Note on Dragon Age pricing

Arclight · 10-16-09, 08:32 PM

Check your prices! Seems like the pre-orders vary quite a bit. Apparently for the US, Steam is cheaper than D2D, and it's the other way around for Europe.

For example, I can order the normal edition boxed pre-order for €40,-. It costs €50,- on Steam and €55,- for Digital Deluxe edition. On D2D, I pay ~€43,- for the DD edition.

Maybe wait a week if you're planning on pre-ordering, prices are a bit fishy at the moment.

Arclight · 10-17-09, 04:09 PM

As an update on this, it seems that content varies with regions, hence the price difference. UK doesn't get the tin case and cloth map with the boxed special edition for example, and some in-game content is cut as well (both boxed and digital) due to some deal with a retailer that wanted that content as an exclusive (kinda like the deals they keep making with Gamestop in US).

Long story short, keep your eyes open and compare editions that are available to you. Different stores have different unique items to offer and content may vary, with prices reflecting content (kinda

).

EDIT: G*****N EA AND THEIR MARKETING BS!!!

Just when I started to relax my opinion on them and switched to Activision for the much needed hate, they pull more crap like this.

Sorry, but it has to be said.

papa_smurf · 10-30-09, 05:47 AM

Here in Blighty (The UK), Dragon Age is available for pre-order on Amazon at £24.99. But when it released and its cheaper than the advertised price, you get a discount

One slight downside is the recent and current 3 day national postal strike

kiwi_2005 · 11-01-09, 09:02 PM

Prices in NZ for this game.

Dragon Age: Origins Collector's Edition: $119

Dragon Age: Origins (Game Disc)
Steel case packaging
The Stone Prisoner unlockable bonus quest and unlockable character, Shale
A cloth map of Ferelden
Bonus DVD
- A making of documentary
- Soundtrack
- Trailers
- Wallpaper
- Concept art video
- Strategy tips.
3 Pieces of Exclusive in-game content
- Bergen’s Honor: A massive helmet made out of dragonbone (+2 to armor, +25 physical resistance, +6 to attack)
- Grimoire of the Frozen Wates: A special book that adds +3 to all attributes when read
- Final Reason: A magical staff of immense power (adds to damage, spell power, and fire damage)
Blood Dragon Armor unlock (Blood Dragon Armor you can also use in Mass Effect 2)

Dragon Age Origins: $89

If i was going to get this would be worth paying $30 more and grab the Collectors edition for what extras you get.

10-16-09, 08:32 PM	#1
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Note on Dragon Age pricing Check your prices! Seems like the pre-orders vary quite a bit. Apparently for the US, Steam is cheaper than D2D, and it's the other way around for Europe. For example, I can order the normal edition boxed pre-order for €40,-. It costs €50,- on Steam and €55,- for Digital Deluxe edition. On D2D, I pay ~€43,- for the DD edition. Maybe wait a week if you're planning on pre-ordering, prices are a bit fishy at the moment. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

10-17-09, 04:09 PM	#2
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	As an update on this, it seems that content varies with regions, hence the price difference. UK doesn't get the tin case and cloth map with the boxed special edition for example, and some in-game content is cut as well (both boxed and digital) due to some deal with a retailer that wanted that content as an exclusive (kinda like the deals they keep making with Gamestop in US). Long story short, keep your eyes open and compare editions that are available to you. Different stores have different unique items to offer and content may vary, with prices reflecting content (kinda ). EDIT: G****N EA AND THEIR MARKETING BS!!! Just when I started to relax my opinion on them and switched to Activision for the much needed hate, they pull more crap like this. Sorry, but it has to be said. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.* Last edited by Arclight; 10-17-09 at 04:21 PM. Reason: needed to cuss at EA again

10-30-09, 05:47 AM	#3
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Here in Blighty (The UK), Dragon Age is available for pre-order on Amazon at £24.99. But when it released and its cheaper than the advertised price, you get a discount One slight downside is the recent and current 3 day national postal strike __________________

11-01-09, 09:02 PM	#4
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Prices in NZ for this game. Dragon Age: Origins Collector's Edition: $119 Dragon Age: Origins (Game Disc) Steel case packaging The Stone Prisoner unlockable bonus quest and unlockable character, Shale A cloth map of Ferelden Bonus DVD A making of documentary Soundtrack Trailers Wallpaper Concept art video Strategy tips. 3 Pieces of Exclusive in-game content Bergen’s Honor: A massive helmet made out of dragonbone (+2 to armor, +25 physical resistance, +6 to attack) Grimoire of the Frozen Wates: A special book that adds +3 to all attributes when read Final Reason: A magical staff of immense power (adds to damage, spell power, and fire damage) Blood Dragon Armor unlock (Blood Dragon Armor you can also use in Mass Effect 2) Dragon Age Origins: $89 If i was going to get this would be worth paying $30 more and grab the Collectors edition for what extras you get. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.