Game Boy Advance · Sports
Madden NFL 2003
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Budcat |
| Publisher | EA Sports |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Madden NFL |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Budcat and published by EA Sports, Madden NFL 2003 arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2002 as a sports game.
It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords.
It is part of the Madden NFL series; on the GBA you can also try Madden NFL 06, Madden NFL 07 and Madden NFL 2002. 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.
Madden NFL 2003 supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing Madden NFL 2003 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 2003 cheats & codes
16 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Home Team Scores 255 | 8200208E
00FF |
|---|---|
| Home Team Scores 100 | 8200208E
0064 |
| Home Team Scores 0 | 8200208E
0000 |
| Home Team Infinite Time-Outs | 32000530
0003 |
| Home Team No Time-Outs | 32000530
0000 |
| Away Team Scores 255 | 820021DE
00FF |
Madden NFL 2003 walkthroughs & guides
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Madden NFL 2003 FAQ
When did Madden NFL 2003 come out on the GBA?
Madden NFL 2003 was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.
Who made Madden NFL 2003?
It was developed by Budcat and published by EA Sports.
Is Madden NFL 2003 multiplayer?
Yes. Madden NFL 2003 supports up to 4 players.
How long does Madden NFL 2003 take to play?
As a sports game, Madden NFL 2003 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 2003 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.