Madden NFL 2001 N64 box art

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Madden NFL 2001

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SystemNintendo 64
Released2000
GenreSports
DeveloperEA Sports
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMadden Football
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 6

Madden NFL 2001 is a sports game released in 2000 for the Nintendo 64, developed by EA Sports and published by Electronic Arts.

It landed about 4 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 2000 include The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Paper Mario and Mario Party 3.

It is part of the Madden Football series; on the N64 you can also try Madden NFL 2002, Madden Football 64 and Madden NFL 2000. The series also appears on other systems with NFL Blitz 20-02 (GBA). EA Sports also made FIFA 99 and World Cup 98 for the N64.

Madden NFL 2001 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 N64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Madden NFL 2001 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 2001 gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Madden NFL 2001 cheats & codes

10 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Home Team\Infinite Time-Outs80071617 0003
Home Team\No Time-Outs80071617 0000
Away Team\Infinite Time-Outs800738E7 0003
Away Team\No Time-Outs800738E7 0000
Have All\Cheats50000402 0000;81070788 FFFF
Have 99 Tokens8115F9F0 0063

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Madden NFL 2001 walkthroughs & guides

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Madden NFL 2001 FAQ

When did Madden NFL 2001 come out on the N64?

Madden NFL 2001 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000.

Who made Madden NFL 2001?

It was developed by EA Sports and published by Electronic Arts.

Is Madden NFL 2001 multiplayer?

Yes. Madden NFL 2001 supports up to 4 players.

How long does Madden NFL 2001 take to play?

As a sports game, Madden NFL 2001 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 2001 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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