Madden NFL 2005

PlayStation · 2004

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About this game

The Madden series returns for another year with Madden NFL 2005 .

Besides the usual roster updates, the major gameplay changes in this iteration mostly concern defensive play.

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There are also expansions to the franchise mode and to online modes along various other additions and changes.

Major changes to defensive play include the introduction of the Hit Stick: it allows precise and context-sensitive tackling through the use of the second analog stick.

There is now also defensive playmaker control (allowing on-the-fly position changes) and defensive hot routes.

The offense was also expanded and now allows for formation shifts on the line.

The franchise mode now features the Storyline Central option, which features an "EA Sports Radio" show hosted by Tony Bruno, featuring news and reports around games and the league, interviews with players and call-ins from fans.

There are also newspaper articles (featuring real licensed papers from around the US), emails from players and coaches and more.

All of this is accessed through a redesigned interface resembling a PDA.

Another new feature is morale for players, which changes throughout the season depending on their contracts, win-lose performance, being benched and more.

The draft system has also been revised, and drafting new players can also affect the morale of existing players.

Another new feature is called Create-A-Fan: players can create fans with an editor, having them put on outlandish costumes and then watch them sit in the stadium during a game.

This year's edition is the first to feature online play for the Xbox via Xbox Live and introduces online league play for the first time on both PS2 and Xbox.

Data by MobyGames.com

About PlayStation

The original PlayStation (1994) brought CD-based gaming and 3D graphics to the mainstream, ending Nintendo's console dominance of the previous two generations. It's now firmly in "retro collecting" territory: original jewel cases with intact manuals command a real premium over disc-only copies, and several RPGs from its later years (when Sony deliberately courted the genre) are among the most expensive commonly-collected games from the era.

Gamevaro tracks Madden NFL 2005 for PlayStation with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.

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Market values by condition

NTSC-U

Loose / Item only

€6.11

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Boxed (CIB)

€5.13

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Sealed / New

€17.91

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-07-05	Loose / Item only	NTSC-U	€6.11	eBay US
2026-07-05	Boxed (CIB)	NTSC-U	€5.13	eBay US
2026-07-05	Sealed / New	NTSC-U	€17.91	eBay US

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Madden NFL 2005, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation titles.

Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.

Frequently asked questions

How much is Madden NFL 2005 worth?

Madden NFL 2005 for PlayStation is currently worth €6.11 loose, €5.13 complete in box, and €17.91 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Madden NFL 2005 rare?

Madden NFL 2005 has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation titles.

What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Madden NFL 2005?

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Madden NFL 2005, loose is €6.11 and CIB is €5.13 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.