Madden NFL 2001 PS1 box art

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Madden NFL 2001

SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreSports
DeveloperTiburon Entertainment
PublisherEA Sports (Electronic Arts)
Players1–8 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMadden NFL
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by Tiburon Entertainment and published by EA Sports (Electronic Arts), Madden NFL 2001 arrived on the PlayStation in 2000 as a sports game.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

It is part of the Madden NFL series; on the PS1 you can also try Madden NFL 2004, Madden NFL 2002 and Madden NFL 2005. The series also appears on other systems with John Madden Football (C64) and Madden NFL '94 (SNES). Tiburon Entertainment also made Soviet Strike for the PS1.

Madden NFL 2001 supports up to 8 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

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Madden NFL 2001 cheats & codes

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

Max Reverse Joker Command P1D00752D2 ????
Max Reverse Joker Command P2D00752F6 ????
Home Team Score Modifier3006EFF0 00??
Home Team No Time-Outs300710D0 00??
P1 Press L1+L2 For 1st Down3006BABC 0001
P1 Press R1+R2 For 4th Down3006BABC 0004

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Madden NFL 2001 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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Madden NFL 2001 FAQ

When did Madden NFL 2001 come out on the PS1?

Madden NFL 2001 was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made Madden NFL 2001?

It was developed by Tiburon Entertainment and published by EA Sports (Electronic Arts).

Is Madden NFL 2001 multiplayer?

Yes. Madden NFL 2001 supports up to 8 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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