Can I link my Xbox account to Origin?

If you made your EA Account using the same email address you use for your platform-specific account, load any EA game on your Xbox, PlayStation®, or Switch, and your accounts should automatically connect.

Can you transfer Xbox games to Origin?

Games cannot be transferred between platforms either. So if you owned Sims 4 outright on your XBox, you'd still need to buy it separately for PC.

Can I connect my Origin Sims to Xbox?

No - none of the EA games allow you to take the game from one console to the other. On the Xbox if you have Games Pass you do get EA Play (the Xbox equivalent of Origin) free with Games Pass or you can pay EA about £20 a year for EA Play if you don't want Games Pass. That will giv...

Can I use my EA account on Xbox and PC?

Yes. If you're an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass member, you'll need to link your Xbox and EA accounts and make sure that you have installed the EA app, now in beta, to enjoy EA Play titles on PC.

How do I transfer my EA account from Xbox to PC?

How to Link an Xbox account to EA Play Origin, Apex Legends, Fifa, Madden, Xbox SERIES S/X, Xbox One

Are Xbox and EA accounts linked?

If you made your EA Account using the same email address you use for your platform-specific account, load any EA game on your Xbox, PlayStation®, or Switch, and your accounts should automatically connect.

Are EA and Origin connected?

Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts for purchasing and playing video games. In October 2022, Origin ceased operations for its Windows platform, directing players to EA Play. The Mac and mobile versions remain online.

How do I link my Xbox Sims account to my computer?

The Game and the packs are platform specific, so unfortunately they can't be transferred to a PC. See the FAQ here.

Is EA app replacing Origin?

The EA app is our latest PC platform, designed with player feedback in mind to be foundational for the future of EA PC gaming. Origin is our legacy client, and will soon be replaced by the EA app.

Can I transfer Xbox games to PC?

Now when you own an Xbox Play Anywhere digital title, it's yours to play both on Xbox and Windows 10 PC.

Will Origin games transfer to EA?

Your Origin friends list automatically transfers over once you log in to the EA app, so you don't have to worry about remembering all those player IDs.

How do I add Xbox players to Origin?

As long as they have an EA Account, you can import them to your friends list. Click Connect next to the Xbox Live or PlayStation™Network logos. Log in with your information. Select which friends you'd like to add, then click Send Friend Request.

Why is EA getting rid of Origin?

Despite accumulating over 50 million registered users, the service was heavily criticized and maligned by the PC community due to security flaws and suspicions of spying on players. In late 2020, EA announced that it would retire Origin in favor of a new client simply called the EA app.

Why did EA drop Origin?

Origin is EA's equivalent of Steam, and even though it has tens of millions of users, EA listened to feedback and acknowledged "the limitations of this platform in a quickly evolving entertainment landscape." The answer to those limitations didn't involve fixing Origin, though, rather EA decided to replace it(Opens in ...

Why is Origin being replaced?

Two years ago, EA announced its plans to replace the Origin PC client, and now the new app is finally beginning to roll out. Supposedly, it's a much lighter and faster experience with a more streamlined design. EA says the new app, simply called the EA app, will be easier to navigate and has improved social features.

Can I link my Xbox account to PC?

On your PC, open the Xbox Console Companion app and choose the Connection icon on the left side (looks like a little Xbox One). Choose your Xbox, and then choose Connect.

Can I transfer my Sims 4 packs from Xbox to PC?

Unfortunately you can't. The game and it's DLC is platform specific. If you want to use them on the PC, you would have to purchase them for the PC.

Do I need both Origin and EA?

Re: Do I need Origin and EA Desktop at the same time? The real answer is Yes, if an older games need origin, the EA beta app won't work, but will try and uninstall origin. Because EA is in beta mode, will they eventually be able to replace the origin app, who knows?!?

How do I link my Xbox account to Steam?

Open Steam, and then launch a game that supports Xbox account linking (for example, Gears 5). Sign in to the Xbox network when prompted. Select the account linking option in the game's menu. When the Steam account linking overlay appears, select Yes, continue.

Can I merge my EA accounts?

You cannot move your games or personas to another account yourself. If you decide you really want to merge your accounts, you'll have to contact us to do that. When you talk to one of our advisors, we'll make sure there's no better way to solve this for you.

Can I still play Sims on Origin?

Yes. You will need the Origin™ client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4.

Is EA Origin still spying?

Origin is not spyware. Neither do we use nor install spyware on the PCs of users. Origin captures limited information that is necessary to allow users to buy, download, and play games and gaming content.

What happened to Origin 2023?

The launcher is getting replaced by the EA app. Say farewell to EA's launcher! EA is officially saying goodbye to Origin.

How do I add Xbox players to Origin apex?

Can I unlink my Xbox account from EA?

Go to the EA Account settings portal. Click on Connections. Find the account you want to unlink, and click the Unlink button next to it.