FIFA 18 launches this week, and while the Switch version lacks some of the key features of its console counterparts, it does have at least one exclusive item which your Sony and Microsoft-owning chums won't be getting.
A screenshot has emerged which shows an exclusive Switch kit which can be unlocked in the game. The red shirt comes emblazoned with a Switch logo, and reminds us of that time when English side Arsenal were sponsored by Sega.
We'll be giving our verdict on FIFA 18 as soon as we have review code, which hasn't turned up yet. Make of that what you will.
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really looking forward to getting this game on friday
What a gamechanger.
The big question is, will Miyamoto be available to play on the team?
Looks like the one Link can get from the DLC season pass in BotW. Is he a football/soccer fan?
No review code? EA Sports don't seem to care about Switch do they. I've decided to buy this for the first time because the ability to take it anywhere and challenge friends who constantly brag about being skilled at it is worth it. However I couldn't find it available on Amazon. I had a look on Game and they give you a big splash page of the various bundles and offers...for PS4 and Xbox. Way down at the bottom of the page under a heading titled "Legacy and Switch versions" is where I found it, along side PS3 and 360. None of the bundles available for the rest. Why aren't they advertising a current gen systems game along side the other? What a kick in the face that is! Because it won't sell as many as the FIFA Fanboys on the heavyweight consoles it's relegated to being with the older versions! As for trying to find a copy on Switch advertised on shelf instore, think again!
Now a reason to buy it for the switch
Amazon now saying "currently unavailable" on Switch - so WFT?
No demo, no early review codes. Everyone who has tested it at events and stuff says it is good. So what is(are) the wrong thing (s) with this game that they just want to shock us with??
wow, what a fantastic perk !
@Baker1000 EA is selling a game, not a console. It has nothing to do with 'love' or 'care' for the Switch. They're marketing their game to sell and sell a bunch. Henceforth the big push on the big consoles: PS4 & XBO. I would say not to blame EA, but blame Nintendo. It's Nintendo's job to promote what their console can do and/or has. It's EA's job to promote their game.... and that's what they're doing. If you can sell thousands of copies or hundreds (possibly; not assured with Switch), you're gonna go where the money is. I know this a Nintendo site and I'm not bashing Nintendo. However, I think if Nintendo wants to show how good FIFA is on their console, they should gather some form of marketing campaign and collaborate with EA somehow.
On a different note, I just got a Switch not too long ago & will be buying FIFA definitely. FIFA was one of the few games I bought the same day alongside my Vita & was awesome to be able to play some footy anywhere at anytime. ⚽️👌
2 days before release, no reveiw codes for switch, no switch demo, it's EA. I have no confidence in buying this without seeing it in the hands of reviewers who are able to and have the minerals to criticise it.
Very strange it's currently unavailable on Amazon for Switch... You can get it from the Official Nintendo UK Store, which is also strange! Any early impressions for Switch were positive, & I have seen TV adverts for the Switch version, what is going on?
@KCMOTO Nintendo can't market the game, that's a Sony exclusive deal.
@MartyFlanMJFan It’s sold out on Amazon that’s why. I have it preordered on Amazon.
Pretty worrying that nobody has received a review code yet though.
@Hughesy they don't seem to know if or when they'll have more stock, which is worrying? Maybe with the higher manufacturing costs they literally didn't produce enough & it is indeed sold out? No review code or demo is concerning, I really want this to be good & to be a success.
Very interesting indeed. I wonder if theres any more exclusive content hidden in the game. I would like to see kits and stadiums of the Nintendo franchises in the game just something different and unique.
Oh wow, a Switch logo, that took some serious effort. Switch Link T-shirt says hi.
It totally makes up for missing The Journey. They put in so much effort that they couldn't make a demo. We're also still waiting for the Switch review embargo to lift while reviews on other platforms have been out a week already. Plus, there's very little stock of the game from all accounts. You can't blame sales if people can't buy it.
There isn't a switch embargo. People just haven't received review copies yet
@MartyFlanMJFan Yea it is very strange. I’m taking a massive gamble, as I could just get the PC version. I decided to just stick with the Switch version, crossing my fingers they haven’t messed it up though.
Edit: My game has just dispatched
It's as good as and/or effectively an embargo if people have nothing to review. That's messy, the game is out on the eShop tomorrow night. Or at least it's supposed to be. And what are people going to be buying in the shops on Friday? It might not have shipped. Looking at Amazon, they don't even have a listing for it.
@Hughesy excellent hope you enjoy it, let us all know!
@KCMOTO you're right of course, they aren't interested in a version that isn't guaranteed to shift units by the thousand. The blame also lies with GAME not promoting it along side the other systems. It's frustrating to walk into a GAME store and see one wall dedicated to PlayStation, the other side Xbox and only a very small selection of Switch/3DS on one of the shelves in the middle. I think they have a bigger Pokémon display in my local one. I get it, they have to display what sells most prominently and the Wii U didn't help with securing shop space for Nintendo products. I just wish they'd at least get demo Switch units into stores somehow so people can see the alternative in action.
Anyway, you'd think the ability to play FIFA anywhere would be a big part of EA's promotion for the Switch version.
It's not the same in every country though.
Here in Norway on gamestop's website. On their FIFA18 page, they actually have the two Legacy Editions for XB360 and PS3 on top, then following by the normal editions with Switch on top and then followed by PS4 and XBone editions.
If the online is cross system it would make sense to have that for each version, but i doubt it is.
It's disappeared from Argos too... Maybe it's literally sold out lol.
I got an Amazon preorder done in August. They just took prepayment for it today and say it's dispatching tomorrow.
Stock is out there, maybe it's just selling out.
I want it but I'm not buying a game with all the secrecy surrounding this game now. I will wait for reviews and user impressions. Not spending 60$ on a whim.
The game is shipping on time but apparently journalists won't get the game until launch day on Friday. That's ridiculous.
No gyro control for passing, no buy! Lol
As excited as I am for this, I'll be waiting for the review to be sure it's actually worth it and it´s not somehow broken like nba 2k18.
It does smell somewhat weird. No early access for pre-ordering and no demo seems weird too. Still getting though because I like fifa and I like my switch
Just had an email from amazon to say my pre-order has been dispatched, fingers crossed its worth the wait, really want this game to be a success for the console.
It is very weird indeed. Hopefully it doesn't mean there are any shenanigans going on but if it's really bad, I'll just return it to Amazon for refund.
UPDATE: Just got dispatched from Amazon. Although still says Friday delivery.
Amazon have just sold out is all, mine has been dispatched fine. Bit annoying there are no reviews out there, but unless the game goes backwards from the preview builds then it shouldn't be that much of an issue.
I haven't been able to order it anywhere. Stupidly cancelled my Amazon Order to be good with money but now I want it again, can't find it anywhere leaving the country for two weeks on Saturday. Such a shame, want to see some reviews as well! But doubt it will make a difference!
There is a listing on Amazon. I'm not sure why people are having trouble finding it???? You can purchase it now, they have stock, but they also have a warning that you may not get it on Friday.
I would have liked to read a review before Friday too. It's bad business on EA's part IMO; but it's not like reviewers are entitled to every single game.
@MonkiPlays The Xbox shirt is in every game because Microsoft sponsors the Seattle Sounders team that plays in the MLS! It's an actual jersey!
I am nervous about this. In general I don't buy games that have not been reviewed unless I am comfortable with the company. Fifa usually is a day 1, but not hearing anything about the Switch version is making me nervous.
I intend on picking up my preorder Friday morning on the way to class, so I can play during the day, but I'd be lying if I hadn't had several qualms.
@FragRed I also thought that was the case, at least until I saw an ad on TV showing FIFA, Minecraft and MK8D.
@clvr There must be some kind of workaround, maybe being a portable version gets around the Sony exclusive marketing.
Should've added Petey Piranha from Mario Strikers Charged Football to FIFA Ultimate Team...
...best goal-scoring defender since Ronald Koeman!
Furthermore there's no mention of the Switch version on the website. only PS4, Xbox One and Origin (owned by EA)
https://www.easports.com/fifa/buy/usa#standard-edition
Even legacy editions for PS3 and Xbox 360 are available.
Disgusting. Poor sales won't just be down to lack of features, or lack of install base/interest compared with the established systems but due to little awareness that it is even available and difficulty finding anywhere that sells it. If retailers not carrying much stock is true as well, they can't blame lack of interest when the low sales numbers come out and they justify not porting FIFA 19.
EDIT: They do have a page for it, but you guessed it, no link to buy it. https://www.easports.com/fifa/fifa-18-nintendo-switch
Gotta to something to entice the Switch owners hey EA
FIFA is one game where you don't need a review. It's the same every year and we know what this game will be like on Switch. It screams an 8/10 for me.
I'm buying this, and I never buy soccer games.
Looks great, the dev who made it sounds super proud of this version, and it's already reviewed well so we know the game is legit. It's 1080p/60fps docked and 720p/60fps handheld.
Even NBA 2k18 is getting a patch to fix the issues with cut scenes and other problems. So we'll have 2 terrific sports games on Switch.
Why are the screenshots in the eshop for this game only menus? No gameplay shots to be found. lol
@N8tiveT3ch
But the price is there. £54.99 ($73.69)
EA have the best farming simulator in the business.
I do hope EA does the Switch justice... but I have a really low opinion of EA and their elitest attitude toward gaming, so we will see.
@Damo
Other websites were reporting that souces close to Nintendo had said that review copies (I assume codes) would not be available until launch... for whatever reason.
@kobashi100 So from what is said above, it might as well be an embargo I guess.
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