Mixed messages over free FIFA 14 on Xbox One

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Microsoft has clarified that a free copy of FIFA 14 will only come with pre-orders for the special Day One Edition of the Xbox One console.

The new claim comes two weeks after a Microsoft executive claimed that "all pre-orders for Xbox One this holiday will include a copy of FIFA 14 at no extra cost". That quote, by corporate VP Phil Harrison, suggested that the offer was not limited to the special edition of the system.

At the same time, Xbox communications executive Larry Hyrb tweeted news of the promotion with an attached image of the Xbox One - but this was not a Day One Edition.

everal retailers, including Amazon, are accepting pre-orders of the standard edition of the console.

The matter was complicated further when the official Xbox twitter page insisted that all pre-orders will come with FIFA 14.


@Ianoconnor22 All pre-orders come with FIFA 14 in Europe, Ian. Doesn't matter if it's a Day One console or not.— Xbox (@Xbox) August 27, 2013

However, days later the Xbox EMEA social marketing manager Graeme Boyd would clarify:

"Had a few questions on this so wanted to clarify: FIFA 14 will only come free with Xbox One Day One Edition pre-orders, while stocks last."

It is unclear how many Xbox One pre-orders were instigated due to the FIFA 14 offer, and how many of those customers will receive the game they were promised. CVG has contacted Microsoft for clarification.

Xbox One Day One Edition consoles come with a commemorative controller, a code to unlock an exclusive Achievement, and a free digital copy of FIFA 14.

UK retail outlet GAME is currently taking pre-orders for Xbox One Day One Edition consoles, having previously halted them.

Xbox One will launch in 13 markets this November. The Xbox One price has been set at £430 / €500 / $500.

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MortarPosted:

Microsoft made a bit of a mess regarding this offer, but it isn't of much concern. Fifa sucks, I will be selling the digital code for it straight away.

-SkillzPosted:

I wish they would put a different game in the bundle. I don't care for FIFA

KatsumiPosted:

Cokes They need to get this stuff straightened out.


They pretty much got it straightened out through the tweet..

DV8Posted:

I am still getting the game no matter what.

ImpossibilityPosted:

yet i still think im going to get the game

ImpossibilityPosted:

They need to put different games in the bundle

MentalistPosted:

Boar
Daw They should have this bundle available for people who haven't pre ordered it.


Hmm not a bad idea actually, have the bundle a little more than the console however, like the 360 and Tomb Raider (The console I bought for Xbox 360)


That would be a great idea, make the bundle a bit cheaper than buying the game seperate and it should sell quite a few.

MentalistPosted:

Wokze As people have said, a bundle could be very beneficial


I love that bonus, FIFA 14 is a great game to get for free and they should do it in all countries.

WokzePosted:

-Amp I would like if they gave it for all pre-orders. But then again Europe pre-orders had to pay a little bit more for their consoles.


A 100 more!!! It's stupid, I'm from the UK, but if I do decide to get it, I'll order it from America.

WokzePosted:

As people have said, a bundle could be very beneficial


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