Origin to Steam transfer

[Cybot]

If I already own the game on origin, is there some way to input a cd-key or something to get it on Steam? I prefer launching my games on Steam.

[Ogami]

Nope. Users already asked EA Support.
Their answer was that if you want these games on Steam you need to rebuy them on Steam.
No free keys, transfer or anything.

We are talking EA here.

[Ariko]

You can add it as a non-steam game to launch it via Steam, it just won't be recognized as a Steam game.

[KuriKona]

Launching the game on Steam will also launch Origin so the transfer is pointless.

[MissYoda]

Origins must be dying so bad.... i mean you won't just transfer the games to steam.

[Cybot]

Originally posted by HOPE1134:

Launching the game on Steam will also launch Origin so the transfer is pointless.

Not really as I always have steam open, and I like to have 1 place to launch my games as much as possible.

[Battlegiraffe]

So let me get this straight.... I already own Mass Effect Andromeda Deluxe Edition on Origin. I just bought it again on Steam, so that I could play it through the Steam interface and not have to sign on through Origin.

OK, I can come to terms with not being able to play the game on Steam unless I first log in on Origin. But.... what was the point of buying it on Steam in the first place? What benefit do I have from owning it on both Steam and Origin?

Also, I can't even get my Steam copy to open via Origin because it can't locate the product code. So I am tempted to return the game from Steam and get a refund.

I was looking forward to being able to play the game separately from Origin. At the very least, I was looking forward to being able to open the game and play it, period. What gives?

[Will]

Originally posted by Battlegiraffe:

So let me get this straight.... I already own Mass Effect Andromeda Deluxe Edition on Origin. I just bought it again on Steam, so that I could play it through the Steam interface and not have to sign on through Origin.

OK, I can come to terms with not being able to play the game on Steam unless I first log in on Origin. But.... what was the point of buying it on Steam in the first place? What benefit do I have from owning it on both Steam and Origin?

Also, I can't even get my Steam copy to open via Origin because it can't locate the product code. So I am tempted to return the game from Steam and get a refund.

I was looking forward to being able to play the game separately from Origin. At the very least, I was looking forward to being able to open the game and play it, period. What gives?

Well, you are right, there's no point, since both the Origin and Steam versions use the Origin launcher. There's no difference at all.

[AbedsBrother]

Originally posted by Battlegiraffe:

So let me get this straight.... I already own Mass Effect Andromeda Deluxe Edition on Origin. I just bought it again on Steam, so that I could play it through the Steam interface and not have to sign on through Origin.

OK, I can come to terms with not being able to play the game on Steam unless I first log in on Origin. But.... what was the point of buying it on Steam in the first place? What benefit do I have from owning it on both Steam and Origin?

Also, I can't even get my Steam copy to open via Origin because it can't locate the product code. So I am tempted to return the game from Steam and get a refund.

I was looking forward to being able to play the game separately from Origin. At the very least, I was looking forward to being able to open the game and play it, period. What gives?

What gives is that you should read the store page more closely next time.

[Battlegiraffe]

Originally posted by AbedsBrother:

Originally posted by Battlegiraffe:

So let me get this straight.... I already own Mass Effect Andromeda Deluxe Edition on Origin. I just bought it again on Steam, so that I could play it through the Steam interface and not have to sign on through Origin.

OK, I can come to terms with not being able to play the game on Steam unless I first log in on Origin. But.... what was the point of buying it on Steam in the first place? What benefit do I have from owning it on both Steam and Origin?

Also, I can't even get my Steam copy to open via Origin because it can't locate the product code. So I am tempted to return the game from Steam and get a refund.

I was looking forward to being able to play the game separately from Origin. At the very least, I was looking forward to being able to open the game and play it, period. What gives?

What gives is that you should read the store page more closely next time.

You are correct, of course. In the future, I will carefully read messages for all games from EA that are sold on Origin already. Sheesh. C'mon, computer companies, you're not making any friends here.

[General Plastro]

Originally posted by Battlegiraffe:

Originally posted by AbedsBrother:

What gives is that you should read the store page more closely next time.

You are correct, of course. In the future, I will carefully read messages for all games from EA that are sold on Origin already. Sheesh. C'mon, computer companies, you're not making any friends here.

You can still ask for a refund, which you honstly should... considering you get no benefit from buying twice.

[Battlegiraffe]

Originally posted by General Plastro:

Originally posted by Battlegiraffe:

You are correct, of course. In the future, I will carefully read messages for all games from EA that are sold on Origin already. Sheesh. C'mon, computer companies, you're not making any friends here.

You can still ask for a refund, which you honstly should... considering you get no benefit from buying twice.

Way ahead of you. I did write to Steam customer support asking about the issue - I mean, if there is ANY benefit from buying it twice, I'd like to know. Otherwise, refund it is.