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  • BigD
    Pro
    • Aug 2002
    • 900

    #211
    Re: EA Access for Xbox One: Play EA Games Up to Five Days Before the Release Date

    Originally posted by Cowboy008
    It's a little disappointing that Sony passed on it since I would have bought it just to play the games 5 days early. Since Sony turned them down do you think it will cause any bad feelings between the two companies?
    My thing is, can't Sony just implement the "season ticket" feature so to speak? I can understand turning down the whole EA Vault, but I wonder if they could find a deal to allow us PS4ers to just play the EA sports games early, like season ticket used to be? I'll admit I'm pretty disappointed at not being able to play NHL or Madden early. I had the Season Ticket for last gen, loved it and would without a doubt buy it again.
    Last edited by BigD; 07-30-2014, 12:22 PM.

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    • GamerDad4
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      • Sep 2011
      • 16

      #212
      Re: EA Access for Xbox One: Play EA Games Up to Five Days Before the Release Date

      Originally posted by atc43
      I wonder if people realize that on the $30 sub it will take you 5 digital games with the 10% discount to recoup the subscription cost. Do many of you actually buy 5 EA games every year?

      Say you buy only 3 games while youre sub is active. You save $18 from the discounts but theres still $12 on the table that you have to decide whether or not is worth it for the early trial/vault games. How often will games be added to the vault? Look at Titanfall, how long before that is added? Or Dragon Age Inquisition. Are people fine with waiting 6+ months before a new game is added to the vault? Will you really be fine with having access to year old sports games some of which youve already purchased the updated version?

      What happens when other publishers begin doing this and try to lock content like story missions and map packs behind their specific subscription? People say that is just fear mongering, but look at where the industry has gone with DLC/Microtransactions and even retailer specific DLC. Do we really want to have to pay subscription on top of subscription on top of subscription to access content not available elsewhere? I for one, really hope this doesnt take off.
      I think your view is single focused. You also have to factor in "the vault." Now, if you want to play one of those games, you have already re-couped your $30. Each one of those games sells for at least $30 new. If you play the game for any period of time, a day, a month, or a year, you are ahead.

      Also, keep in mind the other aspect of the preview program. Say you want to buy Dragon Age. You play the preview and decide that the game is good, but not worth paying $60 on day one. You can wait a few weeks or even until the holiday season and buy the game when it is on sale for $40. Right there, you have already made back $20.

      I am not trying to make a point for or against EA Access. I just think that choices are good for all of us gamers. If you don't want it, cool. No need to go out on to forums like this to bash EA, Sony, or MS. Its a new program, it may not be perfect, but it does give us some choices.

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      • Wrythm
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        • Jan 2007
        • 21

        #213
        Re: EA Access for Xbox One: Play EA Games Up to Five Days Before the Release Date

        It confuses me how anyone can view this as a negative.

        Even if you don't think it's an amazing deal, there's still nothing but positives from it if you own an XBox One.

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        • Thanatopsis
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          • Jul 2014
          • 0

          #214
          Re: EA Access for Xbox One: Play EA Games Up to Five Days Before the Release Date

          For those complaining about the cost, if you pay for the entire year its 29.99 aka $2.50 a month. If you can't afford $2.50 with no second thoughts, please get off the internet and start picking up cans and glass bottles to return for recycling money.

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          • ricky24
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            • Jan 2014
            • 4888

            #215
            Re: EA Access for Xbox One: Play EA Games Up to Five Days Before the Release Date

            Are people even able to send invites to this?

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            • Wrythm
              Rookie
              • Jan 2007
              • 21

              #216
              Re: EA Access for Xbox One: Play EA Games Up to Five Days Before the Release Date

              Originally posted by Thanatopsis
              For those complaining about the cost, if you pay for the entire year its 29.99 aka $2.50 a month. If you can't afford $2.50 with no second thoughts, please get off the internet and start picking up cans and glass bottles to return for recycling money.
              Get 'em.

              Honestly, even if it was a $5.00 a month charge ($60 yearly subscription), spare yourself the inevitable trip to Taco Bell/McDonald's/Jack In The Box whatever once a month and you're good.

              The freak out is amazing for what is being offered.

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              • Glenn33
                MVP
                • Jul 2002
                • 2455

                #217
                Re: EA Access for Xbox One: Play EA Games Up to Five Days Before the Release Date

                I am stunned anyone would view this as a negative. EVERY YEAR there are threads that come up specifically for where people can find a game early. Cats on this board will drive cross town and in some cases cross state lines to get games early. Gas aint cheap! Some members will overnight games bought on ebay just to get them early.

                But EA gives access to a game 5 days early and it's not awesome for $5?

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                • Glenn33
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                  • Jul 2002
                  • 2455

                  #218
                  Re: EA Access for Xbox One: Play EA Games Up to Five Days Before the Release Date




                  C'mon Sony!
                  Last edited by Glenn33; 07-30-2014, 02:34 PM.

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                  • killer miller31
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                    • Aug 2009
                    • 327

                    #219
                    I cant wait to try this could someone send an invite?
                    PSN killermiller3131

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                    • Glenn33
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                      • Jul 2002
                      • 2455

                      #220
                      Re: EA Access for Xbox One: Play EA Games Up to Five Days Before the Release Date

                      Originally posted by killer miller31
                      I cant wait to try this could someone send an invite?
                      What is your gamertag?

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                      • jahswill
                        Rookie
                        • Dec 2004
                        • 625

                        #221
                        Re: EA Access for Xbox One: Play EA Games Up to Five Days Before the Release Date

                        Would someone hook a brother up with an invite. GT:JahsWill
                        JahsWill

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                        • ricky24
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                          • Jan 2014
                          • 4888

                          #222
                          Re: EA Access for Xbox One: Play EA Games Up to Five Days Before the Release Date

                          Glenn mine is Rickyh24 if you don't mind.

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                          • Wrythm
                            Rookie
                            • Jan 2007
                            • 21

                            #223
                            Re: EA Access for Xbox One: Play EA Games Up to Five Days Before the Release Date

                            If anyone has an invite and a heart in their chest, throw me one.

                            GT: iAmWrythm

                            Much appreciated.

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                            • killer miller31
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                              • Aug 2009
                              • 327

                              #224
                              Originally posted by Glenn33
                              What is your gamertag?
                              Its killer mller31
                              PSN killermiller3131

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                              • killer miller31
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                                • Aug 2009
                                • 327

                                #225
                                Originally posted by Glenn33
                                What is your gamertag?
                                Typo i meant killer miller31
                                PSN killermiller3131

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