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the last one i bought was '14 or '15 and i got pissed that it was basically impossible to pass and quit playing that junk. Even leading the receiver, every pass was basically an INT. It was horrendous.
 

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It's pretty easy.



I am going to put a 2tb drive in their for my son when I get paid this week. I was thinking of maybe going this route but I think 2 is fine. They all seem to be simple as can be to do.
 

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It's pretty easy.


Now that I'm confident, I still want you do to it:D I'll do it one day, just already had an external and the X1 was basically free, etc. But will save the video on youtube playlist for when I install. Thanks for info.
 
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Did you have to open up the guts? I was a little hesitant to do that bc I tend to be heavy handed and break delicate finer items. That's what I'm doing now on X1 but w/external (4TB). I really only got X1 as payment for a loan and got it on the cheap. BC turned into somewhat of a bust, I may have replayed Dead Space but that's about it.
Nope pull out the old HD swap in the adapter and pop the cover on. The only issue is If you use an big USB drive you need to format in FAT. Databank has a bunch of decent instructions.
 

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I am going to put a 2tb drive in their for my son when I get paid this week. I was thinking of maybe going this route but I think 2 is fine. They all seem to be simple as can be to do.
Grab a 4TB SSHD, with all the new games putting so much on HD 2 TB will fill pretty fast if he gets a lot of games.
 

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Nope pull out the old HD swap in the adapter and pop the cover on. The only issue is If you use an big USB drive you need to format in FAT. Databank has a bunch of decent instructions.
I'll do this sooner than later; more triflin/laziness on my part. I do prefer my PS and still press the wrong buttons on X1 after 2 years w/the PS4 controller format. At Least half of my picks come from that. Don't get me wrong; BLOODBORNE, Fallout 4, Witcher, Dragon Age, Dark Souls 3, Doom and most top AAA games are on my PS4 so would rather have gone this route w/Madden too (impulse decision on checkout w/Amazon for the prime savings) initially and only keep the X1 for random exclusives (the few they get; GOW and Killer Instinct) and BC. Destiny "feels" like Halo w/o the story which is meh anyway.

Bloodborne has been my favorite next gen game so far and we know is exclusive to PS4. They have better exclusives; Bloodborne, Uncharted, Ratchet and Clank, Gravity Rush, Japanese crossovers (Toukiden and God Eater 2; Monster Hunter clones) etc. I have No Man's Sky but it keeps crashing on me on the first planet.. Fallout 4 in space basically but less combat/story.
 
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Madden 17 is the best Madden I've ever played.

Ultimate team is great.

Im on xbox though.

I'm more of a fifa guy so Maddens got a few more weeks for me but it's a great game.
 

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Used to be a Madden fanatic. I would be waiting around on day 1 of the release.

In my thirties now and hadn't played in about 3 years. No time for it anymore. I do miss it from time to time though.
 

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I'll do this sooner than later; more triflin/laziness on my part. I do prefer my PS and still press the wrong buttons on X1 after 2 years w/the PS4 controller format. At Least half of my picks come from that. Don't get me wrong; BLOODBORNE, Fallout 4, Witcher, Dragon Age, Dark Souls 3, Doom and most top AAA games are on my PS4 so would rather have gone this route w/Madden too (impulse decision on checkout w/Amazon for the prime savings) initially and only keep the X1 for random exclusives (the few they get; GOW and Killer Instinct) and BC. Destiny "feels" like Halo w/o the story which is meh anyway.

Bloodborne has been my favorite next gen game so far and we know is exclusive to PS4. They have better exclusives; Bloodborne, Uncharted, Ratchet and Clank, Gravity Rush, Japanese crossovers (Toukiden and God Eater 2; Monster Hunter clones) etc. I have No Man's Sky but it keeps crashing on me on the first planet.. Fallout 4 in space basically but less combat/story.
Grab SSHD little pricier than standard HD but with larger SSD cache loading times are cutdown
 

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What you guys think worth buying? Even though I lose like 90% of my online games. Lol. It makes it less fun.
 

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I am going to put a 2tb drive in their for my son when I get paid this week. I was thinking of maybe going this route but I think 2 is fine. They all seem to be simple as can be to do.

It is really simple I put a 5tb in my kids xbox one. Not sure if playstation is harder though.
 

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What you guys think worth buying? Even though I lose like 90% of my online games. Lol. It makes it less fun.
I tend to stick to offline Franchise Mode w/All Madden adjusted sliders. I can win online, but usually have to use like 3 cheese plays all game on O and Zones (Cover 2/3/4/6 on D). Blitzes seem to have to rely on two defenders coming from one side of the formation while motioning your DL to the opposite side in QB spy while using zone and controlling the LB in coverage. All the pre snap adjustments get tedious as well.

I just want to run a legit 4-3 and get pressure from my DL w/an occasional blitz instead of resorting to that playstyle. Usually I can make one/two alterations on D and go from there. Zone coverage is key in this year's game; man is too easy to beat.
 

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I tend to stick to offline Franchise Mode w/All Madden adjusted sliders. I can win online, but usually have to use like 3 cheese plays all game on O and Zones (Cover 2/3/4/6 on D). Blitzes seem to have to rely on two defenders coming from one side of the formation while motioning your DL to the opposite side in QB spy while using zone and controlling the LB in coverage. All the pre snap adjustments get tedious as well.

I just want to run a legit 4-3 and get pressure from my DL w/an occasional blitz instead of resorting to that playstyle. Usually I can make one/two alterations on D and go from there. Zone coverage is key in this year's game; man is too easy to beat.

Im trying to figure out how to read defenses better. But I do seriously lose like 80% of my online games and it sucks lol. But I guess I need to practice more.
 

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Im trying to figure out how to read defenses better. But I do seriously lose like 80% of my online games and it sucks lol. But I guess I need to practice more.
Try to read the Safeties post snap and motion pre snap to get an idea of their coverage for man or zone. Post snap, if one of the S drifts to one side, you have a 1 on 1 outside on the opposing side. If I see one deep S I sometimes streak both outside WRs and simply throw a deep loft to the outside of whichever receiver the S doesn't commit to and just Y (triangle on PS) until the completion is contested or X (square on PS) if it looks I can catch and run. If the D is in man, try use crossing routes and wait for your receiver to get separation before throwing in front of him. Also, if in man, Witten will destroy any LB on an out/slant/seam route but be sure he clears the MLB on slants; you can also slant Dez inside if he's one on one but again beware of them darn LBs. Don't be scared to run outside and don't touch the speed button until your lineman have made contact when you're running the ball.

When you need an easy 3-5 yds; run a HB dive and just read which way the center takes his blocker and slightly tap the joystick to the opposite and then speed burst/truck for a few extra yards. Also, let the C point out the line instructions pre snap during run plays. He'll do it on maybe half the runs and really helps the OL gel in their blocking assignments. Hope it helps a little bit.
 
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It is really simple I put a 5tb in my kids xbox one. Not sure if playstation is harder though.

Yeah putting a drive in is cake. Its just the ps4 has a specific size drive and they do not make them bigger than 2tb, the alternative is the adapter that allows for regular 3.5 inch drives.

I don't want to spend the money on it.
 

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Really enjoying this. Was incredibly in every Madden from 13 to last years. The last one I played heavily was Madden 12 before they went to the new engine. I think they got the most they could out of this engine and it's time to move on after this.

So damn happy to see REAL player edits back and substitutions. Whoever thought it was a good idea to remove either of those should have been fired for suggesting it. The fact EA went through with it shows the incompetence of the higher ups.

A few things I'm disappointed that is still not in Madden

1. Suspensions - This is huge in today's NFL and needs to be implemented
2. Real lingering injuries - I know they brought in the return to early, but there should be injuries that effect players throughout the season like it did to Bryant last year
3. I still hate CB progression. You could have a corner who has a 2010 Revis year and Madden would register that like it was a bad year due to low tackles and INTs. Shutdown corners need to be registered

This game is a big step in the right direction though. I still need to fiddle with the sliders though.
 

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Graphics are awesome but not impressed with playing with the boys. A lot of bs.

Can't run to save my life
Dez and Witten drop everything
No time to pass sacked a lot
Every time dak gets hit he fumbles plus isn't near as fast as he should be
Always miss fgs/ extra points
 

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Graphics are awesome but not impressed with playing with the boys. A lot of bs.

Can't run to save my life
Dez and Witten drop everything
No time to pass sacked a lot
Every time dak gets hit he fumbles plus isn't near as fast as he should be
Always miss fgs/ extra points

You need to play with the sliders then. At least 3 of your problems could be easily fixed with it. I've had a ton of success with running and I'm playing with the Cowboys (Elliott's rating is trash though, but you can edit him now if you'd like). Funny you mentioned no time to pass since most people are complaining there is too much time, I personally fixed this with the sliders. I haven't had issues with fumbles since the patch. Extra points is something you'll have to adjust to.
 

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You need to play with the sliders then. At least 3 of your problems could be easily fixed with it. I've had a ton of success with running and I'm playing with the Cowboys (Elliott's rating is trash though, but you can edit him now if you'd like). Funny you mentioned no time to pass since most people are complaining there is too much time, I personally fixed this with the sliders. I haven't had issues with fumbles since the patch. Extra points is something you'll have to adjust to.

Witten drops everything!

Can get more than 2 yards on a dive with zeke. Lose yards on a sweep. Have like 3 secs to pass at the most lol. Gonna try the sliders. Granted this is online don't know if there's sliders
 
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