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 Posted: Mon, 3rd Jan 2005 20:48 Post subject: ATI HL2 coupon? |
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I had this ATI hl2 coupon, I chose the standard HL2/CS:S package (I didnt want to download it from steam) and sent it to the adress... This was in early november... Since then I haven't heard or seen anything. Im 100% sure i sent it to the correct adress and I had all the three things they asked for such as the number on my ati card box etc.
Am I alone in this ?
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Esel_Gesi
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| Posted: Mon, 3rd Jan 2005 21:04 Post subject: |
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i think i read on one that it takes 8-10 weeks. or was it 6-8? it will probably be there soon.
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| Posted: Mon, 3rd Jan 2005 21:07 Post subject: |
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| Esel_Gesi wrote: | | i think i read on one that it takes 8-10 weeks. or was it 6-8? it will probably be there soon. |
Well its been around 9-10 weeks now, I hope to get it soon then....
But is there anyone here who DIDN't get it from steam?
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| Posted: Mon, 3rd Jan 2005 22:20 Post subject: |
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I saw some other threads where no one had their copy neither, they should start shipping soon now that the holiday rush is finished.
If you kept the code on your coupon maybe you could download it right away? There's no advantage to the CD version unless you really have a very slow connection with limited bandwidth, in fact the only advantaegs are with the Steam version (no need for a CD to play, can download and install on any system at anytime anywhere, etc..).
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Esel_Gesi
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| Posted: Mon, 3rd Jan 2005 22:27 Post subject: |
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dont you have to send in $10 also?
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| Posted: Mon, 3rd Jan 2005 22:59 Post subject: |
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| ::qcx: wrote: | I saw some other threads where no one had their copy neither, they should start shipping soon now that the holiday rush is finished.
If you kept the code on your coupon maybe you could download it right away? There's no advantage to the CD version unless you really have a very slow connection with limited bandwidth, in fact the only advantaegs are with the Steam version (no need for a CD to play, can download and install on any system at anytime anywhere, etc..). |
I got the coupon here they just wanted a copy of it.. I just want to have the official game, if I want to download a copy i'd download the warez rls... I think I'll wait another month and see what happens
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| Posted: Tue, 4th Jan 2005 00:02 Post subject: |
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Why wait when you can just download it and play it? I mean you'll get the dvd soon but in the mean time why not play it?
Do you enjoy the game more when you have a shiny box lying next to your mouse?
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| Posted: Tue, 4th Jan 2005 00:14 Post subject: |
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| Double-=V=- wrote: | Why wait when you can just download it and play it? I mean you'll get the dvd soon but in the mean time why not play it?
Do you enjoy the game more when you have a shiny box lying next to your mouse? |
I've finished the game 2 months ago man, I just feel I have the right to get this
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gobo
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| Posted: Tue, 4th Jan 2005 07:26 Post subject: |
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9-10 Fuckin weeks to ship a game. Can't they fuckin use fedex express or somting for christ sake. I will never buy another ATI card ...Im already upgrading to a 6800GT PCI-Express from that shitty 9800xt.
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fisk
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| Posted: Tue, 4th Jan 2005 09:37 Post subject: |
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Um, why can't you just download steam and write your code there (= you can download the game) like the other people?
Yes, yes I'm back.
Somewhat.
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| Posted: Tue, 4th Jan 2005 10:33 Post subject: |
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Fedex express? They would lose like 10% of all their profits to shipping peoples games out.
I was under the impression from the very beginning that if you wanted the game using a coupon you would download it, otherwise it would be a hassle to get it, I kinda expected them to use the cheapest method possible for shipping it out if its going to be free.
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gobo
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| Posted: Tue, 4th Jan 2005 23:44 Post subject: |
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Think about it Once you download it You better have a DVD burner to back it up because they dont let you redownload it... U cant reinstall if you have problems . DVDS are ruined Alot easier than CD's so you can loose your backup... If u get a new computer u have to transfter the files over which is like a #1 dont of windows... There are many, many reasons not to download it. Also to ship a game CD for $10 using fedex express is very possible...Its a company they probably ship their own cards of their store using it....Why cant they ship it as fast as their video cards from their site? Are you saying that they save 50% or somthing if they let UPS hold onto their packages for 8-9 weeks before shipment or somthing? Fuck no!
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razor1394
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| Posted: Wed, 5th Jan 2005 11:13 Post subject: |
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| fisk wrote: | | Um, why can't you just download steam and write your code there (= you can download the game) like the other people? |
I second that. Much faster and more effective downloading off Steam. If you reformat your drive you can just redownload the whole game plus CS:source and HL2DM.
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| Posted: Thu, 6th Jan 2005 06:37 Post subject: |
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| gobo wrote: | | Think about it Once you download it You better have a DVD burner to back it up because they dont let you redownload it... U cant reinstall if you have problems . DVDS are ruined Alot easier than CD's so you can loose your backup... If u get a new computer u have to transfter the files over which is like a #1 dont of windows... There are many, many reasons not to download it. Also to ship a game CD for $10 using fedex express is very possible...Its a company they probably ship their own cards of their store using it....Why cant they ship it as fast as their video cards from their site? Are you saying that they save 50% or somthing if they let UPS hold onto their packages for 8-9 weeks before shipment or somthing? Fuck no! |
Why cant I re-download it...just log into your account and load it up, if its not already there or if it got deleted it just downloads the whole thing again, I dont see the problem there.
They arnt going to limit everyone to one download, the thing just reads the files when you try to launch it, if they are there the game launches, if not it downloads them, you can delete it a thousand times if you feel like it, they arent going to take away your access because you deleted it, your account information is stored on steam not your comp.
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gobo
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| Posted: Wed, 12th Jan 2005 00:24 Post subject: |
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I have worked for everything I ever got you are an idiot. Saying its rediculous for ATI to take 9-10 weeks to ship a CD to someone is far from whining. You are a douchbag.
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| Posted: Wed, 12th Jan 2005 00:28 Post subject: |
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| gobo wrote: | | I have worked for everything I ever got you are an idiot. Saying its rediculous for ATI to take 9-10 weeks to ship a CD to someone is far from whining. You are a douchbag. |
Agreed.
Btw i can understand why you want the package and all, when you download that shit off STEAM you got it yeah, but it's not the same as having the game box, the l33ch box art, the l33ch smell and the l33ch book that comes with it (though in the standard packaging there is like a lame card thingy) Anyways, i always feel better with games when i have the original casing, kinda gives you a proud feeling. |
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| Posted: Wed, 12th Jan 2005 00:36 Post subject: |
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| gobo wrote: | | ...Im already upgrading to a 6800GT PCI-Express from that shitty 9800xt. |
Why? The 6800GT is not mush of a leap, especially when considering the prices.
Why not wait for the next round of cards to arrive. The 9800Xt plays all current games perfectly.
| gobo wrote: | | I have worked for everything I ever got you are an idiot. Saying its rediculous for ATI to take 9-10 weeks to ship a CD to someone is far from whining. You are a douchbag. |
I don't think its got anything to do with ATI. It's all valve as far as I can tell.
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gobo
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| Posted: Wed, 12th Jan 2005 03:56 Post subject: |
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The 6800GT is phenominally better benchmark wise. Also the fact that I was not happy with the performance of my Athlon 64 so I went to a intel LGA 775 550 (3.4 Ghz) I am running currently @ 3.8 Ghz with Corsiar XMS DDR2 PC 5300. I don't care what the people say when multi tasking Intel owns AMD epecially when encoding videos and playing games. Just a warning to you all though if you get a PCI-Express Rig with 300GB sata Drives you will need Windows XP with SP2 integrated. Regular winxp pro disc was reading both my drives as only 1 partition with 131 gigs. Also Windows XP wihtout sp2 does not recognise PCI-E bus so thats a bitch.
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| Posted: Sat, 22nd Jan 2005 10:18 Post subject: |
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Has anyone actually received their free disks yet? I have sent in everything required,and still have not received my free copy of HL2.. ATI is so gay. When I call in they just keep saying "It should be coming soon" but they never give you an exact date it is being shipped out regardless of how many times you ask them,they just repeat the "It should be coming soon" line.
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| Posted: Sat, 22nd Jan 2005 12:17 Post subject: |
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| DarkerIntent wrote: | | Has anyone actually received their free disks yet? I have sent in everything required,and still have not received my free copy of HL2.. ATI is so gay. When I call in they just keep saying "It should be coming soon" but they never give you an exact date it is being shipped out regardless of how many times you ask them,they just repeat the "It should be coming soon" line. |
Im still waiting too, I think we're fucked
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| Posted: Sun, 23rd Jan 2005 02:32 Post subject: |
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| gobo wrote: | | The 6800GT is phenominally better benchmark wise. Also the fact that I was not happy with the performance of my Athlon 64 so I went to a intel LGA 775 550 (3.4 Ghz) I am running currently @ 3.8 Ghz with Corsiar XMS DDR2 PC 5300. I don't care what the people say when multi tasking Intel owns AMD epecially when encoding videos and playing games. Just a warning to you all though if you get a PCI-Express Rig with 300GB sata Drives you will need Windows XP with SP2 integrated. Regular winxp pro disc was reading both my drives as only 1 partition with 131 gigs. Also Windows XP wihtout sp2 does not recognise PCI-E bus so thats a bitch. |
I dont know about intel owning AMD... they win the media encoding department woohoo, in everything else important like cooling, gaming, and value AMD owns. I have a 64bit 3200+ with a 6600GT and 1 gig DDR2 ram on a SLi motherboard, very cheap and I'm very impressed with its performance. When the 64bit OS's and programs start comming out, it should be even better.
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| Posted: Sun, 23rd Jan 2005 05:45 Post subject: |
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| gobo wrote: | | 9-10 Fuckin weeks to ship a game. Can't they fuckin use fedex express or somting for christ sake. I will never buy another ATI card ...Im already upgrading to a 6800GT PCI-Express from that shitty 9800xt. |
When you're done with that, you mind tossing that card in a box and sending it on it's way over here? I'll pay for the shipping ;D |
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gobo
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| Posted: Sun, 23rd Jan 2005 06:48 Post subject: |
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Too late I gave my old PC to my dad.
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| Posted: Mon, 31st Jan 2005 03:25 Post subject: |
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I just FINALLY received my cds today from ATI. Rejoice all. You should be receiving yours as well. ^.^ Sure took them long enough!
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djfrazz
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| Posted: Mon, 31st Jan 2005 14:28 Post subject: |
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gobo.. U talk much shiiiity.... Grow up!
Xbox v1.5, XBIT and 200HD. Playing on 210" Projection Screen with 7.1 Surround
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| Posted: Tue, 8th Feb 2005 21:41 Post subject: |
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Anyone else received their shit yet? I didnt...
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Esel_Gesi
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| Posted: Tue, 8th Feb 2005 22:50 Post subject: |
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Christ that sucks that you didnt get em yet. did you try calling or writing an email or something?
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| Posted: Fri, 11th Feb 2005 02:30 Post subject: |
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| Esel_Gesi wrote: | | Christ that sucks that you didnt get em yet. did you try calling or writing an email or something? |
nope but i will email them soon. But if they lost the stuff its gonna be pretty hard
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