A number of football fans have managed to pre-order FIFA 23 for just six cents after a “spectacular own-goal” from EA Sports.
In July, the upcoming videogame was listed incorrectly on the Epic Games Store in India.
An error in currency conversion saw the FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition made temporarily available for pre-order at the low price of ₹4.80 (US$0.06) instead of ₹4,799 ($60).
Fans in India and abroad were quick to make the most of the error and shared their success on social media.
Yooo!! Thanks @EpicGames ! ❤️
Bought fifa 23 ultimate edition for less than a dollar!! 😂❤️ #FIFA23 pic.twitter.com/4WvdSvagIu
— Moin Hasan (@moin___hasan) July 20, 2022
lmfao epic games messed up the regional pricing and I just pre-ordered Fifa 23 for $0.05. #FIFA23 pic.twitter.com/pHeqb5ynZG
— 🎭 (@Shrek2onDVD_) July 20, 2022
To their credit, EA Sports have since owned up to the mistake and declared they’ll be honouring the previous price for those that were able to cash in.
“A few weeks back, we scored a pretty spectacular own-goal when we inadvertently offered FIFA 23 pre-purchase on the Epic Games Store at an incorrect price,” EA Sports said via a statement cited by PC Gamer.
“It was our mistake, and we wanted to let you know that we’ll be honoring all pre-purchases made at that price.”
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FIFA 23 price: How much will the Standard, Ultimate and Legacy editions actually cost?
The prices for the game based on the console and edition are listed below with costs listed for USA, Australia and UK.
EA Play subscribers can get 10 per cent off these prices if they pre-order.
| Console | Edition | US$ | AU$ | UK£ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 & Xbox X/S | Standard | $69.99 | $109.95 | £69.99 |
| PS5 & Xbox X/S | Ultimate | $99.99 | $149.95 | £89.99 |
| PS4 & Xbox One | Standard | $59.99 | $99.95 | £59.99 |
| PS4 & Xbox One | Ultimate | $99.99 | $149.95 | £89.99 |
| PC | Standard | $59.99 | $99.95 | £59.99 |
| PC | Ultimate | $99.99 | $119.95 | £79.99 |
| Google Stadia | Ultimate | $89.99 | $89.99 | £79.99 |
| Nintendo Switch | Legacy | $39.99 | $59.95 | £34.99 |
FIFA 23 Standard Edition vs. Ultimate Edition
As with previous versions, FIFA 23 will boast three different editions that fans can purchase: the Standard Edition, the Ultimate Edition, and the Legacy Edition.
The Standard Edition will cost $59.99 (£59.99), consistent with most major video game releases.
The Ultimate Edition will cost $99.99 (£89.99), but allows the user to access the game three days earlier on the pre-release date. It also comes with the following:
| Benefits | Standard | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Team of the Week 1 Player item (untradeable) | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Kylian Mbappe loan item | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| FUT Ambassador Loan Player Pick | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Career Mode Homegrown Talent | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| FUT ‘Ones to Watch’ Item | — | ✔️ |
| 4,600 FIFA Points | — | ✔️ |
| FIFA World Cup FUT Hero (on pre-orders) | — | ✔️ |
| Three Days Early Access (on pre-orders) | — | ✔️ |
The Legacy Edition will cost $39.99 (£34.99) and is a call-back to previous versions, featuring updated rosters, but “without any new development or significant enhancements,” EA Sports confirmed.
This is mainly for the Nintendo Switch, which only comes in Legacy Edition. It will not come with the new HyperMotion 2 technological enhancements or any of the new gameplay modes. Essentially, this is FIFA 22 with a few minor upgrades.
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