DizzyCaffeine
Member
Don't forget tax on the physical purchases. You may not be able to trade in a digital purchase, but 10% off and no tax is a >$10 savings per game, upfront.
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EA announces Subscription Service for Xbox One ($5/month or $30/year, get game vault)
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Don't forget tax on the physical purchases. You may not be able to trade in a digital purchase, but 10% off and no tax is a >$10 savings per game, upfront.
TechnicPuppet
Nothing! I said nothing!
GWG has not been that good on XB1 and PS+ is even worse on PS4. I don't even see them as competing services at this point.
If say Ubi offered a service like EA Access with some of the older games in their annual series available, I'd be interested in subbing.
It would for me hopefully lead to better games getting pushed, the random nature of monthly game selection on PSN+ and GWG can be infuriating sometimes. Having a bit more choice of what I want to DL that month from a hopefully larger selection would work for me.
No wonder Sony's sweating.
It would for me hopefully lead to better games getting pushed, the random nature of monthly game selection on PSN+ and GWG can be infuriating sometimes. Having a bit more choice of what I want to DL that month from a hopefully larger selection would work for me.
No wonder Sony's sweating.
Alx
Member
I agree, I would be much more interested in a similar offer by Ubisoft (although I was interested enough in EA to subscribe, but we'll see in a year if I renew it).
With their wide range of genres, it would be nice to switch at will between Assassin's Creed, Rayman, Just Dance, silly Rabbid games or original creations like Valiant Hearts. Especially since most of those aren't games you'd be playing forever so it's better to rent them with that model than buy them.
With their wide range of genres, it would be nice to switch at will between Assassin's Creed, Rayman, Just Dance, silly Rabbid games or original creations like Valiant Hearts. Especially since most of those aren't games you'd be playing forever so it's better to rent them with that model than buy them.
TechnicPuppet
Nothing! I said nothing!
I'd also subscribe to a similar Ubisoft service putting last years AC, Watch Dogs, Far Cry and the odd other game like Child of Light and Rayman.
So I signed up to this last night it's actually great.
I signed up first 4 games which is cool even if they are old.
Then because me and a friend have done the home console switch he could also download the games.
I then went onto xbox.com and on to the US store and the discounts carry over.
So essentially I will be getting EA games at a 10% discount and two copies for 31 pounds for a brand new release titles.
So for the £20 a year I make that back on my first new game purchase.
All other perks like early access are also a massive bonus too and the vault will make me play games that I might have not bought because I was unsure about them
So essentially I am saving a ton, and thoroughly recommend this service to other who are doing the same as myself
I signed up first 4 games which is cool even if they are old.
Then because me and a friend have done the home console switch he could also download the games.
I then went onto xbox.com and on to the US store and the discounts carry over.
So essentially I will be getting EA games at a 10% discount and two copies for 31 pounds for a brand new release titles.
So for the £20 a year I make that back on my first new game purchase.
All other perks like early access are also a massive bonus too and the vault will make me play games that I might have not bought because I was unsure about them
So essentially I am saving a ton, and thoroughly recommend this service to other who are doing the same as myself
Derpcrawler
Member
Sorry for bumping thread with a bit of off-topic, but did they start selling online codes at retailers yet? If so, can anyone buy one and trade with me? Willing to pay with PayPal. I just discovered pre-paid balance can't be used for EA Access and my PayPal is non-US so I can' use it to buy sub.
xImmortal007x
Banned
And? I'd still be paying more with the EA plan...
I think people aren't considering the 10% savings. Some states you don't pay taxes on digital purchases so essentially you will save 18-20% on digital purchases depending on sales taxes.
Then DLC is 10% off as well.
This works real well if you buy digital and/or dlc for multiple games
Then DLC is 10% off as well.
This works real well if you buy digital and/or dlc for multiple games
iceatcs
Junior Member
That's the problem. In EU all the prices are include VAT (tax). That's why I hope it will be more than 10% in EU.
mohsinkhan
Member
How do I get in the BETA for this? I am in the dashboard preview program (not sure if thats required).
I got an xbl msg wth codes to download the app. Also in the preview program, didn't sign up for anything extra to get in.
SkinnerSw33t
Member
Not yet. I bet those won't be available until the service goes live for all.
Being in the preview is how you get access. Not sure why some people didn't get it yet. Maybe the invites are going out in waves.
Steverulez
Member
£22.55 Amazon credit if you don't mind paying postage and finding an envelope
That depends what condition its in, admittedly.
Wow, that pays for the whole year sub! Although I already have BF4 and peggle 2, and have no interest in Madden - it still gives me 12 months to see what develops at no cost
DJSebolski
Member
Can you guys invite me to the preview program?
GT: Sebol82
GT: Sebol82
gamechanger87
Member
You also get the games in the vault for free.
FYI rumor is the program rolls out today/tomorrow.
Alx
Member
My main issue was all the storytelling part... I just get the feeling I have spent one hour playing the game and shot at enemies for 5 minutes. I don't really get into all those cutscenes, walking through corridors and "immersive" animations.
"Hey wait while I'm picking this lock...". Who cares man, I just want to shoot things !
DudeWithNoName
Member
Holy shit if true.
CecilRousso
Member
If you had planned to buy those games digitally yes.
Memorabilia
Member
"Supposedly horrendous" is inaccurate.
"Actual/literal steaming dogshit that lowers your IQ and makes God kill a kitten every time you play" is much closer to reality.
I hated 2k14 this year for being a microtransaction abomination. But the actual oncourt basketball takes a dump on Live. Live IS really as bad or worse than youve heard.
Definitely, they should remove any charisma that the characters may have and replace them with realistic Military behaviour .
Occasionally have a character throw a puppy off a cliff or breach the geneva convention for a little variety.
John Caboose
Member
Yeah it was also a function that was worse since your character was completely silent and supposedly the leader of the team. Nothing about that made any sense. For example on the carrier the captain guy tells you to get your team and get in his office and then Irish tells you that you should go in there. The game also forces you to go in behind both of your subordinates.
There's so much wrong with the BF campaigns.
backflip10019
Member
It definitely had some great visual set pieces. It ends
SO abruptly though. I was shocked that you choose which team member to send and then it just ends... no end cutscene, no nothing. I literally said out loud, "That's it?"
BeforeU
Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.
Of course not. Its just like PS+ and GWG games. Only lasts as long as you subscribe to the service.
Yeah its pretty great looking game. Though I personally never enjoyed Battlefield games on Console much.
elementalsin
Member
I have a similar problem with that. Maybe its just distance to screen, but I do much more poorly spotting enemies on console versions of bf than I ever have on the PC side.
Been enjoying this new setup quite a bit. I wouldn't have played FIFA otherwise (just didn't really have an interest in it honestly), but have been pretty hooked since this beta launched. Very interested to see what other titles are going to be added down the line.
I'll also add, barring massive differences in versions, this could push my choice for titles off my ps4 onto the one more often, such as the upcoming dragon age.
Its an interesting idea any way you look at it. I'd be interested to see what other publishers might be cooking up with this.
rokkerkory
Member
What res does it run at now?
For the time being you need to be in the xbox preview program to sign up.
I tried to search through all 16 pages but must have missed if this was asked.
If you sign up and buy a game with the 10% discount, then cancel the EA Access, do you still have access to the game?
I only bought it for 1 month as a trial, but plan on getting Madden and unsure if I want to re-up for a year at this point.
If you sign up and buy a game with the 10% discount, then cancel the EA Access, do you still have access to the game?
I only bought it for 1 month as a trial, but plan on getting Madden and unsure if I want to re-up for a year at this point.
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
Peter Moore said that they WON'T be removing games from the vault once they are in there.
http://www.nowgamer.com/news/2507860/ea_access_what_games_will_appear_in_the_vault.html
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/473365/ea-access-library-will-be-permanent-and-substantial/
http://www.nowgamer.com/news/2507860/ea_access_what_games_will_appear_in_the_vault.html
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/473365/ea-access-library-will-be-permanent-and-substantial/
Spottiettiedop
Member
What?! Now if they add games at a good frequency the 1st year of EA Access is better than when details were 1st released
Steverulez
Member
Is that new? Probably obvious but worth noting incase people weren't sure over different regions