Sega Sports NFL2K3 Instruction Manual ­ Xbox (Version 2.0) TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Controller Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Advanced Gameplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Quick Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 On the Field - Kickoffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 On The Field - Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 On the Field - Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 On the Field - Punts and Field Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Pause Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Franchise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Franchise - Offseason Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Playoffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Situation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Play Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Load / Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Roster Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 28 Sega Sports Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 1 WARNING: READ BEFORE USING YOUR XBOXTM VIDEO GAME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. About Photosensitive Seizures A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these "photosensitive epileptic seizures" while watching video games. These seizures may have a variety of symptoms including: lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects. Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms--children and teenagers are more likely than adults to experience these seizures. The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by sitting farther from the television screen, using a smaller television screen, playing in a well-lit room, and not playing when you are drowsy or fatigued. If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor before playing. Other Important Health and Safety Information. The Xbox Instruction Manual contains important safety and health information that you should read and understand before using this software Avoid Damage to Your Television Do not use with certain televisions. 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 placing a video game on hold or pause. Consult your television owner's manual to determine if video games can be safely played safely on your set. If you are unable to find this information in the owner's manual, contact your television dealer or the manufacturer to determine if video games can be played safely on your set. Unauthorized copying, reverse engineering, transmission, public performance, rental, pay for play, or circumvention of copy protection is strictly prohibited. Using the Xbox Video Game System 1. Set up your XboxTM video game system by following the instructions in the Xbox Instruction Manual. 2. Press the power button and the status indicator light will light up. 3. Press the eject button and the disc tray will open. 4. Place the NFL2K3 disc on the disc tray with the label facing up and close the disc tray. 5. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for more information about playing NFL2K3. Note: For an official diagram of the Xbox video game system, consult page 2 of the NFL2K3 Manual included with your game. Avoiding Damage to Discs or the Disc Drive To avoid damage to discs or the disc drive · Insert only Xbox-compatible discs into the disc drive. · Never use oddly shaped discs, such as star-shaped or heart-shaped discs. · Do not leave a disc in the Xbox console for extended periods when not in use. · Do not move the Xbox console while the power is on and a disc is inserted. · Do not apply labels, stickers, or other foreign objects to discs. 2 Using the Xbox Controller 1. Connect the Xbox Controller to any controller port on the front of the Xbox console. For multiple players, connect additional controllers to available controller ports. 2. Insert any expansion devices (for example, Xbox Memory Units) into controller expansion slots as appropriate. 3. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for more information about using the Xbox Controller to play NFL2K3. Note: For an official diagram of the Xbox Controller, including button assignments, consult page 2 of the NFL2K3 Manual included with your game. BEGIN THE GAME 1. Turn OFF/ON the POWER Button on your XboxTM video game system. 2. Make sure an Xbox Controller is plugged into the Xbox video game system. · If you're playing against friends, plug additional Xbox Controllers into the Xbox video game system. · Save your game progress, to the Xbox hard disk or Xbox memory unit inserted into Xbox controller expansion slots A or B. 3. Insert the NFL 2K3 game disc into the optical disc drive. 4. Turn ON the POWER Button. The Xbox screen appears. · If the Xbox screen does not appear, begin again at step 1. Title Screen Once you're up and running, the NFL 2K3 Title screen appears. · To go directly to the Main menu, press START (See Main Menu on Page 7). CONTROLLER SETUP In The Huddle: Offense or Defense Left Thumbstick - Highlight package, formation, or play option Button - Choose package, formation, or play Y Button - Reverse formation or play B Button - Return to previous package or formation L Trigger - Scroll multiple packages, formations, and plays R Trigger - Scroll multiple packages, formations, and plays OFFENSE Prior to the Snap Button - Hustle to the line of scrimmage/Snap the ball B Button - Hard count Y Button - Access audible menu R Trigger - Survey the field and button assignments L Trigger (while holding R Trigger) - View routes BACK Button - Timeout Passing Plays Left Thumbstick/D-Pad - Control QB Button - Throw to A receiver X Button - Throw to X receiver B Button - Throw to B receiver Y Button - Throw to Y receiver L Trigger - Throw to L Trigger receiver R Trigger (hold) - Scramble with QB WHITE Button - Pump fake BLACK Button - Throws ball away Note: Also, quickly tapping any receiver button twice will cause the QB to pump fake. 3 Sega Sports Tip ­ Maximum Passing With Maximum Passing enabled (Press the A Button on the Team Select or Choose Sides screens), you can lead your receiver in any direction using the D-Pad or Left Thumbstick. For example, if you want to throw the ball in front of a receiver running toward the left side of the screen, simply hold left while passing. Be careful, Maximum Passing is pressure sensitive, and takes a little bit of getting used to. Try using Practice mode to get more comfortable with it before jumping into a regular game situation, and experiment with switching control to the receiver immediately after the pass is released, then using speed burst to catch up to the ball. Rushing Plays/Run after the Catch Left Thumbstick/D-Pad - Run Button - Speed burst (Tap) X Button - Dive/QB Hook slide B Button - Stutter-Step/Spin (player will first stutter-step, then spin upon contact with a defender) Y Button - Hurdle L Trigger - Juke left R Trigger - Juke right WHITE Button ­ Stiff-arm left BLACK Button ­ Stiff-arm right BACK Button ­ Timeout (after the play has ended) Note: To charge your player up for more effective special moves (like Juke, Dive, and Stiff Arm) press and hold the A Button until the arrow underneath your player fills up. DEFENSE Prior to the Snap Left Thumbstick/D-Pad - Reposition your player Button - Run up to the line B Button - Switch defender B Button (hold) + D-Pad - Cycle through defenders in direction pressed Y Button - Access audible menu R Trigger - Survey the field WHITE Button - Shift linemen left BLACK Button - Shift linemen right BACK Button - Timeout After the Snap Left Thumbstick/D-Pad - Run Button - Speed burst (Tap) X Button - Dive Tackle B Button - Switch defender Y Button - Jump and block ball BACK Button - Timeout (after the play has ended) Note: To charge your player up for more powerful dives and tackles, press and hold the A Button until the arrow underneath your player fills up. SPECIAL TEAMS Kicking Team Button - Activate Kick Meter/Kick the ball Y Button - Access audible menu R Trigger - Survey the field Left Thumbstick/D-Pad - Determine height of arc Left Thumbstick/D-Pad - Aim kick left/right Receiving Team B Button - Switch player R Trigger - Survey the field Left Thumbstick/D-Pad - Move player Y Button ­ Down the ball 4 Note: If you receive the ball deep in the endzone, the CPU will automatically down the ball if you do not take control of the player and run it out. If you are near the goal line, the CPU WILL automatically run it out, so make sure to take control and down it yourself if you don't want to make a return. ADVANCED GAMEPLAY Use these special techniques to advance to the next level. On-The-Fly Audible System: 1. Your team can be on either Offense or Defense. 2. At the play-calling screen, press and hold the BLACK Button. 3a. Highlight Play #1 and press the A Button. 3b. Highlight Play #2 and press the X Button. 3c. Highlight Play #3 and press the B Button. 4. Now release the BLACK Button, find the play you want to run, and press the A Button to select it. 5. At the Line of Scrimmage, press the Y Button. 6. You'll see that Play #1, #2, and #3 are listed in the offensive audible overlay. On-The-Fly Play Flipping: 1. Your team can be on either Offense or Defense. 2. Prior to the snap, press the Y Button to bring up the audible overlay. 3. While the audible overlay is onscreen, click the Right Thumbstick. 4. The whole team will flip their assignments, and the play will go in other direction. On-The-Fly Hot Routes: Defense, Pre-Snap: 1. When on defense, wait until offense breaks huddle. 2. Highlight the desired player, then click the Right Thumbstick. The selected player will now blitz on the play. 3. Highlight a defensive back, then press up or down on the Right Thumbstick. All defensive backs assigned to a specific receiver will tighten up their coverage and move closer to the LOS, or play off of the receiver and move back from the LOS. (This is dependent on the coverage picked ­ See note below) 4. Highlight a defensive back, then press left or right on the Right Thumbstick. Now all defensive backs assigned to a specific receiver will shift to cover the inside or outside of his man. (This is dependent on the coverage picked ­ See note below) 5. The third and fourth directions above also apply to linebackers, although to a slightly different degree, as they aren't in coverage as ofte ...