Just got this game for my ps2, even upgraded the system with the hdd to unlock video replays for half-time/post-game, what a game. It definitely captures the feeling of GameDay. It also feels more like I'm making football logic decisions to succeed rather than video game logic decisions.
Not even gonna lie… I didn’t know you could do all this with the controls. Explains why I find it such a challenge trying to play it with the simplicity of Madden. I’ve been sleepin!
@@jonny-b4954 actually it's entirely the NFL's greedy fault that we only have EA to make football games... The nfl saw that 2K was lowering the price of their games for consumers as a business and competition strategy, and of course the NFL didn't really want future madden and 2k titles to drop down in price, so they offered EA an exclusive license to keep future nfl titles priced at the minimum of $49.99 The nfl saw 2K's strategy as devaluing its brand. in an alternate universe, life is good.
I brought this game when it came out for 20 bucks. I didn't even play football games since Madden 99 😅😅. Im just now learning how to play in 2023 and yes its the goat of Football games. 2k5 and All Pro Football 2008. I should have gotten into football more in the PS and PS2 era.
Something not mentioned in the offensive controls is that you can flip the play using rt/r2 after pressing the audible button. You can also flip the side a run play is going by pressing rs/r3 after pressing the audible button. Basically the same function as the "playmaker" pre snap controls in madden.
kiam- 48hour records played this as a kid and just got it last week and it’s sooo much better then I remember as a kid I didn’t realize how great this game is. I can play this like it was made in 2020
@@Itsfayd Yeah, It's easy to take for granted what we have till we lose it. I got back into this game back in 2011 and I still play franchise mode on my original XBOX I'm in year 14 rarely simulating my team games and having a great time lol.
Jeremiah Ratliff Can I play this game on the 360? I really am considering it. Highly interested, I already know this would be worth it but that’s a question I have.
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It’s crazy how much you can do and this was made 2004, madden graphics but this game play and in-depth franchise mode with player scouting before games added madden 08 superstar mode all in one game , I pay 200 for That game they would never have to make another game just only to upgrade the graphics but that’s it
Electro Duck ok so basically the right stick controls the d-line and all adjustments(down-pinch)(up-spread)(left-slide left)(right-side right) so what I do is either slide to the side the running back isn't on or where I'm thinking the run will go. Pinching is good when you are trying to contain a run up the gut and spread is good when blitzing or pass situations or if you think they are running outside like a toss or stretch and I find spreading the line has better pass rush and I believe L2 is linebacker adjustments and they adjust the same exact way as the line I personally always spread them in passing situations and pinch/ slide to the side I think they are running. I believe R2 is secondary adjustments and I personally guess a lot so for example if I'm playing man I will always flick the right stick left so my corners won't get beat inside and vice versa with coverage and there's other adjustments but those are the main ones
Learn what each defensive formation consist of and what it’s strengths and weakness are and how to adapt, like you probably don’t want to call a dime defense on 3rd and short
What bs did you notice if you could explain? This game is not trash but there is a lot pros and cons about it for a game that came out in 2004 its one of the best games ever
@@Showoffduty presentation wise yes it’s one of the best, gameplay wise not really. The freedom really isn’t there for player movement. It feels like you’re playing a coded football game idk how else to explain it fr. The plays are so bare minimum, and idk it’s fun for the first 2 hours of having it but after playing everything it’s already boring.
@@dj-yf5cl Explain to me how the routes are good routes? And I don't even like madden, I'm just pointing out the obvious. Sometimes the oline is just as bad as madden, and they'll instant sack you, and other times receivers take 5 seconds to go over 20 yards.
This game eats Madden for breakfast.
ea eats pieces of shit for breakfast
@@Zug75 Way to go "Shooter". Haha.... I agree.
Easily
Without any milk
Forget breakfast, this game eats dinner.
Just got this game for my ps2, even upgraded the system with the hdd to unlock video replays for half-time/post-game, what a game. It definitely captures the feeling of GameDay. It also feels more like I'm making football logic decisions to succeed rather than video game logic decisions.
Better game then madden
It flows organically and feels responsive, whereas Madden gameplay feels rigid.
Not even gonna lie… I didn’t know you could do all this with the controls. Explains why I find it such a challenge trying to play it with the simplicity of Madden. I’ve been sleepin!
Most definitely, I still remember when I first played 2K5 after playing Madden so much, had a pretty rough time lmao.
By the instructions alone you know this game is amazing…all of these things work perfectly! This game, man!
The only football game to get the spin move right.
Every madden I’ve ever played has failed at it
This game will always make Madden look like a children's game. The thought and work put into it is superb.
I never knew this video was in the game.
Yup, inside the mansion tv
I never even saw these and I had it on the PS2.
It's crazy that a game from 20 years ago is better than any madden released since then
And the knew it too. EA knew they'd fall behind, thus that's why they went for NFL exclusive deal. Which is absurd NFL even entertained the idea.
@@jonny-b4954 imagine what would've happened if NFL declined the idea. 2K would continue to make these masterpieces.
@@jonny-b4954 actually it's entirely the NFL's greedy fault that we only have EA to make football games...
The nfl saw that 2K was lowering the price of their games for consumers as a business and competition strategy, and of course the NFL didn't really want future madden and 2k titles to drop down in price, so they offered EA an exclusive license to keep future nfl titles priced at the minimum of $49.99
The nfl saw 2K's strategy as devaluing its brand.
in an alternate universe, life is good.
@@AndyRobertooie i want to go to the alternate universe where all my parlays hit and I made money.
Smh even the HB and FB in motion looks smoother than Madden
I brought this game when it came out for 20 bucks. I didn't even play football games since Madden 99 😅😅. Im just now learning how to play in 2023 and yes its the goat of Football games. 2k5 and All Pro Football 2008. I should have gotten into football more in the PS and PS2 era.
Something not mentioned in the offensive controls is that you can flip the play using rt/r2 after pressing the audible button. You can also flip the side a run play is going by pressing rs/r3 after pressing the audible button. Basically the same function as the "playmaker" pre snap controls in madden.
Great video. I love how all the buttons are set up. Stiff arm button for left and right are great
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kiam- 48hour records played this as a kid and just got it last week and it’s sooo much better then I remember as a kid I didn’t realize how great this game is. I can play this like it was made in 2020
@@Itsfayd Yeah, It's easy to take for granted what we have till we lose it. I got back into this game back in 2011 and I still play franchise mode on my original XBOX I'm in year 14 rarely simulating my team games and having a great time lol.
Jeremiah Ratliff Can I play this game on the 360? I really am considering it. Highly interested, I already know this would be worth it but that’s a question I have.
@@jitbrady7158 Yes it's backward compatible on the 360 just be sure to have a hard drive and the backward compatibility update.
U can also pump fake to make the linemen jump to buy time
Way ahead of its time. Still the GOAT football game
Thanks! Loved watching this back in the day.
Works great on the Xbox 360 too this game.
I also like the one before, ESPN NFL 2k Football which was 2k4 really.
2K4 Gameplay is better tbh
I like 2k4 Football too. Potty it doesn't work on Xbox 360 like 2K5
@@michaelgott9524 You can emulate it if you have a Xbox Series X/S Bro, I'm playing 2K5 right now with updated rosters I have videos in my channel like and subscribe 👍
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I kinda miss extra vids like this in games
Very helpful and informative. Great video!! Appreciate the information
It’s crazy how much you can do and this was made 2004, madden graphics but this game play and in-depth franchise mode with player scouting before games added madden 08 superstar mode all in one game , I pay 200 for That game they would never have to make another game just only to upgrade the graphics but that’s it
I'd pay for a graphics update and rosters if they remaster ESPN NFL 2k5, I don't want that shitty buggy madden
You could motion more than one player
Can You do NBA 2K5 Or College hoops 2k5 Tutorials Videos
If I get a hold to those games I will and hopefully it will have a tutorial video in the game
Just started playing this on all pro I'm frustrated had a few losses but a couple wins
Thanks this helped alot.
Very helpful. I still play this
I had to come re-watch this to figure out all the things I'm not doing.
Better than madden. Smh, i wish they could come out with the same game with modern graphics.
I’m sorry the passing game in this in this can’t touch All Pro Football 2k8
Masterpiece game unbeatable still
Who else is playing this in 2023!?!
It is 28th of January 2023 and I am playing ESPN NFL 2K5 for the first time in my life.
🔥goated
I can't believe im playing this game for the first time i got 2k3 but this is maximum awesome 😎
greatest football game ever made
bring back 2k football
BETTER THAN MADDEN WOW🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
What's
Progressive Scan for?
Anyone know?
I get the offense somewhat but can siomeone give me some tips on how to not suck at D, Simple thungs for a noob please
Practice my brotha...
@@OG_predatorproductionz What should I do? There are so many guys to control. I don't know football that well
Electro Duck ok so basically the right stick controls the d-line and all adjustments(down-pinch)(up-spread)(left-slide left)(right-side right) so what I do is either slide to the side the running back isn't on or where I'm thinking the run will go. Pinching is good when you are trying to contain a run up the gut and spread is good when blitzing or pass situations or if you think they are running outside like a toss or stretch and I find spreading the line has better pass rush and I believe L2 is linebacker adjustments and they adjust the same exact way as the line I personally always spread them in passing situations and pinch/ slide to the side I think they are running. I believe R2 is secondary adjustments and I personally guess a lot so for example if I'm playing man I will always flick the right stick left so my corners won't get beat inside and vice versa with coverage and there's other adjustments but those are the main ones
@@zula4317 thanks, I'll try that. Starting to get a little better now
Learn what each defensive formation consist of and what it’s strengths and weakness are and how to adapt, like you probably don’t want to call a dime defense on 3rd and short
I like this game but the controls are so convoluted. Mainstream the controls and this game is better than any Madden.
They aren't though the controls are actually really good I agree maybe switch sprint from tapping x to just holding the trigger
Why didn't the PS two version have these tutorials, or were they in a place I never thought to check?
It is on the ps2 is under features
@@chillgamer8376I don’t see the tutorial video on ps2
How do you double team a receiver? Pulling the left trigger or bumper doesn’t bring up their receiver icons! Wtf??
Once you press the icon of the defender then the icons will appear on the offense so you can double team the player you want.
Never seen this before 🤔🔥
IT'S IN THE GAME
@@disasteraka NFL 2K5: IT'S IN THE GAME.
Sounds waay more accurate than EA's poorly designed Madden.
What a game..
Plays smooth on my Xbox Series X 💪
How did you get it running on the Series X?
I have this on my Xbox Series X 💪
How can I get???
Where can I buy this game...
Ebay if you have a Xbox Series X you can emulate it i have videos on my channel.
Mehn 😞 this was near perfection
#brinkbackNFL2K
How do I flip a run direction without flipping the play?
Press triangle for audible then press R2
Madden could never
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Naw this game is trash frfr. After really playing for a couple of days and noticing a lot of bs idk how this is a #1 fb game to yall🤦🏽♂️
You're just trash 🗑️🤣
Not your generation kid. You won’t understand. Keep it moving and continue playing Madden 😂
@@LightCrunch that’s cool I will. Stick to ur old ass nostalgic fake bs old head
What bs did you notice if you could explain? This game is not trash but there is a lot pros and cons about it for a game that came out in 2004 its one of the best games ever
@@Showoffduty presentation wise yes it’s one of the best, gameplay wise not really. The freedom really isn’t there for player movement. It feels like you’re playing a coded football game idk how else to explain it fr. The plays are so bare minimum, and idk it’s fun for the first 2 hours of having it but after playing everything it’s already boring.
I’m sorry but the routes in this game are garbage as hell
Okay Madden Player
@@dj-yf5cl Explain to me how the routes are good routes?
And I don't even like madden, I'm just pointing out the obvious.
Sometimes the oline is just as bad as madden, and they'll instant sack you, and other times receivers take 5 seconds to go over 20 yards.
how can they ALL be garbage? There are like 200 pass patterns and all the combinations of those routs???
@@tedsexton5406 lmao right
Found the Madden fan.
U can also pump fake to make the linemen jump to buy time