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Battlefield 1943's price staying the same for PC photo

With EA DICE currently working on a slew of Battlefield games, including the ever-so-awesome-looking Bad Company 2, I can see why the studio wanted to hold off on pushing out Battlefield 1943 for PC.

Let's face it, the game's console brethren launched with their fair share of problems, so it's probably wise for the improved (32-person multiplayer, etc.) PC port to take its time and be ready when it's, well, ready. If that means a 2010 release, then so be it.

Exceptionally anxious Battlefield fans should take note (via Blue's News) that the game is now available for pre-order at the EA Store, if you happen to be into that sort of thing.

I should mention how A) I've heard unpleasant things about that place and B) you might as well wait for Steam to start taking reservations since there will likely be some form of a deal thrown in. I guess the big news here is that Battlefield 1943 is going to be $14.99 like it was on XBLA and PSN.

Uh, hooray for consistency?


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Dao2-SKP's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2009 23:06
Dao2-SKP
I don't mind paying 14.99 for that tbh, it's worth it. Give me a retail release though!!!!!!!
Brlito's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/03/2009 00:04
Brlito
Isn't Bad Company 2 being released on PC?
mrandydixon's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/03/2009 01:24
mrandydixon
Hooray for consistency... and for a great price for a great game.

Seriously, only $5 more than the Mini version of Tetris seems like a steal to me.
Timmeh's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/03/2009 01:49
Timmeh
Oh God, don't encourage people to buy through EA's online store, it's THE single worst digital distribution platform conceived.
Psy-Phi's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/03/2009 02:23
Psy-Phi
Worst? I dunno, I've used GoG, D2D, EA Download Manager, Impulse, and Steam. D2D gets worst IMO. Inconsistent servers, especially with their recent 5th year anniverssary sale.

Anyway, EA download service works very simply. Buy a game, start the download manager, it shows up. I own all the C&C3 games, purchased through it. Haven't had a problem downloading them again. The only problem is that it doesn't auto-patch to the latest version. But only Impulse and Steam do that (most of the games from GoG & D2D are patched when you get em though, but not always).
horrorscope's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/03/2009 03:32
horrorscope
What we need is more WWII games. PsyPhi is a shill!!! EA downloader is the worst by far.
MCChampaignMillionaire's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/03/2009 10:53
MCChampaignMillionaire
What about PC/Xbox 360 cross-function?
readbigwordsisgood's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/03/2009 14:54
readbigwordsisgood
Nice to hear someone say the EA store has major problems. EA store customer service is a NIGHTMARE!

I would never buy downloadable content without physical backup on Disc.

What isn't wrong with the EA Store/ customer service.
EA couldn't handle mailing me a disc!

-They don't use the USPO - so you overpay for shipping.

-They cut off my apartment number on their shipping sticker.

-UPS said it was 'undeliverable'.

-Then UPS sent me a card (to notify me there was a package that was undeliverable) through the USPO without an apartment #, and it was delivered.

-The card got to me (a week later) after the item had been returned to sender.

-I was on hold for an hour and 15 minutes waiting, just to talk to customer service for them to do the obvious and ship the package.

-Then EA wouldn't refund the shipping for a month for the non delivered item (until I told my bank).

-You pay the highest price in the EA store no matter how long the content has been out.

Seriously I will have nothing to do with EA PC Games ever again.

So much so that when it came to buying a DX10 video card for $250/300 (then paying for a new multicore/MB/ram) - or just buying a PS3 for $250 it was a no brainier.

And Steam. Ug.
The verification codes, endless streams of letters to Steam for them to reset my password.

Having to turn off all online system security (my firewall, and unplug the router) all for the privilege of playing a game on Steam that I supposedly 'own'.
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