Madden 06 has it's let downs. But for the most part, EA have still made a great football game.
The only football game out for the next few years will be Madden. So like it or not. If you going to play NFL football, Madden's your only option. But this is not bad when EA has been making great footballs games. So with there first 360 game. They have there pro and cons. But they still made in into the end zone.
Game play: It's a whole different game this time around. It runs slower, which I think is good. Being the fact, how can you see anything when a blitz comes every half second? The play calling menu has changed. Which makes it easier to pick plays (kinda like blitz) and the best feature I like is the key player option. Which lets you pick all the plays for your stars on the team? Now there are some things that have been cut in the 360's version. No red flags. Why I don’t know. But I bet in every game I see something that I wish I had it. The Defense has been toned down a lot. No more man blitzing or zone cover. You can only do it to your LB, DL, or secondary. But still you have a great game.
Graphics: Being on 360, why wouldn't you have a great looking game? And with Madden. They bring it and more. Everything from the player’s movement to the stars faces. EA has done a great job in this department.
Sound: John Madden has been taken out. Yes! That’s the best thing EA could have done. And I thank them for it. Other then that. You hear what football use be. Hits and sounds of the players. Even the QB's talk with there real voice. Nice job guys!
Value: Most madden fans play madden all year long. And nothing going to change about that. And with Xbox live the fun never stops. But EA has to keep there severs running well. Some days you will get kicked out games and not connect to there servers. And the rushing attack has been taken out for online play (and offline). That was a good break from a long game. But if you got friends and Xbox live. You will get lots of replay out of this.
Overall I think EA did a lot of changes to stack to 2007's version. And I'm sure it will bring back all that was taken out and more. If you need a football game on 360 and can't wait till August then get this. If you want one of the best football games ever, then wait till 07 version.