EA Play

SCORE6.3FAIR

$5.99/mo — 100+ EA games + 10-hour trials

BEST FORSports game fans and EA franchise followers who want the cheapest entry point. At $5.99 per month, EA Play is the most affordable major game subscription and includes 10-hour full-game trials of every new EA release.

Reviewed by the Clientele Research Team · Last checked 9 days ago (2026-07-15)

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Library Size▼6.5/10

100+ EA titles including EA Sports FC, Madden, Battlefield, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Dragon Age: Inquisition, and Plants vs. Zombies. Limited to EA's catalog — no third-party games.

Value▼8/10

At $5.99 per month — still the cheapest major game subscription available, though EA raised the price from $4.99 in May 2024. Also included free in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

Day-One New Releases▼3/10

New EA releases get a 10-hour trial in EA Play basic tier, not full access. Full day-one access requires EA Play Pro at $16.99 per month. The trial is useful but exists to drive upgrades.

Platform Coverage▼7/10

PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via EA App. Also included at no extra cost in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. No cloud gaming or mobile streaming.

Extras & Perks▼7/10

10-hour full-game trials of every new EA release, a 10% discount on all EA digital purchases, and early access to some EA Sports titles.

PROS

✓10-hour full game trials let you play the first 10 hours of every new EA title before deciding to buy.

✓Included free in both Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass — if you already subscribe to either, you have EA Play at no additional cost.

CONS

✕Basic EA Play at $5.99 per month gives 10-hour trials only. Full day-one access requires EA Play Pro at $16.99 per month.

✕Library is limited to EA's catalog. The value depends entirely on how much you play EA's franchises.

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COMPARE HEAD-TO-HEAD

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