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HomeyB · 08-03-2003, 04:06 PM

hey
i was wondering if there will be fees for online play for PS2 or PC? ive heard PC will, but no confirmed
thanks

JohnDoe8865 · 08-03-2003, 04:13 PM

Well, as of right now it should be free to go online in Madden across the board (ps2, PC). That is my understanding.

There have been talks from EA considering going to some kind of pay for play and pay for downloads financial model. I don't think it will happen this year. If it does, EA won't see me online.

fossen · 08-03-2003, 04:29 PM

As of now, Madden is free.

I have read an interview that discussed that beginning with NBA Live, EA will be sponsoring pay-for-play tournaments. Pay an entry fee for a tournament, and you can win prizes. Right now, that appears to be their console online fee plan.

JohnDoe8865 · 08-03-2003, 04:34 PM

That sounds Ok fossen. As long as they don't start charging for roster download updates. I don't remember where I heard that, but I remember either someone saying or me reading that EA was considering a pay for download model as well.

Kevin926 · 08-03-2003, 04:40 PM

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fossen said:
As of now, Madden is free.

I have read an interview that discussed that beginning with NBA Live, EA will be sponsoring pay-for-play tournaments. Pay an entry fee for a tournament, and you can win prizes. Right now, that appears to be their console online fee plan.

Do you know if it is only paying for tournaments or do you need to pay to play friendly games online?

ODogg · 08-03-2003, 04:45 PM

PS2 is free but for online leagues on PC I believe it is $4.95 a month, you can still play exhibition on PC free though.

jubjub · 08-03-2003, 06:52 PM

PC is $5.95/month and it is a set fee to play all easo games online. I've also seen interviews on G4 with EA execs saying that they are looking for console charges starting with NBA Live this year which is expected to start with pay to play tournaments and pay to download rosters and content in general. They will probably end up adopting and monthly subscription like they have on the PC though.

fossen · 08-03-2003, 07:28 PM

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Kevin926 said:

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fossen said:
As of now, Madden is free.

I have read an interview that discussed that beginning with NBA Live, EA will be sponsoring pay-for-play tournaments. Pay an entry fee for a tournament, and you can win prizes. Right now, that appears to be their console online fee plan.

Do you know if it is only paying for tournaments or do you need to pay to play friendly games online?

Wish I could find the interview I'm thinking of .... but basicall, he said that there's no plans to charge people for head-to-head play. That would continue to be free, and they would add charges for premium content.

I would figure that charging for rosters would be pretty weak. Not only are the community created rosters often faster and better, but I can't imagine that people wouldn't share the rosters by Sharkport.

08-03-2003, 04:06 PM	#1
HomeyB Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: Aug 2003	Pricing for Online Play? hey i was wondering if there will be fees for online play for PS2 or PC? ive heard PC will, but no confirmed thanks

08-03-2003, 04:13 PM	#2
JohnDoe8865 Hall of Fame OVR: 59 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Mount Airy, NC Posts: 9,612 Blog Entries: 40	Re: Pricing for Online Play? Well, as of right now it should be free to go online in Madden across the board (ps2, PC). That is my understanding. There have been talks from EA considering going to some kind of pay for play and pay for downloads financial model. I don't think it will happen this year. If it does, EA won't see me online.

08-03-2003, 04:29 PM	#3
fossen Blbflth zp! OVR: 28* Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 7,098	Re: Pricing for Online Play? As of now, Madden is free. I have read an interview that discussed that beginning with NBA Live, EA will be sponsoring pay-for-play tournaments. Pay an entry fee for a tournament, and you can win prizes. Right now, that appears to be their console online fee plan.

08-03-2003, 04:34 PM	#4
JohnDoe8865 Hall of Fame OVR: 59 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Mount Airy, NC Posts: 9,612 Blog Entries: 40	Re: Pricing for Online Play? That sounds Ok fossen. As long as they don't start charging for roster download updates. I don't remember where I heard that, but I remember either someone saying or me reading that EA was considering a pay for download model as well.

08-03-2003, 04:40 PM	#5
Kevin926 MVP OVR: 7 Join Date: Jun 2003	Re: Pricing for Online Play? Quote: *fossen said:* As of now, Madden is free. I have read an interview that discussed that beginning with NBA Live, EA will be sponsoring pay-for-play tournaments. Pay an entry fee for a tournament, and you can win prizes. Right now, that appears to be their console online fee plan. Do you know if it is only paying for tournaments or do you need to pay to play friendly games online?

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08-03-2003, 04:45 PM	#6
ODogg Hall Of Fame OVR: 51 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 37,300 Blog Entries: 8	Re: Pricing for Online Play? PS2 is free but for online leagues on PC I believe it is $4.95 a month, you can still play exhibition on PC free though.

08-03-2003, 06:52 PM	#7
jubjub Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Mar 2003	Re: Pricing for Online Play? PC is $5.95/month and it is a set fee to play all easo games online. I've also seen interviews on G4 with EA execs saying that they are looking for console charges starting with NBA Live this year which is expected to start with pay to play tournaments and pay to download rosters and content in general. They will probably end up adopting and monthly subscription like they have on the PC though.

08-03-2003, 07:28 PM	#8
fossen Blbflth zp! OVR: 28* Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 7,098	Re: Pricing for Online Play? Quote: *Kevin926 said:* Quote: *fossen said:* As of now, Madden is free. I have read an interview that discussed that beginning with NBA Live, EA will be sponsoring pay-for-play tournaments. Pay an entry fee for a tournament, and you can win prizes. Right now, that appears to be their console online fee plan. Do you know if it is only paying for tournaments or do you need to pay to play friendly games online? Wish I could find the interview I'm thinking of .... but basicall, he said that there's no plans to charge people for head-to-head play. That would continue to be free, and they would add charges for premium content. I would figure that charging for rosters would be pretty weak. Not only are the community created rosters often faster and better, but I can't imagine that people wouldn't share the rosters by Sharkport.

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