OK, thanks to all those that have replied, it seems like 07 has more loyalty than 08 does and if they haven't 'improved' the controls then 07 is probably the version that I will get. In the end it is how good the controls are that defines a game and makes it more fun not how good the graphics are (but don't tell PS3 or 360 owners that!).
I think that Family mode may help raw beginners but any seasoned game player will quickly switch to advance quickly. My only problem is Madden 07 in store is $119.95 but Madden 08 is being released in 2 weeks time at $99.95 - I will look around for used copies of 07 though.
cheers
JRI.







