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Ball Carrier Controls

Juke left Juke right

Stiff arm Spin Turbo Dive Lateral

Shoulder charge

Swim Swim

Jump Dive tackle Turbo Dive for pass Rip

Move player

Defensive Controls (After the Snap)

Player nearest ball

Hurdle & showboat

Move ball carrier

Get On the Field… NOW!

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Create the Play of Your Dreams

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Go Deep with Online Play

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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 well-lit 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.

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.

CONTENTS

FEATURES

Quick and Dirty > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 8

Get in fast with a single game.

Brush Up Your Skills > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 9

Run some drills before tackling a real game.

Calling the Shots > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 10

Read up on play selection.

Changes at the Line > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 11

Change your plays on the fly.

Play Your Own Way > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 12

Create your own offensive plays.

Read the Signs > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 16

Learn to read personnel and positioning cues.

Build and Manage a Dynasty > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 24

Control more than just the on-field action.

Looking the Part > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 28

Customize your team’s uniform and home stadium.

Saving and Loading Files > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 30

Save, load, and transport games.

SPECIAL SECTIONS

Get Online – Go Really Deep > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 18

Play online using the Xbox™

Live

service.

Unsung Heroes > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 23

Honor the off-the-field contributions of some truly

dedicated athletes.

DEPARTMENTS

Controlling the Game > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 4 Offensive Controls > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 4 Defensive Controls > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 6 Credits > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 31 Warranty > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 32 Customer Support > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 33

SAFETY

CONTENTS

IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER

Last year, when the Microsoft

NFL Fever

franchise was traded from the PC to the Xbox, you heard all the hype—amazing graphics, incredible gameplay, can do everything but bake you a cake. And you said to yourself, “Nothing can be that great.” Then you tried it.

And it was.

So this year, the talk has started again with

NFL Fever 2003

. But now you’re thinking, “Bet it’s not much different than last year.” After all, lightning never strikes twice, right?

Hope you’re wearing your rubber boots.

The team that brought you

NFL Fever 2002

, the best-selling football game on Xbox, hasn’t been sitting around getting all fat and lazy during the offseason. They’ve been crankin’ on the next in-your-face, blow-your-mind, so-realistic-it-gives-youthe-creeps version—

NFL Fever 2003

. With improved gameplay, better AI, online play, and increased customization options, it’s all you’ve ever wanted and more.

Just don’t expect it to bake you a cake.

-Ed.

TAKE THE FIRST STEP

Let’s begin at the beginning. That would be the Main Menu, naturally. This is where you take your first step along the path to football immortality. But which fork in the road will you take?

Here’s a roadmap for you:

Main Menu Options

Practice Learn basic game controls, and work on your

play execution.

Single Game Pick two available teams, and then go head-to-

head in just one game.

Season Build a long-term dynasty, or take the seven-

game Classic Challenge against some of history’s greatest teams.

Network Play Play against a real, live opponent using the Xbox™

Live

service, or use System Link to connect two

Xbox consoles.

General Manager

Make trades and substitutions, create or edit players, create custom uniforms, and more.

Load or Delete Files

Access your saved games, players, replays, and seasons.

User Profile Create your own plays, and create and modify your

personal settings, such as audibles, hot routes, favorite plays, and controller settings.

Options Adjust gameplay settings, such as rules, sound,

and display.

MAIN MENU

INTRO

Ball Carrier

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Turbo

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Spin

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Shoulder charge

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Stiff arm

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Dive

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Lateral

Left Thumbstick > > > > > > > > > > > > > Move ball carrier

Left/Right Trigger > > > > > > > > > > > Juke left/right

Right Thumbstick (up) > > > > > > > > > Hurdle

Right Thumbstick (left/right/down) > Showboat

CONTROLLING THE GAME

OFFENSIVE CONTROLS

Before the Snap

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Snap ball

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Fake snap

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Send man in motion           (if available)

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > View play, zoom back

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Call audible

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Select hot route

Quarterback / Passing

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Pass to receiver A

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Pass to receiver B

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Pass to receiver X

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Pass to receiver Y

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Pass to receiver Black

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Throw ball away

Left Thumbstick > > > > > > > Move QB

Right Thumbstick (click) > > Toggle QB between           run/pass mode

Left/Right Trigger > > > > > Pump fake

User-Controlled Receiver (after ball is in air)

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Switch to receiver

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Jump for ball

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Dive for ball

CONTROLS

Ball Carrier Controls

Juke left

Juke right

Stiff arm Spin Turbo Dive Lateral

Hurdle & showboat

Move ball carrier

Shoulder charge

CONTROLS

DEFENSIVE CONTROLS

Before the Snap

+ Left Thumbstick > Shift defensive line

> > > > > > > > > > > > Cycle through players

> > > > > > > > > > > > Display play diagram

> > > > > > > > > > > > Call audible

> > > > > > > > > > > > Change receiver coverage style

Left/Right Trigger > > > Cycle through players

KICKING CONTROLS

Punting / Kickoff Returns (Ball Carrier)

> > > > > > > > > > > > Call fair catch

> > > > > > > > > > > > Kneel in end zone

Kickoffs / Placekicks / Punts (Kicker)

> > > > > > > > > > > > Set direction & strength of kick

Left Thumbstick > > > Set height of kick

Kicking Meter

When kicking, the arrow determines the strength and direction of your kick. Press the A button once to stop the arrow and set the direction for the kick. Then, when the arrow fills with red, press the A button again to set the strength of the kick.

CALLING PLAYS

Offense or Defense

> > > > > > > > > > > > Select formation or play

> > > > > > > > > > > > Go back one level

> > > > > > > > > > > > Flip play horizontally (offense only)

> > > > > > > > > > > > Display key

Left Thumbstick > > > > > Highlight formation or play

Right Trigger (hold) > > Hide the highlight (multiplayer only)

Left Trigger (hold) > > > Keep playpicker on screen            (multiplayer only)

COACH SAYS

When controlling the offense, you can have a play executed for you. Just snap the ball, sit back, and watch the action unfold.

Swim

Jump Dive tackle Turbo Dive for pass Rip

Move player

Defensive Controls (After the Snap)

Player nearest ball

GAMEPLAY

QUICK AND DIRTY

So, you say you just came to play? Then you want the Single Game mode – your best bet for getting on the field fast.

To start a single game

1. From the Main Menu, select Single Game.

2. Move the Left Thumbstick left or right to set your controller to Away or Home.

3. Move the Left Thumbstick up or down to choose a user profile.

4. Pick your team and uniform.

5. Pick game options.

6. Press the A button to start the game.

ASK COACH

Yo, Coach!

My brother and I love to play against each other, but we always end up  ghting. Mom says that if we don’t cut it out, she’s gonna take the game away from us. HELP!

-Fighting in Philly

Dear Fighting,

Not to worry. There’s a simple way to hang on to your game and keep dear ol’ Mom happy at the same time—play together on the same team. You always control the QB, while your brother can press the X button to choose the receiver he wants to control. In fact, up to four players can play on the same team, so you can draft Mom and Dad, too.

-Coach

BRUSH UP YOUR SKILLS

Not ready for the big time just yet? Not a problem. The solution to your dilemma lies within the Practice mode.

In the Training Camp, you can run your thumbs through a number of button-mashing drills, such as running, passing, kicking, and tackling—all without actually calling plays or playing a real game.

If you’re in need of some serious schooling, sit back and enjoy the Chalk Talks of your choice – from Inside the Offensive

Playbook to Changing Plays on the Fly.

Open Practice lets you run your

offense or defense without the pressure of a real game. Here you can check out all the different plays and figure out which ones work best for you while complementing your team’s skills and assets.

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