Rising Costs and Savvy Solutions
As gaming subscription prices soar, players are seeking ways to cut costs in the ever-expensive world of gaming.
EA Play: A Sports Game Haven
EA Play, a subscription service by EA Games, is renowned for its extensive collection of sports games like EA Sports FC, F1, and Madden.
Price Hike and Game Variety
EA Games also offers titles from various genres like NFS Unbound, Lost in Random, and the Mass Effect Legendary Collection.
Shift in Subscription Services
Gaming subscriptions have expanded beyond consoles with publishers like EA Games and Ubisoft offering their own services, with EA's recent price increase causing concern.
EA Play Price Increases
Prices for EA Play have surged, with monthly and yearly subscriptions witnessing significant hikes.
- EA Play 1 Month: £3.99 / $4.99 to £5.99 / $5.99
- EA Play 12 Months: £19.99 / $29.99 to £35.99 / $39.99
Clever Player Solution
Players have discovered a workaround to the steep EA Play price increase by leveraging Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which includes EA Play at the same cost.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: A Consistent Option
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, encompassing Game Pass for Console and PC, maintained its pricing stability even after a price adjustment in June 2023.
Looking Ahead
For more on gaming subscriptions, explore the free games available with PS Plus in April.
