1. Yes
2. Not sure
3. Not sure
4. Yes, wait until next season...if you buy xbox now, it comes with ncaa football 2005, so at least you get your football fix. Plus, in madden 2006, you know McGahee and Evans are going to be sweet ;-)
5. Not sure
Also, if you like racing games, I just got Colin McRae Rally 2005....its rally only, but really cool. Oh, and ESPN NHL 2k5 is a good hockey game, and it is only $20 retail.