Madden NFL 2002 GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Sports

Madden NFL 2002

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2001
GenreSports
DeveloperBudcat
PublisherEA Sports
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMadden NFL
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Budcat and published by EA Sports, Madden NFL 2002 arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2001 as a sports game.

It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars.

It is part of the Madden NFL series; on the GBA you can also try Madden NFL 06, Madden NFL 07 and Madden NFL 2003. The series also appears on other systems with Madden NFL 2004 (PS1) and Madden NFL 2002 (PS1). Budcat also made NHL 2002 for the GBA.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Madden NFL 2002 is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Madden NFL 2002 gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Madden NFL 2002 cheats & codes

12 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:

P1 Always Scores 15033002096 0096
P1 Always Scores 033002096 0000
P2 Always Scores 150330021E6 0096
P2 Always Scores 0330021E6 0000
Always 1st Down320007D2 0001
Always 4th Down320007D2 0004

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Madden NFL 2002 walkthroughs & guides

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Madden NFL 2002 FAQ

When did Madden NFL 2002 come out on the GBA?

Madden NFL 2002 was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.

Who made Madden NFL 2002?

It was developed by Budcat and published by EA Sports.

Is Madden NFL 2002 multiplayer?

No. Madden NFL 2002 is a single-player game.

How long does Madden NFL 2002 take to play?

As a sports game, Madden NFL 2002 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Madden NFL 2002 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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