Mass Effect 3

[scottcross]

I dont think they are getting rid of disc drives in the next consoles, but i do believe they are going to start phasing them out in the next 2-3 generations, dont be surprised if the games will be available as downloads as well as discs on release day

[rapidly-greying]

I've yet to receive my copy from gamestop. I'm not overly worried though.

[gu8]

has anyone ordered from zavvi and had their preorder codes yet?

[scottcross]

I received my two copies this morning both from gamestop had the bbfc ratings and both undamaged and mint......luckily

[Richm]

I received my two copies this morning both from gamestop had the bbfc ratings and both undamaged and mint......luckily

Interesting, why did I get a pegi version from them I wonder. What's the difference?

[scottcross]

As far as I'm aware no difference at all except the ratings badge, I think the wrapping May be different as well, but cant confirm this

[vhal_x]

BBFC is the UK PAL, PEGI is the EURO PAL, not much difference tbh, but some collectors prefer BBFC as those tend to be seen as more desirable :)

Mine is BBFC, but doesn't bother me either way tbh xx

[gurpswoo1]

Yeah I got a PEGI version also from Gamestop, It ordered very late though last 1-2 days.

Surprised I got Dog tags though. I know others that ordered a week before didn't get them .

Yeah PEGI version is Shrink wrapped sealed and BBFC Cellophaned sealed.

[Sazzle15]

has anyone ordered from zavvi and had their preorder codes yet?

Ya received code via email yesterday

[Johnny]

I received my code yesterday also.
Btw, the Alliance edition sold out in stores? Cuz i wanted one but i dont want to pay 250€ on ebay lol.

[gu8]

cheers sazzle and johnny

i never got mine, cheeky bastards zavvi. did you get both codes??

N7 and argus 55????

[Johnny]

Please find below your unique code which will enable you to download Warfare Gear Pack.


This is what i received.
Cheers.

[gu8]

your still owed an argus 55 rifle johnny

http://www.zavvi.com/games/platforms/xbox-360/mass-effect-3-pre-order-bonus-dlc/10293230.html

[Cosmic_Link]

your still owed an argus 55 rifle johnny

http://www.zavvi.com/games/platforms/xbox-360/mass-effect-3-pre-order-bonus-dlc/10293230.html

The Argus rifle is in with the N7 Warfare pack now. ;)

I only got 1 code from Zavvi... :( Preordered 2 copies and only got one code. Queried it on the order and they haven't got back to me yet. Gonna have to call them, me thinks... -_-

[gu8]

really cosmic??? is it defo with the same code?

[rapidly-greying]

Thats mine just showed up via royal mail(incidently the postman was an old school chum). Gamestop only packed it in a bubble envelope,but fortunately is in tip top condition.

Where do you find the digital soundtrack code?

[Cosmic_Link]

really cosmic??? is it defo with the same code?

Yup! ^^ well on the Xbox atleast! It says in the download description on Xbox live, "The N7 Warfare Gear also includes the M55 Argus Assault Rifle, a high powered and excellent close-range rifle. This download also includes the M55 Argus Assault Rifle."

Don't know why they repeated themselves, but there you go! Lol

[Gazereths]

I've received two codes from Amazon but one has 5 sections to it but on the PSN there's only 3 sections to enter the code???

Should be like this: xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx

Mine is like this: xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx

Not sure what to do tbh.

[gu8]

thats an xbox code mate

[gu8]

xbox codes *****-*****-*****-*****-*****

pc codes ****-****-****-****

ps3 ****-****-****

[Gazereths]

ahhh right thanks...I just assumed they would be the same....

[Ambrose]

Received my pre order code now from Zavvi! :D Just waiting for the game to arrive now as I wasn't in to collect on Friday. Shame my ASDA one was damaged or I would of been using that one by now.

[RyuShinEX]

how many steelbooks are there?

1 from PAL CE

1 from france

[Madigan]

and the futureshop collection

[Masoom]

Got two Femshep ones. Selling one for £30 + shipping if anyone is interested.

I know it's steep but, I wanted to get one as soon as and that's the price I paid... =/

Will have pics once they arrive.

EDIT: £30 delivered UK..

[twistedsymphony]

*** Added Photos of Xbox 360 NTSC N7 Collector's Edition ***

[AmericanBash]

IF anyone needs preorder codes still from gamestop pm me.

[themidlandmaster]

IF anyone needs preorder codes still from gamestop pm me.

No but I'd love your Assassins Creed box XD

[Masoom]

Look at my sale thread for this:

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/6475/imag1178.jpg

No game/steelbook included.

Price is negotiable, everything is new and immaculate, including the box. =)

[vhal_x]

How much are you selling it for Masoom? xx

[gu8]

yes masoom, how much you charging

[VGM-UK]

ME3 better be worth all the bloody hassle I’m having at the moment. Unfortunately I have been victim of one of the many PC collectors’ editions with a blank box where the serial code should be, great quality control on a triple A title EA – you tossers!

Their advisors first solution was to send it back to Zavvi for another copy as if Zavvi will have another CE... Moron!

3 phone calls later and several photographs as proof, I now have to download the fecker! But hay – the monkey on the phone did give me an unlock for the free DLC from the Kingdom’s of Amalur demo. And yeah – I say that with a heavy tone of sarcasm.

Being a mature adult, my first thought as I sit here waiting for the 6 hour download is to drop trow, photograph my arse, and send it to EA Customer Experience. But that will get me an ORGIN account ban, bastards!

Instead I think I give Forbidden Planet UK a call and see where the hell my ME3 ship models are?

Don’t mind me, just letting off some steam. :asplode:

[gu8]

vgm talk t me mate???? whats all this nonsense bud???

weres the serial code???

[VGM-UK]

There are a number of PC collector editions that have no activation codes printed where they should be.

http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/323/index/9718726/1

[gu8]

thats shit that mate, been a bit of a balls up all round this mass effect

[vhal_x]

Why on earth has Mass Effect 3 - a hugely anticipated release - fucked up so much!? xx

[The Russian Bear]

Why on earth has Mass Effect 3 - a hugely anticipated release - fucked up so much!? xx

One Acronym - EA

[Masoom]

One Acronym - EA

too right

[Masoom]

Anyone in the UK want an Xbox CE delivered for £75?...

I ordered it from Sainsbury's and am going to return it tomorrow unless, somebody wants it...it's in perfect condition.

Will need to know tonight though, as I am going to the Post Office tomorrow and well, it'll save me another trip and I wont have to go Sainsbury's. =)

[Ceohai]

Hmm that might be a UK issue. The North American version came with the code printed on the top of the back page, without anything pointing out or telling you to register it.

One Acronym - EA
To be fair, the PC version of NBA 2K10 was released without the Steam activation code needed to run the game. And I believe that was for every single copy of the game.

[Raasclark]

Received my pre order code now from Zavvi! :D Just waiting for the game to arrive now as I wasn't in to collect on Friday. Shame my ASDA one was damaged or I would of been using that one by now.

How did you receive your preorder for mate? I ordered from Zavvi too and haven't seen it anywhere :(

[gu8]

at raasclark

i had to ring them up mate, cheeky bastards!!

[Cosmic_Link]

How did you receive your preorder for mate? I ordered from Zavvi too and haven't seen it anywhere :(

I opened up a query on the order on my Zavvi account, then when they finally got back to me days later, I got some codes out of em! :D

They're useless, at best... >.<

[Matrix6]

oh wow, I actually saw a copy of the Art of Mass Effect book at my local EB! [standard copy] It was priced at $40 though and not sealed, but I just couldn't believe it was here! O_O

[Kelekin]

Received my Mass Effect 3 (with steelbook) from Future Shop here in Canada. The side of the artbook looks damaged from shipping. Sigh. Stupid bubble mailers.

[everlust]

I just recieved my N7 collectors edition off Amazon.com.....but got sent the PS3 version instead of the 360 one. Nothing i can really do except try to sell it off, and cbf dealing with returns to them.

I was so looking forward to it as well. :banghead:

[Raasclark]

oh right... I'm a bit dubious to call them as I got 4 copies for £40 each :/

[gu8]

doesnt matter raas, wether you ordered 4, 10 or 1000 every purchase comes with codes, here you go mate

zavvi landline 01606336169

none of that 087 bullshit



tell them gu8 sent you!!!

[Masoom]

doesnt matter raas, wether you ordered 4, 10 or 1000 every purchase comes with codes, here you go mate

zavvi landline 01606336169

none of that 087 bullshit



tell them gu8 sent you!!!

lol :)

[Raasclark]

doesnt matter raas, wether you ordered 4, 10 or 1000 every purchase comes with codes, here you go mate

zavvi landline 01606336169

none of that 087 bullshit



tell them gu8 sent you!!!

Yeah but I'm sure I got them at £40 each through a glitch when entering a % off code. Don't really want to alert them to that : /

[gu8]

:2cool:

lol thats their fault the price glitch, its not as if you paid them full price then stole the difference back is it, dont be a shitbag, either that or gimme ya details, il ring em!!!

[Gazereths]

Not sure about Zavvi but Amazon say only 4 codes per customer no matter how many over that you order...Seems unfair to me.:

Offer strictly subject to availability. One code will be issued per unit ordered up to a maximum of four codes per customer.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000618473

[Masoom]

Not sure about Zavvi but Amazon say only 4 codes per customer no matter how many over that you order...Seems unfair to me.:



http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000618473


Unfair and ridiculous...

[Sebye]

I'm livid. The envelope style box in my new N7 CE, containing the comic book, art book, etc., had a tear on one corner of the flap hinge. Were these hand packed?

[Ambrose]

How did you receive your preorder for mate? I ordered from Zavvi too and haven't seen it anywhere :(

I received mine on Monday mate. They delivered in a pretty sturdy box too so there was very little damage which was lucky. My ASDA one came in a bin bag. Got to say the PS3 version is very nice.

[Johnny]

Im still laughing.
My guide was sent this monday from amazon.uk and arrived today, my CE was sent more than a week ago from zavvi and still nothing.

Go Zavvi.

[gurpswoo1]

Yeah I sure zavvi say they have dispatched but they haven't really. Just did the paperwork

[Saturn]

Im still laughing.
My guide was sent this monday from amazon.uk and arrived today, my CE was sent more than a week ago from zavvi and still nothing.

Go Zavvi.

Got mine early this week from amazon :beach:. Told ya not to order from zavvi but did you listen?

"oh noes zavvi has better price so me orders from it"

:bananayes:

[Matrix6]

Not bad, only took about 10 days to deliver :) [from Shopto]

Almost got away with a very good mint copy! But alas that can not be allowed :(

Shipped in a large jiffy bag internationally, I was preparing for the worse. Surprisingly, the damage isn't as severe as what I was expecting. So close to getting a great conditioned copy, but at least it's minor enough O_o

here is the damage;
Corner hit causing scratch to the box and stumping
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp355/MatrixSixaxis/Public%20Misc/E3CE.jpg

Delivered in a large jiffy that was way too big for a medium size CE without any protective wrapping around it such as bubble wraps...that would probably prevented damage to my goods.
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp355/MatrixSixaxis/Public%20Misc/ShoptoenvelopeME32.jpg

The tear there is probably was cause the bumping on the corner, though I don't how/why it even got that?!
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp355/MatrixSixaxis/Public%20Misc/ShoptoenvelopeME31.jpg
A bit too big much? :S

[davidw]

Yeah i got my from ShopTo and it came within a cardboard box but then within that was the rather large jiffy bag you got - just wedged in the cardboard by itself - rather odd - it did come undamaged though which is always a plus...

[Matrix6]

ShopTo didn't allow international customers an option to choose our orders to be shipped in boxes, which is rather strange for we're more likely to get a beating than a local delivery!? I've always disliked ShopTo for their stinginess with shipping, plus they charge a fortune big boxed CE or if they're a little heaver than 1kg.

[vhal_x]

Mine was delivered in a smaller jiffy bag than that, but still not nearly the kind of packaging that is adequate for a CE. Luckily mine came undamaged, albeit once taken out of the cellophane the glue on the bottom unstuck >_< xx

[Matrix6]

I'm gonna get mine shrink wrapped over to protect that little hole.

[Madigan]

I'm gonna get mine shrink wrapped over to protect that little hole.

Use a condom man.


















:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[Cosmic_Link]

Mine was delivered in a smaller jiffy bag than that, but still not nearly the kind of packaging that is adequate for a CE. Luckily mine came undamaged, albeit once taken out of the cellophane the glue on the bottom unstuck >_< xx

Did you fix that in the end? If it makes you feel any better, the outer sleeve for mine fell apart aswell... >.< everything came crashing out onto the floor when I took it off my shelf. Luckily nothing was damaged, but was still annoyed... >.<

As I said before, double sided tape, does the trick. ;) Well, it has for mine so far, atleast! :D

[Johnny]

Mine arrived friday, here's the unboxing... Last time i order a CE from zavvi.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAjbBawB2Zg&list=UUmUfORFI4fg6bFDE9UiU_5Q&index=1&feature=plcp

[Letrico]

your so lucky matrix. mine was crushed at all the sides. =/

[vhal_x]

Did you fix that in the end? If it makes you feel any better, the outer sleeve for mine fell apart aswell... >.< everything came crashing out onto the floor when I took it off my shelf. Luckily nothing was damaged, but was still annoyed... >.<

As I said before, double sided tape, does the trick. ;) Well, it has for mine so far, atleast! :D

Yeah I got mine fixed, I didn't use double sided tape though because there was still a lot of bumpy glue residue on the flap, just used some paper glue and now it's perfect :) xx

[gu8]

cheers for that stellar review gladys, dont know about anyone else but im sold!!!

[vhal_x]

LMAO!

How awful are the spambots on here... Wish I could just round them all up and bring down the banhammer haha xx

[Cosmic_Link]

Now now, Vhal... That's not very nice... :nono:

Gu8's not a spambot! I've seen him post here loads of times... :P

[themidlandmaster]

cheers for that stellar review gladys, dont know about anyone else but im sold!!!

400 posts for a bot! :)

[vhal_x]

Now now, Vhal... That's not very nice... :nono:

Gu8's not a spambot! I've seen him post here loads of times... :P

400 posts for a bot! :)

Lmao, I didn't mean gu8, I was laughing at his post that's taking the piss out of the spammer xx

[gu8]

exterminate exterminate

[Lemur]

Gu8 is probably a next gen bot. He can buy/sell items as well :lmao:

[gu8]

i am mate, i mean ahem CRUSH, KILL, DESTROY

[themidlandmaster]

http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/constructive.png

[Cosmic_Link]

http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/constructive.png

lmfao!! :rotf:

[Matrix6]

Jennifer Hale [Femshep] is coming to SupaNova in Sydney and WA this June.
Here's your chance to get your game signed by her!!! :D
http://www.kotaku.com.au/2012/05/jennifer-hale-on-the-mass-effect-3-ending-and-her-plans-to-visit-australia/

[Madigan]

OMFGGGGG, are you going there Matrix?

[themidlandmaster]

Are you going Matrix??

I'll pay you to get my femshep steelie signed...

[Matrix6]

Sorry, I have no plans to go to Sydney or Perth for the Supanova, just as well I'm not a huge fan of the ME franchise, otherwise it'd be a miss-op!

I do hope she shows up for Comic-Con as it's only a week after the Supanova conventions! :think:

[gu8]

il get wheeler to go guys, he owes me a favour, in fact il even get him to pay for the steelies too!!! lol i wish

[themidlandmaster]

Sorry, I have no plans to go to Sydney or Perth for the Supanova, just as well I'm not a huge fan of the ME franchise, otherwise it'd be a miss-op!

I do hope she shows up for Comic-Con as it's only a week after the Supanova conventions! :think:

Damn!

Still, Patrick Stewart in a few months!

[TheDeath]

Full Game Name: Mass Effect 3
Edition Name: Alliance Edition
Platform(s): Xbox360 and Ps3
Region(s): PAL
Publisher:
Release Date:
Price (RRP):
Bar Code: (if known)
Package Description: Big Carton Box
Content Description: Codex Diary, Normandy Action Figure, DLC Codes, N7 Limited Edition
Link(s) to source(s):
Other Info/Pics: Limited to 1100 Copies - http://www.gamestop.it/productImages/154462/5scrmax2.jpg

Don't know if this has been posted already, but in your DB nothing show up.
This Edition is not mine anymore but i have pictures since i bought it on release day, i can't take best pics anymore.
There's a space (dlc in pictures) that was fitted by the N7 Collector's Edition wich was, i think, worldwide realease, so you should know what's about.
I hope i can contribute anyway even if is not complete and the pictures are not the best!
Maybe my Italians mates will contribute with me :)

http://i47.tinypic.com/2gskhaw.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/2r4pqnr.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/8y9lb9.jpg
http://i47.tinypic.com/35avhjl.jpg
http://i48.tinypic.com/4rx27m.jpg
http://i45.tinypic.com/juhcut.jpg
http://i48.tinypic.com/k3vfdl.jpg

[nipperkipper]

nice pictures

i need to pick this up sometime

[Cosmic_Link]

nice pictures

i need to pick this up sometime

lol Yeah me too! XD Was hoping I might snag one nice and cheap someday, but ebay sellers aren't prepared to ship outside of Italy which is quite annoying! >.<

Will keep holding out for one! ^o^

[Twisted]

did yours come out of the box brand new with that damage to the spine section?..those "tears?"...i could'nt cope LOL..if that were mine.

[TheDeath]

did yours come out of the box brand new with that damage to the spine section?..those "tears?"...i could'nt cope LOL..if that were mine.

Yeah.. Courier damage but i've got a discount on it

[Gazereths]

Mine also has those tears, it's really flimsy in that area and the stuff moves about inside during shipping. I've seen worse though.

Here's mine:

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o127/gazereths/PICT0001-3.jpg

[TheDeath]

Yeah, unfortunatly this edition was well designed but badly maded in the end.

[Vlad]

What's in the Codex, is it a plain notebook or what? :)

[Gazereths]

Yeah just a plain notebook, would be great for signatures though. If I ever meet any of the ME voice actors that's what I'm getting them to sign.

[Vlad]

That's a really cool idea and it'd look great.

[mosavon]

** Mass Effect 3 Alliance Edition for Xbox 360 Added To Database **