[quote name='lurknomore']The Madden series hit its apex with the Michael Vick cover. Can't remember which year that was? Anyhow, I've always been partial to the 2K series since the days of the Dreamcast. I still play those football games over any other football game. Anyhow, I'll pass on this new version....until the next gen systems come out. The graphical upgrades are good, but not significant, and I don't think that I'll like the passing cone thingie. Except for the online element, I won't be missing out. NCAA on the other hand is a great game this year.[/QUOTE]
Madden 2004, I believe that was. 2005 was Ray Lewis, I think. I'm still debating this purchase, and I never was a big fan of the 2k series. I have a feeling I'm just going to continue getting the previous season's game for cheap before the next season, a la NCAA 2005 for $5 a couple months ago. I love Madden, but I wouldn't play it enough to justify $40 or $50, I'm sure.