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The one-time Online Pass registration code comes included with each unit sold new at retail. Once redeemed, additional Online Passes will be available for $10. Fans also may sign up for a free 7-day trial to experience Online Pass. International pricing will be announced within territories in the near future.
“We’re delighted that GameStop is offering their support of this program as a place for gamers to purchase points that provide access to down loadable content from EA at their stores and through their website.”
“This is an important inflection point in our business because it allows us to accelerate our commitment to enhance premium online services to the entire robust EA SPORTS online community,” said Peter Moore, President of EA SPORTS.
Retailer GameStop (NYSE: GME) has shown support of EA’s digital strategy by selling Sony PlayStation Network cards and Xbox Live Microsoft Points cards with the purchase of new and used EA titles. “GameStop is excited to partner with such a forward-thinking publisher as Electronic Arts,” said Dan DeMatteo, Chief Executive Officer of GameStop Corp. “This relationship allows us to capitalize on our investments to market and sell down loadable content online, as well as through our network of stores worldwide.”
Moore continued, “We’re delighted that GameStop is offering their support of this program as a place for gamers to purchase points that provide access to down loadable content from EA at their stores and through their website.”