The Last Madden for the PS2

[@Live01Legends]

PS2 era was the best era in gaming. Best and most creative games.

[@RiVer-Parish]

Agreed with all genres.

[@championgamer3294]

Agree Madden & 2k Now Both Trash The Gameplay is 100% Horrible!!!

[@nonyabizz3533]

So glad to be able to experience it

[@shawklan27]

​@Nonya Bizz so glad to be able to own and use one still

[@nonyabizz3533]

@@shawklan27 yup me 2 bro.

[@JackDanaher2001]

The fact that Madden PS2 had Lucas Oil Stadium, AT&T Stadium, and MetLife Stadium was insane!

[@BaseballGuy66]

Lol

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@BaseballGuy66 yep. PS1 NFL games also have some hidden NFL stadiums NOT found in Madden 23. Madden 04 PS1 for example.

[@JoseGonzalez-mb2wx]

Also cam Newton

[@Carrie-xh6lu]

And can't forget the Bills Toronto Series Stadium: Rogers Centre in Toronto,Canada and London England's Wembley Stadium for the NFL International Series game in Franchise season mode. 😊

[@brandonconaway4081]

The PS2 was great for this sort of thing. NCAA football went all the way to 2011 on PS2. And NBA2k went all the way to 2012. It says a lot about its longevity as a console.

[@purwantiallan5089]

I ever played Madden NFL 12 PS2 back in 2016, Brandon. Man, 7 years after playing that game its still FAR above all PS5 EA SPORTS games. Even better than F1 22!

[@tony_mac24]

after all, the ps2 is the most best-selling console of all time, which explains why developers were still pushing out games past it's lifespan

[@RubensBarrichello.]

​@@purwantiallan5089F1 22 is a weak choice to compare to Madden 12 on ps2 lol. F1 20 was the best of the current games. 23 is fun.

[@sharmz7540]

I snuck out of my Amish cabin to watch this computer video

[@921athletics]

As u shouldve

[@ypgdomo]

😂😂😂😂 computer video

[@BaseballGuy66]

Lol

[@crackheadjoedirt]

What part of Ohio are you from?

[@Busti464]

Thanks for the well made shed

[@jdevlin1910]

I learned football on this era of games, an amazing time. Haven't played a Madden now since 2019. I had no idea 12 went this hard on PS2, I wish we were still in that time.

[@oreox1000]

Had 11 and loved it

[@CT-nb5lm]

just go back Bro.. And 2008 on PC has sooo many oldschool roster downloads. My favorite is the complete 1999 season. Super Kurt Waqrner Rams,,Vikings RandyMoss,,DougFluite Bills. The NFL was banging that year.. 2008 was the last year madden was on PC until a decade later.. so it gets love for sure.

[@MarmaladeSally]

On my way to a retro gaming store listening to this. Gonna buy this for my backwards compatible PS3 I just picked up the other day!

[@jayoh2k]

Or get yourself the s23 add and emulator and you can play right from your phone and broadcast it to your TV. I'm using my son's PS5 controllers. I literally just downloaded the game today.

[@iiTsFaded_]

It’s crazy to think that we’re never gonna get any game like this ever again.

[@johnbasedow8973]

harsh reality. so sad. i remember a day where we expected the newest game that was about to come out was going to be the best game. and it usually was.

[@jcoolguy1548]

You say that like Madden 12 was some groundbreaking game

[@lowenstaat]

@Udokee You beat me to it!

[@BaseballGuy66]

Please tell me We will actually go to another peak in gaming and even sports gaming

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@jcoolguy1548 Madden NFL 12 PS2 and 3 imo are the last amazing Madden games.

[@RiVer-Parish]

I didn't know Madden 12 was on ps2 learned something new.

[@bigrich6075]

I got that game Christmas 2011

[@jordanford9320]

I remember "settling" for Madden 12 for PS2 because my 360 had the red ring of death (another hidden gem) and then being blown away by how great the game was

[@rayodfilms]

So basically madden 08 with 2011 rosters, W

[@pocketfullofry]

There's something about the fluidity of the running that always got me excited to play. It felt like speed translated the best with this engine. I think I played some franchises 80-100 years, what an amazing era of madden games. Recent gen madden is horrific.

[@gth804f]

I thought it capped you at 30 years? I've yet to find out.

[@PontFlair]

​@gth804f I did too. Right now, I have a few Fran Modes going on Madden 08. I have one with the OAKLAND Raiders where Mike Vick is like 36-37yrs old, and still the #1 QB in the NFL. His spd & acc regressed to 60, BUT his Thp, Tha, & Awr are all 99s. And he's still "sort of" elusive when he needs to be

[@PontFlair]

Madden 08 on ps2 is definitely a top pick of mine for GOAT Madden overall. I want to give Madden 12 another shot, I posted on this video why I haven't played it, but I may tough it out just to go back to it and play a Fran Mode. I think I already have a team set-up, just can't remember if it was my Hometown Phila Eagles or if I was using the Raiders on 12

[@gth804f]

@@PontFlair Madden 11 and 12 on PS2 are both underrated. They play well and I've seen tidy animations on those that I haven't seen on earlier titles.

[@RichieL1991]

@@gth804f Yes, all of the Madden franchises cap you out at 30 years max (for the 2k series its 31 years). I'm thinking the original commenter probably meant they did about 100 years combined between many different franchises over the years.

[@jaboy8603]

Softdrink man I remember when u were contemplating on quitting this channel and tryna do other things but I’m so glad u stuck to doing sports content. It’s a goldmine of content I wouldnt even think about but u spmehow have a knack for coming up wit these great video ideas!! Your journey as a content creator is an interesting one and I’ve seen a good chunk of it and I’m happy for you man!! Love your vids and keep doin what u love, even if its not sports related! ❤

[@yoyoyopistachio3320]

Another cool feature in this game that wasnt in older ps2 maddens was player momentum. Players could get hot or cold depending on performance and it would give stat boosts in game

[@LpCruz11937]

Good looks on recommending NCAA next. My madden 08 franchise with current rosters has been a blast. Thanks my dude

[@Mr_Pmg_Gaming]

Owned this for the ps2, swear I played franchise mode until the disc quit working. Was a solid game. Turned a 7th round qb in to a stud that topped the league in stats

[@ltsBluPrint]

Ps2 engine madden better than any madden we’ve had last 10 years

[@nonyabizz3533]

Why couldn't they transfer it to the 360? Look at MLB The Show. Its has been the same core gameplay since ps2.

[@truindividual]

Facts

[@EagleZtoTheGrave]

​@@nonyabizz3533 If they rebuilt on this engine/game & improved it yearly I'd be happy

[@TheTimgta]

​@@nonyabizz3533 right I'm glad somebody said that I always think about that every time somebody brings up that the reason its gone cuz they rebuilt it when they made the first one on 360 rebuilt the engine and everything it just didn't make sense it it couldn't be rebuilt or transfer over or rebuilt and transferred over

[@quentinparhiala9415]

definetly

[@brendanmccallion2350]

When I watch these old Madden videos it does make me pray that the new Maximum Football game is at least able to hit the same fun & exciting feeling these games gave us. The modern Madden's have sucked any enjoyment out of playing a football game.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yes. So did FIFA and NHL and even F1 with its Supercars in F1 22.

[@brendanmccallion2350]

@@purwantiallan5089 don't get me started on those damn supercars on F1 ☠️

[@TicoisTocory]

Damn I miss PS2 Madden

[@RVered]

I've been waiting for this video for so long! Thank you so much for making a video about a completely forgotten game; Madden 05-08 at least have a cult following, but 09-12 on PS2 have nothing.

[@Mainsterr]

THANK YOU for including the part about the create-a-play mode. That is my favorite mode in Madden that they got rid of. I agree 100% that they should have that mode in newer games, but disable it for online play because of the possible glitch plays that could be made. THANK YOU THANK YOU for including that. My favorite part of playing Madden is making my own playbooks and I feel like they have a lot of work to do to make that a much better mode. Ive been watching you videos for a while man, thank you for the great content. I thought Madden 08 was the last Madden to have create-a-play. Im gonna buy this game right now

[@Hehateme870]

Nope my guy this has it as well that was my favorite creating my own formations madden on the ps2 was the best the game flow was so fluid and smooth and you could break tackles running the football was a blast

[@MURKGOAT860]

The way you break games down is exactly how I felt in my childhood. You just put in to words exactly how I felt

[@simheadacademy2569]

This game is very nostalgic. I played it for about 5 months and had a good time. I always went more towards Madden 07-09 on the PS2 though. I believe those were better imo.

[@footguy215]

09 Madden was my all time favorite. All because it wa the first year with the abilty to Supersim.

[@icanttrustasoul.]

*madden 04 is my favorite.*

[@marcussims1615]

I remember getting a 360 Xmas 06... Played Madden .. went back to game cube Madden by the end of Xmas break😂

[@daviddietsch]

98 is my favorite because it was my first. But I think madden was amazing between 2000-2005

[@scrappy3301]

@@footguy215 same here but I also enjoyed the fantasy challenge. That mode was pretty cool to play dreamers deceivers and the other teams that had unique abilities

[@PatriotWay]

Madden 12 on PS2 was great. I remember playing with my Dallas Cowboys 🤠 on Family play. Lots of fun. It was a deep game with loads of options and depth. Unlike Madden nowadays.

[@apples874]

Patriots should give back all of their rings

[@bodax1069]

Madden/NCAA/NBA 09 on the ps2 were three of my favorite games ever

[@Thefreighttrain511]

This game is so nostalgic for me. I remember playing this so much when i was younger. Sadly the game broke then the ps2 slim did. So i moved on and started playing madden 11 for the ps3 and both games are so underrated in my opinion

[@baller85sonNetwork]

This is one of the most well made videos I’ve ever seen. I make videos of the old Maddens on TikTok, but this is a different level. I played Madden on PS2 until Madden 10 came out, then I played them on newer gens. I feel the same way about the franchise, the PS2 engine and features puts the other versions to shame. I never had Madden 12 on PS2, and you’ve convinced me to go get it. It’s sad what Madden has become, but I’ll always play the old ones.

[@JBHtown1646]

This game will always be my go-to, even if it is 13 years old. The reason why I stay true to this game comes down to the customization. It is nice to be able to do practically anything I want when it comes to creating my own team to rosters that are up to date.

[@tsouryavong13]

In this game for the PS2 version, I created 32 teams from scratch and replaced the NFL teams with my said 32 created teams

[@Jesus.A.Torres83]

I’m 40 years old and man!!!! You took me for a beautiful remembrance ride, I miss this madden soooooo much! Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@JulesC07]

Hey man I love your videos I've watched almost all of them. I want to bring up something that keeps popping into mind everytime I see an upload of yours. There are only so many retro sports games. There is an end. I'd personally be open to other types of content from you, because you're very entertaining and insightful. Cheers

[@Jared011Green]

Great video!! FYI You can import NCAA 11 draft class in franchise since NCAA football 12 wasn't made for the PS2.

[@mcdelloboy]

really i didnt know that

[@SpawnTrapped]

Super sim was added in the 09 games on both NCAA and Madden. It's hard for me to go back and do a franchise on anything older because of the lack of super sim

[@gth804f]

Thanks, I love your retros, but this one hit different. I am a PS2 loyalist and I'll take it to my grave. I have every single Madden for PS2 except 09 and 10, because I played 08 so vigorously. Got 11, thinking it would be the last one along with NCAA Football 11. Well, to my surprise, walked into the 'ol Wal-Mart in August of 2011, and what do you know? A Madden 12, for the PS2, with Peyton Hillis on the cover, released without much, if any, fanfare. The most pleasant surprise of this game was that they still allowed you to import a NCAA 11 draft class. If you wanted it to align with Madden 12, just import a class from the 2011 season in NCAA Football. Actually, maybe the most pleasant surprise was the gameplay. I've seen animations and tackling in this game that I haven't seen in any other title. I saw Demaryius Thomas (RIP) do a double toe-tap in the endzone near the sideline for a TD. I saw Fred Jackson of the Bills run through 2 Jet DBs at the same time. This game is highly underrated and for $39, seems like a bargain now.

[@marloncosta172]

This was the last madden for psp too, I still playing the psp version on my phone and is fun and incredibly deep

[@rayodfilms]

I saw this game in a Ready Player One store a few months back and even the back cover was pixelized😭

[@SpawnTrapped]

Importing an NCAA draft class is possible via NCAA 11. The text in this game says it's importing it from NCAA 12, but that never came out on PS2.

[@Roy_Al_Blak202]

Loved Madden on PS2.... so many great memories

[@darnell16player]

I didn’t even know of madden 12 on ps2! Man that is something new to learn! But man I got to get me a copy! Learned something new today!

[@thatdamngood901]

This Madden was memorable cause they held some event down in NYC at Bryant Park that year where you had to sign up for something and received a free copy of Madden. Core memory unlocked. Different times indeed.

[@Negative28]

I LOVE PS2 Madden 12 for every reason you listed. My personal favorite though is Madden 11 PS2 simply because I like the rosters and soundtrack better. Long live PS2 Madden!

[@Furious_Baby]

Ur the man bro can’t believe you don’t have half a million subscribers

[@guysfieri8900]

im so glad you commented on how creepy looking the dummies in the skill drills are

[@robinbanks916]

Glad to see a youtuber who doesn’t kill people in his videos. Subscribed!

[@chuddleywindston]

That's insane. The PS4 came out 2 years after this PS2 game

[@applescruff1969]

It's sad to think that the 6th Generation of consoles was seemingly the peak of gaming. I guess the hardware for those consoles are just WAY more powerful than the PS5 and the Series X.

[@boodeesparx1192]

I dig da sarcasm lol

[@dylanpolkvids18]

I remember my mom buying me this exact game in Walmart for me when I was a kid. Simpler times.

[@brodyanderson1166]

I remember having madden 11 and 12 on 360 and my cousins still had a ps2 and they got so hype when they got madden 12 on ps2 and just remember thinking how different the 2 are

[@Squishmallows24]

Madden on ps2 brings back so many good memories. Each madden got better. It was actually exciting when a new madden came out. The last madden I played on ps2 was 05

[@michiganjack1337]

"Let is have fun." Perfectly said.

[@SimFootballFanatic]

This might sound crazy but wouldn't a PS5 or series console have enough power to run a built-in emulator if EA wanted to include one of these games in a bundle in the future. I'm talking about something entirely different from retroarch and Dev mode. I would love to see one of these PS2 Madden's be bundled together in the next decade that can run at 4K resolution. I would be streaming it and updating its rosters every year if it got that type of support.

[@streetzofBR225]

We a never get a era with gaming like the ps2 era

[@Maal7432]

My favorite feature in this game is being able to create plays. 🔥

[@Mainsterr]

YES, they need to bring that back, just not allow it for online play because you could break the game

[@Thefreighttrain511]

​@@Mainsterrbro I remember I made like 20 plays across 3 custom formations. I actually recall making a version of the brotherly shove and it was just as broken as it is in real life. Just giving the player options, even if people don't buy it for them, or even use them is important.

[@Mainsterr]

@@Thefreighttrain511 i agree, just let us have create a play for offline play only, I would spend HOURS on that game mode

[@Thefreighttrain511]

@@Mainsterrthe Madden series has fallen off so hard for the lack of attention to detail stuff like that, create-a-fan, an actual uniform creator, and an actual ability to make everyone look different. Now everyone looks essentially the same. I remember making 7 foot 415 pound player and loving how different he looked from other players

[@Maal7432]

@@MainsterrIf they let me use create a play online, it would be a wrap for people lmao.

[@leftlon3]

i enjoyed this game, though i wasn’t a fan of the scoreboards after madden 06

[@Bluesnake495]

Madden 12 unarguably had the best soundtrack

[@Lagchunk]

08 and 11s were really strong too

[@profileperson4481]

Yes it did

[@wilo_2961]

10 too

[@Bluesnake495]

@@Lagchunk 08 was good. I liked 07 more then 08. 11 was great but it was just 80s rock for no reason and nothing else

[@Bluesnake495]

@@profileperson4481 queen had the best song on yherr

[@Astolfo2001]

From what I can tell, the PSP version of Madden 12 seems to be practically identical to the PS2 version which isn't surprising considering that the PSP had a truck ton of ports like that.

[@PotholedAxe9985]

Personally I always go for Madden 11, purely because NCAA 12 wasn't released on PS2. I like playing full player careers, starting in college. So I've chosen to use Madden 11 since in the end, both are amazing and 11 has all the features I want. If I want a franchise mode, I just boot up NFL 2k5

[@BishopFrmJuice]

Looking at this makes me wanna cry how the gameplay was. Smoother than newer generations

[@BrockMak]

8:49 The wildest I've done was Down 50 at halftime, then tie the game at 98 and needed a 60 yard field goal to win in overtime.

[@BrockMak]

Also: Almost all the helmets in 12 would had failed the current helmet standard, and the old helmet worn by Tom Brady (Style 1) would be the first to be banned or grandfathered out of the league.

[@ShadoWB4MV]

I don't even like or care for american football but still I watch all of your videos, they are entertainment and sad at the same time. It goes to show how games have been going downhill on general

[@delldolo9048]

The hit stick on ps2 madden is so good, you really lay the smack fr, all the new generation games feel slow moving

[@someperson3883]

You are right about different versions being different. I have Madden 11 on the Wii, and it is not the same as the video you made about it on Xbox 360 and PS3.

[@skolinpurpleandgold3784]

I remember Madden 12 on the psp as well.

[@vashstarwind36]

I played Madden 2012 for PS2 far more than any other football game ever. My best friend and I both think that this is, by far, THE BEST football game ever. Thank you so much for making this video. The A.I. is the best in this version ( as for all PS2 Maddens ) You get some big time modern players, as rookies ... and, .. you still get some HOF Legends. Much A.I. in many areas are pretty mind blowing. You ROCK , @SOFTDRINKTV

[@luhhburg]

That falcons joke was top tier

[@Broly555_TV]

I actually downloaded this game to my computer for my PS2 emulator, but I haven't tried it yet. Guess I will have to try it at some point down the line. From what I can see, the game pretty much is a copy of the PS2 version of Madden 08, but that is not a bad thing at all since Madden 08 was a great game. It's amazing how all these PS2 football games from back then had gameplay and game mode depth nailed down so perfectly that no football game from the PS3/Xbox 360 era (except for all pro football 2k8) or the subsequent console generations have topped them yet.

[@evanlamartiniere1838]

This game is my all time favorite madden, and I will play it when I get the emulator

[@dylanjwagner]

I love the digs at the suits. The corporate mindset of twisting every last dime out of customers with minimal investment into a good product is why we’re in this stupid cycle.

[@Kamden-gr2no]

I’m actually considering buying this game just because of how my fun the old ps2 game is, and rookie cam newton CMON

[@Kamden-gr2no]

Anyone know of a good emulator

[@clevercode30]

@@Kamden-gr2no watch an pcsx2 emulator tutorial and download the game on the internet

[@KalvinSingh]

I noticed that FIFA and Madden NFL 2002 came for the GameCube then later both the 07 games came for GameCube then Madden 08 for the GameCube. Later on Madden and Fifa 10-12 came for the PS2

[@Marcus_shawn]

Only issue with Madden 10,11,12 on PS2 was if you played alot of seasons in franchise mode after awhile your coach and certain players would start looking glitchy and cringy.. mostly because by those games they stopped testing it because they had already been out on PS3/Xbox 360..by year 3 your coaches face would look colorful 😂

[@jayart8751]

Debating on buying a PS2 and getting a bunch of old maddens, NCAA football games, and old NBA 2k games

[@icanttrustasoul.]

*hey man i play ncaa 06 & madden 12 today, it is worth it.*

[@jayart8751]

​I want to get one off eBay but Im probably gonna go with dkoldies because of the 1 year warranty but idk ​@@icanttrustasoul.

[@Baphodes1317]

Dude saying that Cam Newton is in this game really made me age myself. It feels impossible that he's been playing that long

[@Carrie-xh6lu]

This was the last offical Madden NFL 12 that i purchased in 2011. PS3 was cool on how they displayed the series, but in a way they had to catch up with NCAA Football on PlayStation 3 and it did take notice finally on Madden 09. But as for Madden series and NCAA Football series, hands down golden on the PS2. And the concept of "flex scheduling" was ingenious switching a Week 17 matchup to a 9:00PM primetime highlighter on Monday Night, Madden and the writers who put the real schedules in, you're #1. 😊😊. Now its 2024 im collecting all my Maddens and NCAA Football again since i got my PS2 back and its gonna be on and cracking like Stuart Scott.

[@RD-bu5wi]

Madden 09 on ps2 is my favorite I play it all the time with my friends

[@natnaelberhanu-i8w]

It would be interesting if you did a video on the last madden for ps1 or the last 2k on ps2

[@TateS26]

I had madden 09 on ps2. Was the last 6th gen football game I bought. Loved it

[@epatetta]

Only played M12 on ps3 but I'm gonna have to pick the ps2 version up and give it a go. The gameplay shown in your video reminds me of 06 on the ps2 which might be my favorite madden ever, with the ps3 version of M12 as my #2

[@jcal8738]

Ik this is about 12 but 08 franchise on GameCube brings back so much nostalgia..... good times...

[@justinganz1173]

Actually playing this game on PS2 right as this came out

[@KingGuns-b5r]

The roster was so gutted the pre roster before own personal updates because the hold out that almost happened

[@lunareclipse6999]

Extremely underrated game, despite having no Historic Teams the game is still fire af

[@JohnThaDreamer]

I just started a Franchise on Madden 25 and actually used your sliders on it. It is so fun. The game looks and plays better than Madden 23.

[@tuff3jay]

It's really depressing seeing all the features that have been taken out since 05. Slowly but surely EA kept taking things away, and us dedicated franchise mode fans didn't realize it until it was too late 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@LuisAntonImperial]

You can really tell how much heart and soul they've put in each game! You should review NBA 2K12 for the PS2! It's not really that great tbh (2K China and Virtuos kept decade-old bugs and did bare minimum on the rosters), but I still have fond memories of it

[@jordza2k11]

Making a 28-3 reference in a PS2 game? have my like sir that got to me

[@Ra1nman_FM]

This and Madden 11 for the PS2 are honestly pretty goated. Maybe my young ass prefers those new-ish rosters

[@betanusolosix]

Ps2/ og xbox madden was the best era for madden football games and it’s not even close…

[@AustinHillgren]

How the ps2 had better games than the ps5 is so stupid

[@ProWrestlingFan1995]

In my experience whenever people talk about Madden 08 they're usually referring to the 7th gen versions not the 6th gen versions, although Madden 08 was last Madden to come out for all 3 6th gen systems.

[@bryanbaise1]

I just wish the players had more attributes like zone and man defense. That's what breaks my immersion in the older madden's franchise mode.

[@memesthatmakemelaughforhou476]

You should do a video on some of the wii Maddens. 08 had a few unique modes, but 09 I think was the best in terms of features.

[@jmarcguy]

I remember passing on all the Maddens back then. I was waiting for 2k to come back. Oops!

[@stevengrvp]

I miss these type of games

[@ajharris4912]

U gotta do the last 2k /nba lives on ps2 & ps3 too keep the content coming

[@acenyojer44]

The PS2 versión of Madden 12 is in My opinion the Best NFL game ever

[@sammastersful]

I loved the PS2 Madden era. I never played a PS3, i couldnt afford it at the time. When I played PS4 Maddens I was so so disappointed.

[@TurntUpTurtles]

The only main problem is this game is a lot better in retrospect. Family Play was introduced in '09 on the PS2 and all those menus and stuff in Franchise are unchanged from '08. Sure, it is super fun to go back and play now because of those things (I am doing it myself right now lol) but during the time period it would've been AWFUL as it was just a roster update essentially lol. The game (on the PS2) was basically exactly the same minus rosters & commentary from '09-'12 on the PlayStation 2 so for retrospective purposes it is basically just a roster preference haha. Great video though. Inspired me to go back and play this game.

[@thatjubs4428]

Bro I remember playing family mode when I was like 5 winning games 100-0 😂

[@Samtember14]

Honestly the perfect madden would be… Roster edits pre Madden 17 Rating progression of Madden 19-24 Online rosters, drafts, etc of Madden 13-24 Creation suit of Madden 06-12 And then have the ability to import DNA like NBA 2K does to bring realism to your draft classes and online rosters.