Starting with June's release of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 and continuing through the EA Sports '11 titles (including NCAA Football 11), brand new copies of the game will receive a code allowing the user to play online. Should you buy a used copy of the game, getting the code to play online will cost $10, though gamers can sign up for a free 7-day trial to experience Online Pass.
While this announcement is likely to get met by extreme opposition from some in the sports gaming community, many "hardcore" sports gamers typically buy the game new and will not have to worry about purchasing Online Pass. With many users not avid online players, the 7-day pass may be enough to satisfy any online desire they may have. There is the belief by some that this may lead to a lower price-point for used EA Sports titles at stores such as GameStop who will also be selling the Online Pass.
According to the EA Sports Online Pass website, the following features will be available for users who purchase a new copy of NCAA Football or purchase a used copy and buy Online Pass:
- Recruiting Reports for use in Dynasty Mode
- Twelve TeamBuilder Slots to download your custom teams for use in Play Now, Head-to-Head Online, Dynasty, and Online Dynasty Modes
- Online Multiplayer Modes such as Online Play Now, Head-to-Head, Online Dynasty, and More**
**Xbox LIVE Gold account also required to access online features.
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