What's the point of pre ordering a game? I always buy from origin and I never have issues with it. I don't want problems with pets though, could they run out of digital copies?

Unless you are getting a special bonus, discount or the ability to pre-install there is never a benefit to pre-ordering.

"OEII1001;c-15973382" wrote:Unless you are getting a special bonus, discount or the ability to pre-install there is never a benefit to pre-ordering.I do it because if you use a VPN and connect to a server in Hong Kong you can play the pack a day early.

The point is they get your money for something you haven't seen or played.

"Gabe_oz;c-15973424" wrote:"OEII1001;c-15973382" wrote:Unless you are getting a special bonus, discount or the ability to pre-install there is never a benefit to pre-ordering.I do it because if you use a VPN and connect to a server in Hong Kong you can play the pack a day early.You probably shouldn't announce that openly, especially with EA's staff running around.

"Gabe_oz;c-15973537" wrote:"OEII1001;c-15973479" wrote:"Gabe_oz;c-15973424" wrote:"OEII1001;c-15973382" wrote:Unless you are getting a special bonus, discount or the ability to pre-install there is never a benefit to pre-ordering.I do it because if you use a VPN and connect to a server in Hong Kong you can play the pack a day early.You probably shouldn't announce that openly, especially with EA's staff running around.It was discussed a lot on these forums around the time of City Living's release. As far as I know, EA doesn't care as long as you don't use it to attempt to purchase something at a cheaper price. Then I defer to your superior appraisal of the situation.

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ClauWowPaw
8 years ago
"DeerLord;c-15973471" wrote:
The point is they get your money for something you haven't seen or played.

Lol good point
posie1987
8 years ago
Does it automatically download when it's released if you preorder, or do you still have to go into origin and tell it to start the download?

For me the only benefit is if it just did it spontaneously when it was released, as someone else has said, it gets released at odd times in Europe.
MegiAre
8 years ago
These days I would consider pre-ordering because I only get paid once a month. So, I'd want to buy it when I had the funds available instead of having to wait. I could buy a gift card or stack my origin wallet, but either way gets the job done. To date, though, I have not pre-ordered any packs.
ClauWowPaw
8 years ago
Oh ok. I was just really curious. I thought it was important in case a lot of people started buying it
MidnightAura86
New Spectator
8 years ago
£35 sure seems steep. Will Amazon have it?
babysquare
8 years ago
"elanorbreton;c-15976782" wrote:
I was just curious and went over to the store to look at the pre-order price and... HOW MUCH?!!! :o

Since when did they hike the price by £5? Last time I bought an EP it was £29.99, not £34.99. That definitely decides the situation for me, there is no way I am paying £35 for a Cat & Dog only EP. I will wait for a sale.

I underastand your POV - I was upset by the price rise too. Luckily I got a gift card for my birthday, 2p of which will be left after I buy the pack.
ladybreid
New Spectator
8 years ago
The price is the same for me as the last EP. Maybe wait for a better exchange rate.
friendsfan367
New Spectator
8 years ago
i have both niece and brothers birthday in october . so itsa expensive month but preordering means i control when the money is spentbecause if i do the 2 gifts and the expansion pack its alot of money the birthdays are only 2 weeks apart.
MidnightAura86
New Spectator
8 years ago
Definitely a price increase in my country. But knowing EA it will be on sale shortly after.
pagoas
8 years ago
the point? to give them your money before you've had a chance to see any reviews.