Copied Disc Of Sh3<fake

[AdlerGrosmann]

Watch out now,those red disc of SH3 are fake,And if you can't get the 1.4b patch installed,or every ones or some pples ping dont show,its a fake.:down:

[AdlerGrosmann]

Just about every mp game you play from the sh3 red disc,you can't be able to join,because its "Unofficial":nope: :down:

[Kaleu. Jochen Mohr]

i still got to see that picture dude... then i can say what it is.
but its probaly just a copy

[Kpt. Lehmann]

<Edit: Nevermind.:88) >

[Kaleu. Jochen Mohr]

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[Kingcobra24]

Are you talking about THESE red disks? I DEFY you to prove this disk, legally purchased, having the Starforce protection, the Ubi name and logo, and everything else, is a copied or unofficial disk.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/Kingcobra24/SH3.jpg

[Reece]

@Kingcobra24, nah thats a cheap imitation, here is the genuine (originaly near $100) item, or as Paul Hogen would say, That's not the disk ... this is the disk:

NeonSamurai: Edited to remove the DVD image with key

[GSpector]

Ok, I can't help but notice that the really nice looking color disk has the same image as the Keyboard Layout Card if I'm not mistaken and missing the GameShadow logo.

I bought my copy of SH3 from Wal-Mart for a lot less than $100. Now, unless they requested changes to the software, I fail to see how there would be a difference in the disks other then maybe region. Where was the full color Disk bought?

I noticed there is a difference in the item number. The Red Disk has a 6 digit item number and the full color has a 7 digit item number.

I do find it odd that the full color disk has the Install Key Code right on the disk. Good place for safe keeping but not very practical when installing.

[Kaleu. Jochen Mohr]

i got one like the 2nd picture.. the one with the code on it.
i buyed it in Belguim (europe where i live)

[GSpector]

I'm thinking the U.S. version is the Red Disk then. I may be right that the disk design may indicate Region.:hmm:

[Reece]

Mine was pre-ordered before SHIII was released from EB Australia.:yep:

[Kingcobra24]

@Kingcobra24, nah thats a cheap imitation, here is the genuine (originaly near $100) item, or as Paul Hogen would say, That's not the disk ... this is the disk:



Hmmmm....maybe that's why mine has worked first time, every time without a single crash, glitch, freezeup, and everything else that seems to plague everyone else that's a member of this forum. Has anyone ever considered the fact that one MAY be an EMEA version, and the other is the U.S. version? As I said, show me in writing....proof positive that the red disk is a cheap imitation. If that's the case, then Ubi has a very strong case of copyright infringement since their name and logo are on the disk. (If it quacks like a duck, walks like a duck, well, I'm sure you're old enough to know the rest of it.) And, by the way, congratulations on showing the world your personal install code so that everyone that DOES have an illegal, pirated cheap knock-off copy now has a code to enter to enjoy their illegal spoils. :roll::-j:(:nope:

[JSLTIGER]

Might I suggest removing an image with your CD KEY?

[Syxx_Killer]

It's been awhile since I last reinstalled SH3 so I could be wrong, but don't you just need the key when you want to play online and not when installing?

[JScones]

Might I suggest removing an image with your CD KEY?
Hehe, I think you'll find quite a few players have the *same* DVD key. My DVD, also purchased in Australia, looks EXACTLY the same as Reece's image, right down to the DVD key.

And the key is only required for MP.

[NeonSamurai]

Guys please refrain from posting pictures of the DVD with the key. If ya wana put up a picture, fuzz or box out the key. Starforce keys are usualy repeated as they arnt used for validating unique copies online, only used by the Starforce copy protection system.

Also the image Kingcobra24 posted is the north american dvd version (mine is the same).

[Reece]

And, by the way, congratulations on showing the world your personal install code so that everyone that DOES have an illegal, pirated cheap knock-off copy now has a code to enter to enjoy their illegal spoils. :lol::lol: You know, funny thing is, I have never been asked to enter the code! Protection relies purely on Starforce, maybe different in USA.:yep: that's why I couldn't give a hoot who sees it!:D Your disk doesn't have a code ... probably ditched the idea or maybe yours is a pirate copy after all!!:arrgh!:
Don't worry Kingcobra, I like to tug the line every now and then!;)

Edit: Posted same time as you NeonSamurai .... I guess I'd better remove the picture!

Edit: Cripes, you beat me again!!!

[JScones]

Geez lighten up guys. If piraters wanted a CD key, they need only go to Ubi's own Knowledge Base and search for it there...

Here (http://ubisoft.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/ubisoft.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=10300&p_created=1111013249&p_sid=ZBCiQUHi&p_accessibility=0&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PWRmbHQmcF9ncmlkc29yd D0mcF9yb3dfY250PTI0JnBfcHJvZHM9MCZwX2NhdHM9MCZwX3B 2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJjaF90eXBlPWFuc3dlcnMuc2VhcmNoX 25sJnBfcGFnZT0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3RleHQ9c2lsZW50IGh1bnR lciAz&p_li=&p_topview=1) it is.

[Reece]

Thanks Jaesen, I thought I might have to walk the plank there for a while!!:arrgh!:

[JScones]

Thanks Jaesen, I thought I might have to walk the plank there for a while!!:arrgh!:
Hehe, alternatively piraters could even search this forum, or Ubizoo, as the key has been posted numerous times over the last two years. ;)

Oh, piraters with the EMEA version can get the key from the German Ubi forum or here (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=89671) from our old friend Gizzmoe. Surprisingly (not), it's the SAME as the one on your disc, Reece. ;)

[madmike81]

I live in the states and got the red disk as well.

[IrischKapitan]

I have the focus media-UBISOFT exclusive edition
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/%5BURL=http://img511.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf1749jj5.jpg%5D%5BIMG%5Dhttp://img511.imageshack.us/img511/6646/dscf1749jj5.th.jpg%5B/IMG%5D%5B/URL%5D

I dont have to load the DVD when playing the game, only when instaling the game, is this the same for other editions???

[IrischKapitan]

I have the focus media-UBISOFT exclusive edition

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/6646/dscf1749jj5.th.jpg (http://img511.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf1749jj5.jpg)

I dont have to load the DVD when playing the game, only when instaling the game, is this the same for other editions??? :hmm:

[ReM]

I have the focus media-UBISOFT exclusive edition

I dont have to load the DVD when playing the game, only when instaling the game, is this the same for other editions??? :hmm:

Is yours patched to 1.4 out of the box?....no dvd needed to play= no Starforce. The budget version of SHIII, which sells for about € 5,99 here has no Starforce, and is patched to 1.4 already.

[IrischKapitan]

Yes it already patched to 1.4.

Brilliant no starforce!!!!

[AdlerGrosmann]

i got one like the 2nd picture.. the one with the code on it.
i buyed it in Belguim (europe where i live) Yes,I bought mine from Wal-mart for 19.85,but it never had a CODE on it,I guess because it was just a copy or stock..:hmm:

[i_b_spectre]

I've ordered mine from a reputable online gaming software company here in the states. It'll be interesting to see what shows up. With any luck, it'll be the version already patched to 1.4 and without StarForce. Three questions:

1. If it is 1.4 out of the box, will I still need to download the 1.4b?
2. How will I know if it has StarForce?
3. If there's no StarForce, will that cause any compatibility problems for online MP?

[goldorak]

It's been awhile since I last reinstalled SH3 so I could be wrong, but don't you just need the key when you want to play online and not when installing?

:hmm: I don't think so.
It should depend on the version of the software.
For instance in italy, SH III was re-released as a budget edition 3 months ago patched to 1.4 and it doesn't have starforce nor the need for a cdkey to play via ubi.com.

[Wolfehunter]

I have the same coloured dvd disk. There should be sticker inside the case showing your key number.

[AG124]

Apparently, the red disk is the version sold in Canada as well - I bought mine at WalMart for about $48 Cdn (and the CD key is on a sticker inside the case rather than on the DVD, like the other red disks). I've never tried to play online, so I don't know anything about an error in that area.:-?

[AdlerGrosmann]

I have the same coloured dvd disk. There should be sticker inside the case showing your key number. Mine didn't have it on the disk,in the box or on the back of the booklet I think.(Probably on box inside)

[3Jane]

Anyone have the web address for on-line sales of a (legitimate copy) 1.4b patched/no SF version. It would save me having to disable SF everytime I want to use other software or some of my other games. Thanks.

[i_b_spectre]

I'm hoping to have a definitive answer to that question sometime next week, 3Jane. I ordered mine Thursday afternoon and hope it'll have those attributes. I'll let you know.

No one responded to my questions a few posts above this one, so unless the version number is printed on the label or can be determined by looking at "properties", I don't know how to tell if it comes patched to 1.4 (b?) without installing and running it. If it doesn't say "StarForce" somewhere on the package or on the label, I won't know if it's got it without running the program...something I do not want on my pc. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

[3Jane]

I'm hoping to have a definitive answer to that question sometime next week, 3Jane. I ordered mine Thursday afternoon and hope it'll have those attributes. I'll let you know.

No one responded to my questions a few posts above this one, so unless the version number is printed on the label or can be determined by looking at "properties", I don't know how to tell if it comes patched to 1.4 (b?) without installing and running it. If it doesn't say "StarForce" somewhere on the package or on the label, I won't know if it's got it without running the program...something I do not want on my pc. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Thanks