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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."

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Member Comments
# 101 charter04 @ 07/29/14 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by PantherBeast_OS
Ya, but in the fine print it says some new games will be limited to 2 hours of game play only. So that is why I'm not buying until EA confirm which games are limited to 2 hours only. But if Madden is playable for the entire 5 days nonstop. Then I'm in, but if not then sorry I ain't buying it.

I'm 99% sure Madden will be unlimited for the five days. It was with season pass for 3 days.
 
# 102 jmurphy31 @ 07/29/14 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by charter04
I just went straight from the message. I did have to enter the code manually because it didn't enter right when it auto entered it. Then everything just downloads for you
Where do you get the message from?
 
# 103 charter04 @ 07/29/14 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jmurphy31
Where do you get the message from?

Where you always get your XBL messages. If you haven't got a message yet and your in the early preview program, I'm sure you'll get it soon
 
# 104 jmurphy31 @ 07/29/14 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by charter04
Where you always get your XBL messages. If you haven't got a message yet and your in the early preview program, I'm sure you'll get it soon
I'm not in the early preview program. How do you get into that? Thanks
 
# 105 charter04 @ 07/29/14 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by jmurphy31
I'm not in the early preview program. How do you get into that? Thanks

There is an app you can download to register
 
# 106 jmurphy31 @ 07/29/14 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by charter04
There is an app you can download to register

Sorry being so lost. I went to apps and I didn't see the app to register . I typed in ea early preview program
 
# 107 PantherBeast_OS @ 07/29/14 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve_OS
So does this confirm that Madden 15 will be the full 5 days before the game comes out. Also will we get the full access for the full 5 days? That's what I'm trying to figure out. I'm so confused right now.
 
# 108 charter04 @ 07/29/14 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jmurphy31
Sorry being so lost. I went to apps and I didn't see the app to register . I typed in ea early preview program

It's the xbox early preview program that you need to find first. You have to have that to get the ea early preview
 
# 109 StL_RamZ @ 07/29/14 09:44 PM
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Got a Code in my Messages telling me that i have an exclusive invitation to see EA Access
 
# 110 jmurphy31 @ 07/29/14 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by charter04
It's the xbox early preview program that you need to find first. You have to have that to get the ea early preview
So basically if I wasn't invited to the xbox one preview program I don't have access to it.

When will this be available to the general public
 
# 111 azdawgpound @ 07/29/14 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by PantherBeast_OS
So does this confirm that Madden 15 will be the full 5 days before the game comes out. Also will we get the full access for the full 5 days? That's what I'm trying to figure out. I'm so confused right now.


when I had it on the ps3 u could play everything except MUT for the 4 days early. not sure if that's how its gonna be on xbox one though.
 
# 112 charter04 @ 07/29/14 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jmurphy31
So basically if I wasn't invited to the xbox one preview program I don't have access to it.

When will this be available to the general public

You should still be able to sign up for the xbox early access program. Go to xbox.com to find out
 
# 113 jmurphy31 @ 07/29/14 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by charter04
You should still be able to sign up for the xbox early access program. Go to xbox.com to find out
Says you have to be invited
 
# 114 RoyalBoyle78 @ 07/29/14 10:23 PM
I'll be buying

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# 115 StL_RamZ @ 07/29/14 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jmurphy31
So basically if I wasn't invited to the xbox one preview program I don't have access to it.

When will this be available to the general public
it should release soon. Why would they promote M15 as a 5 day early release if the program was suppose to come after that.

Strongly believe in a week, three weeks being the latest
 
# 116 LBzrule @ 07/29/14 10:26 PM
Just downloaded the app. Only technicality is when I went to redeem code there was a code that was automatically in the window that does not work so I had to manually type in the code. This aint bad for 4.99. I've played all of these games except for Plants v Zombies and Peggle 2 which I'll check out tomorrow.
 
# 117 fatleg3 @ 07/29/14 10:42 PM
I will be disappointed if this is not for the ps4 by the time Madden comes out
 
# 118 IrOnKoBe @ 07/29/14 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by fatleg3
I will be disappointed if this is not for the ps4 by the time Madden comes out
i dont think its going to be on the ps4
 
# 119 mestevo @ 07/29/14 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by LBzrule
Just downloaded the app. Only technicality is when I went to redeem code there was a code that was automatically in the window that does not work so I had to manually type in the code. This aint bad for 4.99. I've played all of these games except for Plants v Zombies and Peggle 2 which I'll check out tomorrow.
It's putting a space in front of the code, delete that and enter the last letter and you're good.

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# 120 mestevo @ 07/29/14 10:56 PM
Vault is a different part of the service, just free games for maintaining your subscription.

Early access is for new games, available under different terms per game potentially (limited mode, play time, etc).

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