Madden 2005 XBOX

My son has had issues with this game on his original xbox. It worked at one time and then it quit showing a kick meter .... at all. None. It kicks ok but no meter and no aim but sometimes it is accurate.  Also, sometimes the ball goes to wrong person even though he uses the right button.  We bought a new (used) game and it does the same. Could it be in the memory? Is this a typical thing?  He is having a hard time and wants to play it. He has it for PS2 and it works well so it's not him...but this xbox. Help please. I am at a loss to try and help.