Madden 2005 for the Game Boy Advance steps smartly toward greater realism, even showing animation of an official marking off a penalty. The stepped-up graphics and deep game modes enhance the classic Madden gameplay.

As you would expect, the game features real NFL teams and rosters, so you can take your favorite team to the Super Bowl in Season mode. Season mode gives you full roster management, to sign, trade and release players. You do have to stay within your salary cap restraints. Injuries, stats and even the NFL record book is at your disposal. Can you break Jerry Rice's record of six touchdowns in a game?

If you're looking for something a little less meaty, try the Two-Minute Drill. You get the ball on your own 20 yard line and score arcade-like points as you move the ball down the field. Situation mode also lets you set up your own scenarios. Audibles complement the deep playbook.

Conduct trades, sign free agents and check stats

Voluminous NFL playbooks

New team logos and player rosters for the 2004-2005 season

Collect Madden Cards debut

Every part of the game is an upgrade from the 2004 edition. The end result: Madden 2005 is a portable football game that sweats the details.

In addition to a vs. mode, Madden 2005 also lets you earn Madden Cards. Earn tokens through your gameplay accomplishments and trade your tokens in for a card pack. Collect all 161 cards to make a full book.