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Revision as of 09:26, 15 October 2021
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| EA Tiburon | |
| macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| EA Sports | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 14, 2007 |
| macOS (OS X) (Cider) | September 1, 2007 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Series | Madden NFL |
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| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| John Madden Football | 1988 |
| John Madden Football II | 1991 |
| Madden Football: Limited Edition | 1996 |
| Madden NFL 97 | 1996 |
| Madden NFL 98 | 1997 |
| Madden NFL 99 | 1998 |
| Madden NFL 2000 | 1999 |
| Madden NFL 2001 | 2000 |
| Madden NFL 2002 | 2001 |
| Madden NFL 2003 | 2002 |
| Madden NFL 2004 | 2003 |
| Madden NFL 2005 | 2004 |
| Madden NFL 06 | 2005 |
| NFL Head Coach | 2006 |
| Madden NFL 07 | 2006 |
| Madden NFL 08 | 2007 |
| Madden NFL 19 | 2018 |
| Madden NFL 20 | 2019 |
| Madden NFL 21 | 2020 |
| Madden NFL 22 | 2021 |
| Madden NFL 23 | 2022 |
| NFL Pro Era | 2022 |
| Madden NFL 24 | 2023 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- Official matchmaking servers are offline; see Online play for solutions.
- Digital versions can only be officially purchased in the United States and Canada.
- Based on the PlayStation 2/Xbox/Nintendo Gamecube version. This translates in inferior graphics and missing enhancements compared to the Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 release.
- Not compatible with Windows 8, see Issues unresolved.
General information
Availability
- This game is no longer available digitally.
Essential improvements
- Due to the long delay between PC versions of Madden NFL, many mods for the game exist that can be downloaded at FootballIdiot.com.
Updated Rosters
The largest and most comprehensive NFL mod for Madden NFL 08 is the Football-Freaks/FootballIdiot Mod, which can be found here. It updates uniforms, rosters, stadiums, and more to the current season.
Updated uniforms and rosters are available on the FootballIdiot Forums.
Additionally, multiple college football mods can also be found at FootballIdiot.
Updated Start Screen
The original start screen features the cover feature athlete, Vince Young, in his Tennessee Titans uniform. He subsequently played for the Philadelphia Eagles. An updated set of start screens with choices for each team is available on the FootballIdiot Forums.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| macOS (OS X) |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Origin |
Video
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | can't navigate main menu with controller | |
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | ||||
| Russian |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | |||
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | See Online play. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | Matchmaking servers have been shut down. See Online play. | |
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Online play
EA has shut down the multiplayer matchup servers. However, there are workarounds, including entering the other player's IP address manually or using a VPN. There are active leagues, including this one.
"Synchronization Error" can occur if both players have added any mods or additional folders that do not coincide with each other. Rosters, Saved players, and other items that are saved by the player in the game do not count as issues.
Issues unresolved
Windows 8 compatibility issues
The program has compatibility issues with Windows 8. When attempting to start the program, intermittently a message will pop up stating "This application is not compatible with the installed operating system. Please upgrade to Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 or better." and the program will not start. Using compatibility mode for Windows 7, XP SP3, or Vista does not solve the problem.[citation needed]
Currently there is no fix.
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 933 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 64 of VRAM |
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