Guide to Buy FIFA 16 – Prices, Stores, Editions, Dates & More

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Guide to Buy FIFA 16 – Prices, Stores, Editions, Dates & More

If you are reading this it is because you are probably planning to buy FIFA 16 and want to know more details about the game. Our goal is to help you to know where you can buy FIFA 16, how much you will pay and for which edition you will choose.

 
 
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Should I buy FIFA 16 ?

The first question everyone should do is if they are going to buy FIFA 16. If you are reading this article, it is because you probably already made that decision. In fact, only you know how important is money to you, and if it is well spent in FIFA 16 or not. The best we can do is to explain what we think about the buy.

In our opinion, if you are a FIFA fan you definitely should buy FIFA 16. It has a few improvements and the database is up to date. You can expect a game with the usual issues, like slow servers and lots of bugs, but the fun is guaranteed. In the other hand, if you are a casual player and you are looking for a football / soccer simulation video game, FIFA 16 is still a good choice. You have to choose between FIFA and PES and it looks that the EA’s title is still much better than the Konami’s video game. If you are not a football fan, then there are many other games that can make you much happy than this one.

FIFA 16 Platforms

Q: For which platform FIFA 16 will be released ?
A: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Android, iOS and Windows Phone. Electronic Arts confirmed that neither a PlayStation Vita version nor a Nintendo 3DS version of the game will be launched.

Q: Which platform should I buy FIFA 16 for ?
A: FIFA 16 for fourth-gen consoles is a much better game, more fluid, but you should pay attention to the fact that if you are planning to buy a PS4 or XBox One only to play FIFA, it will probably cost you more than 450 pounds. It is not worth it. Buy FIFA for the platform you have. Keep in mind that, between PC and fourth-gen consoles, our suggestion goes to PS4 and XBox because there are too man cheaters on PC.

Q: What are the main differences between FIFA 16 for third-gen and FIFA 16 for fourth-gen consoles ?
A: There are two big differences: the game play and the price.
The EA Sports Ignite game engine is used for fourth-gen consoles and delivers a new level of innovation, further blurring the line between the real-world and the virtual: players think, move and behave like real athletes, with environments as dynamic and ever-changing as real-world stadiums.
FIFA 16 for fourth-gen consoles is usually five to ten pounds more expensive.

Q: Which platforms use the Ignite game engine ?
A: Playstation 4, XBox One and PC. FIFA 15 was the first time Ignite game engine was used on PC.

Q: Which are the recommended specifications and minimum required specifications for PC users ?
A:
– Minimum Required Specifications
OS: Windows V/7/8/8.1 – 64-Bit
CPU: Intel Q6600 Core2 Quad @ 2.4Ghz (or AMD Phenom 7950 Quad-Core, AMD Athlon II X4 620 equivalent)
RAM: 4GB
Hard Drive Space Required: 15.0 GB
Minimum Supported Video Cards: ATI Radeon HD 5770, NVIDIA GTX 650
DirectX: 11.0
Single System Multiplayer: 2-4 players and 1 keyboard on a PC
Input: Keyboard, Mouse, Dual Analogue gamepad, VOIP Headset

– Recommended Specifications
OS: Windows V/7/8/8.1 – 64-Bit
CPU: Intel i5-2550K @ 3.40GHz (or AMD FX-6350 Six-Core equivalent)
RAM: 8GB
Hard Drive Space Required: 15.0 GB
Minimum Supported Video Cards: ATI Radeon HD 6870, NVIDIA GTX 460
DirectX: 11.0
Single System Multiplayer: 2-4 players and 1 keyboard on a PC
Input: Keyboard, Mouse, Dual Analogue gamepad, VOIP Headset

FIFA 16 Editions

Q: How many editions there are for FIFA 16 ?
A: This year, there are three editions for FIFA 16: the standard one, the DeLuxe Edition and the Super DeLuxe Edition. In contrast with previous years, there are no Ultimate Team Edition this year.

Q: What is the difference between the Standard, DeLuxe and Super DeLuxe editions ?
A: You can compare the three editions with the help of the following table which outlines the differences between them:

Q: What exactly each edition offers ?
A: Here they are the offers of the three FIFA 16 editions:

– 15 FIFA Ultimate Team Gold Packs (delivered one a week for 15 consecutive weeks)
– Up to two brand new EA Sports Football Club Celebrations – The “KO” or the “Bailando Robot”
(Celebration availability varies by retailer)

– 40 FIFA Ultimate Team Premium Gold Packs (delivered two per week for 20 consecutive weeks)
– Up to two brand new EA Sports Football Club Celebrations – The “KO” or the “Bailando Robot”
(Celebration availability varies by retailer)
– Five match FUT Loan Player item of Lionel Messi

– 40 FIFA Ultimate Team Jumbo Premium Gold Packs (delivered one a week for 40 consecutive weeks)
– Up to two brand new EA Sports Football Club Celebrations – The “KO” or the “Bailando Robot”
(Celebration availability varies by retailer)
– Five match FUT Loan Player items of Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero and Thibaut Courtois

Q: What is the FUT Gold Packs offer ?
A: It is a code for packs entitlement each week for use in FIFA Ultimate Team mode.

Q: When do FUT Packs codes have to be redeemed by ?
A: The codes must be redeemed by October 11th, 2015, to receive all packs included in the offers. Late code redemption will result in forfeiture of previous weeks’ pack entitlement. Failure to download and/or use the pack in any given week will result in forfeiture of that week’s gold pack offering. Each pack weekly offer is valid for 7 days and must be redeemed within that time period. The code to redeem the packs codes expires at January 17th, 2016 (Standard Edition), February 21st, 2016 (DeLuxe Edition) or July 10th, 2016 (Super DeLuxe Edition).

Q: When FUT Packs, loan players and celebration dances will be entitled ?
A: They will be entitled immediately upon code redemption.

Q: What is included inside each pack ?
A: The gold packs of the FIFA 16 Standard Edition includes a mix of 12 items, including players and consumables, at least 10 Gold with 1 rare.
The premium gold packs of the FIFA 16 Deluxe Edition includes a mix of 12 items, including players and consumables, at least 10 Gold with 3 rare. The jumbo premium gold packs of the FIFA 16 Super DeLuxe Edition includes a mix of 24 items, including players and consumables, at least 20 Gold with 7 rares. Usually, the price of these packs are 5,000, 7,500 and 15,000 coins.

Q: Besides FUT packs, what are the other offers ?
A: Here are the two other offers:

FUT Loan Player
Like in the previous year, in FIFA 16 it is possible to unlock players on loan from the EA Sports Football Club Catalogue using football club credits. However, the loan of Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero and Thibaut Courtois for five matches is exclusive for players who buy the DeLuxe and Super DeLuxe edition.

Goal Celebrations
Two exclusive new celebrations pulled from real life: channel your inner Wayne Rooney with the ‘KO’ move and use the ‘Bailando Robot’ to celebrate your goals.

Q: These offers are exclusive for pre-orders ?
A: Yes. These editions available for pre-order expires at September, 25th, 2015.

Q: How much more do I pay for the DeLuxe and Super DeLuxe Editions ?
A: It depends on the stores. Check your local store for prices or take a look to the stores and prices chapter, please.

Q: Do I need to buy FIFA 16 ‘s DeLuxe or Super DeLuxe editions in order to play this game mode ?
A: No. Ultimate Team mode is available in every editions.

Q: Which edition should I buy ?
A: The main difference between these three editions are the gold packs. The most expensive ones also bring another offers but, in our opinion, they are not worth it. Besides that, the official retail stores also offers one of these EAS FC items in the Standard Edition.
If you usually do not play Ultimate Team, you should choose the standard edition and save some money. Many will say to you that you should choose the DeLuxe and Super DeLuxe Edition, but we have a different opinion. First of all, the standard edition brings 15 FUT 16 packs, which means that the difference between editions is not 40 packs but only 25. We know that the gold packs from the Super DeLuxe Edition bring more rare cards and are cheaper than if you buy them on the store but there is something you should not forget: you only get one gold pack per week, for 40 weeks. This is a huge disadvantage since you need those packs as soon as possible to build your dream team. The market depreciates over the time, so when you redeem your last pack you probably no longer need it. The packs of the DeLuxe Edition are not as good but at least you get two packs per week. We also know that many gamers love to own a FIFA 16 cover and DVD with “DeLuxe Edition” or “Super DeLuxe Edition” printed in, but the extra cost is too much money for it.

FIFA 16 Release Dates

Q: When will FIFA 16 be released ?
A: It will be released in the following dates:

September 22, 2015 (Tuesday)
Canada, Mexico and USA

September 23, 2015 (Wednesday)
New Zealand

September 24, 2015 (Thursday)
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Colombia, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom

October 1, 2015 (Thursday)
Brazil (digital game is available earlier)

October 8, 2015 (Thursday)
Japan

Q: FIFA 16 will be released in the same date for all platforms ?
A: Yes. Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, XBox One and Playstation 4 versions of FIFA 16 will be released in the same date.

Q: What can I do to get early access to FIFA 16 ?
A: All three editions of FIFA 16 will be available to pre-purchase with EA Access. You can subscribe to the EA Access program – exclusively available to XBox One – or buy the game in another console’s region (you will need a PSN / Gamertag account from North America, if possible). Another way of playing FIFA 16 earlier is using an active Season Ticket subscription.

Q: When will FIFA 16 be released for Season Ticket holders ?
A: The exact date depends of the season ticket holders’ region. It is 3 days before the release date. For example: in North America, FIFA 16 will be available in September 19th. The last chance to purchase a season ticket ended in march 2015, so if you don’t have one you can not buy it now.

Q: When will FIFA 16 be released for EA Access subscribers ?
A: The exact date depends of the your region. It is 5 days before the release date. For example: in North America, FIFA 16 will be available in September 17th.

Q: Will FIFA 16 be available in the Vault of EA Access ?
A: Yes, but probably only in May 2016.

Q: If I have an active Season Ticket subscription but don’t buy the game, how long I will be able to play FIFA 16 by the early access ?
A: The early access only works until the FIFA 16 release date.

Q: What do I get by pre-ordering FIFA 16 ?
A: The offers we announced are exclusive for pre-orders.

Q: Until when I can pre-order FIFA 16 ?
A: Pre-orders are accepted until the day before the FIFA 16 release. The game is dispatched in the release day.

Q: Should I pre-order FIFA 16 ?
A: If you really plan to buy FIFA 16, you should pre-order it. You will get 15 FUT gold packs for free, which is better than nothing. However, if you don’t plan to play it all the time, buying it later on, especially at Christmas, may be cheaper as game prices can drop around this time.

Stores and Prices

Q: Where can I buy FIFA 16 ?
A: FIFA 16 is sold in thousands of stores all over the world. However, we suggest you to buy it from an official retail store because they usually have small incentives for you.

Q: Where should I buy FIFA 16 for my console ?
A: If you live in UK or Republic of Ireland, you have two good options. Game has more offers but our suggestion is Amazon because it is cheaper and have an amazing customer service. You can check the prices in the following table.
If you live in USA, you should know that the stores are asking the same price. In North America, the FIFA 16 price is the same for third-gen and fourth-gen consoles. In our opinion, you should wait a few weeks more because this stores usually make special discounts.

Q: Is it possible to download FIFA 16 through my console ?
A: Sure. You just need to go to PSN store or XBox Marketplace and buy FIFA 16. After the payment you will be able to download it and play.

Q: Should I buy FIFA 16 directly from the console or from a retail store ?
A: Through the console you will not get all the offers, it is usually more expensive and you will have to download a huge file. It may be a good choice for who lives in a place where the retail stores don’t delivery. A retail store is still our suggestion.

Q: Where should I buy FIFA 16 for my PC ?
A: Amazon is the right choice if you want to pre-order the disc version. However, if you prefer the download version, you may save a few pounds buying in Origin. It is easier, because you don’t have to wait by the download code that will be emailed to you near release date, and it is the only option available to get the DeLuxe and Super DeLuxe editions.

Q: If I buy the download version of FIFA 16 for PC in a retail store, do I still need to have an active Origin account to install it ?
A: Yes. The download version is very popular. You just need to buy it, open the download link, download and install on your PC. No matter where you buy it from, you will always need an active Origin account to do it.

Q: How do I buy FIFA 16 ?
A: Now, that you probably know where you want to buy your FIFA 16, it’s time to do it. Just go to the store you have chosen and place the order.
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Q: This Guide to Buy FIFA 16 is quite long. What do I really need to know ?
A: These are the main topics:

– There are three FIFA 16 editions;
– Standard Edition is good enough for most of the gamers;
– The game will not be released for PlayStation Vita nor Nintendo 3DS;
– Season Ticket and EA Access gives you up to 3 days of early access;
– Pre-orders of standard edition gives 15 FUT Gold packs;
– Amazon is the best choice for buying FIFA to PC and consoles.

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