary from Chris Collinsworth.

Weaknesses: Not much change over previous versions that I've played.

Summary: Probably could've just bought the regular version and saved some money. Won't use Head Coach very much in the future. Would definitely recommend the game but consider the regular version first.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 2 Days

Strengths: Great Graphics, Looks realistic, Great Gameplay and The option to play Madden 93 and headcoach 09 is an added bonus.

Weaknesses: Superstar mode only worth 1 try, no Halftime Shows like 2k series

Summary: It's a better than expected game for Madden 09 after years of mediocre improvement on the previous Madden 09. Paying extra $30 for the Headcoach 09 and Madden 93 is worthed. Less shoestring tackles, passing looks more realistic too. Not a bad purchase.