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[Sum-Mischief]

This sounds great. The problem will be subjected on what EA place in the vault. They Won't place newer games. They won't put themselves in a position to lose millions.

But from a gamer who like to play with real life friends games like NHL which we all wanted to play yet didn't want to spend the money this works. Even on old games I would give it a shot.

 

[Alx]

I don't play many EA games, but it sounds like a good deal. I may try it for a month before deciding if it is worth subscribing for good.

 

[gamechanger87]

For those of you in the XBO Preview Program:

First off, thanks for previewing Xbox One updates. You're an important part of Xbox One, and we value your feedback. So much so that we want your thoughts on something new.

We're writing to let you know about EA Access, announced today by EA. EA Access is a subscription product created by the teams at Microsoft and EA, and it's exclusive to Xbox One!

EA Access members receive the following benefits:

Access to The Vault, a collection of EA’s best games ready for you to download and play. During the beta, gamers will have unlimited access to four great EA games: Madden NFL 25, FIFA 14, Peggle 2 and Battlefield 4, with more to be added soon.
Play upcoming EA titles five days before the release date through exclusive trials.
Enjoy discounts on EA titles and DLC.
As a member of the Xbox One Preview Program, you are getting a first look at EA Access. You'll receive an Xbox Live message on your console with a code to download the EA Access Hub app, and there'll be some Quests and surveys available in the Xbox Preview Dashboard app. Please complete these so we know what you think!

(Note: While you can download and browse the EA Access Hub app for free, you'll need to purchase a EA Access subscription to enjoy all the benefits.)


Enjoy and let us know what you think!

 

[DarthWalden]

Looks like it's starting up soon
http://forums.xbox.com/xbox_early_a...view_forums/wave_6_1408/f/5011/t/1801180.aspx

Edit:beaten

 

[AndrewDean84xX]

The $30 a year is worth just the digits discounts. The access to older digital games I just a huge freaking plus.

I hope more companies do this!

 

[FleetFeet]

I remember when EA use to be the Kingmaker... I feel like those days are over.

The Wii was a success without the full backing of EA and then EA had essentially done everything in their power to make sure MS had the most dominant console this generation. So far, that is not panning out... and I do not see it overtaking the PS4 in sales, ever. In my eyes they've failed in this endeavor and they are losing the power they once grasped tightly.

 

[Unai]

Is this going to be netflix-like or psn+ like?

 

[Bsigg12]

Looks like I'll be trying out the program here soon. Just got an email from Xbox about it.

Beaten.

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

Just got an email about it too. Dash beta guys and gals will get to try it out.

Not sure if I will. I sold my FREE FIFA 14. Doing I'll wanna pay $5 to play it.

 

[Super Stardust]

Wow this actually sounds... pretty great. Between this, games with gold and ps plus the only games I have to buy are the must haves and nintendo games

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Got the email, looking forward to trying it out

 

[Dabanton]

Interested to try this out.

Wonder when codes to DL it are happening?

 

[CaptainSlow]

EA introduces an optional service that gives you access to

- a library of "free" full retail games
- discounts on new games
- early test versions

for freaking $2,50 a month.

Then I made the mistake and clicked into this thread. Some of the reactions are just ... So damn awful. So much resentment, envy and missing respectfulness. Whatever those free PSN+, XBL GwG games and so on made with the gaming community ... It wasn't for the good only. Sadly. I know many people won't agree with this part, but maybe I am seeing the whole situation a little bit different here.

I 100% agree. I've always hated the "entitled gamer" stereotype but this same thing happens in early access threads and PS+ and GwG threads and it certainly helps further that stereotype.

Definitely going to try this out. It's too cheap to just not give it a go.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

So you have to sign up to try it out right? It's not like a free beta?

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Wow this actually sounds... pretty great. Between this, games with gold and ps plus the only games I have to buy are the must haves and nintendo games

Nintendo would make a fortune with their back catalogue with something like this

 

[Bluekaveli]

EA......

 

[Bsigg12]

So you have to sign up to try it out right? It's not like a free beta?

Yea. You could do 1 month if you wanted to so $5.

 

[waitwhat42]

The slow death of game ownership continues. Games as a service. Isn't this what all the publishers want to do? I don't like this at all. Boycott EA.

 

[AndrewDean84xX]

I remember when EA use to be the Kingmaker... I feel like those days are over.

The Wii was a success without the full backing of EA and then EA had essentially done everything in their power to make sure MS had the most dominant console this generation. So far, that is not panning out... and I do not see it overtaking the PS4 in sales, ever. In my eyes they've failed in this endeavor and they are losing the power they once grasped tightly.

What does that have anything to do with this thread? This is a good thing, nothing less.

 

[TheSeks]

$5 a month to play old year old games? In a month Madden 25 will probably cost $5 to just buy it. FIFA as well (not sure when the new FIFA comes out).

This is what I'm thinking. If it was new releases (yes, they can't do that right now) and stuff, maybe the sub would be worth it if you only want to play EA titles for said year.

The $30 a year is worth just the digits discounts. The access to older digital games I just a huge freaking plus.

I hope more companies do this!

No it isn't. That 10% off isn't worth the $30 a year. Double so if you only play Battlefield from EA like I do.

If they want to get me, they offer me Premium for free (I get to keep it) for the $30 a year. That'd at least give me an incentive in buying it over just buying Premium and BF4/5/6/whatever for $120 normally.

 

[odhiex]

I will wait for the impressions. If it is really that good, I will consider getting it.

 

[rrc1594]

Damn did I walk in to Utah

 

[Banjo-Kazooie]

Got the email saying I was invited to test it out via preview program. Does that mean it is free during beta?

Edit: nvm, you do have to pay

 

[llotus]

I'm actually amazed at how many of you are for this. This seems entirely worthless and a cash grab but never underestimate gamers, they'll gobble up anything you slide in front of them.

 

[DOWN]

So it's like their own PS+ with the full game trials.

 

[BeforeU]

30$ a year is a steal, why would you not get this. Already have Fifa and Peggle, and traded my Battlefield long time ago. This will be a good reason to jump back in.

 

[the_champ]

So EA is offering quite a big bunch of its franchises for the same price Sony is renting games for three months? Competition in this renting digital games model is going to be interesting

 

[Rourkey]

I'm actually amazed at how many of you are for this. This seems entirely worthless and a cash grab but never underestimate gamers, they'll gobble up anything you slide in front of them.

On no level is this worthless, it's worth it to me for BF4 alone as I was thinking of getting round to buying it

 

[LNBL]

Sounds really interesting and only $5=€3.73 ? You have sparked my interest EA

 

[BeforeU]

I'm actually amazed at how many of you are for this. This seems entirely worthless and a cash grab but never underestimate gamers, they'll gobble up anything you slide in front of them.

Please do explain yourself. How is this a cash grab.

Early access to all the great upcoming games and free starting games like FIFA 14, Madden NFL 25, Peggle 2, and Battlefield 4. Worth way more than 30$. Hopefully this collection will only be expanded over the months. Great deal.

 

[Surface of Me]

I'm actually amazed at how many of you are for this. This seems entirely worthless and a cash grab but never underestimate gamers, they'll gobble up anything you slide in front of them.

Stop insulting GAF members for having a different opinion than you.

 

[Captain Tuttle]

I remember when EA use to be the Kingmaker... I feel like those days are over.

The Wii was a success without the full backing of EA and then EA had essentially done everything in their power to make sure MS had the most dominant console this generation. So far, that is not panning out... and I do not see it overtaking the PS4 in sales, ever. In my eyes they've failed in this endeavor and they are losing the power they once grasped tightly.

Oh please, stop being so dramatic. EA (and Microsoft) are still among the biggest players in the industry.

 

[Dr. Kitty Muffins]

It sounds great. When viewed by itself, it really is. But if 5 years from now, every publisher does this, there is no way I'm subscribing monthly to every publisher I enjoy games from. 30 bucks for a year is a damn good deal - especially if every publisher uses that pricing. I could subscribe to several for 30 bucks a pop - I could see that. However, I'm worried the price may go up as more titles are added to EA's service over time. I'm cautiously optimistic about this though.

 

[CaptainSlow]

I'm actually amazed at how many of you are for this. This seems entirely worthless and a cash grab but never underestimate gamers, they'll gobble up anything you slide in front of them.

If this was $10-$20 a month, then yeah, it's a cash grab, but $2.50?! I can find that much in the cushions of my couch or under my car seat.

Good thing it's completely optional! Oh, wait, this is EA and MS so they must have a gun to you and your puppie's heads making you subscribe.

 

[Aquamarine]

I'm actually amazed at how many of you are for this. This seems entirely worthless and a cash grab but never underestimate gamers, they'll gobble up anything you slide in front of them.

If you don't care about owning your games, and you planned on playing some of those games anyway, $5 a month / $30 a year is a great deal.

 

[Hawk269]

I remember when EA use to be the Kingmaker... I feel like those days are over.

The Wii was a success without the full backing of EA and then EA had essentially done everything in their power to make sure MS had the most dominant console this generation. So far, that is not panning out... and I do not see it overtaking the PS4 in sales, ever. In my eyes they've failed in this endeavor and they are losing the power they once grasped tightly.

You sound very bitter.

 

[Brakke]

"Evolving selection" is so ominous. Definitely wait and see, make sure they don't do a "and this week, your only game is Peggle 2!!".

 

[Kampfheld]

I'm actually amazed at how many of you are for this. This seems entirely worthless and a cash grab but never underestimate gamers, they'll gobble up anything you slide in front of them.

Thank you for being a perfect example of my previous post here.

 

[Castef]

Sounds really interesting and only $5=€3.73 ? You have sparked my interest EA

We all know that in Europe it will magically translate to €5, right?

 

[Bog]

EA introduces an optional service that gives you access to

- a library of "free" full retail games
- discounts on new games
- early test versions

for freaking $2,50 a month.

Then I made the mistake and clicked into this thread. Some of the reactions are just ... So damn awful. So much resentment, envy and missing respectfulness.

I don't have a clue what "missing respectfulness" is, but excuse some of us for not getting excited to play last year's sports games or lesser multiplatform games on our secondary (tertiary?) console.

 

[Castef]

"Evolving selection" is so ominous. Definitely wait and see, make sure they don't do a "and this week, your only game is Peggle 2!!".

So that no one will renew the subscription?

Seems wise.

 

[abadguy]

I remember when EA use to be the Kingmaker... I feel like those days are over.

The Wii was a success without the full backing of EA and then EA had essentially done everything in their power to make sure MS had the most dominant console this generation. So far, that is not panning out... and I do not see it overtaking the PS4 in sales, ever. In my eyes they've failed in this endeavor and they are losing the power they once grasped tightly.

K...

 

[SourSamo]

I haven't seen any mention of it but is this vanilla BF4 or all the DLC too?

 

[CaptainSlow]

I remember when EA use to be the Kingmaker... I feel like those days are over.

The Wii was a success without the full backing of EA and then EA had essentially done everything in their power to make sure MS had the most dominant console this generation. So far, that is not panning out... and I do not see it overtaking the PS4 in sales, ever. In my eyes they've failed in this endeavor and they are losing the power they once grasped tightly.

 

[Castef]

I don't have a clue what "missing respectfulness" is, but excuse some of us for not getting excited to play last year's sports games or lesser multiplatform games on our secondary (tertiary?) console.

Aaaaand you are talking in plural... (us) because?

 

[Alcoholikaust]

I haven't seen any mention of it but is this vanilla BF4 or all the DLC too?

vanilla. with discounts on premium

 

[Bessy67]

I haven't seen any mention of it but is this vanilla BF4 or all the DLC too?

I don't think they've said, but it'll be the vanilla version. They still want you to buy DLC.

 

[AndrewDean84xX]

I'm realm pumped for this.

 

[gamechanger87]

We all know that in Europe it will magically translate to €5, right?

They already laid out that it wasn't the case.

 

[Alcoholikaust]

I don't have a clue what "missing respectfulness" is, but excuse some of us for not getting excited to play last year's sports games or lesser multiplatform games on our secondary (tertiary?) console.

not everyone has multiple consoles-or are you not aware of this?