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Origin $20 off coupon [Expired - EA states they're honoring games]
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I don't think so.
I H8 Memes
Member
Is the Command & Conquer 3 I would want called C&C Red Alert 3? Is uprising just an expansion?
Also, whats the story on C&C 4? Is it any good?
Also, whats the story on C&C 4? Is it any good?
FearMyWrench
Member
Payment Authorization Failed is fixed for me too now. Try again now if you had that issue before.
AzureSkies
Member
Is it normal for Kingdoms of Amalur to be stuck at $16?
Stronghammer22
Member
If you create new accounts, it's actually possible to wipe out the whole EA catalogue. But, you know, don't...
Why they have allowed this to continue, I have no idea. Surely they can see the massive influx of people flocking to their site and all of the $0 purchases. It's madness!
Why they have allowed this to continue, I have no idea. Surely they can see the massive influx of people flocking to their site and all of the $0 purchases. It's madness!
Madrugador
Member
I just read about this new method.
- Don't login. Add the game and use the discount.
- Remove the game from the checkout.
- Login.
- Search the game again. Price should be zero.
- Buy the game.
Can't confirm if it works.
- Don't login. Add the game and use the discount.
- Remove the game from the checkout.
- Login.
- Search the game again. Price should be zero.
- Buy the game.
Can't confirm if it works.
No, pretty sure The Sims 3 community is automatically tied to an origin account of the same email, so either way you peg it each account is locked to one set of Sims 3 games. Not sure if this is valid but people say you can ask support to merge accounts?
Command & Conquer 3 is Tiberium Wars, not Red Alert 3. RA is the spin-off/prequel of C&C. Kane's Wrath is the expansion to C&C3. Uprising is an expansion pack to RA3.
By my recommendation, if you just want one or the other, get C&C3. overall it's much more fun.
Specialmias
Member
AzureSkies
Member
It works completely fine if you just login when asked to while making the purchase.
iNvid02
Member
no there is a limit now which is around 2-3 games for most people, however the method above allows you to bypass that limit
jesus lol, the story continues
AzureSkies
Member
I was able to get around the limit by not logging in until forced to while making the purchase (after adding the games and using the code) but without going through the loopholes of removing the game and adding it again.
Beelzeboss
Member
Holy Crap I just tried it again and got Dark Spore and Spore.
How has EA not fixed this yet lol
How has EA not fixed this yet lol
Madrugador
Member
Just got Bad Company 2. We're going to hell for this (but we're going together!).
Because it's free publicity.
This is the greatest marketing campaign they've ever done for Origin or their franchises.
Just think how many people might buy Dead Space 3 or MOH: Warfighter now that they've gotten their predecessors for free? It's genius.
I'm sure it won't work, they can't be that... Oh fuck, it's working, IT'S WORKING!!!
It worked for me. I got 4 games now, 2 confirmed.
Outlaw Torn
Member
I've found a way to get it working for those of you getting invalid codes.
While logged out of Origin go here: http://slickdeals.net/?sdtid=531609...OfferID=29945460209?sourceid=Origin_AFF_LS715
Add the game you want to the cart.
Apply the code.
Then delete the game from the cart.
Back on the slickdeals page if you sort by price you should see this:
Then back on the other tab add the game to the cart.
And now you'll be able to purchase it for free on your account without having to input the code.
While logged out of Origin go here: http://slickdeals.net/?sdtid=531609...OfferID=29945460209?sourceid=Origin_AFF_LS715
Add the game you want to the cart.
Apply the code.
Then delete the game from the cart.
Back on the slickdeals page if you sort by price you should see this:
In a new tab sign into Origin.
Then back on the other tab add the game to the cart.
And now you'll be able to purchase it for free on your account without having to input the code.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Is it still OS3874XVC as the code?
Also, the page is loading slow as hell. lol
Also, the page is loading slow as hell. lol
The Grim Heaper
Member
Should be. And yeah, the site is so slooooow. So many people trying to access it, I'm sure.
MrTroubleMaker
Member
lol thanks for the new trick, up to 12 games now lol
Jibbajabbawockky
Member
LOL. Yup, that does indeed work.
And hell, good job EA- I probably never would have been interested in a Burnout or NFS game before but after getting them for free here, I might consider getting the new ones.
So that's where the cheap Sims 3 was! Thank you, will try this!
One at a time it seems.
To be honest, if you're patient enough to deal with that site, you deserve all the free games you have time to add.
MoonLightWave
Member
They probably willl though.
Psychoward
Banned
What a joke Origin is...lol...I mean, their site has been getting hammered for 24hr+ and they still haven't figured it out? By figuring it out, I mean - either fixing their site, adding servers, optimizing things (for the newfound load) - OR simply disabling the promotion...but no...nothing. EA must be so friggin' behind the times with their management of this platform versus more established platforms.
It doesn't work for me. Upon logging in, it takes away the code and the games go back to regular price.
That worked for me. Has anyone got this to work more than once?
MoonLightWave
Member
You really think they don't know?
Maybe they want you all too download Origin, then take away all the games. Too make it seem like the Origin userbase is growing.
Madrugador
Member
Did you clear your cookies?
AcceptableGhost
Member
This is unbelievable.
Wait, yeah, I fucked up a step. Trying again.
Edit: Their site is getting fuckkkkkedddd. Even worse than five minutes ago.
Yes, I truly believe they do not know. I mean, why would we still be having problems loading the page hours and hours and hours after the promo began? If they were truly in this to expand Origin - then why not expand their site's capacity? Seriously...it makes zero sense. It is as if they only monitor this service 9-5 M-F.
which site do i Add the game i want to the cart?
Yeah, I never actually checked out with the second game but I logged in and the price was $0.
Stronghammer22
Member
Yes, it works every time.
*I find it strange that my first order yesterday took 7 hours or so (for the email) to come through, but now that the site is really getting hammered, it is instantaneous. What?!? lol.
Maybe some of their own employees are doing the same thing as us lol.
longdi
Banned
Yes they know. Giving away those old games should not cost them much.
Tell me when i can dl BF3 AK or Fifa13 for free.
I also noticed COH2 is on origin too?
Madrugador
Member
At this point the thing I really want to know is what the fuck is on EA's mind.