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EA Access for Xbox One: Play EA Games Up to Five Days Before the Release Date

  01:07 PM - July 29, 2014 by Steve_OS

EA has just announced EA Access, exclusive for Xbox One users.

Here are a few things that it will offer:
  • EA Access membership unlocks The Vault, a collection of EA’s biggest games on Xbox One ready for you to download and play.
  • Besides the great games in The Vault, EA Access members will save 10% on purchases of EA digital content for Xbox One offered through the Xbox Games Store.
  • Membership in EA Access lets you experience trials of new EA games up to five days before the release date.* It starts with Madden NFL 15, NHL 15, FIFA 15, NBA LIVE 15, and Dragon Age: Inquisition, but more are on the way. If you decide to buy the game, your progress will carry over so you can pick up right where you left off.
You can join EA Access for just $4.99 per month, or you can purchase an annual membership for $29.99 per year on Xbox LIVE. It is in beta right now, but should be rolling out for Xbox One users very soon.

Read the full press release below.

Announcing EA Access for Xbox One: The Best Way to Play EA’s Games

Today we’re revealing a new way for gamers to play more EA games. This is something we’ve never done before and we’re excited to share it with you.

We have partnered with Microsoft to deliver EA Access, an all-new monthly (or annual) membership for gamers exclusively on Xbox One that starts at just $4.99 a month. The service is being rolled out in beta to a limited number of players today, but it will launch for everyone on Xbox One soon. At EA, we are always looking for new ways to make it easier for gamers to play more EA games across all platforms, and we are excited about what EA Access will offer to players on Xbox One.

EA Access membership unlocks The Vault, a collection of EA’s biggest games on Xbox One ready for you to download and play. During the beta, gamers will have unlimited access to four great EA games: FIFA 14, Madden NFL 25, Peggle 2 and Battlefield 4™, with more titles being added soon. That’s over $100 worth of games for $4.99 a month. You can play these EA favorites as much as you want with the click of a button.

EA Access is a totally new way for you to play more of the games you love, for less. Here’s a rundown of the additional benefits EA Access members will get:

Awesome Value – Besides the great games in The Vault, EA Access members will save 10% on purchases of EA digital content for Xbox One offered through the Xbox Games Store. From full digital-download titles like the upcoming Dragon Age™ Inquisition or NHL®15, to additional membership services such as Battlefield 4 Premium or even FIFA Ultimate Team points, it’s all 10% off for members.*

Play First – Membership in EA Access lets you experience trials of new EA games up to five days before the release date.* It starts with Madden NFL 15, NHL 15, FIFA 15, NBA LIVE 15, and Dragon Age: Inquisition, but more are on the way. If you decide to buy the game, your progress will carry over so you can pick up right where you left off.

You can join EA Access for just $4.99 per month, or you can purchase an annual membership for $29.99 per year on Xbox LIVE®.

Soon, fans of GameStop will be able to purchase their EA Access membership in local retail stores. GameStop and Amazon will also carry EA Access memberships for Xbox One gamers across Europe, as well as EB Games in Canada.

Excited to check it out? EA Access will launch on Xbox One soon. You will find more information on the program at the EA Access website. Be sure to follow EA Access on Facebook and Twitter as well.

Stay tuned!

*Conditions, limitations and exclusions apply. See www.ea.com/eaaccess for details.

UPDATE: EA just added their FAQ.

UPDATE #2: Here is the official response from Sony.

Quote:
We don’t think asking our fans to pay an additional $5 a month for this EA-specific program represents good value to the PlayStation gamer."

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Member Comments
# 141 killer miller31 @ 07/30/14 04:05 AM
Would love an invite to the programe! gt is killer miller31
 
# 142 TreyIM2 @ 07/30/14 06:40 AM
Well, was waiting for what the exclusive EA Sports content would be for X1 and must say this is nice even tho it's similar to what they were doing before with twists. This should increase X1sales , slightly, in what most likely is a timed exclusive til the next big sports 'quarter'. As a 4 only owner. I will wait til then.
 
# 143 Steve_OS @ 07/30/14 07:16 AM
via GameInformer. This is an official response from Sony.

Quote:
We don’t think asking our fans to pay an additional $5 a month for this EA-specific program represents good value to the PlayStation gamer.”
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/a...ion-gamer.aspx
 
# 144 StL_RamZ @ 07/30/14 07:26 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve_OS
via GameInformer. This is an official response from Sony.



http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/a...ion-gamer.aspx
technically it's $2.40 a month Sony lol
 
# 145 Cubfan @ 07/30/14 07:29 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve_OS
via GameInformer. This is an official response from Sony.



http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/a...ion-gamer.aspx
I just think Sony didn't the cut of the money they would get off the deal.
 
# 146 Skyboxer @ 07/30/14 07:46 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by StL_RamZ
technically it's $2.40 a month Sony lol
Not if you pay it by the month.
 
# 147 mestevo @ 07/30/14 08:08 AM
That Sony response is hilarious, they'd rather you spend that $5 to rent 1 PS3 game for 4 hours over PS Now, that must be 'what their gamers want'.
 
# 148 StL_RamZ @ 07/30/14 08:13 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Skyboxer
Not if you pay it by the month.
yeah but who's really gonna pay $5 month by month for 12 months when there's a better option available
 
# 149 Gorilla Glass @ 07/30/14 08:23 AM
I'm really disappointed in Sony in their decision to deny fans.

Anyways, I will purchase the service for the XBO and this will be my pre-download; can't wait.
 
# 150 Malcd9583 @ 07/30/14 08:25 AM
I mean I have ps4 my brother a x box one but I don't think it's a big deal most ppl who got a next gen system who play sports games have those games already and the new battlefield for 2014 is delayed until 2015. I'm not a guy who goes back and play old games so this deal doesn't bother me. I had season ticket and they told you exactly how long you could play your early access with this deal it doesn't seem to be the case. If you can play madden,fifa and nhl15 for all 5 days every mode then it's a awesome deal if not then it's worthless IMO.
 
# 151 mestevo @ 07/30/14 08:28 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by A_Quiet_Pro
You do realize that EA Access is EA ONLY. And PS Now is covering the ENTIRE PS catalog?
PS Now will never be 'the entire catalog' due to various licensing difficulties.

EA Access or not PS Now is probably going to struggle at current pricing. Really not the thread for that discussion though.
 
# 152 Malcd9583 @ 07/30/14 08:29 AM
If you guys have all of EA sports 2015 games why would you consider playing the old ones? I'm not being funny I'm just curious.
 
# 153 Gorilla Glass @ 07/30/14 08:32 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Malcd9583
If you guys have all of EA sports 2015 games why would you consider playing the old ones? I'm not being funny I'm just curious.
Nostalgia?

Anyways the service is for EA games, not just the sport selection.
 
# 154 mestevo @ 07/30/14 08:35 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Malcd9583
If you guys have all of EA sports 2015 games why would you consider playing the old ones? I'm not being funny I'm just curious.
I don't buy them all, and I buy madden digitally so 10% off (which edges digital a little closer to day-1 retail deals) pays for almost 3 months of EA Access as well as providing early access to games I wouldnt normally try (the other sports games) and the program is for more than just sports games.

Oh, and the growing collection of free games in the vault, which even at $5 to try the service is a bargain if there's 1-2 you want to try. That's the obvious value comparison to Sony's PS Now rental service that they don't want people to be making.
 
# 155 countryboy @ 07/30/14 08:35 AM
Sony's passing on the EA Access really doesn't bother me at this point, at least after the preliminary information that the early release games may be subject to a limited time trial.

If it turns out the sports games in particular are unlimited access then I will be upset
 
# 156 Gorilla Glass @ 07/30/14 08:40 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by countryboy
Sony's passing on the EA Access really doesn't bother me at this point, at least after the preliminary information that the early release games may be subject to a limited time trial.

If it turns out the sports games in particular are unlimited access then I will be upset
From some of the tweets I've stumbled across, I'm interpreting that the sports titles will be unlimited and single player games will have a 2 hour window.
 
# 157 Malcd9583 @ 07/30/14 08:43 AM
The funniest thing about this deal is mostly every video ea has been showing of their games has been shown on the PS4 😎
 
# 158 OhMrHanky @ 07/30/14 09:04 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jmurphy31
Can someone send me an invite as well to the xbox preview program .



GT: jmurphy31



Thanks

To everyone looking to join the xbox early preview program, it was something offered by Microsoft and SELECTED BY MICROSOFT. So, u can't sign up for it. Microsoft sent invites to select users.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbo.../1100-6417866/

So, if u didn't get invited, u probably never will.
 
# 159 jmurphy31 @ 07/30/14 09:06 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by OhMrHanky
To everyone looking to join the xbox early preview program, it was something offered by Microsoft and SELECTED BY MICROSOFT. So, u can't sign up for it. Microsoft sent invites to select users.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbo.../1100-6417866/

So, if u didn't get invited, u probably never will.
Correct. But recently they gave current members the ability to invite others.
 
# 160 Brandwin @ 07/30/14 09:27 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by countryboy
Sony's passing on the EA Access really doesn't bother me at this point, at least after the preliminary information that the early release games may be subject to a limited time trial.

If it turns out the sports games in particular are unlimited access then I will be upset
That's where I am at as well.


With Sony passing, I wonder if that ruffled some feathers at EA? Will XBO start getting more exclusives, will they develop on One first and port to PS4?
 


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