| | | | | | Expansion teams | Updated 02 Jul | | Press B, A, C, A, C at the main menu. The word "Pow" will be spoken to confirm correct code entry. The Jacksonville Jaguars and Carolina Panthers will appear on the team selection menu. | One minute quarters | Updated 02 Jul | | Press Left, Right, Left, Right, B at the setup screen. | One minute game | Updated 02 Jul | | Press B(2), C(2), A(2), B(2) at the setup screen. The word "Boom" will be spoken to confirm correct code entry. | Quick coin toss | Updated 02 Jul | | Press A, C(2), B(2) at the options screen. The word "Boom" will be spoken to confirm correct code entry. | Win coin toss | Updated 02 Jul | | Select heads and press Right, or tails and press Left. | Keep possession | Updated 02 Jul | | Wait for the kicking meter to be displayed when kicking of. Hold Right + C (in that order). Your opponent will miss or fumble the ball. | Sound test | Updated 02 Jul | | Press C, A, C, A, B at the game setup screen. | Instant win | Updated 02 Jul | | Press A, B(2), C, A, C(2) at the coin toss screen. The opposing team will forfeit the game. | Quick game | Updated 02 Jul | | Press C(2), B(2) at the main menu (with the play now, new season, continue season, and new player options). John Madden will say "Boom" to confirm correct code entry. The game will continue with no opening screens and a fast coin toss. This code will also allow the length of each quarter to be set to 15 seconds, 5 minutes,10 minutes, or 15 minutes. | Secret teams | Updated 02 Jul | Enter one of the following controller actions at the team selection screen.
Classic
Atlanta Falcons '80 Press A(2), B(3), C, A.
Baltimore Colts '64 Press A(2), C, A, C, B, A.
Baltimore Colts '68 Press A(2), C(3), B.
Baltimore Colts '70 Press A(2), B, C, A, C(2).
Buffalo Bills '73 Press A, B, A, C, A, C, A.
Buffalo Bills '90 Press A, B, A, B(4).
Buffalo Bills '91 Press A, B, A(2), C, A, C.
Buffalo Bills '92 Press A, B, A(5).
Buffalo Bills '93 Press A(2), C(2), A, C, B.
Chicago Bears '63 Press A B(2), C, A, B, C.
Chicago Bears '66 Press A, B(5), A.
Chicago Bears '77 Press A, B(2), A, C, A, B.
Chicago Bears '85 Press A, B, A, C(4).
Cincinnati Bengals '81 Press A, B, C, A, C, A(2).
Cincinnati Bengals '88 Press A, B(2), C(3), B.
Cleveland Browns '65 Press A(2), C, B(3), C.
Dallas Cowboys '70 Press A, C, A, C(2), B, C.
Dallas Cowboys '71 Press A, C, A, C, A, B, A.
Dallas Cowboys '75 Press A, C, A, B(2), A, B.
Dallas Cowboys '77 Press A, C, A(2), B, C(2).
Dallas Cowboys '78 Press A, B, C(4), A.
Dallas Cowboys '92 Press A, B, C(2), A, B(2).
Dallas Cowboys '93 Press A, B, C, B(2), A, C.
Dallas Texans '62 Press B, A(2), B, A, C, B.
Denver Broncos '77 Press A, C, B, C, A(2), C.
Denver Broncos '87 Press A, C, B(3), A(2).
Denver Broncos '89 Press A, C, B, A, B, C, B.
Detroit Lions '62 Press A, C, B, C(2), B(2).
Green Bay Packers '66 Press A, C(2), B, A, C(2).
Green Bay Packers '67 Press A, C(2), A, B, C, A.
Houston Oilers '80 Press A, C(3), A(2), B.
Kansas City Chiefs '66 Press B, A(3), B(2), C.
Kansas City Chiefs '69 Press A, C(4), B, A.
Oakland Raiders '67 Press B, A, B(2), C(3).
Oakland Raiders '76 Press B, A, B(2), A, C, A.
Oakland Raiders '80 Press B, A, B, A, B(3).
Oakland Raiders '83 Press B, A(2), C(2), A, C.
Oakland Raiders '90 Press B, A(2), C, A(3).
Los Angeles Rams '68 Press B, A, C, B, C(2), B.
Los Angeles Rams '79 Press B, A, C, B, A, B, C.
Los Angeles Rams '84 Press B, A, C, A, B(2), A.
Los Angeles Rams '91 Press B, A, B, C(2), A, B.
Miami Dolphins '71 Press B(2), A, C, B, C(2).
Miami Dolphins '72 Press B(2), A, B, C(2), A.
Miami Dolphins '73 Press B(2), A, B, A, B(2).
Miami Dolphins '82 Press B(2), A(2), B, A, C.
Miami Dolphins '84 Press B, A, C(3), A(2).
Minnesota Vikings '69 Press B(3), C, B, C, B.
Minnesota Vikings '73 Press B(4), C, B, C.
Minnesota Vikings '74 Press B(4), A, B, A.
Minnesota Vikings '76 Press B(3), A, B, A, B.
New England Patriots '76 Press B(2), C, B, A(2), C.
New England Patriots '85 Press B(2), C, A, B, A(2).
New Orleans Saints '79 Press B(2), C, B, C, B(2).
New York Giants '70 Press B, C, A, B, A(2), B.
New York Giants '86 Press B, C, A(3), C(2).
New York Giants '90 Press B(2), C(2), B, C, A.
New York Jets '68 Press B, C, A, B, C, B, A.
Philadelphia Eagles '60 Press B, C, B, A(2), C, B.
Philadelphia Eagles '80 Press B, C, A, C, B(2), C.
Pittsburgh Steelers '74 Press B, C(2), A(2), C, A.
Pittsburgh Steelers '75 Press B, C, B, C, B(3).
Pittsburgh Steelers '78 Press B, C, B(2), C, A, C.
Pittsburgh Steelers '79 Press B, C, B(2), A(3).
San Diego Chargers '63 Press C, A(3), C(2), B.
San Diego Chargers '66 Press C, A(4), B, C.
San Diego Chargers '81 Press B, C(3), B(2), A.
San Diego Chargers '94 Press B, C(2), B, C, A, B.
San Francisco 49ers '81 Press C, A, B(3), C(2).
San Francisco 49ers '84 Press C, A, B, A, C(2), A.
San Francisco 49ers '88 Press C, A, B, A(2), B(2).
San Francisco 49ers '89 Press C, A(2), C, B, A, C.
San Francisco 49ers '94 Press C, A(2), B, C, A(2).
Seattle Seahawks '78 Press C, A, B, C, B, A, B.
St. Louis Cardinals '75 Press B, C(2), A, C(3).
Tampa Bay Buccaneers '79 Press C, A, C, A(2), B, A.
Washington Redskins '72 Press C, B, A(2), C, B(2).
Washington Redskins '82 Press C, B, A(4), C.
Washington Redskins '83 Press C, A, C(2), B, A(2).
Washington Redskins '87 Press C, A, C, B(2), C, B.
Washington Redskins '91 Press C, A, C, A, C, B, C.
All Time
All 50's Press C(2), A, B(3), A.
All 60's Press C(2), A, C, A, B, C.
All 70's Press C(2), A, C(3), B.
Hall of Fame #1 Press C, B, A, B(2), C, A.
Hall of Fame #2 Press C, B, A, C, A, C(2).
Madden
All Madden Press C, B(2), A(3), B.
Team Madden Press C(2), A(2), C, A, B.
Pro Bowl Teams
AFC Pro Bowl Press C, B(2), A, C, B, A.
NFC Pro Bowl Press C, B(4), B, C.
NFLPA
NFLPA #1 Press C(2), B, A, C, A(2).
NFLPA #2 Press C(2), B(3), A, C.
NFLPA #3 Press C(2), B, C, A, B(2).
NFLPA #4 Press C(2), B, C(3), A
World League
Amsterdam Admirals Press C, B(2), C, A, C, B.
Barcelona Dragons Press C, B, C, A(4).
Frankfurt Galaxy Press C, B, C, A, C, A, C.
London Monarchs Press C, B, C, B(4).
Rhein Fire Press C, B, C(2), A, C, A.
Scotland Claymores Press C, B, C(4), C. | Super Bowl Game | Updated 02 Jul | | Select the "New Season" option from the main menu. Enter the Playoffs. A list of games will be displayed. Press Start to display a new list. Repeat this action until a "Super Bowl" entry appears. Select that game, then press Start. | All | Updated 02 Jul | Select the "Front Office" option on the main menu. Select the "Sign Up" option to display the player creation screen. Enter the following player name and any value for the remaining statistics. Press Start to display the point distribution screen. Distribute all available points in any manner. Save the new player. If a code was used to activate a new team, it will appear when a new game is started.
Enter HAPPY_DAYS as a player name. | All | Updated 02 Jul | Select the "Front Office" option on the main menu. Select the "Sign Up" option to display the player creation screen. Enter the following player name and any value for the remaining statistics. Press Start to display the point distribution screen. Distribute all available points in any manner. Save the new player. If a code was used to activate a new team, it will appear when a new game is started.
Enter DISCO as a player name. | All | Updated 02 Jul | Select the "Front Office" option on the main menu. Select the "Sign Up" option to display the player creation screen. Enter the following player name and any value for the remaining statistics. Press Start to display the point distribution screen. Distribute all available points in any manner. Save the new player. If a code was used to activate a new team, it will appear when a new game is started.
Enter NEW_WAVE as a player name. | EA Sports Team | Updated 02 Jul | Select the "Front Office" option on the main menu. Select the "Sign Up" option to display the player creation screen. Enter the following player name and any value for the remaining statistics. Press Start to display the point distribution screen. Distribute all available points in any manner. Save the new player. If a code was used to activate a new team, it will appear when a new game is started.
Enter ITSINDGAME as a player name. | All Time All-Madden Team | Updated 02 Jul | Select the "Front Office" option on the main menu. Select the "Sign Up" option to display the player creation screen. Enter the following player name and any value for the remaining statistics. Press Start to display the point distribution screen. Distribute all available points in any manner. Save the new player. If a code was used to activate a new team, it will appear when a new game is started.
Enter BOOM as a player name. | No Salary Cap | Updated 02 Jul | Select the "Front Office" option on the main menu. Select the "Sign Up" option to display the player creation screen. Enter the following player name and any value for the remaining statistics. Press Start to display the point distribution screen. Distribute all available points in any manner. Save the new player. If a code was used to activate a new team, it will appear when a new game is started.
Enter OVERPAID as a player name. | Two Minute Or 30 Second Quarters | Updated 02 Jul | Select the "Front Office" option on the main menu. Select the "Sign Up" option to display the player creation screen. Enter the following player name and any value for the remaining statistics. Press Start to display the point distribution screen. Distribute all available points in any manner. Save the new player. If a code was used to activate a new team, it will appear when a new game is started.
Enter TOMMY_MC as a player name. | Sound Test | Updated 02 Jul | | Press C, A, C, A, C, A, B at the title screen to display the sound test menu. | Skip playoff games | Updated 03 May | | Select a play off game and press Start. All games will be flagged as finished. Move right and press Start again. Repeat this procedure until the final game is reached. | Cheat mode | Updated 03 May | Select the "Front Office" option on the main menu. Enter the player creation screen. Enter one of the following player names and any value for the remaining statistics. The, save the new player.
Effect Name
No salary cap NO MONEY
Bonus teams COACHES
Better Stiff Arm JACK HAMMER
Better Kicking Leg BIG FOOT
Better Hands GLOVES
Better DB Coverage LEECH
Astrodome JETSONS
Clevland Browns Stadium DAWGPOUND
Old Oakland Stadium SNAKE
Old Tampa Bay Stadium BIG SOMBRERO
Old Miami Dolphin Stadium DANDAMAN
RFK Stadium OLDDC
Tiburon Sports Center SHARKSFIN
Wild West GHOST TOWN | Touchdown celebrations | Updated 03 May | Score a touchdown, then press one of the following combos to perform a celebration.
Information in this section was contributed by founderDM.
Slam the ball: Down + B
Fancy dance: Left or Right
Flip: Down or B | | | | | | | |
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