NCAA March Madness 2004
About the Game
Electronic Arts' college basketball series returns for another year on the PlayStation 2 and makes its debut on the Xbox with NCAA March Madness 2004 . The number of included teams has been doubled to over 320 from the predecessor and several authentic arenas have been added.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Newly added are the mascot game, in which the teams consist of players in their schools' mascot outfits. The dynasty mode has added Campus Challenges: by completing these challenges in dynasty games, players earn points that can be used to improve players' stats. Some of the gameplay changes on the court were previously seen in NBA Live 2004 : these include the separation of the buttons for dunks and shots and the introduction of the pro hop button, which allows for context-sensitive special offensive moves.
Standout Features
- A rivalry mode allows a quick set-up of a game pitching classic rival teams against each other.
- Campus Challenges: The dynasty mode has added Campus Challenges: by completing these challenges in dynasty games, players earn points that can be used to improve players' stats.
- Some of the gameplay changes on the court were previously seen in NBA Live 2004 : these include the separation of the buttons for dunks and shots and the introduction of the pro hop button, which allows for context-sensitive special offensive moves.
- Newly added are the mascot game, in which the teams consist of players in their schools' mascot outfits.
Modes & Ways to Play
All the previous year's game modes return, including single games, tournaments, season and dynasty. A rivalry mode allows a quick set-up of a game pitching classic rival teams against each other. The dynasty mode has added Campus Challenges: by completing these challenges in dynasty games, players earn points that can be used to improve players' stats. Exclusive to the PS2 version is the introduction of online multiplayer, featuring single games and tournaments.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for NCAA March Madness 2004 | Xbox.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Canada | United States | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Sports | United States | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-4 Players | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Memory Unit | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Basketball | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | North America | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-11 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2003-11-17 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 17, 2003 | North America | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay Product ID | 10776 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 014633146752 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00009X3UY | United States | MobyGames |
| upc | 014633146752 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B00009X3UY | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 10776 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
