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

  01:07 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
# 241 Gorilla Glass @ 07/31/14 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by ricky24
How many days did it take to get the preview invite?
I begged for an invite over at Xbox forums yesterday and a fella sent me an invite at 1309 and I received the preview invite at 2314 last night.
 
# 242 JaymeeAwesome @ 07/31/14 10:12 AM
I would love an invite: jaymeeawesome
 
# 243 JaymeeAwesome @ 07/31/14 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jwagner82
If it says "at least 2 hours" that's a minimum.. which makes me think every single game they know will sell (Madden included) will have a 2 - 4 hour window, which personally is no where near worth 5 bucks for me. I can wait a few days and actually work on a franchise

I highly doubt that. Like how others have mentioned, sports games will most likely be unlimited, but story based games will have a limitation.

It's all about replay value. Sports game always have replay value while story games are shelved after main story line is beat.
 
# 244 mgoblue @ 07/31/14 10:16 AM
Can anyone invite me? Mgoblue21. Thanks!
 
# 245 Gorilla Glass @ 07/31/14 11:05 AM
Concerning the Xbox One early preview program, I copied this from a member of us the program,

"Codes are no longer used for the preview programme. Once an invite is sent to Microsoft, it can take them up to 7 days to process the invite.

If they pass your invite, you will receive a console message that includes a link for the preview dashboard app.

This has the ability to register your console ID into the system so you can receive the preview system updates.

From registering your console with the dashboard app, it normally takes 2-4 days for console registration and then you will be able to update your console to the latest preview software.

Please note that not every invite is successful, Microsoft pick and chose who they want in the preview."
 
# 246 jahswill @ 07/31/14 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Glenn33
I have sent you an invite.
Thanks a lot Glenn! I really appreciate it.
 
# 247 Ballgame59 @ 07/31/14 11:57 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigD
My thing is, can't Sony just implement the "season ticket" feature so to speak? I can understand turning down the whole EA Vault, but I wonder if they could find a deal to allow us PS4ers to just play the EA sports games early, like season ticket used to be? I'll admit I'm pretty disappointed at not being able to play NHL or Madden early. I had the Season Ticket for last gen, loved it and would without a doubt buy it again.
Wait....so you can't get Season Ticket on PS4?
 
# 248 countryboy @ 07/31/14 11:58 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ballgame59
Wait....so you can't get Season Ticket on PS4?
No you cannot

Season Ticket doesn't exist anymore. It was replaced with EA Access which is only available on the Xbox One, as Sony passed on the opportunity.
 
# 249 Ballgame59 @ 07/31/14 12:04 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by countryboy
No you cannot

Season Ticket doesn't exist anymore. It was replaced with EA Access which is only available on the Xbox One, as Sony passed on the opportunity.
I know I'm late to the party but there's a LOT of posts to sift through here so thanks for the the reply. That stinks since All I play are EA games.
 
# 250 tbennett54 @ 07/31/14 03:47 PM
I would like an invite. tabennett54 thanks in advance
 
# 251 cbiscuit @ 07/31/14 04:55 PM
If anyone doesnt mind sending an invite my gt is Its Me Curty
 
# 252 Reggie16 @ 07/31/14 05:06 PM
I'd like a invite if anyone has one. Thanks GT:regggie16
 
# 253 kc10785 @ 07/31/14 05:30 PM
can I get an invite really trying to play Battlefield and Fifa

GT - kc10785
 
# 254 Kryptul @ 07/31/14 05:44 PM
Hello

I'd like a invite if anyone has one. Gamertag: EvilKaeser

Thanks in advance
 
# 255 hanzsomehanz @ 07/31/14 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoop 24
bought it for the year . ill decide this time next year if it was worth it. but at the moment picking up Fifa, Battlefield 4 for $30 is pretty solid deal for me. i hope they add Need for Speed to the vault soon.

the 10% off other incoming games while not much. is pretty nice considering i buy most my games digital. so getting games like Dragon Age Inquisition, Madden,fifa, hopefully Battlefield Hardline at the discount rate will be worth it for me.

Early Access to all the games is just the cream on top for me .
Its a bit hickory-dickory-dock.

If you are not one to trade-in and like to buy to keep: this is the venue for you.

If you like to exchange games: stick to physical purchases and petition for digital trade-in values on items you buy at retail conversion.



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# 256 lnin0 @ 08/01/14 01:30 AM
My guess is the early access to sports game will work similar to season ticket. The two hour or limited preview is probably for single player games like Dragon Age. Imagine if they let people play DA five days straight, many would finish the story and never buy the game. Personally I have been looking to pick up BF4 so I will probably just us this pass to get it along with some other nice perks. This is much better than SeasonPass.
 
# 257 IUxHOOSIERS @ 08/01/14 02:03 AM
I read about the first 17 pages of this thread and I have a couple confirmation questions after soaking in all that info, lol.

Ok, so I can buy this EA Access thing for one month ($4.99) and just play Madden 15 for the 5 days and then get out of my subscription? I'm not all that interested in the other games, therefore the $30 may not be the way to go.

Can I sign up right now for EA Access? And did someone say I can play Madden 25 right now?

Thanks on advance for the answers
 
# 258 mestevo @ 08/01/14 03:39 AM
Re: Madden 15: theoretically, yes. We don't know yet what the limitations may be on early access to games yet like restrictions on the amount of time you can play a game during the early access period.

EA Access is in beta and only available to members of the Xbox One OS Preview Program but you can expect it to be officially launched soon imo.

Yes, one you have access you can download and install any of the vault games, which is just those four including Madden 25.
 
# 259 sixone @ 08/01/14 06:44 AM
Can't hurt to ask. I have an XB1 and would like an invite:

GT: SixOne
 
# 260 jmurphy31 @ 08/01/14 07:10 AM
Whoever sent me the invite thanks. How long are you typically in pending status for. I've been in pending for over 24 hours.
 


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