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Madden NFL 08 by Electronic Arts

Online Issues

Written by SK from Minden

Mar 22, 2008

I was excited about finally being able to play with my friends online, however, when I connected to the EA site, it said that feature was not compatible with the version of the software I had.

Great. Then why do you advertise that you can do it?

Also, it takes forever to memorize all the different commands and combinations of buttons to push. Maybe if you have no life, and have endless amounts of time to play video games (i.e. you are a nerd) it isn't an issue.

However, for the rest of us who have actually kissed a girl, it is a problem.

If Macs are so great and powerful, why are they still so far beind when it comes to gaming?

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DOES NOT WORK! I WANT A FULL REFUND!

Written by BS from Germantown

Jan 30, 2008

So I am wondering why Apple sells this product when it doesn't even work on the new iMac's. I bought a mid-level 20 inch iMac and then bought this game and the menu's are all distorted and the game is just unplayable just like everyone else is commenting about. Is there any patch or anything at all that I can use to get rid of this problem?

Ridiculous that Apple would do this to us and not give us any way to alleviate the situation!

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Thumbs Down and No Stars

Written by WG from Jamesport

Jan 19, 2008

This game does not work on a brand new imac 24" 2 G Ram. Why does apple sell something like this in their store? Does their reputation not mean anything to them? Is this just another leopard issue?

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WARNING does not work with MacBook (likely good for other Macs)

Written by JG from Newton

Jan 16, 2008

Beware - this product does NOT work with the integrated graphic controller in the MacBook. It simply won't work. Don't make this mistake.

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Problems, Problems, Problems

Written by CR

Dec 29, 2007

This game seems like it's determined not to run on any computer. I've installed it on an iMac from 2006, and the computer said that it was not supported on the architechture. So I tried it on a recent MacBook, and the game launched, but the home menu was nonresponsive, and the menus were jumbled. Later, I installed it on a new iMac with Tiger, and the installation went smoothly. But when I tried to launch the game, it kept saying it couldn't find the correct DVD. This game is good, but on a Mac, it's absolutely ridiculous

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iMac Incompatible

Written by MG from San Antonio

Dec 17, 2007

All system requirements are met with my iMac (Leopard) and I continually receive the message that the computer cannot locate the DVD. I downloaded the patch to no avail. Looks like I'll send this one back.

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Unplayable DO NOT BUY

Written by AK from Madison

Nov 17, 2007

I am using Leopard on a Mac Pro Dual 3ghz w/ 5gb RAM and I have the same story here as most of the other reviews, the game won't play at all.

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Major Disappointment

Written by BC from Roanoke

Nov 11, 2007

This is the first Madden (and/or video game) that I've bought since Madden '92 for SNES. I was excited to be able to play one of the only video games I would ever consider owning on my Mac without having to buy an actual game console, but what a major disappointment!

I bought this game & Leopard at the same time. I made sure that my computer met all the requirements to run the software properly only to find out--after upgrading my OS--that the game isn't compatible with Leopard. EA is no help, only to state on their website that they are aware of the issue and that it will be addressed in a software update through Apple.

If you are running Leopard, do not purchase this until it is confirmed that there has been an update released that addresses the issues this game has with Leopard.

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Doesn't work with brand new iMac/Leopard

Written by SL from Long Branch

Nov 9, 2007

Just bought this game for brand new 20inch iMac and it does not work correctly, like most of the other reviews. Apple should not sell this title, and should give refunds if they continue to do so.

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NO GOOD with Leopard

Written by MK from highlands

Nov 7, 2007

Was enjoying it for the past 2 weeks - worked perfectly. Installed Leopard yesterday now it does not work. I can't read the menu - controllers do not work. Very disappointed

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Does not work according to spec

Written by TR from Sausalito

Nov 6, 2007

I checked the tech specs twice (both here on the Apple site and on the box itself) -- then I used the System Profiler application on my Mac to make sure I had everything right. I had everything right - and even a few things over-spec.

But, it was completely unusable. All of the menu items overlapped each other and the game was useless. Great. What was EA thinking? This is a disaster.

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SO MAD!!!!

Written by BR

Nov 5, 2007

Ok so i read everyones reviews here and it seemed like anyone who has leopard or a mac book where having the trouble. SO just in case i went to the store asked one of the people at the genius bar if my computer was positivly compatible. Of course they check it out and are like wow absolutley. (i have a new 20" Imac..the aluminum ones) she said no problems but u cant return it once u open the software. Well guess what its not working overlapping text, text i cant see, controller scrolls forward...BS, I am running it on Tiger with the stock video card (HD2000 something) and thats what sems to be the problem....I WANT A REFUND OR IT TO BE FIXED

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Apple Should be Embarrassed -

Written by JS from Haddon Heights

Nov 4, 2007

I purchased this game while in the Mac store in Marlton, NJ. The salesperson told me it would play great on my 24inch iMac and that there were no reported issues. Needless to say the only purpose this piece of garbage is useful for is serving as a coaster. I can't read the menus. Not worth trying to play the game b/c you are working around too many graphical issues. And I can't get a refund. The fact that Apple continues to sell this product online and in stores despite the reported issues with the product should be grounds for a class action lawsuit from everyone who has been ripped off here. I expect more from a company that prides itself on its customer service.

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Buyer Beware!!

Written by ST from Brooklyn

Nov 3, 2007

This game does not work on new iMacs with the ATI Radeon X1600 graphics cards. The game loads up fine, but there are serious glitches in the menu bars. They show up jumbled and unreadable.

Currently there is are NO software updates for the glitch. I received this game as a gift, so I am going to sit on it until EA release a patch.

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Terrible

Written by AM from Athens

Oct 30, 2007

Most disapointing piece of software i've ever bought. I was so very excited when I heard this was coming to the mac but then I get it and it refuses to work. Menu text jumbled up in OSX 10.4. Won't even launch in 10.5! I want a refund.

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UNPLAYABLE. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME.

Written by EG from Loganville

Oct 30, 2007

Do not believe any of the positive reviews for this game. I assumed that since Apple was making such a big deal about EA Sports games being available for the Mac, that they would at least be functional. Well, you know what happens when we assume... The game doesn't work on any level. It can't remember that I want to use a gamepad, it always goes back to keyboard as the default input device. Once I do start gameplay, the menu endlessly cycles through and I can't pick plays, choose sides, nothing. Not with a mouse, not with a keyboard. Nothing. Apple isn't going to tell you this game isn't ready for prime time, so I will. Don't buy this game. At. All.

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does not work with leopard

Written by WB from Gates Mills

Oct 30, 2007

must agree with MS game was working great with Tiger , installed Leopard on Sunday
and does not work.... very disappointing ...........

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DO NOT BUY!!! Apple shame on you for having this available in your store

Written by JK from Milledgeville

Oct 26, 2007

unplayable. The menus are absolutely unreadable. I had to click around for 5 minutes just to quit. There are only a few hardware configs for the mac how could this not have been tested? I am stunned that this was released to the public as a beta (no alpha) EA I expect a quick fix or a refund soon.

-it just doesn't work

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