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@o---DaVeX---o wrote:
Since it's now confirmed PC does NOT get any of the next gen features yet again, a better question is what ARE we getting for the PC version that justifies charging up to $99 for this copy / paste game on Steam? A roster update? A throwback tribute cover of John Madden? This is absolutely ridiculous. Last Madden I actually bought was in 2016 when I had a PS. Ditched that platform long ago as PC gaming is just better in countless ways. Last Madden I played was '22 because I could add it to my library for free with my $5/mo. EA Play account. Even then I uninstalled it after a couple days due to it not having any of the next gen features. I won't be buying this for PC yet again if the devs care this little about our platform. Good lord.
@o---DaVeX---o
Relaying my response in another thread I posted earlier regarding a forum user that had similar feedback:
We hope to see you on the field with us this season, whether it is at the start or at a later time. The game is still much more than a roster update as it will features updated content for other modes as well which is factored into the experience you'll have in Madden 23 this season.
If you are looking for a discounted rate, your best option for value on PC is the EA Play Pro membership.
EA Play Pro is $99 for an entire year and you also get access to other new EA titles. As well as a huge library full of games. If you are a MUT player, you also receive 500 points per month for a whole year. So if you're a heavy MUT player on PC, in my opinion, going that route is a no brainer because of the advantages you get with points, 10% MUT discount, and your MUT bonus Welcome Pack. Even if you're not a MUT fan though, having a library of the latest EA games and other options to play throughout the year is about the same cost as single games these days.
EA Play Pro Members
Yep full access to Madden 23 on PC but wait .... it's essentially Madden 21 with almost none of the benefits of the future "next gen" versions! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY BUYING MADDEN 23 ON PC.
I can't believe PC users are getting treated this way. There's no way I'm going to go out and spend hundreds of $$ on the latest generation XBox of PS when I have a PC that cost thousands of $$ and way more computing and graphics power than any of the so called "next gen" platforms. On top of that, your EA Pro Membership only entitles you to 10% discount when playing on the "next gen" platforms so add even more money to the upgrade cost.
Up yours EA!. You take Madden 23 and stick it where the sun doesn't shine! I will not play this game again until PC users are treated with the respect and dignity that is deserved and have the same version with ALL the features so called "next gen" platforms receive.
The cynic in me suggests this is nothing more than a $$$ grab agreement between EA, Microsoft and Sony to try force people across to their latest products for the sake of EA's bottom line.
