Sega Sports NFL2K3 Instruction Manual – Xbox (Version 2.0) TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Controller Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Advanced Gameplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING: READ BEFORE USING YOUR XBOX™ 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.
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.
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.
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.
Nickel – 4 Linemen, 2 Linebackers, and 5 Defensive Backs. Now you’re leaning a bit more toward the pass, with speedier players less adept at run-stopping but better prepared to guard against a throw. Dime – 4 Linemen, 1 Linebackers, and 6 Defensive Backs. This defense is geared toward the pass, and is best used in long yardage situations. Prevent – 3 Linemen, 1 Linebacker, and 7 Defensive Backs.
3. Wait until ball is hiked. 4. Immediately pull and hold the L Trigger (to go left - R Trigger will go right). 5. Upon contact with a blocker, press a face button (X, A, B, Y). 6. If timed right, your lineman will execute a special move: • The X Button performs a shove • The A Button performs a bull rush • The B Button performs a spin move • The Y Button performs a swim move For more information, also see On The Field on page 8.
ON THE FIELD Note: The controls described in this section are defaults. For information on alternate configurations, see Controller Setup on page 27. The Coin Toss The visiting team has the honor of calling heads or tails before the coin toss. The winner of the coin toss chooses whether they want to kick or receive the opening kickoff. The loser chooses which goal they will defend. • To make a choice, move the Left Thumbstick or D-Pad to highlight your choice, then press the A Button to select.
2. Move the Left Thumbstick again to highlight the formation you want to set, then press the A Button to select. 3. Move the Left Thumbstick a third time to highlight the play you want to run, then press the A Button to select and break the huddle. • To reverse the direction in which the play is run, press the Y Button (this can also be done while viewing packages and formations). • To cancel a selection and return to the previous formation or package, press the B Button.
2XX – The QB will roll out before passing. These plays will sometimes also be indicated by “RO”. (Example: “RO 210 H Flare”) It is a good idea to let the CPU perform the drop back or roll out for you while you make your reads. Then, when the QB has finished, make your throw quickly, as this is the time when the receivers will be expecting the ball.
• To attempt a diving tackle, get within range of the ball carrier, then press the X Button. • To switch to the defender closest to the ball, press the B Button. • To jump and attempt to pick off or knock down a pass, or block a field goal, press the Y Button. • 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. Punts and Field Goals Punts To punt the ball away: 1. In the huddle, select the punt package or formation. 2.
If you need to make personnel changes during a game, you have two options for making substitutions globally, through the Depth Chart, or situation specific, By Package. To make substitutions through the Depth Chart, see Depth Chart on page 16. To make substitutions by Package: 1. At the Select Package screen, highlight the package you want to modify, then press the A Button. The Select Player screen will then appear. 2. Highlight the player you want to switch out, then press the A Button again.
Runner Pivot Mode - When ON, the camera pivots to stay centered on the moves of the ball carrier. Pass Play Zoom Out - When ON, the camera zooms out after the snap to show all eligible receivers, then zooms in when the pass is released to focus on the target receiver and the catch.
Draft Players – Your assistant coach will scout and select the best up-and-coming NFL talent to fill any and all of your team’s holes. Re-sign Players – Your assistant coach will release players whose contributions are not worthy of their compensation, and re-sign players whose contracts are up but are worthy of retaining. Sign Draft Picks – Your assistant coach will negotiate rookie contracts that ensure you’ll keep your draft picks.
• To simulate your next game, uncheck the box next to the matchup, and then press the START Button. When you are prompted to confirm your decision, select YES. • When all games have been played or simulated for the week, press the START Button to view the Weekly Wrapup that runs through all the week’s scores and highlights. Following the wrapup program, the calendar page flips to the next week, and the process begins again. Front Office The Front Office is where player personnel decisions are made.
Trades The players you have on your team today are not necessarily the perfect squad to carry you to a Super Bowl victory at the end of the season. Chances are you’ll have to improve your team through player acquisitions to reach the next level. To make player trades: 1. At the Player Trade screen, highlight a player you are ready to trade, then press the A Button. The player will then appear in your trade offer. 2.
1. Highlight a player whose rank in the order you wish to change, then press the A Button to place a check by his name. 2. Highlight the player whose position you wish to switch with the checked player, then press the A Button again. The two players will swap spots in the order. 3. Continue until you are satisfied with each position.
Coach’s Card The Coach’s Card tracks the performance of your franchise’s coach and records stats in nine different categories with a clear emphasis on winning and results. Use this screen to gauge your performance as coach and general manager over the course of your Franchise session. Assistant Coach Duties The options that appear on the Assistant Coach Duties screen are the same as the Franchise options you set at the Game Modes screen.
3. Try altering dollar amounts and contract length. If there's a chance your player will come back to the team, you'll see his interest increase. 4. Press the START Button to make an official offer and see if the player is indeed willing to give it one more go. Re-Sign Players See Re-Negotiate a Player’s Contract on page 15.
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SEASON If you have what it takes to go all the way, you can lead your favorite NFL team through an entire season, from Game 1 all the way to the Super Bowl! • To begin playing in Season mode, set the Season options, then press the START Button to advance to the Team Select screen. • If you set the Customize League option to ON, the Customize League screen will precede the Team Select screen. Customize League Screen – (See Franchise on page 14) Preseason Games – Set ON/OFF. (See Franchise on p.
PLAYOFFS Begin playing NFL 2K3 at the most exciting point in the season – the Playoffs! The full season is simulated, with complete scores and stats recorded for every team and player, and the 12 best squads emerge for the postseason tournament. • To begin playing in Playoffs mode, set the Playoffs options, then press the START Button to advance to the Team Select screen.
Quit Quit Playoffs mode. If you have not saved your progress, you are prompted to do so. After confirming your decision, you will be taken to the Main Menu. TOURNAMENT Create your own single-elimination NFL Tournament featuring 4, 8, or 16 teams. You have full control over which teams are invited to the Tournament, and you can play as many of the tourney games as you want.
Roster The roster screen displays every player for each team along with detailed ratings in more than 30 categories. From the roster screen, you can also view the rosters of any other team, edit ratings, attributes, and appearances, and perform minor transactions. See Roster Manager on page 28. Setup At any time during the Tournament, you can return to the Setup screen and assign names to unassigned teams. Use this to control another team if your primary team gets knocked out of the tourney.
Possession – Choose who will start with the ball: HOME or AWAY. Home Timeouts – Set the number of timeouts remaining for the home team: 0-3. Away Timeouts – Set the number of timeouts remaining for the visiting team: 0-3. Quarter – Start the situation in any of the regulation quarters, or the FIRST or SECOND OVERTIME period. Time Remaining – The amount of time left in the quarter.
Advanced Line Moves – Set this option to ON for more control of the defensive linemen at the line of scrimmage, which includes the ability to perform special maneuvers such as swim moves and spins. Multiple Hot Routes – When ON, the QB can assign hot routes to multiple players on the same play, and when OFF, to just one. Injuries – When ON, players are susceptible to injuries that could keep them out for a few plays or even several weeks.
Weather Weather options have a direct effect on the game. Rain and snow mean wet footballs and more fumbles, and wind can wreak havoc with your kicking game. Time Of Day – You can set your games up to be played in DAY, AFTERNOON, or NIGHT. Temperature – Set the temperature in five-degree increments from 0-100 degrees Fahrenheit. The default temperature is 65 degrees. Precipitation – Move the slider to the right to increase the amount of precipitation.
If you have a memory unit inserted into your Xbox Controller, you can save your roster changes to it, or to the Xbox Hard Disk, at any time. • To save your roster, from the Save Roster screen, create a new file, then use the virtual keyboard to enter a name. • Pull the L or R Triggers to toggle between memory units (if inserted) and the Xbox Hard Disk. Save Playbook If you have a memory unit inserted into your Xbox Controller, you can save your custom playbooks to it, or to the Xbox Hard Disk, at any time.
1. At the Roster Manager screen, select Team Rosters. 2. Highlight the player whose appearance you wish to edit, and press the A Button. The Roster options will appear. 3. Highlight “EDIT PLAYER,” then press the A Button again to bring up the Create Player screen. 4. Press the A or Y Buttons to change the player’s uniform number in either direction, then press the START Button to advance to the Player Appearance screen. 4.
Downloaded Rosters Connect online to download updated rosters and keep up with the NFL as the season progresses. Once you’ve downloaded rosters, you can access them here. Reset Roster Select this option to reset every team’s roster back to their defaults, regardless of how many trades or changes you’ve made. This will also reset any player attribute or appearance changes you’ve made. Be sure to save your roster file before doing this if the changes aren’t something you want to lose.
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