Discussion: "I just received/bought SH4!" Thread

[Ark]

Let's keep all this type of info. in here so it is easy to locate for people.

It REALLY helps, especially since there could be folks out there who could be getting their copies but have no clue they are in fact able to do so.

[Donner]

This thread is for those lucky skippers who have SH4 in their hands.

Please post details as your general location, how you acquired the game (store purchase, preorder delivery, download, etc.) If a preorder, please say where order was placed (Ubi store, Amazon.com, etc) and shipping carrier and service (overnight, 2 day ship, etc.)

Thanks!

[Ark]

Well, it does happen quite a bit here, we just don't really notice all the time. FSX came out about a week or so early because Best Buy accidentaly put it on their shelves. lol

Will it happen with SHIV here? I have no idea. But I do know one thing for sure....if the game is currently being installed by customers who have recieved their copies through legitimate means, then Ubisoft should most definately release every where. Now.


P.S. Thx, Donner.

[Donner]

Ok...Both threads (Ark's and mine) have been merged together for the Official "I received/bought SH4!" Thread.

Let's get some sighting reports in here...pronto!

[flintlock]

I do know one thing for sure....if the game is currently being installed by customers who have recieved their copies through legitimate means, then Ubisoft should most definately release every where. Now.

It would be nice, but it'll never happen. This would essentially set a precedent which would allow retailers to dictate release dates. I don't believe publishers would be too excited about this.

To those lucky people receiving SH4 early--enjoy!

[moosenoodles]

Hi jace, not sure I hear of this also about forced FSAA but I personaly have gone to Nvidia card now and my euro mate who informed me is on Nvidia also.. I will do some google finger work and see if you can force Nvidia drivers to do FSAA within a game..

Im also informed that there is none of that post effects that you can handle with the page up and down keys in sh3 remember? You have some filter effect/film filter or something instead, but he's adiment ? spelt right? that it does not do the same as alleviating jaggies on edging... Wonder what card neal uses his screenies didnt seem to show jaggies to me, unless he was clever and took loads until the sub was rocking in the right place to cause straight lines lol. :P

Anyone else want to give feedback on this lot? insight etc..

cheers,

Moose.

[The General]

Thanks Tin Soldier! From what I understan Anti-aliasing is pretty heavy on the old Graphic Card. Most people only have a 256MB Video Card, so I guess they didn't bother with AA. From some the screenshots I've seen, it barely needs it.

[malkuth74]

It still miffs me that they hold back releases to Make it fair for EU crowd. But low and Behold yet again We are Screwed by the Same EU Stores. Usually I read stuff like this on the monday or so. But being release 5-6 days before official release date.

[Psyon]

Originally Posted by Ark

Well, it does happen quite a bit here, we just don't really notice all the time. FSX came out about a week or so early because Best Buy accidentaly put it on their shelves. lol

Will it happen with SHIV here? I have no idea. But I do know one thing for sure....if the game is currently being installed by customers who have recieved their copies through legitimate means, then Ubisoft should most definately release every where. Now.


P.S. Thx, Donner.

you are correct!! it happens all the time in the states and not just games either.
music would be the leader in this catagory.

[joshuaj]

This happened with EA once. When the game Godfather came out Wal-Mart released it a week and a half early. So when I was casually walking through the game section like I do when I visit. I saw it and grabbed it quickly and quietly. I had some graphic issues with the game so I called EA after I registered the game online. The tech support said I shouldn't even have the game and they didn't have any documentation on the game yet to help me. So I had to call back a week later.

[Chrall]

People say they have bought it in Sweden. Well Id just like to say that I'm very confused. Three days ago ubisoft.se had releasedate for sweden as 2007-03-16.
Since i also live in Sweden I thought of cancel my Amazon order, but I had doubt in that release date, so I did not bother. And right I was, a day later they changed it to 2007-03-23(which still stands, LINK)
And all online stores shows the same release date, only taking pre-orders. :hmm:

[stabiz]

Maybe the supposed Sweden-buyers are pirates who dont check updated release dates?:hmm:

[Safe-Keeper]

Maybe the supposed Sweden-buyers are pirates who dont check updated release dates?

If they don't specify that they've bought the game, and it's not released yet in Sweden... I'd say they should be getting close to a perma-ban.

[Tigrone]

I checked with Amazon and CompUSA.

CompUSA reports:
Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific by Ubi Soft (PC)
Delivery $49.99 SOLD OUT for delivery
E-mail me when the product can be delivered
Not Available In-Store At Present
[I understand it will not be available in-store till they fill the backlog of orders.]

Amazon has a partner offering used SH4, but delivery would be after 3/21:
Silent Hunter: Wolves of the Pacific by Ubisoft
Media: CD-ROM
Platform: Windows XP
Price at a Glance
List Price: $49.99
Used: from $49.94
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Used from $49.94
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Price + Shipping Condition Seller Information Ready to buy? $49.94
+ $3.49shipping Used
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Seller: comicsnow.com
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Shipping: In Stock. Ships from NC, United States Expedited shipping available. See shipping rates.

Ebay seems to have about 40 copies being offered.

[malkuth74]

It doesnt make any sense to me at all. These have to be all overseas stores. Cause this don't ever happen in USA.