Electronic Arts will be releasing Battlefield 1 very soon. If you are planning to pick up the latest installment of the popular first-person shooting franchise, there are several complementary products we recommend checking out as well so that you can get the most out of the game. You can find the list of items with our buying guide below.
Premium Pass
If you are planning to play Battlefield 1 for months, or even years, then you should pick up its Premium Pass. This ticket will give you access to all four upcoming expansion packs, including the first one called “They Shall Not Pass,” which is coming out in March of 2017.
Season pass holders can expect to get new armies (including French and the Russian Empire), elite classes, game modes, operations, vehicles, 16 multiplayer maps and 20 weapons. Furthermore, they will also get two-week early access to the aforementioned “They Shall Not Pass” and other future expansions.
Collector’s Edition
The collector’s edition of Battlefield 1 also has some enticing extras that may interest you. In addition to Battlefield 1 Deluxe Edition, the bundle also comes with an exclusive cloth poster, cloth, steel book, deck of playing card in addition to the messenger pigeon tube that holds the DLC bonuses. The centerpiece of the set, however, is an impressive looking 14-inch tall statue. All of these contents are stored inside premium packaging.If you are interested, you can purchase the Battlefield 1 Collector’s Edition with the following pages: Standard Collector’s Edition and Deluxe Collector’s Edition. If you already have the game, Amazon is also selling a version of the bundle that has everything but the software product itself. You can buy the non-game set with this link on Amazon.
The Art of Battlefield 1
If you haven’t heard already, Battlefield 1 will depict the visceral nature of World War 1. Those that enjoy the aesthetics of the first-person shooter should also check out the official art book. The hardcover, which is being published by Dark Horse Books, comes with hundreds of never-before-seen art pieces.The Art of Battlefield 1 is available for purchase here.
Analog Covers
As with every other Battlefield game, you have to be accurate in order to be successful playing against others in online multiplayer. If you aren’t comfortable with the default analog surfaces of the DualShock 4 and/or Xbox One WIreless Controller, you might want to check out some third-party analog covers. Not to mention that the analog rubber of the PlayStation 4 game pad tends to break down.You can find a list of recommend analog covers, which are compatible with both the DualShock 4 and Xbox One Wireless Controller, below:
- Grip-iT Analog Stick Covers
- Ortz Analog Thumb Grip Stick Covers
- XFUNY Replacement Silicone Analog Covers
PDP Battlefield 1 Official Wired Xbox One Controller
Speaking of controllers, Electronic Arts is teaming up with PDP to release the officially licensed Battlefield 1 Official Wired Xbox One gamepad. This product comes with force feedback rumble in addition to impulse triggers. Furthermore, it also has a 3.5mm audio jack in addition to an audio control button.
The other notable features includes a 10-foot detachable cable as well as dual multi-function wheels for customization of up to six different actions. You can check out what the design of the gamepad, which is based on the Battlefield 1, with our media gallery located just underneath this paragraph.Buy the PDP Battlefield 1 Official Wired Xbox One Controller, if you are interested, with this page.
Battlefield 1 Special Edition Bundle Xbox One S 1TB Console Bundle
Of course, you will need either a PlayStation 4, Xbox One or capable PC in order to play the latest Battlefield videogame. If you don’t currently own either of the three platforms, then you might want to check out the Battlefield 1 Special Edition Bundle Xbox One S 1TB Console Bundle.
This set comes with a Military Green Xbox One S Special Edition 1TB Console with matching Xbox One Wireless Controller vertical stand. Also included is a digital version of Battlefield 1 Early Enlister Deluxe Edition, 4K Capable HDMI cable, power cable and a 14-day Xbox Live Gold Trial. The digital bonuses include the Hellfighter Pack, Lawrence of Arabia Pack, Red Baron Pack, Behemoth skin as well as five Battlepacks.You can purchase the Battlefield 1 Special Edition Bundle Xbox One S 1TB Console Bundle here.
Gaming Headsets
Hearing is especially important when it comes to being successful in the massive 64-players matches in this first-person shooter. Thus, you should be playing Battlefield 1 with a quality surround sound headset.
On the PlayStation 4 side, we recommend getting either the PlayStation Gold Wireless Stereo Headset or PlayStation 4 Platinum Wireless Headset as both can produce 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound. You can find the two with the following links: PlayStation Gold Wireless Stereo Headset and PlayStation 4 Platinum Wireless Headset.For the Xbox One, we suggest checking out the Astro Gaming A50, Turtle Beach Ear Force Stealth 500X or Turtle Beach Ear Force Elite 800X as all three features 7.1 Surround Sound support. You can find them with the links below:
- Astro Gaming A50 Wireless Dolby Xbox One Gaming Headset
- Turtle Beach Ear Force Stealth 500X Premium Fully Wireless with Surround Sound Xbox One Gaming Headset
- Turtle Beach Ear Force Elite 800X Premium Fully Wireless Xbox One Gaming Headset
On the PC, we recommend taking a look at the HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset as it offers an affordable quality option when it comes to having 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound. You can purchase the PC headset here.
PlayStation Plus and Xbox Live Gold
Both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Battlefield 1 require a subscription to Sony’s and Microsoft’s online services in order to play multiplayer. Fortunately, both the PlayStation Plus and Xbox Live Gold does come with additional benefits, including free access to games as well as exclusive discounts.
If you aren’t already a member, then you can pick up one-year subscriptions to either services with the following pages: PlayStation Plus (PlayStation 4) and Xbox Live Gold (Xbox One).
Battlefield 1 will be made available starting on the 18th of October in the North American region. If you are planning on getting the World War 1 first-person shooter, make sure to also check out the complementary products we mentioned in our buying guide.