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Play the March Madness Tournament

Updated March 19, 2009

EA SPORTS™ has released a Marketplace-exclusive official NCAA® Tournament edition of its acclaimed college basketball video game, NCAA Basketball 09.

Play through the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship bracket with all the schools from the official 2009 tournament bracket. NCAA® Basketball 09: March Madness® Edition is available exclusively for Xbox 360® for 1200 Microsoft points ($15.00). This download is now available on Marketplace, so you can play along with the tournament action on CBS Sports all the way to the title game.

Take your team to the Final Four.

NCAA Basketball 09: March Madness Edition recreates the atmosphere and intensity of NCAA March Madness as you replicate the entire NCAA Tournament and play through the "virtual bracket" with your favorite team against the same opponents they'll face throughout March Madness.

The Road to Detroit

Take on the challenge of leading any of the 64 schools competing on the road to the Final Four®, from the opening round right through to a virtual reproduction of the Final Four on the authentic Ford Field court in Detroit, where one team will be crowned NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Champion on April 6, 2009.  

Climb to the top of your bracket to win.

"We really wanted to make our game available to a wider selection of fans that are drawn to college basketball by the passion, excitement and drama that surrounds March Madness," said Connor Dougan, Producer for the game. "Fans will be able to experience the tournament, feel the adrenaline rush that comes with a single loss elimination tournament and write their own history."

Breaking New Ground

"Few sporting events capture the excitement and intensity of March Madness, so it's great to be able to offer everyone a chance to play with NCAA Basketball 09: March Madness Edition, an exclusive to Xbox LIVE and Xbox 360," said Marc Whitten, General Manager of Xbox LIVE. "Xbox LIVE continues to break new ground, offering new ways to play and enjoy your favorite games and entertainment. With EA we are offering everyone a chance to experience a blockbuster game tailored specifically for March Madness in a way that has never been done before."

NCAA Basketball 09: March Madness Edition challenges you to replicate your school's style of play, set the tempo and win. Plus, the game features Division I coaches in-game providing real time instruction and feedback, helping you control the tempo by executing your team's offense and defense to perfection. 

Download NCAA Basketball 09: March Madness Edition from Xbox LIVE Marketplace and follow the tournament through NCAA March Madness on Demand®, the free, live, online streaming of all tournament games available at NCAA.com and CBSSports.com.