Madden NFL 2003

Go back in time and join one of the biggest tournaments in the world in Madden NFL 2003. Here, you can choose your favorite teams like Patriots or Chiefs and join the players to the final victory with the championship trophy. In addition, you can also make trades between teams to choose the best seeds for the new season as a real leader. Are you ready for the most dramatic and exciting matches in Madden NFL 2003? 

Teams

• Houston - Texans
• Kansas City - Chiefs
• New York - Jets
• Seattle - Seahawks
• Baltimore - Ravens
• Buffalo - Bills
• Detroit - Lions
• San Diego - Chargers
• St. Louis - Rams
• New York - Giants
• Cleveland - Browns
• Cincinnati - Bengals
• Philadelphia - Eagles
• Dallas - COWBOYS
• Pittsburgh - Steelers
• San Francisco - 49ers
• Oakland - Raiders
• Jacksonville - Jaguars
• Denver - Broncos
• New England - Patriots
• New Orleans - Saints
• Indianapolis - Colts
• Washington - Redskins
• Chicago - Bears
• Miami - Dolphins
• Green Bay - Packers
• Arizona - Cardinals
• Tennessee - Titans
• Carolina - Panthers
• Atlanta - Falcons
• Minnesota - Vikings
• Tampa Bay - Buccaneers

Gameplay 

• Choose Your Team: Pick your favorite NFL team or create one.
• Learn the Controls: Familiarize yourself with the passing, rushing, and defensive controls for fluid gameplay.
• Game Modes: Select from modes like Exhibition, Season, or Franchise to play solo or multiplayer.
• Call Plays: Use the playbook to choose offensive and defensive strategies tailored to your team’s strengths.
• Execute Plays: Time your passes, avoid turnovers, and use jukes or spins to outmaneuver opponents.
• Defend: On defense, tackle efficiently, intercept passes, and sack the quarterback to stop the opponent’s drives.
• Manage the Clock: Strategically use timeouts and adjust your pace during critical moments.
• Adapt and Adjust: Change tactics in response to your opponent’s strategies to gain the upper hand.

Key Controls

Madden NFL 2003 is an online game that can be played on most devices such as PS2, Xbox, PC, ipad, mobile, etc. Below are the key controls on each type of device that you can find.

On PS2 or Xbox

Offense (When You Have the Ball)

• Snap Ball: Press X (PS2) or A (Xbox).
• Pass: Press the button corresponding to the receiver (Circle, Triangle, Square, etc., on PS2; B, Y, X, etc., on Xbox).
• Sprint: Hold R2 (PS2) or Right Trigger (RT) (Xbox).
• Spin Move: Press Circle (PS2) or B (Xbox).
• Juke Move: Press L1/R1 (PS2) or Left Bumper/Right Bumper (Xbox).
• Dive: Press Square (PS2) or X (Xbox).
• Hurdle: Press Triangle (PS2) or Y (Xbox).

Defense (When Opponent Has the Ball)

• Switch Players: Press Circle (PS2) or B (Xbox).
• Tackle: Press Square (PS2) or X (Xbox).
• Dive Tackle: Hold Square (PS2) or X (Xbox).
• Sprint: Hold R2 (PS2) or Right Trigger (RT) (Xbox).
• Swat Pass: Press Triangle (PS2) or Y (Xbox).

Pre-Snap Adjustments

• Call Audible: Press L2 (PS2) or Left Trigger (LT) (Xbox).
• Hot Route (Offense): Select receiver, then press the corresponding button to change their route.
• Defensive Shifts: Use the D-pad to adjust the defensive line or linebackers.

Kicking (Field Goals, Punts, Kickoffs)

• Start Power Meter: Press X (PS2) or A (Xbox).
• Stop Power/Accuracy Meter: Press X (PS2) or A (Xbox) again at the desired points.

On PC

Offense (When You Have the Ball)

• Snap Ball: Press Spacebar
• Pass: Press the number keys 1-5 (corresponding to your receivers)
• Sprint: Hold Shift
• Spin Move: Press A
• Juke Move: Press Q/E (left/right)
• Dive: Press D
• Hurdle: Press W

Defense (When Opponent Has the Ball)

• Switch Players: Press Tab
• Tackle: Press D
• Dive Tackle: Hold D
• Sprint: Hold Shift
• Swat Pass: Press W

Pre-Snap Adjustments

• Call Audible: Press F1-F4 (depending on the audible play)
• Hot Route (Offense): Press the number corresponding to a receiver, then choose a direction with the arrow keys for their new route
• Defensive Shifts: Use the arrow keys to shift the defensive line or linebackers

Kicking (Field Goals, Punts, Kickoffs)

• Start Power Meter: Press Spacebar
• Stop Power/Accuracy Meter: Press Spacebar again at the desired points

Additional Tips

• Customize controls in the settings menu if the default layout doesn’t suit your preferences.
• Use a game controller if preferred, as many PC versions support controllers for a more console-like experience.

Sports Games Like Madden NFL 2003

Besides Madden NFL 2003, you can check out other games in our Madden NFL series. In addition, players can also try out trending games like:

• Retro Bowl College
• Retro Bowl 25

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