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Sega Sports NFL2K3 Instruction Manual - Xbox
(Version 2.0)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Controller Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Advanced Gameplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Quick Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
On the Field - Kickoffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
On The Field - Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
On the Field - Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
On the Field - Punts and Field Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pause Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Franchise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Franchise - Offseason Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Playoffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Situation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Play Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Load / Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Roster Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 28
Sega Sports Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Sega Sports NFL2K3 Instruction Manual – Xbox (Version 2.0) TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started ........... 2 Controller Setup . -
Page 2: Getting Started
WARNING: READ BEFORE USING YOUR XBOX™ VIDEO GAME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. About Photosensitive Seizures A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these "photosensitive epileptic seizures"... -
Page 3: Controller Setup
Using the Xbox Controller 1. Connect the Xbox Controller to any controller port on the front of the Xbox console. For multiple players, connect additional controllers to available controller ports. 2. Insert any expansion devices (for example, Xbox Memory Units) into controller expansion slots as appropriate. - Page 4 Sega Sports Tip – Maximum Passing With Maximum Passing enabled (Press the A Button on the Team Select or Choose Sides screens), you can lead your receiver in any direction using the D-Pad or Left Thumbstick. For example, if you want to throw the ball in front of a receiver running toward the left side of the screen, simply hold left while passing.
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Page 5: Advanced Gameplay
Note: If you receive the ball deep in the endzone, the CPU will automatically down the ball if you do not take control of the player and run it out. If you are near the goal line, the CPU WILL automatically run it out, so make sure to take control and down it yourself if you don’t want to make a return. - Page 6 Nickel – 4 Linemen, 2 Linebackers, and 5 Defensive Backs. Now you’re leaning a bit more toward the pass, with speedier players less adept at run-stopping but better prepared to guard against a throw. Dime – 4 Linemen, 1 Linebackers, and 6 Defensive Backs. This defense is geared toward the pass, and is best used in long yardage situations.
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Page 7: Main Menu
3. Wait until ball is hiked. 4. Immediately pull and hold the L Trigger (to go left - R Trigger will go right). 5. Upon contact with a blocker, press a face button (X, A, B, Y). 6. If timed right, your lineman will execute a special move: •... -
Page 8: On The Field - Kickoffs
ON THE FIELD Note: The controls described in this section are defaults. For information on alternate configurations, see Controller Setup on page 27. The Coin Toss The visiting team has the honor of calling heads or tails before the coin toss. The winner of the coin toss chooses whether they want to kick or receive the opening kickoff. -
Page 9: On The Field - Offense
2. Move the Left Thumbstick again to highlight the formation you want to set, then press the A Button to select. 3. Move the Left Thumbstick a third time to highlight the play you want to run, then press the A Button to select and break the huddle. -
Page 10: On The Field - Defense
2XX – The QB will roll out before passing. These plays will sometimes also be indicated by “RO”. (Example: “RO 210 H Flare”) It is a good idea to let the CPU perform the drop back or roll out for you while you make your reads. Then, when the QB has finished, make your throw quickly, as this is the time when the receivers will be expecting the ball. -
Page 11: On The Field - Punts And Field Goals
• To attempt a diving tackle, get within range of the ball carrier, then press the X Button. • To switch to the defender closest to the ball, press the B Button. • To jump and attempt to pick off or knock down a pass, or block a field goal, press the Y Button. •... - Page 12 If you need to make personnel changes during a game, you have two options for making substitutions - globally, through the Depth Chart, or situation specific, By Package. To make substitutions through the Depth Chart, see Depth Chart on page 16. To make substitutions by Package: 1.
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Page 13: Franchise
Runner Pivot Mode - When ON, the camera pivots to stay centered on the moves of the ball carrier. Pass Play Zoom Out - When ON, the camera zooms out after the snap to show all eligible receivers, then zooms in when the pass is released to focus on the target receiver and the catch. Sega Sports Tip –... - Page 14 Draft Players – Your assistant coach will scout and select the best up-and-coming NFL talent to fill any and all of your team’s holes. Re-sign Players – Your assistant coach will release players whose contributions are not worthy of their compensation, and re-sign players whose contracts are up but are worthy of retaining.
- Page 15 • To simulate your next game, uncheck the box next to the matchup, and then press the START Button. When you are prompted to confirm your decision, select YES. • When all games have been played or simulated for the week, press the START Button to view the Weekly Wrapup that runs through all the week’s scores and highlights.
- Page 16 Trades The players you have on your team today are not necessarily the perfect squad to carry you to a Super Bowl victory at the end of the season. Chances are you’ll have to improve your team through player acquisitions to reach the next level.
- Page 17 1. Highlight a player whose rank in the order you wish to change, then press the A Button to place a check by his name. 2. Highlight the player whose position you wish to switch with the checked player, then press the A Button again.
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Page 18: Franchise - Offseason Tasks
Coach’s Card The Coach’s Card tracks the performance of your franchise’s coach and records stats in nine different categories with a clear emphasis on winning and results. Use this screen to gauge your performance as coach and general manager over the course of your Franchise session. Assistant Coach Duties The options that appear on the Assistant Coach Duties screen are the same as the Franchise options you set at the Game Modes screen. - Page 19 3. Try altering dollar amounts and contract length. If there's a chance your player will come back to the team, you'll see his interest increase. 4. Press the START Button to make an official offer and see if the player is indeed willing to give it one more Re-Sign Players See Re-Negotiate a Player’s Contract on page 15.
- Page 20 Description: If you really want to get a good look at a prospect, there's nothing better than a full report, which includes the most accurate basic report, as well as estimated attributes in all major categories. Combine Scouting Manager At the end of each day, you'll be taken to your personal Scouting Manager, which will allow you to make any final adjustments to your schedule.
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Page 21: Season
SEASON If you have what it takes to go all the way, you can lead your favorite NFL team through an entire season, from Game 1 all the way to the Super Bowl! • To begin playing in Season mode, set the Season options, then press the START Button to advance to the Team Select screen. -
Page 22: Playoffs
PLAYOFFS Begin playing NFL 2K3 at the most exciting point in the season – the Playoffs! The full season is simulated, with complete scores and stats recorded for every team and player, and the 12 best squads emerge for the postseason tournament. -
Page 23: Tournament
Quit Quit Playoffs mode. If you have not saved your progress, you are prompted to do so. After confirming your decision, you will be taken to the Main Menu. TOURNAMENT Create your own single-elimination NFL Tournament featuring 4, 8, or 16 teams. You have full control over which teams are invited to the Tournament, and you can play as many of the tourney games as you want. -
Page 24: Practice
Roster The roster screen displays every player for each team along with detailed ratings in more than 30 categories. From the roster screen, you can also view the rosters of any other team, edit ratings, attributes, and appearances, and perform minor transactions. See Roster Manager on page 28. Setup At any time during the Tournament, you can return to the Setup screen and assign names to unassigned teams. -
Page 25: Play Live
Possession – Choose who will start with the ball: HOME or AWAY. Home Timeouts – Set the number of timeouts remaining for the home team: 0-3. Away Timeouts – Set the number of timeouts remaining for the visiting team: 0-3. Quarter –... - Page 26 Advanced Line Moves – Set this option to ON for more control of the defensive linemen at the line of scrimmage, which includes the ability to perform special maneuvers such as swim moves and spins. Multiple Hot Routes – When ON, the QB can assign hot routes to multiple players on the same play, and when OFF, to just one.
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Page 27: Load / Save
Weather Weather options have a direct effect on the game. Rain and snow mean wet footballs and more fumbles, and wind can wreak havoc with your kicking game. Time Of Day – You can set your games up to be played in DAY, AFTERNOON, or NIGHT. Temperature –... -
Page 28: Roster Manager
If you have a memory unit inserted into your Xbox Controller, you can save your roster changes to it, or to the Xbox Hard Disk, at any time. • To save your roster, from the Save Roster screen, create a new file, then use the virtual keyboard to enter a name. - Page 29 1. At the Roster Manager screen, select Team Rosters. 2. Highlight the player whose appearance you wish to edit, and press the A Button. The Roster options will appear. 3. Highlight “EDIT PLAYER,” then press the A Button again to bring up the Create Player screen. 4.
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Page 30: Sega Sports Challenge
Downloaded Rosters Connect online to download updated rosters and keep up with the NFL as the season progresses. Once you’ve downloaded rosters, you can access them here. Reset Roster Select this option to reset every team’s roster back to their defaults, regardless of how many trades or changes you’ve made. - Page 31 ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO 90-DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE AND ARE SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN. IN NO EVENT SHALL SEGA OF AMERICA, INC. BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES.