Roosevelt45 Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 Just a small question. Will the game be available in the Benelux from the beginning this time or will I still have to order it online?(not that I mind but I'm just curious). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les the Sarge 9-1 Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 As I understand previous "official" remarks, it will be initially be "available" day one to the lot of us, the same way as first, online, for online purchase. Day one it will not be on shelf ANYwhere, here there the US you name it. I seem to recall comment to the effect it won't be going near a shelf for a year or more after release. Might as well keep an eye on your credit card balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roosevelt45 Posted May 29, 2004 Author Share Posted May 29, 2004 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retributar Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 i like the idea of downloading the game on day-1 availability..but, i would also like to have a "HARD-COPY" sent to my mailing address at the same time!. If your computer crashes...your game is gone!...then you have to rummage around to try find proof of purchase. Since my filing system is based on 'The-Random-Filing-System'...it wouldn't work for me!. So i would prefer to pay for the game and download it , but, also have a CD-Copy sent to me!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les the Sarge 9-1 Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 I am unaware of BF doing a paid download sale option at all actually (if my first comment led to that assumption being made). I would support it, but I am not expecting it to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J P Wagner Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 Matrix Games have started a Digital Download service for a few of their games...it's a great service, but I would not hold your breath waiting for it to come here....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 Retributar, all of our games are mail-order. We do not offer downloads. You order online and get the game in the mail. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les the Sarge 9-1 Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 Retributar Surely you are not sooooo far out in the sticks you can't get access to a cd burner drive? Heck I have one that is redundant now, as I use my dvd burner drive. The last thing I would do, when getting a digital file downloaded from a service that offered it, is NOT put it on a cd immediately. And considering the cost of a blank cd is like 50 cents, paying a company 10 bucks additional on top of cost of game (which appears common) just to get it as hard copy is technically brain dead on the surface Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retributar Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 True..Sarge..but lately my cd-rom burner seems burned itself...it seems to copy the file..but..for some reason doesnt do the job right...havent had the impetus to find out what the hell is wrong with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 For some odd reason most companies do not offer to Download Programs for Sale. My Impatience is almost Inhuman when it comes to computers. Since I've had one since the 2nd Grade. I'm all for those who just let you Pay by Credit Card and Download your Pleasure all at once. Heck why do you think the Porn Sites make so much bloody money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les the Sarge 9-1 Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 Retributar How old is it, how often is it used, how often is it used to burn? All might be relvant. Being an optical device, the unit might have lost it's fine tuning and ability to track. Happened to my first cd player (music system not computer). My first cd rom in time went flaky on me. Thought a few of my games had become "damaged" turned out, it was the drive was just no longer up to it. Rule of thumb, never use drive if you don't actually have to. ie, if you can put the file on hard drive, run it from hard drive, don't run it from cd/dvd drive. Just adding wear and tear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_j_rambo Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Too much crying going on in this thread. Order the game via online when it's available & check your mailbox in 7-10 business days. Come on guys, grow up. Locking this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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