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NFL 2K3 (Europe)

PlayStation 2
🇬🇧
Reviewed in
2002
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✪ Reviewed on January 31, 2025
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Final Sega NFL 2K before the series ended due to EA/NFL exclusivity. Technically superior to Madden NFL of the era according to many critics. A historically important title marking the end of a competition that benefited American football players.

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Category
Sports 4 players 7+
Description
A Visual Concepts and Sega Sports sequel released in 2002 (Europe, US, Japan), the third main entry. Updated 2002-2003 NFL rosters, a deeper Franchise mode and integrated ESPN presentation for the first time (logos, jingles, commentators). Considered the peak of the NFL 2K branch before competition was shut down.

NFL 2K3 review

4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1,9 GB 📅20/08/2002
Published by Sega

NFL 2K3 (PS2) price, value & rarity

Common
Q1 loose
 $5 Q6 complete
 $8 Q10 new
 $9 !
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Other versions
NFL 2K3
Japan
20/08/2002
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NFL 2K3
USA
20/08/2002
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Is NFL 2K3 still worth playing in 2026?

An American football simulation from Visual Concepts, NFL 2K3 shines with the fluidity of its engine, a slick television presentation and game intelligence well regarded for its day, making it a serious rival to the competition. The readability of the plays, the franchise mode and the multiplayer offered solid content. The absence of roster updates and a now dated presentation weigh. A period football for fans of retro NFL and nostalgics of the 2K Sports series.

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