Operation Sports Logo Header
Home
Operation Sports Logo Header
EA Access News Post

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

  02:07 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."

Game: EA AccessHype Score: 5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox OneVotes for game: 2 - View All
Member Comments
# 41 IrOnKoBe @ 07/29/14 03:54 PM
i was so happy untill i read you only get to play for 2 hours thats dumb as hell
 
# 42 TOmuch81 @ 07/29/14 03:54 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by LBzrule
Knew it sounded too good. So really you get to play for 2 hours then have to wait until release day. Mehhh
Yup, agreed. It says, "as much as 2 hours." Pretty disappointing to me...
 
# 43 snc237 @ 07/29/14 03:55 PM
I don't think Microsoft paid as much as everyone thinks. EA and Microsoft have been buddy buddy for years and with Play Station trying to launch there gaming service it probably didn't make sense to try to compete for people's cash when the other system has nothing Like that going on.
 
# 44 mestevo @ 07/29/14 03:56 PM
"you’ll be able to try the game for at least two hours" is not 'only 2 hours'
 
# 45 countryboy @ 07/29/14 03:56 PM
And now I don't care if the PS4 gets it or not, as I will not be buying.
 
# 46 countryboy @ 07/29/14 03:56 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mestevo
"you’ll be able to try the game for at least two hours" is not 'only 2 hours'
but its not unlimited access for 5 days, at least the way I read that.
 
# 47 atc43 @ 07/29/14 03:57 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by aholbert32
You also get early access to new games.
For a limited time. No way they give 5 days unlimited access for games like Dragon Age or Mirrors Edge where people could legit beat them in 5 days and simply not buy the game when they release.

Like I said, great if you buy 5 Digital EA games a year, negligible if not.
 
# 48 mestevo @ 07/29/14 03:57 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by countryboy
but its not unlimited access for 5 days, at least the way I read that.
We have no idea that it isn't.
 
# 49 bluengold34_OS @ 07/29/14 03:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by countryboy
And now I don't care if the PS4 gets it or not, as I will not be buying.
Yeah if it's a time-based trial - pass
 
# 50 LBzrule @ 07/29/14 03:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mestevo
"you’ll be able to try the game for at least two hours" is not 'only 2 hours'
I know but they need to set a concrete number. I would like them to at least go Five Days; Five Hours; Five Dollars.
 
# 51 greenegt @ 07/29/14 03:58 PM
If we get unlimited early access to Madden, I'll pay the $4.99 for the month. If not, I'll pass.
 
# 52 countryboy @ 07/29/14 03:59 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mestevo
We have no idea that it isn't.
If it was unlimited access for 5 days, why in the world would they even mention "at least 2 hours"??

Unless its at least 2 hours per day.

My guess is it will be similar to the timed trials that are included with the PSN Plus where you get 60 minutes to play the full game once you start.
 
# 53 TOmuch81 @ 07/29/14 04:00 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by countryboy
If it was unlimited access for 5 days, why in the world would they even mention a timeframe??

Agreed. I hope its more. But very doubtful.
 
# 54 murph17 @ 07/29/14 04:01 PM
Two different features of EA Access...

The Vault - unlimited access to older games
Play First - trial/early access to newer games not included in the service

per Major Nelson
Quote:
Play First: EA Access members will get to experience trials of new EA games early on Xbox One. Starting 5 days before release, you’ll be able to try the game for at least two hours and then save your progress. Once you purchase the digital or physical copy, you can use your save game and continue the experience.
I'm sure there will be some clarification on the 2 hour "rule", but realize it only applies to Play First titles.
 
# 55 aholbert32 @ 07/29/14 04:11 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by countryboy
If it was unlimited access for 5 days, why in the world would they even mention "at least 2 hours"??

Unless its at least 2 hours per day.

My guess is it will be similar to the timed trials that are included with the PSN Plus where you get 60 minutes to play the full game once you start.
Because it may not be unlimited for all games like Dragon Age. Also the only thing that mentions 2 hrs is Major Nelson's post. The EA website doesnt mention it. The press release doesnt. They just mention limited time.

I'll just pay 4.99 for August. If its a limited amount of time for Madden, I'll cancel it. If its unlimited like their old system was I will pay the 30 bucks.
 
# 56 MINATAURO @ 07/29/14 04:16 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jbd345
Doubt they'll break even, depending on how much they had to give up. But not sure how many people will go for this since it seems only sports titles are in the mix first. Now if battlefield was one of the early access titles then that would be a different story. This doesn't sound like a smart move IMO.
BF4 is one of the games involved.
 
# 57 countryboy @ 07/29/14 04:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by aholbert32
Because it may not be unlimited for all games like Dragon Age. Also the only thing that mentions 2 hrs is Major Nelson's post. The EA website doesnt mention it. The press release doesnt. They just mention limited time.

I'll just pay 4.99 for August. If its a limited amount of time for Madden, I'll cancel it. If its unlimited like their old system was I will pay the 30 bucks.
It's limited play for all the "PLAY FIRST" games, that are available 5 days prior to release date. Their TOS calls it a "limited trial", which tells me it will not be full access to the game for 5 days, which is what a majority of the people were expecting.

Below is the Terms of Service off of ea.com/eaaccess


EA Access Terms


Last Updated: July 25, 2014

EA Access is a subscription program provided to you by Electronic Arts (“EA”). These Terms describe your rights to use EA Access and any of the EA Content (as defined below) offered as part of the subscription (“EA Access Services”). EA may revise these Terms at any time in its sole discretion. When EA revises these Terms, we change the “Last Updated” date above and post the revised Terms at http://www.ea.com/eaaccess/terms. Revisions to terms affecting existing EA Access Services shall be effective thirty (30) days after posting at http://www.ea.com/eaaccess; terms for new EA Access Services are effective immediately upon posting. If you have any questions regarding the EA Access Services, please contact EA customer support at http://help.ea.com.

Please note, the purchase of an EA Access subscription is made with Microsoft and not EA. In order to subscribe to EA Access, you must complete Microsoft’s purchase process. You will be bound by Microsoft’s terms and conditions, including Microsoft’s Terms of Use (http://www.xbox.com/legal/livetou). Please contact Microsoft with any questions regarding your purchase.

An active EA Origin Account (“Origin Account”) is required to subscribe to EA Access. To open an Origin Account you must be at least 13 years of age and accept EA’s Online Terms of Service (http://www.ea.com/terms-of-service) and Privacy and Cookie Policy (http://www.ea.com/privacy-policy), see www.ea.com. In addition, the download of certain EA Content, as defined below, may require acceptance of the EA End User License Agreement (http://www.ea.com/1/product-eulas).

If you purchase a recurring EA Access subscription, that purchase will auto-renew at the then-current renewal subscription price (plus applicable tax or inclusive of applicable taxes based on billing address) on each renewal date, without any additional action by you, until you cancel. You may cancel your subscription at any time. See Microsoft Terms of Use (www.xbox.com/legal/livetou) for cancellation instructions.

As part of the EA Access Services, members with an active subscription are offered (1) the ability to play a limited trial of certain EA Content 5 days prior to the date that EA Content is otherwise available on the Xbox Marketplace (“Play First”), (2) discounts on EA Content offered through the Xbox Marketplace (“Discounts”); and (3) access to a limited library of certain EA Content (“Vault Title(s)”) for unlimited online play (“Vault Access”) for the duration of their availability in the Vault. Limitations and exclusions may apply. For upcoming EA Content eligible for Play First and Discounts, and for current EA Content available in the Vault, and current details on other membership benefits, see http://www.ea.com/eaaccess. Certain EA Content may be excluded from Play First, the Vault, and/or Discounts; see http://www.ea.com/eaaccess for details on such exclusions as they become available.

EA reserves the right to change and update the EA Access Services, and the EA Content offered through the EA Access Services without any liability to you. In particular, Vault Titles are subject to change and may be removed, and the online services for certain Vault Titles may be discontinued. In the event that EA changes the EA Access Services, including the removal of Vault Titles or discontinuation of online services for certain Vault Titles, we will provide thirty (30) days advance notice to you by posting a notice on http://www.ea.com/eaaccess.

You may cancel your subscription at any time for any reason. In addition, Microsoft may terminate your subscription if you fail to comply with the Microsoft Terms of Use (http://www.xbox.com/livetou). Likewise, EA may terminate your Origin Account, thereby blocking you from the EA Access Services, for any violation of the EA Terms of Services (http://www.ea.com/terms-of-service). Please note, unless required by law, all EA Content (such as in-game entitlements, add-on content, and downloadable content) purchased in connection with the EA Access Services (including, without limitation, purchases made during Vault Titles) are non-refundable and non-transferable. If your subscription to EA Access is cancelled or otherwise terminated, you will not have further access EA Content until and unless you purchase the EA Content or Vault Title separately. In addition, Vault Titles contain functionality designed to disable access to those Vault Titles in the event that (i) your subscription is canceled or otherwise terminated or (ii) EA decides, in its sole discretion to remove certain Vault Titles as described above.
 
# 58 aholbert32 @ 07/29/14 04:23 PM
You are assuming things based on the term "limited trial" The limited trial could be hours or days depending on the game. Nothing there confirms either.
 
# 59 atc43 @ 07/29/14 04:25 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by aholbert32
You are assuming things based on the term "limited trial" The limited trial could be hours or days depending on the game. Nothing there confirms either.
I say just wait till we know for sure. Nothing would irk me more than to find out I just paid $5 for what is essentially a demo.
 
# 60 countryboy @ 07/29/14 04:26 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by aholbert32
You are assuming things based on the term "limited trial" The limited trial could be hours or days depending on the game. Nothing there confirms either.
Oh I agree wholeheartedly. Just when it was first announced I thought that the PLAY FIRST would operate the same way the Season Ticket did.

I just posted the TOS so everyone could see if they wanted, since I had it pulled up.
 


Post A Comment
This thread has been closed for new comments.