View Full Version : Downloable Gold Edition in Europe? Where?
I am a bit confused about the different versions avalaible.
On the Ubi Downloads, it says that the product is only avalaible for purchase in the USA and Canada.
On the SHV page, following the Purchase link, it brings you to a rather limited information page where to preorder the game but does not tell you if this is the Gold version or the vanillan one or if it is a downloadble one or just a DVD version.
I would like to purchase the downloable Gold version for Europe but so far I am not sure where I can get it.
By the way what would be the earliest way to get the game here in Europe?
rcjonessnp175
03-01-10, 06:59 AM
heres how im getting it from the states version of Direct2drive. Im originally from thier so for my profile in d2d i have my billing address back in north carolina but i pay with my paypal, in order to get d2d to not see your accessing the site from europe i go here
http://freeproxies.org/list.htm
what you do here is just make your purchase once that is complete close out and then reopen browser and you can then download the games that are now on your account anywhere in the world, done this for a couple games and with Sh5 gold edition, will download tommorrow with rest of the united states :rock:
you have any questions pm me or post here ill try to explain better, main goal is just hiding your ip when you buy from direct2drive.:damn:
Hi.
Thanks for the answer.
Problen is that although I lived in the States for one year long time ago I do not have a "billing address" there so my credit cards or paypal have a Spanish billing address.
I am not sure if just using the "ip" thing would be enough or I could get into troubles wether I try to pay with Esuopean credit cards.
Anyway I am really confused with Ubi selling policies.
Ubi sells in the States with DVD earlier than even via downloads while in Europe is delayed almost one week.
Also they do not clarify wich version is their download, if Gold or regular.
All in all very confusing and again forcing us the customers to find "shortcuts"
:damn:
rcjonessnp175
03-01-10, 09:39 AM
Ive heard two things on different forums, one being all u need to make the purchase is to use that proxy site i linked above. Then the other being your account needs to be tied to a us address.
I totally agree i dont know whats going on with this digital distro of this game i mean come on your only going to sell the gold edition in the us?? Realy? This whole thing is a big assf..k:damn:
urfisch
03-01-10, 10:14 AM
do i need this billing adress? otherwise i could use a fake one, as i just want to download the game, right?
My concern about using this IP system is that I could end up having troubles validating the game and logging into ubi servers.
I am willing to wait one or two days more if this could be a trouble.
rcjonessnp175
03-01-10, 10:43 AM
No this proxy link above is just so you can purchase it, has nothing do to with downloading. Once you have a bought a game on your direct2drive account you can download from anywhere.
So use that proxy link and you go to direct2drive with it, once thier login to your account then purchase game. After that close out, then you can download it tommorrow when it is officially released in the states and such.
Im not 100% sure if you need a united states billing address attached to your direct2drive account, my guess is no but i have a us address my parents house, and yes i have heard that you can just put in a randon address and then use your paypal to purchase it too:rock:
urfisch
03-01-10, 11:07 AM
yes, already thought about that. even 59 dollars are quite expensive...
Danevang
03-01-10, 01:41 PM
Can't you just log into direct2drive.co.uk, change your region to US, and then purchase the game? I am situated in Denmark, and have just done that, short of actually buying the game. I can change the region to US, that takes me to direct2drive.com, and the find SH5, put it in my basket, and go to check out.
Does anyone know whether I would be unable to download it once purchased, due to some region recognition, or?
rcjonessnp175
03-01-10, 01:46 PM
wont work because when u press purchase button it reads your ip or something then will say its not available in your region thats why u use that proxy site as it hides this problem so u can purchase it.
trust me i tried it before and no dice just switching region, works everytime with the proxy stuff^:rock:
Danevang
03-01-10, 01:48 PM
Hmm...it's out on the 3rd on Steam...I'm not sure that I'll risk it, for one day...on the other hand...argh, must...dive...soon. Hehe, tough decision. Also, the EU is what...6-7 hours ahead of the US time wise...so it's only really half a day before Steam...or something...right?
Edit: Are you sure I can't buy it by changing region? I can certainly get as far as logging into Pay Pal for payment...
rcjonessnp175
03-01-10, 01:55 PM
thiers no risk, atleast im not seeing the risk it will either go through or not and tell you its not available in your region, if you have a direct2drive account already its pretty straight forward.
Danevang
03-01-10, 02:01 PM
I guess so. So the US version will be released about 6-7 o'clock tomorrow AM CET time, right? If it is released at midnight on the first second of March 2nd. Heh. Or...now I'm confused (darn, those timezones...)
rcjonessnp175
03-01-10, 02:05 PM
ya as far as the exact time thier not to exact on the site all it says is March 2nd so i would guess midnight some time in the united states, which time zone? well i would hope it be the eastern timezone i hope either way ill be at the range shooting sniper rifles most of the day tommorrow try to sneak away and start the download:timeout:
Gotmilk
03-03-10, 02:32 AM
wont work because when u press purchase button it reads your ip or something then will say its not available in your region thats why u use that proxy site as it hides this problem so u can purchase it.
trust me i tried it before and no dice just switching region, works everytime with the proxy stuff^:rock:
Well i just set mu country to US, i am located in EU. I had no problem, i paid for the game and downloading it right now.
Decoman
03-03-10, 03:34 AM
I am not sure what "Gold edition" is, but in Europe Gamersgate have the vanilla version and the "Collector Edition" version for download, released today. :ping:
I am not sure what "Gold edition" is, but in Europe Gamersgate have the vanilla version and the "Collector Edition" version for download, released today. :ping:
The special Silent Hunter 5® Collector Edition includes:
The Silent Hunter ® 5: Battle of the Atlantic game
The Official Guide containing all in-game details 7 Unique submarines and enemy ship skins
The original soundtrack of the game composed and conducted by Jason Graves
So, looks like the Gold copy. :yep:
jwilliams
03-03-10, 04:47 AM
So, looks like the Gold copy. :yep:
the gold version is similar to the collectors.
gold version is all digital (for download)
collectors edition has :-
printed map (i dont think gold has this, even in digital form)
printed official guide. (gold is in PDF. format)
original sound track. (gold has a bonus DVD instead.)
iron box
both versions have :-
game manual (pdf format)
game PC/DVD ROM
7 unique skins
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