NCAA 07 Xbox 360

NCAA 07 on the Xbox 360 is the hot drunk girl you pick up tailgating outside Memorial Stadium.\nYeah she's fun for a night, maybe two, but what kind of future are you two really going to have? Where's the depth? The personality?\nThis game is missing a lot of features present in the current gen version, like Race for the Heisman and Campus Challenge that while not necessary for a college game, at least give you more bang for your buck.\nThere are three mini games available in this version (bowling is especially addictive), but you'll probably get tired of them after you get the achievement points from beating them.\nAt least the action on the field doesn't disappoint with tight AI that will smoke you if you don't know your playbook.\nControls are similar to previous versions, and maybe even a little easier to on the 360. I especially like using the right stick for kick offs, field goals, and punts.\nAnd damn does this game ever look good. Muscles realistically ripple with every run and pass, and even though the NCAA doesn't allow the likenesses of college athletes to be used in these games, the facial features under players' helmets are startlingly lifelike. \nEven on a standard definition TV, this is the most beautiful football game ever made.\nOne down side I found though (and it's a biggie) is that the sound is actually worse in the next gen version. The crowd just doesn't get into it the same way it does on the PS2 with ground shaking cheers and chants. It's a shame to not have that fan support. Really makes you understand how the IU football team must feel.\nIn a stroke of genius on EA's part, they've wisely used the ESPN license to include a ticker at the bottom of the screen that updates you on the latest sports news via Xbox Live. This is going to be a killer feature in their future games.\nUnfortunately, online play itself doesn't quite measure up. It's easy enough to find a game, but all those purdy graphics and 22 players on the field means serious lag if you try to pass, run, kick, tackle… or basically do anything related to the game of football.\nUltimately your enjoyment of this version of NCAA will come from how much of a graphics whore you are. If you need to have the absolute best looking game, this is the one to get, no doubt, but if you're looking for a more in-depth experience that will last you the whole year, you're probably better off saving a few bucks and getting the current gen version.