0801 Part No. X08-40997 m Safety Information 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 welllit 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 health and safety information that you should read and understand before using this software. Table of Contents Using the Xbox Video Game System .....................2 Using the Xbox Controller ..................................3 Get in the Game Intro ....................................................................... 4 Main Menu ............................................................... 5 Game Controls ........................................................... 6 Playing a Single Game .............................................. 10 Calling Plays ........................................................... 11 Get Skills Pre-snap Strategy .................................................... 14 Busting a Move ....................................................... 16 Pausing a Game ....................................................... 18 Scoreboard ............................................................. 19 Practice ................................................................. 20 Get a Team Managing Your Team ................................................ 21 Managing Your Dynasty ............................................. 22 Customizing Your Team ............................................. 23 Dynasty: Keys to Success .......................................... 24 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 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. Saving and Loading Files ................................. 25 Credits ......................................................... 27 Xbox Game Demos .......................................... 27 Warranty ...................................................... 28 Customer Support .......................................... 29 1 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 NFL Fever 2002 disc on the disc tray with the label facing up and close the disc tray. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for more information about playing NFL Fever 2002. Disc tray Using the Xbox Controller 1. Insert the Xbox Controller into any controller port on the front of the Xbox console. For multiple players, insert additional controllers into available controller ports. 2. Insert any expansion devices (for example, Xbox Memory Units) into controller expansion slots as appropriate. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for more information about using the Xbox Controller to play NFL Fever 2002. Expansion slot A Expansion slot B Controller port 1 Controller port 2 Eject button Power button Controller port 4 Controller port 3 Left trigger Right trigger White button Black button Left thumbstick Y button B button X button A button Right thumbstick 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 heartshaped 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. Directional pad BACK button START button 2 3 Introduction There are many NFL-based video games, but there has never been a game with the look and feel of NFL Fever 2002. You are about to play a game that merges more than 70 years of NFL history and intensity with 21st century technology. Here are a few of the things that make NFL Fever a unique gaming experience: · Dynasty mode: You can dive deep into the details of running a franchise for up to 25 seasons. NFL Fever's Dynasty mode boasts a ton of individual and team stats, and unprecedented record tracking. · Total control for the way you play: In NFL Fever, there's no lag time between your thumbs and what you see on the screen -- your players react instantly to every command. And you'll get the same level of control over your team's future in Dynasty mode. Be a "hands-off owner" who lets the CPU worry about the details of team management, or a "micro-manager" who directs every personnel and lineup decision. · Warehouse-like storage: NFL Fever takes full advantage of the Xbox hard disk. You will have no trouble storing and retrieving single games, Dynasties, and replays. · Dynamic Player Performance: In Dynasty mode, your players' ratings will go up or down, from week to week and season to season, based on how well you play. Check your players' progress at the end of each week of the season. · All the teams and stadiums: NFL Fever has all 31 current NFL teams and stadiums. As a bonus, we created more than a dozen teams you won't find anywhere else. Main Menu The Main Menu is the launching pad for NFL Fever. Use it to gain access to gameplay modes and customization options. Use the Main Menu to begin your quest for football greatness. Your Main Menu choices are: Practice: Learn basic button assignments and work on your play execution. Single Game: Play a game using any available teams. Season: Build a long-term Dynasty, or jump into the seven-game Fantasy Challenge. General Manager: Make the moves that separate the winners from the losers. Load/Delete Files: Access your saved games, replays, and seasons. User Profile: Create and modify your personal settings so you can play NFL Fever the way you want. Options: Adjust gameplay settings to your liking. Note: When you have questions about gameplay or navigation, press the Black button to display Help. 4 5 Game Controls CONTROLS: OFFENSE Calling Plays (Offense or Defense) Action Highlight formation/play Select formation/play Display play diagram key Back one level Flip play Hide play selector Keep play selector on screen Button D-pad A Black B X Pull and hold right trigger Pull and hold left trigger User-controlled Receiver (after pass is in air) Action Switch to receiver Jump for ball Dive for ball Button X Y Black Ball Carrier Action Control ball carrier Turbo Spin Shoulder charge Stiff arm Dive Lateral Juke left Juke right Hurdle Showboat Button D-pad A B X Y Black White Left trigger Right trigger Right thumbstick up Right thumbstick down/right/left Offense (Before the Snap) Action Snap ball View play, zoom back Send man in motion Call audible Select hot route Fake snap Button A Y X (if available) Black White B Ball Carrier Controls Juke left Juke right Quarterback/Passing Action Control QB Pass to Receiver A Pass to Receiver B Pass to Receiver X Pass to Receiver Y Pass to Receiver Black Throw ball away Change QB to runner Pump fake Button D-pad A B X Y Black White Click right thumbstick Right trigger Lateral Dive Stiff arm Spin Shoulder charge Turbo Control ball carrier Hurdle & showboat 6 7 CONTROLS: DEFENSE Defense (Before the Snap) Action Display play diagram Cycle through players Call audible Shift defensive line Cycle through players Button Y Left trigger/Right trigger Black B + D-pad X Defense (After the Snap) Action Control player Turbo Dive/Tackle Switch to player nearest ball Jump Dive for pass Spin Swim Swim Button D-pad A B X Y Black White Left trigger/Right trigger SPECIAL TEAMS CONTROLS Punting/Kickoff Returns (Ball Carrier) Action Call fair catch Kneel in end zone Button Y Black Defense Controls (After the Snap) Swim Spin Kicking (Kickoffs/Placekicks/Punts) Action Set direction of kick Set strength of kick Button A A Control player Dive for pass Jump Dive/tackle Player nearest ball Turbo Note: The higher the red arrow travels on the kicking meter, the harder the ball will be kicked. On field goals, the arrow will swing faster the farther the ball is away from the uprights. COACH'S TIP Two or more people can play on the same team. While on offense, one person always controls the quarterback, but the others can choose who they want to control by pressing X. COACH'S TIP Hide your play selection from your opponent by using the triggers. Pull and hold the right trigger to hide the highlight. Before selecting your play, pull and hold the left trigger to keep the playpicker on the screen. Note: When controlling the offense, you can have the CPU execute a play for you, whether it is a run or a pass. You still have to snap the ball, but then you can sit back and watch the action. 8 9 Playing a Single Game The fastest way to get into the on-field action is to play a single game. All of your favorite teams are available. To start a single game: 1. From the Main Menu, select Single Game. 2. Choose the teams for your game. 3. Choose your game options. 4. Assign your controller to a team. 5. Press A to begin your game. Calling Plays Once you start a game, you need to know how to call plays. NFL Fever offers deep playbooks designed with the help of professional players and coaches. Recommended Plays You don't have to be a football expert to call the right play on offense or defense. Our coaching consultants recommend plays for every game situation. You'll find them listed under Recommended in the playpicker. To select a recommended play: 1. From the playpicker, select Recommended. 2. Select one of the plays shown. Give your team some style by pulling the triggers on the Team Select screen. Adjusting Game Options For a Single Game, you can select a stadium, difficulty level, quarter length, weather conditions, and time of day before the kickoff. If you are not in a hurry to get on the field, there are several ways to further tweak gameplay from the Main Menu: · General Manager: Make trades, sign free agents, create players, and alter lineups. · Options: Change the settings for how the game looks, how it sounds, how it is officiated, and other details of gameplay, like speed of play and whether players can be injured. When in doubt, rely on Recommended. These plays are handpicked by the pros. 10 11 If you are comfortable picking your own plays, you'll love NFL Fever's deep playbooks. With the help of our consultants, we've provided state-of-the-NFL plays. To select all other plays: 1. From the playpicker, select a formation. 2. Select a sub-formation. 3. Select one of the plays shown. COACH'S TIP When you're in the playpicker, press Black to open a Help window that explains the symbols used in the diagrams and provides information about each formation's personnel, strengths, and weaknesses. Blitz? Zone? Man-to-man? It's all on you. Choosing Offensive Plays There are two types of offensive plays: runs and passes. In the diagrams for running plays, a yellow line ...