Madden NFL 15 News Post

Early Access to Madden NFL 15 is Working For EA Access Subscribers

03:33 PM - August 21, 2014 by Steve_OS

Microsoft has resolved the Madden NFL 15 early access issue for EA Access subscribers. For some odd reason, users were able to download it, but couldn't actually play the game.

Exclusive to Xbox One users, EA Access subscribers get six hours of gameplay. So make sure you close out of the app when it's not in use. The timer starts when you start the game and pauses when you exit and close the app.

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# 181 dfwrazorback @ 08/22/14 03:29 PM

I'm PS4 user who has been on the fence whether to get this year's game or not. Scrolling through here I am seeing mostly positive reviews from those with early access. Even if it's based on just a few hours of play, can you guys post some quick ratings on a basic scale of 1-10 and mention if you will or won't be buying based on what you've seen so far?

# 182 labelmeoriginal @ 08/22/14 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dfwrazorback


	I'm PS4 user who has been on the fence whether to get this year's game or not. Scrolling through here I am seeing mostly positive reviews from those with early access. Even if it's based on just a few hours of play, can you guys post some quick ratings on a basic scale of 1-10 and mention if you will or won't be buying based on what you've seen so far?

I'd give it a solid 8.5 from the time I've had with it already. Better presentation, smarter AI on defense, UI enhancements (specifically for MUT) and a graphics boost from last year. Though... let's be honest, that wouldn't have been too hard given Madden 25 for the Xbox One/PS4 was pretty hideous.

It's much of the same, but the strides in gameplay improvements this year are impressive and make it worthy of a buy IMO. All depends on how big of an NFL fan you are!

I've only gotten around 4 hours under my belt FYI. Just tossing out my .02.

# 183 labelmeoriginal @ 08/22/14 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Franchise408


	No, I said I would not continue to reward them financially for this crap exploitation (and borderline false advertising) tactic. I WILL reward them financially for creating an unlimited use disc copy of a product that I will get probably hundreds of hours of use out of.

You expect a lot for $2.50 a month.

# 184 B1MM3R @ 08/22/14 03:42 PM

I'd give it a SOLID 9 out of 10. This is by far the best madden iv'e played. No more guranteed 45+ yard run and pass plays. DL are smart and sniff out screen plays sometimes. WR will go up and get the ball in air and try to get 2 fit in. Also you can push the pile and fight for extra yards to get a first down/touch down. QB will miss wide open recievers sometimes like in real life. That's just my opinion of course.

# 185 GruffyMcGuiness @ 08/22/14 03:54 PM

If I use my friend's XBL account on my system will he have 6 hours of play time?

# 186 aholbert32 @ 08/22/14 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Franchise408


	What's $2.50 a month? I spent $5 for 6 hours of access. And while you might not think that's a lot, I for one see that as a horrible precedent to set - "charge for a set amount of access time" With all the people saying they are going to sign up for multiple X-Box Live accounts to buy more time (and a growing shift to digital media), how long until these companies - instead of charging a one time $60 to own the game and play as much as you want - start charging you $5 for a set amount of hours? $5 for 6 hours, $9 for 12 hours, and $20 for 20 hours? If I pay for access to something, I want unlimited access to it. Especially when the advertising for it implied that by getting EA Access, you'd have full access to Madden 15 for 5 days. Not 6 hours of access. It's a bad model that was falsely advertised. Had I known that EA Access would only give me 6 hours of access, I would have saved my $5 and waited until Tuesday. Like someone said earlier in the thread - people keep giving in because "oh $5 isn't that bad", that gives these companies the go ahead to gradually make things worse. The game, however, is solid, and being part of a great 32 man online franchise, I will get lots and lots of use out of my $60 retail purchase.

OK. Like I said earlier, you made your point. Stop derailing the thread with this stuff. Let the people who dont think its a bad precedent enjoy themselves. Last warning.

# 187 ODogg @ 08/22/14 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dfwrazorback


	I'm PS4 user who has been on the fence whether to get this year's game or not. Scrolling through here I am seeing mostly positive reviews from those with early access. Even if it's based on just a few hours of play, can you guys post some quick ratings on a basic scale of 1-10 and mention if you will or won't be buying based on what you've seen so far?

I'd give it a solid 9..

# 188 Soprano00 @ 08/22/14 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Franchise408


	If I pay for access to something, I want unlimited access to it.

Just wait a couple of days more and you'll get what you want.

# 189 Dino @ 08/22/14 05:04 PM

Sorry if this has been brought up but ...

Has anyone tried Starting up Madden via EA Access, and than pulling the plug on your internet and just play it offline?

I tried it yesterday and it works. I just have over 3 hours left on my Trial and didn't have the time to test it by playing it over a couple hours to see if it registers against my total trial time limit.

So, to sum it up I know you can play it offline, I just don't know if that counts against your trial time.

# 190 pwhit2005 @ 08/22/14 05:05 PM

has anyone ran out of early access time yet?

# 191 DirtySouf @ 08/22/14 05:06 PM

There's not too many places that you can get 6 hours of great entertainment for $5 so it's worth it to me...

# 192 aholbert32 @ 08/22/14 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pwhit2005


	has anyone ran out of early access time yet?

I did on my first trial an hour ago.

# 193 pmurray20 @ 08/22/14 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by B1MM3R


	I'd give it a SOLID 9 out of 10. This is by far the best madden iv'e played. No more guranteed 45+ yard run and pass plays. DL are smart and sniff out screen plays sometimes. WR will go up and get the ball in air and try to get 2 fit in. Also you can push the pile and fight for extra yards to get a first down/touch down. QB will miss wide open recievers sometimes like in real life. That's just my opinion of course.

I signed on just to respond to this. One of the best and honest impressions so far. I agree with u 100% I am using my 6 hours smart and hate the limit but I'm loving it and I second everything u said.

# 194 pmurray20 @ 08/22/14 05:24 PM

I'm an all madden guy but all pro is awesome

# 195 NYYanks26 @ 08/22/14 05:31 PM

Don't really mean to derail the thread but it bothers me when people continue to question what another grown man wants to do with his money. FWIW it's pretty easy to rationalize spending another $5 to get more time. Here I'll explain. If you were one looking to get the game early via ebay, you would spend at least $20 over retail because of overnight shipping. That's with a decent seller. Or maybe you'd travel a distance to get it early, wasting gas. Then you have the people willing to spend even more, like over $100 to get it early. So with this as an alternative, if you spend $10 for 1 month of EA Access, with 2 accounts, not only can you play Madden early, but NHL and Fifa as well. Also BB is offering $25 credit for the Madden 25 trade in, so if I really cared about the extra $5 I'd make it back from that (which I will anyway because it's a good deal). For those who like to play games early because they're busier during the work week, this is a good option. It also saves the trouble of refreshing ebay and checking CL. So if my timer runs out, I really don't have any issue with paying another $5 for 6 more hours. I feel even better knowing it'll still be good to use for the other 2 games in a few weeks. I know I won't need more than 12 hrs. Then I cancel after the 1 month and I will have gotten double early access to 3 games for only $10.

A small, small portion of people are going to do this. I really don't see the big deal but that's just me. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

# 196 pwhit2005 @ 08/22/14 05:36 PM

thx for the reply

# 197 GruffyMcGuiness @ 08/22/14 06:58 PM

Anyone know how I can get 6 more hours? Use my friend's XBL account or make a free XBL account?

# 198 kehlis @ 08/22/14 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GruffyMcGuiness


	Anyone know how I can get 6 more hours? Use my friend's XBL account or make a free XBL account?

On my phone and couldn't find it exactly but instructions were posted earlier in this thread by aholbert32.

# 199 thehitokiri @ 08/22/14 07:11 PM

I in the other hand haven not been able to finish a game ..... every time i play a game either before or after half time the game boots me out .... smh

# 200 GruffyMcGuiness @ 08/22/14 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kehlis


	On my phone and couldn't find it exactly but instructions were posted earlier in this thread by aholbert32.

Awesome! Thanks, man.

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