Patch Updates without LIVE?

[jack58]

I'm currently without a console and thinking about picking up Madden 13 since it sounds like EA's latest patch fixed most of the issues. I'm stricty an offline player and football is about the only game I play much. I usually go with Xbox over PS, but I'm not sure which is the best deal this time around?

If I get an Xbox without a LIVE GOLD account, can I still download patches? If not I'm thinking PS3 may be the better way to go as online updates are free?

I appreciate any feedback!

[jack58]

Somebody must know the answer to this .... With Xbox console, do I need a GOLD LIVE account to download Madden patches?

Sorry if the answer is obvious to most, but I don't know and it will determine which console I buy? I would ONLY use LIVE for updates as I do not play online, so don't want to waste another $60 on Live.

[Kramer5150]

You do not need to have gold to get patches,only if you want to play online.

Although (somebody correct me if I'm wrong) I believe you need to have gold to get the updated rosters,and if you wanted to play a solo online CC.

[jack58]

Quote: Originally Posted by CowherPower

You do not need to have gold to get patches,only if you want to play online. Although (somebody correct me if I'm wrong) I believe you need to have gold to get the updated rosters,and if you wanted to play a solo online CC.

Thank you for the reply Cowher (and I still miss him as the Steeler's coach)!!

I've played Madden for many, many years, but always as an offline franchise player. I have no experience with the new CC mode (still haven't picked up M13), but it sounds like it's basically the same as the old franchise.

What would be the reason to play a solo online CC? If that was something I would enjoy, PS3 might be the way to go with FREE online??

[Kramer5150]

Quote: Originally Posted by jack58

Thank you for the reply Cowher (and I still miss him as the Steeler's coach)!! I've played Madden for many, many years, but always as an offline franchise player. I have no experience with the new CC mode (still haven't picked up M13), but it sounds like it's basically the same as the old franchise. What would be the reason to play a solo online CC? If that was something I would enjoy, PS3 might be the way to go with FREE online??

CC is the new "franchise" mode....basically franchise was taken out in favor of CC.
There are alot of similarities though...like trades,free agency the draft and so on. In CC though,you earn experience points by meeting certain goals,and by doing practice each week,then upping whatever player attributes you wish....think of it as sort of a "mini rpg".

As far as the advantage goes for playing online solo,is changes can be made without the need to wait for a patch...but the downside is,if EA's server is down for whatever reason,then you can't play your career.

Luckily I haven't had any issues with online (knock on wood..lol) but if updated rosters are your "thing",then without gold you can't get them (I believe).

[jack58]

Roster updates not a biggy for me, so I might be safe with an Xbox. I typically go with season-opening rosters then take a franchise as deep as I can (until I get bored with it). Once in a franchise rosters change from reality anyway, so never tried to keep up with each weeks roster update. Favorite way of playing is to take one of the weakest teams and build them into a perennial playoff contender, and hopefully a Super Bowl winner after a few years.

All that said, I can see where online CC could be the way to go if they can fix problems without a patch ... always HATED waiting on patches!! Which is why I have yet to buy M13!