The NFL season is past the halfway point, and maybe your favorite team (or fantasy team) has already seen its best days. But it’s never too late to find gridiron glory on the PlayStation 5. Thanks to a Black Friday discount, Amazon is now offering the 2025 edition of the Madden NFL game for 57% off the original price!
Powered by a reengineered Hit Stick and boasting the most advanced graphics yet for a football game, Madden NFL 25 is as close as it gets to being on the field without throwing on shoulder pads and a jersey. Let’s dig into the game’s new refinements and how they’ve improved the overall experience.
Madden NFL 25 for PlayStation 5, $29.99 (57% off)
As Coach Madden would put it, it’s the high-impact “boom” moments that add spice to football, and Madden NFL 25 brings the “boom” with “Boom Tech,” improved physics-based tackling that takes timing, momentum and player ratings into account whenever players collide. It also introduces a ball carrier balance and recovery system that allows you to bounce off tackles depending on your skill, as well as a Hit Stick that now gives you more control over the angle and power behind your hit. The result is more unique tackle animations and realistic gameplay in which the only thing missing from the punishing tackles you’ll dole out and absorb is actual physical pain (and thank goodness for that).
This version of the Madden franchise also comes with all the popular settings you would expect, including Franchise and Superstar modes. The graphics are more stunning than ever, with little details such as linemen blocking downfield or a receiver making a toe-tap catch looking as good as the real thing. It’s easy to spend hours coaching your favorite team through multiple seasons, handling coaching decisions as well as player acquisitions.
So whether you’re looking to match up with another player in a one-off game or build a football dynasty to match that of the New England Patriots, Madden NFL 25 brings all the fun and detail you’d want in a professional football game. And at its current price, it’s also a lot cheaper than springing for a few overpriced beers and hot dogs at the stadium.
