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IT JUST KEEPS
GETTING BETTER

Last year, when the Microsoft 

NFL Fever

 franchise was traded 

from the PC to the Xbox, you heard all the hype—amazing 
graphics, incredible gameplay, can do everything but bake you 
a cake. And you said to yourself, “Nothing can be that great.” 
Then you tried it.
And it was.
So this year, the talk has started again with 

NFL Fever 2003

But now you’re thinking, “Bet it’s not much different than last 
year.” After all, lightning never strikes twice, right?
Hope you’re wearing your rubber boots.
The team that brought you 

NFL Fever 2002

, the best-selling 

football game on Xbox, hasn’t been sitting around getting all 
fat and lazy during the offseason. They’ve been crankin’ on 
the next in-your-face, blow-your-mind, so-realistic-it-gives-you-
the-creeps version—

NFL Fever 2003

. With 

improved gameplay, better AI, online play, 
and increased customization options, 
it’s all you’ve ever wanted and more.
Just don’t expect it to bake you a cake.
-Ed.

TAKE THE FIRST STEP

Let’s begin at the 
beginning. That would 
be the 

Main Menu

naturally. This is where 
you take your first step 
along the path to 
football immortality. 
But which fork in the 
road will you take? 
Here’s a roadmap 
for you:

Main Menu Options

Practice

Learn basic game controls, and work on your 
play execution.

Single Game

Pick two available teams, and then go head-to-
head in just one game.

Season

Build a long-term dynasty, or take the seven-
game Classic Challenge against some of history’s 
greatest teams.

Network Play

Play against a real, live opponent using the Xbox™ 
Live service, or use System Link to connect two 
Xbox consoles.

General 
Manager

Make trades and substitutions, create or edit 
players, create custom uniforms, and more.

Load or 
Delete Files

Access your saved games, players, replays, and 
seasons.

User Profile

Create your own plays, and create and modify your 
personal settings, such as audibles, hot routes, 
favorite plays, and controller settings.

Options

Adjust gameplay settings, such as rules, sound, 
and display.

MAIN MENU

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Summary of Contents for NFL FEVER 2003

Page 1: ...ROSOFTMICROSOFTMICROSOFTMICROSOFTMICROSOFTMICROSOFTMICROSOFTMICROSOFTMIC Ball Carrier Controls Juke left Juke right Stiff arm Spin Turbo Dive Lateral Shoulder charge Swim Swim Jump Dive tackle Turbo Dive for pass Rip Move player Defensive Controls After the Snap Player nearest ball Hurdle showboat Move ball carrier Get On the Field NOW pg 8 Create the Play of Your Dreams pg 12 Go Deep with Online ...

Page 2: ...sions Some televisions especially front or rear projection types can be damaged if any video games including Xbox games are played on them Static images presented during the normal course of game play may burn in to the screen causing a permanent shadow of the static image to appear at all times even when video games are not being played Similar damage may occur from static images created when pla...

Page 3: ...d and more Just don t expect it to bake you a cake Ed TAKE THE FIRST STEP Let s begin at the beginning That would be the Main Menu naturally This is where you take your first step along the path to football immortality But which fork in the road will you take Here s a roadmap for you Main Menu Options Practice Learn basic game controls and work on your play execution Single Game Pick two available...

Page 4: ...y zoom back Call audible Select hot route Quarterback Passing Pass to receiver A Pass to receiver B Pass to receiver X Pass to receiver Y Pass to receiver Black Throw ball away Left Thumbstick Move QB Right Thumbstick click Toggle QB between run pass mode Left Right Trigger Pump fake User Controlled Receiver after ball is in air Switch to receiver Jump for ball Dive for ball CONTROLS CONTROLS Ball...

Page 5: ...ess the A button once to stop the arrow and set the direction for the kick Then when the arrow fills with red press the A button again to set the strength of the kick CALLING PLAYS Offense or Defense Select formation or play Go back one level Flip play horizontally offense only Display key Left Thumbstick Highlight formation or play Right Trigger hold Hide the highlight multiplayer only Left Trigg...

Page 6: ...same time play together on the same team You always control the QB while your brother can press the X button to choose the receiver he wants to control In fact up to four players can play on the same team so you can draft Mom and Dad too Coach BRUSH UP YOUR SKILLS Not ready for the big time just yet Not a problem The solution to your dilemma lies within the Practice mode In the Training Camp you c...

Page 7: ...nt has read your mind and your playbook But you re not beaten yet When the quarterback is set press the Black button to display the available audibles Then press the button that corresponds to the audible you want to call COACH SAYS To maximize the remaining time when on offense late in a game press and hold the A button to repeat the last play After a play press the White button to skip the post ...

Page 8: ...four easy steps to create your very own play 1 On the View and Modify User Profiles screen that follows select Play Editor 2 Pull the Left or Right Trigger to choose to create a custom offensive or defensive play Highlight an available slot and then press the A button 3 On the next few screens narrow down the type of play you want to create by selecting the formation and sub formation Note that yo...

Page 9: ...H SAYS The My Plays option appears in the playpicker only after you ve created a play or designated an existing play as a favorite in your user profile If you ve created an offensive play you can simulate it to see how well it works on the field If you like what you see select Save Play and give it a name When you ve created a play of your own you can pick from those plays in a real game whenever ...

Page 10: ...hat the defense will blitz the QB A quick pass is usually the best way to counter this Reading an Offense How many receivers and tight ends are on the field Three or more wide receivers often indicate a pass play is coming When two tight ends are in the game look for the offense to run the ball Where is the tight end lined up The side of the formation where the tight end lines up is the strong sid...

Page 11: ...ct Online The first area you encounter is the Xbox Live Sign In screen This is where you select a user profile and an Xbox Live ID for each player who is signing in At least one player must select a valid account with the Xbox Live service Then up to three additional players can sign in as Guest Note that guests cannot use any voice capabilities When every player has selected a profile and an acco...

Page 12: ...ith a randomly chosen game to play Coach Voice Capabilities Not only can you challenge your buddy to an online game but with an Xbox Communicator you can chat with him at the same time Just follow the instructions that come with the Communicator and you ll be trash talking in no time ONLINE ONLINE Keeping Track of Friends Your Friends List can contain up to 100 other gamers whom you ve designated ...

Page 13: ...n Washington D C This yearly banquet the proceeds from which benefit Special Olympics honored the Unsung Heroes of the NFL These are the players who though they might not get the most attention on the field deserve special recognition for both their dedication on the gridiron and for their exceptional contributions to their communities What makes this award even more meaningful is that candidates ...

Page 14: ...simulates all of that week s games not marked as Play when you choose Sim Year the CPU simulates all games for that regular season DYNASTY DYNASTY Management Some of the most important plays aren t made on the grass They re made behind the scenes by guys in suits with fancy pens But don t worry NFL Fever gets you in that game too The General Manager feature makes it possible for you to take contro...

Page 15: ...t s why you can sign an unproven rookie for no more than three years After a player s proven his worth in the first year then you can grab him for up to seven years at a time Coach DYNASTY DYNASTY Dynamic Player Performance So now that you ve put together the ultimate lineup you can focus on running the plays and forget all about that pencil pushing stuff right Not if you want to dominate the next...

Page 16: ... long term success 1 It s better to have a roster full of solid pros than a handful of stars 2 The salary cap will prevent you from retaining many of your best players for their entire careers Keep a fresh supply of developing young players on your roster 3 Know your team s strengths and weaknesses and consider them when drafting and signing free agents 4 Add players that fit your needs not ones t...

Page 17: ...Yust Test Lead Scott Plette Test John Bartkiw Adrian Brown Jeremy Fischer Justin Jones Pieter Wycoff David Johnson Volt Gavin Kennedy Volt Chris Shaules Volt David Welch Volt Owen West Volt Timothy Wright Volt Visual Art Lead Rory Reich Technical Art Lead Ben Cammarano Art Rod Chang Kirk DeGrasse Jeff DuLong Ian Gilliland Kevin Loza Kathy O Keefe Christie Moon ArtSource Pamela Ansman Wolfe ArtSour...

Page 18: ...WA 98052 9953 USA In the U S or Canada call 1 800 4MY XBOX TTY users 1 866 740 XBOX SUPPORT Get an Edge on the Game Xbox Automated Game Tips Available 7 days a week including holidays 24 hours a day In the U S call 1 900 933 TIPS 95 per minute In Canada call 1 900 561 HINT 1 50 Canadian per minute Xbox Live Game Tips Available 7 days a week including holidays 6 A M to 10 P M Pacific time In the U ...

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