

Unlike NCAA 08 which saw the last-gen versions get a new arcade mode of football, Madden 08 has none of that.

That having been said, the current-gen versions are finally stacking up favorably when compared to Xbox and PS2. The only true differences between the two are a few graphical changes that we'll get into later in this article.

That means that both Xbox 360 and PS3 owners get the same franchise options, ring building features, weapons system (a focal point of Madden 08 that last-gen misses out on), and superstar game modes. madden08_map FeaturesĪs with NCAA 08, the two current-gen versions of Madden are content identical. The Wii version on the other hand comes in at the usual $49.99. It'll run you $39.99 and actually won't make you upgrade your rig like most games these days.

UPDATED: Wii and PC Price Points Interestingly enough the PC version actually costs less than the PS2 version, despite having the most features out of any version of the game. So what's the difference between the two? Could there be some added features in the PS2 rendition of Madden 08? You'll have to read on to find out. The PS2 version will run you $49.99 while only costing $39.99 on Xbox. The last-gen offering of the games is where things get a little more interesting. 's marketplace almost always has some reliable sellers that will sell the game at a discounted rate as long as you're willing to hold off from getting it on launch day. Price Points Both the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions retail for $59.99, but you'd be wiser to do wait a bit for the price to drop on some of the bargain stores around the internet. Note: We've now updated this article with our thoughts on the Wii and PC versions of the game, so click through to the appropriate sections to see how they stack up. We've already posted plenty of Masterbit HD videos for you folks to check out, now it's time to breakdown all four versions head-to-head (to-head-to-head). Today's Head-to-Head is centered on Madden 08, one of the finest football games we've seen in a long while, and the first time that current-gen has come close - and maybe even surpasses - to the last-generation offering. Also, don't forget to check out our awesome video head-to-head which was posted yesterday. We break down each segment of a game, then tell you which platform reigns supreme when the dust settles.ĭid we not answer one of your burning questions? Send whatever's on your mind to our mailbag. It's designed to let gamers know which version of a multiplatform game will satiate your undying thirst for a good time. Those of you who have been tooling around Insider for awhile now probably know all there is to know about our famous Head-to-Head series, but here's a recap for the noobies out there.
