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Pre-ordering problem: Xbox One, digital copy


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Goth Skunk

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Greetings.

 

I'm writing this in hopes of getting as much attention as possible, because I think this is an oversight that can be easily corrected, though how much involvement EA/BioWare have in the decision making process may limit how much action can be done.

 

Consider: Since the launch of Xbox One, I have purchased all my games for it digitally through the Xbox Live marketplace. I find the option extremely convenient, as opposed to travelling a distance to a brick-and-mortar retailer for a midnight launch party for a disc based copy, a copy which will only take up space in my home once I return.

 

It has come to my attention that customers who pre-order Dragon Age: Inquisition will be treated to exclusive bonus content. Encouraged by this, it makes me want to pre-order the game all the more. However, the option that I wish to choose for pre-ordering is not available to me -- the option of a digital copy downloaded from the Xbox Live marketplace. Because this option is not available to me, I fear that I may lose out on the opportunity for the aforementioned bonus content.

 

Make no mistake, I am excited for Dragon Age: Inquisition. I want to pre-order it to show my support and to get access to the exclusive bonus content, but my perception is that I am denied the opportunity to do so because how I choose to purchase my games is considered by the industry to still be unorthodox, despite its extreme convenience.

 

This could be solved by something as simple as pre-ordering through the online store, receiving an invoice to prove the purchase took place, then being sent codes via email to download my copy of the game on launch date, as well as additional codes for the bonus content.

 

Any attention to this matter would be greatly appreciated.

 

For your additional consideration, I have also submitted my concern to help.ea.com under ticket number 13747701.

 

Thank you for your time.


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From what I understand, you are saying you would like to preorder the game digitally on Xbox One but you cannot due to the option being unavailable, is that correct?

 

If so, that would be up to Microsoft, not EA/BioWare. As an Xbox gamer myself, I've heard rumors that they are looking into the feature and it should be included as part of a future update. How soon, nobody knows. But as far as downloading the game digitally, you can do that on release day, just not as a pre-order (yet).



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Xbox doesn't have preorder? PlayStation has had this for a while. So I just assumed xbox did as well...

 

Side note: no I am not trying to start the old console war. 



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Xbox doesn't have preorder? PlayStation has had this for a while. So I just assumed xbox did as well...

 

Side note: no I am not trying to start the old console war. 

As of right now, you can only buy games digitally as soon as they're released (on Xbox One, at least). Pre-loading and digital preorders aren't in but are reportedly being considered for a future update.



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As of right now, you can only buy games digitally as soon as they're released (on Xbox One, at least). Pre-loading and digital preorders aren't in but are reportedly being considered for a future update.

 

Is it pathetic that I owned a 360 for years and now have an xbox one and don't know this? haha.
 



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Is it pathetic that I owned a 360 for years and now have an xbox one and don't know this? haha.
 

Not at all.

 

A lot of Xbox gamers don't bother with digital purchases so it makes sense.


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From what I understand, you are saying you would like to preorder the game digitally on Xbox One but you cannot due to the option being unavailable, is that correct?

 

If so, that would be up to Microsoft, not EA/BioWare. As an Xbox gamer myself, I've heard rumors that they are looking into the feature and it should be included as part of a future update. How soon, nobody knows. But as far as downloading the game digitally, you can do that on release day, just not as a pre-order (yet).

I keep getting the runaround no matter who I speak to. Microsoft tells me it's an issue only the publisher can address because of the issue of exclusive content for pre-orders, and E.A. tells me it's an issue Microsoft would have to address on account of the option to pre-order digital copies of the game through their distribution service not being available.

 

I just want someone from either company to open their eyes and realize "Hey, we have a problem here" and try to come up with a solution.



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I would go with EA there. That sounds like it is the fundamental issue.

 

Until Microsoft implements digital preorders, not much can be done about this.



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Bump



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It depends on the company but Activison did it for CoD:Ghost so you may be able to download the Digital Deluxe Edition Day 1. Its best to contact EA or Bioware to know for sure though

I did consider doing this myself but the size of Bioware games tend to make for LONG downloads so I just gave in and pre-ordered.

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Please excuse the bump.



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Agree with the OP. As I own a 360, Microsoft still treats Xbox marketplace like it's a library for generic software. Yes a game is software but it's not the same thing.

The market place should be built for games and (maybe other media like movies and music) in mind.

Blame Microsoft, EA (*cough* online pass) / Bioware would happily grab your cash in advance, no reason for them putting an obstacle preventing a pre-order.

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This does seem to be a problem with Microsoft. I can confirm on Playstation you CAN preorder and get the bonus items, it seems its just with Microsoft you cant do this. So yeah its really a limitation with Microsofts system.



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Bump.



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You should go to Xbox.uservoice.com and upvote one or more of the various threads on this issue there.

This one:
http://xbox.uservoic...r-digital-games

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I buy bargain bin games digitally, but I'm for this because it's one more option and more options are good. I stick to physical copies myself because of HD space. If that ****er ever gets full I'll have to axe some of my older games off of it, but I can always install it at a later if I get the urge to play it again. With the digital marketplaces there are no guarantees... it pretty much says that in the disclaimer or whatever. If Microsoft or Sony decide to discontinue a certain title you're pretty much screwed out of that money. And you can always give away or sell off physical titles you know you're done with. 



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I buy bargain bin games digitally, but I'm for this because it's one more option and more options are good. I stick to physical copies myself because of HD space. If that ****er ever gets full I'll have to axe some of my older games off of it, but I can always install it at a later if I get the urge to play it again. With the digital marketplaces there are no guarantees... it pretty much says that in the disclaimer or whatever. If Microsoft or Sony decide to discontinue a certain title you're pretty much screwed out of that money. And you can always give away or sell off physical titles you know you're done with.


Well you can also get an external hard drive and store the games there for eternity.



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Well you can also get an external hard and store the games there for eternity.

 

I don't think you can do that with games bought on Xbox Live or Playstation Network.



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I don't think you can do that with games bought on Xbox Live or Playstation Network.


Yes you can, as long as XBL is still going at least.
You can even take the HDD with you to a friend and play there.

Doesn't work on PlayStation though.