10 euro cheaper on the EA site?

plethora · 04-26-2011, 10:39 AM

I can understand a bit of a difference.. I have decided some time ago not to press the dollar issue any more..

But 10 Euro difference if I buy it at EA compared to here??

http://eastore.ea.com/store/eaemea/f...#tab_220658200

I really WANT to buy stuff on steam .. but you guys are making it so hard for me.

Dirwulf · 04-26-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by plethora

I can understand a bit of a difference.. I have decided some time ago not to press the dollar issue any more..

But 10 Euro difference if I buy it at EA compared to here??

http://eastore.ea.com/store/eaemea/f...#tab_220658200

I really WANT to buy stuff on steam .. but you guys are making it so hard for me.

You can still attach the game to your Steam account, whether you bought from Steam or not. I'm not sure if that's what your issue is, or if you just prefer to give your money to Valve and then EA. If I can find it cheaper elsewhere, that's where I'll go. I got it cheaper on Amazon this time.

Zorlac · 04-26-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirwulf

You can still attach the game to your Steam account, whether you bought from Steam or not. I'm not sure if that's what your issue is, or if you just prefer to give your money to Valve and then EA. If I can find it cheaper elsewhere, that's where I'll go. I got it cheaper on Amazon this time.

You cannot attach it to your steam account. This is not a steamworks game.

plethora · 04-26-2011, 11:08 AM

Don't they agree on things beforehand .. I can understand certain retailers like amazon buying in bulk , then selling individual copies at a lower price.. But the mother company EA .. a representative has had a meeting with the valve people to agree on a price .. I can't imagine it otherwise ..

Dirwulf · 04-26-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Zorlac

You cannot attach it to your steam account. This is not a steamworks game.

You can add ANY game to Steam. Go to your library, click on Add game in the lower left corner and then "add non-steam game."

You're welcome.

VoodooVyper · 04-26-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirwulf

You can add ANY game to Steam. Go to your library, click on Add game in the lower left corner and then "add non-steam game."

You're welcome.

That's not what he means. Lot's of games released on Steam can't be used with the "Activate a Steam game" option. When you add it as a non-steam game, you miss out on various stats such as achievements, time played, and leaderboards. Darkspore has neither of these (except time played) so I guess it doesn't matter. Also, your friends won't know what you're playing and you don't get an image for the Grid.

You're welcome.

Hunter-Killer · 04-26-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirwulf

You can add ANY game to Steam. Go to your library, click on Add game in the lower left corner and then "add non-steam game."

You're welcome.

*double facepalm*

Ever heard of Steamworks?

Zorlac · 04-26-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirwulf

You can add ANY game to Steam. Go to your library, click on Add game in the lower left corner and then "add non-steam game."

You're welcome.

You really have no clue what you're talking about.

Aegis^Byrth · 04-26-2011, 12:25 PM

well, if it costed the same WHY would ANYONE buy it on that piece of grap thats EA downloader?

Zorlac · 04-26-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Aegis^Byrth

well, if it costed the same WHY would ANYONE buy it on that piece of grap thats EA downloader?

EA downloader is fine now. They removed the download rescriction long ago which is all that was wrong with it.

sfade · 04-26-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Zorlac

EA downloader is fine now. They removed the download rescriction long ago which is all that was wrong with it.

Are you sure about that? All available information still seems to indicate that purchases are still only download accessible for one year after purchase. Which kind of sucks raw sewage, considering that Steam and Direct2Drive offer unlimited lifetime download.

MyLittleBirdy · 04-26-2011, 04:42 PM

I've had a few games sitting on it for well over a year now without any problems. When I reinstalled EADM a few months ago I had forgotten I even owned them but there they are.

sfade · 04-26-2011, 04:52 PM

They really need to correct their documentation then, because it's still scaring off a lot of customers. Lifetime downloading is certainly a step in the right direction if they want to compete with the front-runners of digital distribution. I myself refuse to use it until such terms are clearly defined.

That said, the EA downloader is still rather unwieldy and not very appealing as a front end. In addition to that their web portal is horrendous compared to others. They really need to hire some people that know what they are doing if they want it to be attractive.

Zorlac · 04-26-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sfade

Are you sure about that? All available information still seems to indicate that purchases are still only download accessible for one year after purchase. Which kind of sucks raw sewage, considering that Steam and Direct2Drive offer unlimited lifetime download.

I'm 100% certain. EADL offers unlimited downloads just like anywhere else. My bad Company 2 has been there since release.

04-26-2011, 10:39 AM	#1
plethora Join Date: Jul 2010 Reputation: 6 Posts: 37	10 euro cheaper on the EA site? I can understand a bit of a difference.. I have decided some time ago not to press the dollar issue any more.. But 10 Euro difference if I buy it at EA compared to here?? http://eastore.ea.com/store/eaemea/f...#tab_220658200 I really WANT to buy stuff on steam .. but you guys are making it so hard for me.

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04-26-2011, 11:08 AM	#4
plethora Join Date: Jul 2010 Reputation: 6 Posts: 37	Don't they agree on things beforehand .. I can understand certain retailers like amazon buying in bulk , then selling individual copies at a lower price.. But the mother company EA .. a representative has had a meeting with the valve people to agree on a price .. I can't imagine it otherwise ..

04-26-2011, 12:25 PM	#9
Aegis^Byrth Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Reputation: 10 Posts: 383	well, if it costed the same WHY would ANYONE buy it on that piece of grap thats EA downloader?

04-26-2011, 04:42 PM	#12
MyLittleBirdy Join Date: Nov 2009 Reputation: 12 Posts: 489	I've had a few games sitting on it for well over a year now without any problems. When I reinstalled EADM a few months ago I had forgotten I even owned them but there they are.

04-26-2011, 04:52 PM	#13
sfade Join Date: Jan 2009 Reputation: 920 Posts: 2,123	They really need to correct their documentation then, because it's still scaring off a lot of customers. Lifetime downloading is certainly a step in the right direction if they want to compete with the front-runners of digital distribution. I myself refuse to use it until such terms are clearly defined. That said, the EA downloader is still rather unwieldy and not very appealing as a front end. In addition to that their web portal is horrendous compared to others. They really need to hire some people that know what they are doing if they want it to be attractive.