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The video provides a comprehensive overview of EA Play, EA Play Pro, and Game Pass, highlighting their features, benefits, and pricing. EA Play offers access to a wide range of games for $5 a month, while EA Play Pro provides newer, deluxe versions of games for $15 monthly, benefiting frequent players of titles like Madden and FIFA. Game Pass, costing $10 a month, includes EA Play and offers access to over 440 games, including upcoming releases like Starfield. The video emphasizes the value of these subscription services over purchasing individual games and discusses features like game trials, cloud gaming, and game management tools. Potential downsides, such as DRM issues and the lack of ownership if subscriptions are canceled, are also noted. Overall, the speaker suggests that Game Pass Ultimate, which includes additional services like Xbox Live Gold, offers the most comprehensive value for gamers.
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In this segment of the video, the creator introduces the topic, which is an overview of Game Pass and EA Play services, highlighting the benefits they provide for a set price. The video will explore the advantages and personal experiences of using these services over the years. The creator begins with EA Play, explaining how users now need to use the EA app as Origin is being phased out. Features like game repair have been incorporated into the EA app. The left-hand menu shows installed games, highlighting popular titles like Battlefield and FIFA. Additionally, the creator notes the advantage for Amazon Prime subscribers who can get free EA games by linking their EA account. The segment concludes with an explanation of the top menu options and the browse feature on the EA app.
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In this part of the video, the discussion focuses on the differences between EA Play and EA Play Pro subscription services. EA Play costs $5 a month and provides access to a wide range of games marked with a white tag. EA Play Pro, however, offers unlimited access to newer games, including deluxe versions with 2-5 days early access. Games may take 3-6 months or longer to be available on EA Play depending on their success. The video also compares the value of EA Play, priced at $5 a month or $30 a year, highlighting that it lacks access to newer titles such as “Jedi: Fallen Order” and “Madden 24,” which are included in EA Play Pro. Despite this, EA Play remains valuable for building a game library with older titles.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the benefits of subscribing to EA Play Pro for $15 a month or about $100 annually in the US. They explain that for those who frequently buy EA games like Madden, Battlefield, and FIFA, EA Play Pro offers substantial savings compared to purchasing games individually. The speaker notes that buying the ultimate or deluxe editions of Madden alone can justify the cost of an EA Play Pro subscription. They mention their long-term experience with EA’s subscription services, which began with the EA Sports Pass and evolved into EA Play Pro, offering early access and a broader range of games. However, they point out the downside of poor game releases and the issue of not owning games if the subscription is canceled. Despite some criticisms, they believe the overall value remains high. The segment concludes with a transition to discussing Game Pass, another game subscription service.
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In this part of the video, the speaker compares EA Play with Game Pass, focusing on the offerings and pricing. EA Play provides 150 games for a monthly fee, whereas Game Pass, which includes games from multiple publishers including all Microsoft published games, offers 442 games for $10 a month and also includes EA Play. Game Pass was previously $5 a month but increased over time. Game Pass Ultimate costs $15 a month and includes Xbox Live Gold, PC Game Pass, and cloud gaming. This enables gaming across various devices, including phones. The speaker highlights that upcoming games like Starfield and Lies of P will be available on Game Pass at launch, illustrating the value by avoiding the need for separate purchases.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the variety of game trials and games available on EA Play and Game Pass. They explain that EA Play offers 10-hour trials for games like “F123,” “PGA,” and “Wild Heart.” The segment also outlines the inclusion of about 75 games from EA with a Game Pass subscription, such as “Dead Space Three.” Additionally, the speaker highlights the filtering features in Game Pass, detailing how you can find games based on criteria like recency, accessibility features, and estimated completion time through integration with “How Long to Beat.” The video specifically notes the recent inclusion of “Insurgency Sandstorm” and “EXO Primal” on Game Pass, emphasizing the ease of uninstalling games if they are not to the user’s liking.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker addresses upcoming games on Game Pass, mentioning Forza Motorsport, and noting that higher-tier editions are not included on Game Pass. They talk about the experience of having to wait for the standard game release with a subscription, compared to paying extra for early access. The speaker highlights challenges with game management on Game Pass, such as DRM locks on game folders, which complicates deleting and managing storage. They emphasize the importance of uninstalling Game Pass games before wiping a PC to avoid complications. Finally, they discuss subscription costs and benefits of Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses managing and uninstalling games, emphasizing the ease of accessing features like verifying and repairing files, and changing drive locations, which were not easily accessible in the older EA Play application. The speaker also shares their experience with Insurgency on the Windows version, noting it’s included with a subscription, minimizing any potential loss if performance is suboptimal.
Additionally, the speaker highlights the advantages and differences between EA Play and EA Play Pro within the Xbox Game Pass. EA Play Pro, though pricier, offers unrestricted access to new EA games and avoids the limitations of trial periods found in the basic version. The speaker concludes by reflecting on the overall value proposition, suggesting that the Pro version might be more economical for frequent gamers despite the temporary access. The segment wraps up with mentions of various options in the game pass.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various features available in a game library and the benefits of planning downloads with Game Pass, noting that sometimes surprise games are added. They mention the cost-effectiveness of Game Pass compared to buying individual triple-A games, which are typically around $70 each. The speaker also highlights the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Mirage, noting its lower-than-expected price of $50 and expressing a preference for games being priced at $50-60. They intend to support this pricing by purchasing the game and anticipate sharing performance benchmarks in a future segment.