Which is better for playing with friends in the same room?

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It supports up to 8 players locally on one Switch, while FC 27 is built around 1v1 and online competition.

Smash. It is a single release that stays active for years, while FC 27 is superseded by the next annual edition.

Is FC 27 worth stepping up to from an older FIFA?

If you play Clubs or Career heavily, the rebuilt Transfer Market and new dribbling and set-piece systems are meaningful changes. Casual players may not notice enough difference.

Do I need a subscription for online play?

Yes for both. Smash online requires Nintendo Switch Online, and FC 27 online requires PlayStation Plus.

Which is easier for a younger or casual player?

Smash. Its controls are simple to start and it is rated E10+, while FC 27 is a stat-driven sports sim with a steeper learning curve.

Can I play either one on the other console?

No. Smash is Switch-only and FC 27 is PS5-only, so the console you own decides it.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate vs EA Sports FC 27

These are not really rivals: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a local-multiplayer brawler for the Switch, and EA Sports FC 27 is a competitive football sim for the PS5. Buy Smash if you want a couch game for up to 8 players and a huge roster and music library; buy FC 27 if you want a football sim with deep club and career modes. Reviewers rate Smash highly for its polish and content, while FC 27 owners praise the on-pitch feel but note the annual release cycle.

Choose the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate if you want a party fighter with 8-player local play, a massive roster and hundreds of music tracks.
Choose the EA Sports FC 27 if you want a football simulation with Clubs, Manager Career and competitive online modes on PS5.

Prices

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: $53.95 at Walmart (last seen Nov 10)
EA Sports FC 27: $64.99 at Walmart (last seen Nov 10)
Difference: the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is $11.04 cheaper than the EA Sports FC 27 at the latest prices (Nov 10)

	Super Smash Bros. Ultimate	EA Sports FC 27
Platform	Nintendo Switch only	PlayStation 5 only
Genre	Party fighting brawler	Football sports simulation
Local players	Up to 8 on one console, 2-8 wireless	Competitive modes, mainly 1v1 online
Online players	2-4 per match	Full online clubs and seasons
Content depth	Every past Smash fighter, 900+ music tracks, 67 DLC items	Clubs, Career, Ultimate Team and live seasons
Skill curve	Easy to pick up, deep at high level	Tactical and stat-driven, steeper for newcomers
Longevity	One release, still played years later	Replaced by a new edition each year
Storage	About 17-19GB	Large install, tens of GB

Spec	Super Smash Bros. Ultimate	EA Sports FC 27
Genre	Party / Fighting / Action	Sports
Platforms	Switch	—
Required Space	17.3GB	—
Players	1 - 8	—
Local Wireless Players	2 - 8	—
Online Players	2 - 4	—
Supported Platforms	Nintendo Switch	—
Publisher	Nintendo	—
Release Date	07/12/2018	—
Supported Languages	Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Ita…	—
File Size	19GB	—
Play Modes	TV Mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode	—

Spec	Super Smash Bros. Ultimate	EA Sports FC 27
Downloadable Content	67 items in total	—
ESRB Rating	E10+ (Everyone 10+)	—
ESRB Descriptors	Cartoon violence, Comic mischief, Mild suggesti…	—
ESRB Interactive Elements	Users Interact, In-Game Purchases	—
Compatible Platform(s)	Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, …	—
Software Format	Physical	—
Brand	Nintendo	—
Model Number	HACPAAABA	—
Game Franchise	Super Smash Bros.	—

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