Amazon SH3

Hanomag · 03-07-08, 09:29 AM

I recently purchased a copy of SH3 for someone. I used the Amazon site.

What I received looks nothing like what I originally purchased years ago. 1st off the box is standard dvd movie size not the bigger box. Secondly there is no manual, no map, and no keyboard cardboard thingie. And lastly the disc itself is a different color. So my question is.. is this some kind of bootleg or knock off? Or did ubisoft really make a craptastic version?

I installed the game and it seems to be woking fine. The auto run feature is somewhat quirky as well as I have to manually eject it.

I know the whole buyer beware thing but I figured for 5$ if its crap I can throw it away and buy another one.

I havent seen any posts about this, I tried the search engine but came up empty handed.

3Jane · 03-07-08, 09:39 AM

The map and manual are on the disk with the latest versions. The difference is, the latest versions do not have the Star Force protection drivers. I have the same version from Amazon and it is all as it should be. It is a little disappointing not to have the map and especially the keyboard commands sheet included as with the older version.

Hanomag · 03-07-08, 09:40 AM

Thanks 3Jane!!

Brag · 03-07-08, 09:51 AM

As far as Kingmaker is concerned, Amazon is quickly shipping the book at least in the US, Canada and UK. Available in Germany France, Italy, Japan.

Read Onkel Neal's review: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0980073340/

CapitanPiluso · 03-08-08, 04:35 PM

I d try to apply patch 1.4b to check if this really comes from Ubbi.

3Jane · 03-08-08, 04:41 PM

Ah, the latest version comes already patched.

JCB · 03-09-08, 05:30 AM

I didn´t know this was a ad channel for books unrelated to SH3... Well well...

Anyway. My copy of SH3, bought in Norway, was similar to the one you bought. No maps, no fancy box. Just the game in a DVD box. Bet the game is to old to deserve a real retail package anymore

Jimbuna · 03-09-08, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCB

I didn´t know this was a ad channel for books unrelated to SH3... Well well...

Anyway. My copy of SH3, bought in Norway, was similar to the one you bought. No maps, no fancy box. Just the game in a DVD box. Bet the game is to old to deserve a real retail package anymore

Precisely....now being over 3 years old it's firmly embedded in the bargain basement category.

JCB · 03-09-08, 12:02 PM

[/quote]
Precisely....now being over 3 years old it's firmly embedded in the bargain basement category.[/quote]

But still going strong regardless!

Sort of a testament to this game´s quality

Jimbuna · 03-09-08, 03:33 PM

Precisely....now being over 3 years old it's firmly embedded in the bargain basement category.[/quote]

But still going strong regardless!

Sort of a testament to this game´s quality[/quote]

Don't forget to credit the mod work that has given it so much of its longevity

03-07-08, 09:29 AM	#1
Hanomag Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 964 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Amazon SH3 I recently purchased a copy of SH3 for someone. I used the Amazon site. What I received looks nothing like what I originally purchased years ago. 1st off the box is standard dvd movie size not the bigger box. Secondly there is no manual, no map, and no keyboard cardboard thingie. And lastly the disc itself is a different color. So my question is.. is this some kind of bootleg or knock off? Or did ubisoft really make a craptastic version? I installed the game and it seems to be woking fine. The auto run feature is somewhat quirky as well as I have to manually eject it. I know the whole buyer beware thing but I figured for 5$ if its crap I can throw it away and buy another one. I havent seen any posts about this, I tried the search engine but came up empty handed. __________________ "Only if I can save first..."

03-07-08, 09:39 AM	#2
3Jane Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: York. Northern England. Posts: 1,004 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The map and manual are on the disk with the latest versions. The difference is, the latest versions do not have the Star Force protection drivers. I have the same version from Amazon and it is all as it should be. It is a little disappointing not to have the map and especially the keyboard commands sheet included as with the older version. __________________ Fate opposes me in vitality and morality, forced ever onward, burdened, always in shackles. So this very moment, without tarrying, pluck the quivering strings. Because fate punishes the one who plays, all lament with me. (http://hosted.filefront.com/KatherineRowan) Last edited by 3Jane; 03-08-08 at 04:42 PM.

03-07-08, 09:40 AM	#3
Hanomag Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 964 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Thanks 3Jane!! __________________ "Only if I can save first..."

03-07-08, 09:51 AM	#4
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	As far as Kingmaker is concerned, Amazon is quickly shipping the book at least in the US, Canada and UK. Available in Germany France, Italy, Japan. Read Onkel Neal's review: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0980073340/ __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

03-08-08, 04:35 PM	#5
CapitanPiluso Forum Captain Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 273 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	I d try to apply patch 1.4b to check if this really comes from Ubbi. __________________ (Yo no fui ) My DW pics :https://goo.gl/photos/5gBN7WFntLBSAsc17 My SSM2007 pics :https://goo.gl/photos/1Fa6GaEom28AZuc57

03-08-08, 04:41 PM	#6
3Jane Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: York. Northern England. Posts: 1,004 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ah, the latest version comes already patched. __________________ Fate opposes me in vitality and morality, forced ever onward, burdened, always in shackles. So this very moment, without tarrying, pluck the quivering strings. Because fate punishes the one who plays, all lament with me. (http://hosted.filefront.com/KatherineRowan)

03-09-08, 05:30 AM	#7
JCB Watch Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 26 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I didn´t know this was a ad channel for books unrelated to SH3... Well well... Anyway. My copy of SH3, bought in Norway, was similar to the one you bought. No maps, no fancy box. Just the game in a DVD box. Bet the game is to old to deserve a real retail package anymore

03-09-08, 12:02 PM	#9
JCB Watch Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 26 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	[/quote] Precisely....now being over 3 years old it's firmly embedded in the bargain basement category.[/quote] But still going strong regardless! Sort of a testament to this game´s quality

03-09-08, 03:33 PM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Precisely....now being over 3 years old it's firmly embedded in the bargain basement category.[/quote] But still going strong regardless! Sort of a testament to this game´s quality[/quote] Don't forget to credit the mod work that has given it so much of its longevity __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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