The latest instalment of the long-running FIFA computer game was launched last night and eager fans have been quick to snap up copies.
But prices vary considerably so it’s worth shopping around to make sure you’re not being ripped-off.
All the leading supermarkets are stocking the game but copies have also appeared on a number of second-hand websites.
FIFA 14
The new FIFA game from EA Sports is available to play on a variety of consoles, including PC, the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
It’s the latest launch from the hugely successful video game series which has now been running for 21 years. The improved version of FIFA 13 has the addition of players such as Pele, Paulo Maldini and Dennis Bergkamp. Players will also get the chance to watch the action from a range of different viewpoints, with more than 100 in-game cameras positioned around the pitch.
The average price for buying the game on its own is around £40. But Tesco has a bundle deal, where if you buy the Xbox 360 250GB at the same time, the whole thing costs £149. This is because until Sunday there’s an eCoupon available (TDX-PWG3) which will take £20 off the price of any electrical items worth more than £150.
Given that the Xbox is £199.99 from Amazon, you’ll make quite a saving buying it this way. Even if you weren’t in the market for a new Xbox, and you had the time to do so, you could re-sell the console online and effectively get a free game.
Buying the PC or Wii versions of FIFA 14 is cheaper, with prices starting from £32 at Tesco, but here I’ve picked out how much it’ll cost for the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions. It will also be available on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 when they’re launched.
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Shop |
Price |
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£39.00 |
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£39.97 |
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£39.97 |
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£39.97 |
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£39.99 |
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£40.00 |
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£42.85 |
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£44.99 |
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£44.99 |
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£45.00 |
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£49.96 |
How to save even more money
Cashback websites are an easy way to knock even more off the price you’re paying for the new FIFA game. By going through these your spending is tracked and the retailer pays the cashback website a fee – which is then returned to you.
The two main websites for cashback are TopCashback and Quidco and below I’ve listed the offers for each on some of the major retailers selling the game.
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Retailer |
TopCashback |
Quidco |
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Currys |
1.57% |
1.5% |
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PCWorld |
1.57% |
1.5% |
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Asda Direct |
2.1% |
2% |
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Play.com |
3.15% |
3% |
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Tesco Entertainment |
3.5% |
4.5% |
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Very (new customers) |
7.35% |
7% |
Where to sell your old games
[SPOTLIGHT]If you’re trying to clear out some of your old games to make some extra money there are lots of ways to do this.
You can re-sell games on websites such as Music Magpie, Amazon Trade-In and Zapper, but the prices vary quite a bit so check a couple before you go ahead and accept an offer. You can learn more in our article: Selling books and games: Amazon Trade-In versus the competition.
eBay is another route but although the price you’re getting may seem higher, you need to take into account the fees it charges as our article - Private eBay sellers now face fees on postage - explains.