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    Can I sell my FIFA 14 disc?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Spartan@HIDevolution, Sep 27, 2014.

  1. Spartan@HIDevolution

    Spartan@HIDevolution Company Representative

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    Last year, I bought FIFA 14 (as a DVD) from a retail store. Obviously this got registered to my Origin account once I installed it.

    Now I bought FIFA 15 so I don't need FIFA 14 anymore.

    I did not install it on my computer but it shows on my Origin account. Now what happens if I sell the game to someone and they try to install it or register it on their Origin account? would they be able to do that or do I have a disc that's good as a paperweight now?
     
    Spartan@HIDevolution, Sep 27, 2014
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  2. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    as far as i know once registered to your account the key wont work for anyone else.
     
    MrDJ, Sep 27, 2014
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    Spartan@HIDevolution Company Representative

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    oh what a shame, very nice way from Origin/Steam to ensure people don't re-sell their games and just have em collect dust! :(
     
    Spartan@HIDevolution, Sep 27, 2014
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  4. hfm

    hfm Notebook Prophet

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    This is how they are stopping losing sales of their games to the secondary/used market.
     
    hfm, Sep 27, 2014
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  5. octiceps

    octiceps Nimrod

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    Reselling games isn't a reality on PC as it is on consoles.
     
    octiceps, Sep 27, 2014
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  6. King of Interns

    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    Yeah the good old drm free / DVD disc days are long gone now.

    So you can't even unregister a game? Doesn't surprise me in the least. Tis why I buy so few games. No time, waste of money unless I really really like it and no resale value
     
    King of Interns, Sep 28, 2014
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  7. Consi Pit

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    Games you buy on Origin/ Steam / Uplay are not yours. They are loaned for an indefinite period. That's why I nearly do not buy it , and if so , only clearance sales for pennies ;)
     
    Consi Pit, Oct 1, 2014
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    Where have you been the last ten or so years? This was a hot debate when steam came on the scene.
     
    HTWingNut, Oct 1, 2014
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  9. octiceps

    octiceps Nimrod

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    Living under a rock? :p
     
    octiceps, Oct 1, 2014
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  10. Consi Pit

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    What if he started to play recently ?
     
    Consi Pit, Oct 1, 2014
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  11. Falco152

    Falco152 Notebook Demon

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    The rule still apply :p
     
    Falco152, Oct 1, 2014
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  12. killkenny1

    killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.

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    Well, in his defense, he kinda lives in a sandy environment :D.
     
    killkenny1, Oct 2, 2014
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