Madden NFL 2005 DS box art

Nintendo DS · Sports

Madden NFL 2005

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
GenreSports
DeveloperEA Orlando
PublisherEA Sports
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMadden NFL
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by EA Orlando and published by EA Sports, Madden NFL 2005 arrived on the Nintendo DS as a sports game.

It is part of the Madden NFL series; on the DS you can also try Madden NFL 08, Madden NFL 09 and Madden NFL 06. The series also appears on other systems with Madden NFL 2004 (PS1) and Madden NFL 2002 (PS1). EA Orlando also made Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure, Superman Returns and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 for the DS.

Madden NFL 2005 supports up to 2 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 DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Madden NFL 2005 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 2005 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Madden NFL 2005 cheats & codes

7 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Quick Game1229A598 0000012C
Max Points12258244 0000FFFF
Max1229D7E0 000003E7
Min1229D7E0 00000000
Max1229F884 000003E7
Min1229F884 00000000

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Madden NFL 2005 walkthroughs & guides

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Madden NFL 2005 FAQ

Who made Madden NFL 2005?

It was developed by EA Orlando and published by EA Sports.

Is Madden NFL 2005 multiplayer?

Yes. Madden NFL 2005 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Madden NFL 2005 take to play?

As a sports game, Madden NFL 2005 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 2005 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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