EA announces Madden 2005: Collector's Edition @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on June 04, 2004

News: As if Madden wasn't deep enough, here comes the Collector's Edition with even more stuff.

John Madden is turning fifteen years old this year. OK, maybe not. The John Madden turned 68 on April 10th, but theаvideo game series that bears his nameаis turning fifteen this year and Electronic Arts plans to celebrate.

Madden NFL 2005: Collector's Edition will be available only on the PlayStation 2 and it will hit stores the same day as the regular release in August. Plans are for it to have a retail price of $59.95 and it will be stored in collectible packaging. The Collector's Edition will also be loaded with extra features.

Bonus Content including:

Playable classic versions of Madden from the 16-bit era and two versions from the PlayStation console era

Madden trivia challenge with more than 1000 questions

Madden Moments: where players can relive the greatest moments of the past 15 seasons

Historical playoff teams from the past 15 years with their authentic uniforms.

Bonus Video Content including:

The Madden Phenomenon

The Music of Madden

Plus much more

EA has also assured everyone thatаonline play with theаCollector's Edition will be compatible with the regular edition. So for fans ofаthe game that has practically become synonymous with video game football and sold over 37 million copies in those fifteen years, this is theаpackage you've been waiting for.