As you might all have heard, EA has launched a new system to counter used game sales. This system will ensure that EA can maximize sale profits on release day and on all there new game titles.
According to EA, it seems they lose a lot of money when people buy used games. But we all know this move a.k.a new system is ONLY meant to counter pirates.
the new system , "online pass" , ensures that you can play online features like ranked matches, games, access other online modes. without the pass, you CAN NOT play online. i.e you are stuck to playing offline. the online pass is free on release day but after that and if you get the game used, the system kicks in and you have to buy passes, some by 7 days others for a month etc. almost like a subscription.
Now, we who have a 360, have to pay live and also get this "online pass"?
its a shame that it has come to this though, coz i rarely buy EA sports games games on release day or even new but me personally, I dont agree with the online pass system. coz most games are not even worth 60 dollars. and to buy some games release day or NEW shouldn't be a MUST. EA assumes that with holding us ransom on release day or on there new games, they ensure sales.
but to some this can be seen as EA holding us hostage and forcing us to buy there games and not doing so results in us paying for these online passes.
I dont agree and which ever way you look at it, it does not seem right. Ironically this system will work,. if gamers can pay through the roof for expensive DLC, why cant they do anything to get an EA game.
the new system will start with teh release of Tiger woods PGA 11, fifa 11, NHL 11 etc......
What do you guys think? do you buy used games? will this affect you? Do you like the new online pass system? discuss................
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