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Well, I just ordered two old games through an online marketplace, but now I'm wondering how to check whether they are legit copies or not. The games are Battlefield 2 Complete Collection and Far Cry (the very first). I'll appreciate all inputs, thanks in advance.

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Did you buy a digital copy or a physical?

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1 minute ago, Fred Flintstone said:

Both are physical, and presumably original.

You don't really have a way

I'm going to assume this is on PC

If EA revokes the licence you'll have to contact the seller,if he doesn't refund you,then your fucked

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36 minutes ago, Fred Flintstone said:

Well, I just ordered two old games through an online marketplace, but now I'm wondering how to check whether they are legit copies or not. The games are Battlefield 2 Complete Collection and Far Cry (the very first). I'll appreciate all inputs, thanks in advance.

Is the copy of Far Cry the one with a dual width jewel case and 4 CDs for installation? I remember reading that that version has issues on newer OSes without being patched. Just fyi, in case it applies.

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27 minutes ago, Himommies said:

You don't really have a way

I'm going to assume this is on PC

If EA revokes the licence you'll have to contact the seller,if he doesn't refund you,then your fucked

But what about the boxes? Are there any validation stickers like the ones on some PS3 games? Maybe there are some tiny details I should look for on each game's box.

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9 minutes ago, Gikero said:

Is the copy of Far Cry the one with a dual width jewel case and 4 CDs for installation? I remember reading that that version has issues on newer OSes without being patched. Just fyi, in case it applies.

Mmm, I really don't know, should I ask the seller?

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1 minute ago, Fred Flintstone said:

But what about the boxes? Are there any validation stickers like the ones on some PS3 games? Maybe there are some tiny details I should look for on each game's box.

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In the centre of the disc there should be a shadow-y ps3 logo 

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1 minute ago, Himommies said:

ahhh

I don't think they really had anything unique

Oh, well then... You said something about an EA license, how does that work? Do I just install the games and the installers will tell me if everything's legit? I haven't ever installed an original PC game, except for Steam games, so I have no clue on this.

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2 minutes ago, Fred Flintstone said:

Oh, well then... You said something about an EA license, how does that work? Do I just install the games and the installers will tell me if everything's legit? I haven't ever installed an original PC game, except for Steam games, so I have no clue on this.

I fucked up

i read Battlefield  2 and saw battlefront 2 

They are DRM free I belive

If you are concerned about authenticity you can always buy them on GOG as they are pretty cheap(Far Cry only)

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2 minutes ago, Fred Flintstone said:

Never heard of GOG, is it like Humble Bundle and G2A?

It sells DRM free games

It has not steam keys and such is IMO is the better platform the Steam.It's not like Humble and G2A(which you shouldn't be using in the first place) where they sell keys

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43 minutes ago, Himommies said:

It sells DRM free games

Is that so you can install mods no problem?

43 minutes ago, Himommies said:

It's not like Humble and G2A(which you shouldn't be using in the first place) where they sell keys

I had shopped on both sites xD

Why is it that some people avoid them so badly?

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4 minutes ago, Fred Flintstone said:

Is that so you can install mods no problem?

Do you really want to deal with something like Uplay?

 

4 minutes ago, Fred Flintstone said:

I had shopped on both sites xD

Why is it that some people avoid them so badly?

That was bad phrasing 

I only meant G2A. G2A is as I've mentioned before a place where a lot of stolen keys and stuff are sold.They are just in general shady af

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10 minutes ago, Himommies said:

Do you really want to deal with something like Uplay?

To me it's the same, I mean, I just want to play the campaign and maybe the multiplayer (local) eventually.

12 minutes ago, Himommies said:

G2A is as I've mentioned before a place where a lot of stolen keys and stuff are sold.They are just in general shady af

I think I knew that actually, but as long as my money's mostly safe and I get my keys it's okay to me. Keys are almost infine anyway :P...

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7 hours ago, Fred Flintstone said:

But what about the boxes? Are there any validation stickers like the ones on some PS3 games? Maybe there are some tiny details I should look for on each game's box.

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There should be some hologram in package. Also for BF2 cd-key is on back of manual. I can check if there's more unique things once I get off work.

 

6 hours ago, Fred Flintstone said:

Is that so you can install mods no problem?

 

 

For GOG it's mainly because they specialize in older titles and just don't give a damn. The sister company for them is CD Projekt RED, known for very non-conventional ethic when it comes to developing games.

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2 hours ago, LoGiCalDrm said:

There should be some hologram in package. Also for BF2 cd-key is on back of manual. I can check if there's more unique things once I get off work

Okay, thanks, I'd appreciate that.

2 hours ago, LoGiCalDrm said:

The sister company for them is CD Projekt RED, known for very non-conventional ethic when it comes to developing games.

Mmm, I wonder what "non-conventional ethic" means :S...

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22 minutes ago, Fred Flintstone said:

Okay, thanks, I'd appreciate that.

Mmm, I wonder what "non-conventional ethic" means :S...

In this case it means they don't release games to meet publishers requirements and then patch later. Case and point Witcher 3 which was "delayed" for almost year (in quotations as CDPR didn't give release date for it, approx date was set by review sites based on footage seen in shows). Or the release date given for upcoming Cyberpunk game "Coming when it's ready".

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7 hours ago, Fred Flintstone said:

Okay, thanks, I'd appreciate that.

Got home and remembered that all my physical games are at storage locker atm. And I can't find any pics where I would have that box. Got one of whole collection, but that doesn't show anything really.

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17 minutes ago, LoGiCalDrm said:

Got home and remembered that all my physical games are at storage locker atm. And I can't find any pics where I would have that box. Got one of whole collection, but that doesn't show anything really.

Oh, okay, no problem. Thanks for all the info, I'll look for that hologram you mentioned.

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