Buying on Steam or Origin?

[MaxorMeow]

Hi, everyone! I've recently bought Mass Effect 1 on Steam and, after only a few hours of gameplay, I fell in love with the game!

One quick question: Does it make any difference if I buy Mass Effect 2 and 3 via Steam or will I be better off purchasing them at Origin? Can someone please explain what are the differencies of buying Mass Effect titles on Steam or Origin?
Thanks for taking your time to read my question! :DD

[dragongodofgames]

you can use the steam game key in origin and i don't think you can get 3 on steam.

[dragongodofgames]

Nop you can't.

[MaxorMeow]

Ok, thx for the replies!

[Novinhagamer996]

It's better to buy ME1 on steam, as I've heard the Origin version has to much DRM, compromising the game's framerate and causing other problems. I have both ME1 and 2 on Steam and the third one on Origin and the third one gives me the most headache, as ORigin has more server problems than steam has, and ME3 needs to be conected online all the time if have any DLC.

You should have brought ME1 and 2 on the steam sale, now you'll have to pay full price.

Anyway, if you get ME1 on steam, download the 1,02 patch witch isn't included on the Steam version:

http://masseffect.bioware.com/me1/pc/updates/index.html

[MaxorMeow]

Originally posted by Exhibit A:

It's better to buy ME1 on steam, as I've heard the Origin version has to much DRM, compromising the game's framerate and causing other problems. I have both ME1 and 2 on Steam and the third one on Origin and the third one gives me the most headache, as ORigin has more server problems than steam has, and ME3 needs to be conected online all the time if have any DLC.

You should have brought ME1 and 2 on the steam sale, now you'll have to pay full price.

Anyway, if you get ME1 on steam, download the 1,02 patch witch isn't included on the Steam version:

http://masseffect.bioware.com/me1/pc/updates/index.html

I bought ME1 on Steam summer sale. I already started playing, so is it necessary for me to have the 1.02 patch? I mean, what will it add or fix in the game? I wouldn't like to start all over again because of a patch if it isn't very important.

[Ashen Blackplant]

There was a sale offer where you could buy ME 1 and 2 extremely cheap.
Also, I think Steam ahs teh final versions of the game. They're no longer patched.

[FurFurFuri]

You can buy them here and use the keys on Origin and it's important to do this because if you want to buy the dlcs for ME2, you need Origin. You can download the dlcs on the Origin version and play on Steam ;)

[MaxorMeow]

Originally posted by Dude Love:

You can buy them here and use the keys on Origin and it's important to do this because if you want to buy the dlcs for ME2, you need Origin. You can download the dlcs on the Origin version and play on Steam ;)

But which keys can I use? I never got any CD keys, the game just proceeded with download and installation after I purchased it. Do you know where can I find my CD key?

[zEHOTz]

а теперь.. по-русски... козлы... )))

[Itaros]

Originally posted by zEHOTz:

а теперь.. по-русски... козлы... )))

No one is obliged to do so for you. Even Proteans can speak English.

Originally posted by MaxorMjauCRO:

Originally posted by Dude Love:

You can buy them here and use the keys on Origin and it's important to do this because if you want to buy the dlcs for ME2, you need Origin. You can download the dlcs on the Origin version and play on Steam ;)

But which keys can I use? I never got any CD keys, the game just proceeded with download and installation after I purchased it. Do you know where can I find my CD key?

There are the steps:
1)Install the game on steam
2)Right-click on it in library and select something regarding the key
3)Try to redeem the key on Origin
4a)If this fails contact EA support chat: they will ask for your Origin email and this key.
4b)After verification you will get ME1 on Origin AS WELL WITH 2 DLCs free of additional charge

[HaloEliteLegend]

Originally posted by MaxorMjauCRO:

Originally posted by Exhibit A:

It's better to buy ME1 on steam, as I've heard the Origin version has to much DRM, compromising the game's framerate and causing other problems. I have both ME1 and 2 on Steam and the third one on Origin and the third one gives me the most headache, as ORigin has more server problems than steam has, and ME3 needs to be conected online all the time if have any DLC.

You should have brought ME1 and 2 on the steam sale, now you'll have to pay full price.

Anyway, if you get ME1 on steam, download the 1,02 patch witch isn't included on the Steam version:

http://masseffect.bioware.com/me1/pc/updates/index.html

I bought ME1 on Steam summer sale. I already started playing, so is it necessary for me to have the 1.02 patch? I mean, what will it add or fix in the game? I wouldn't like to start all over again because of a patch if it isn't very important.

Bump on this. I also bought ME1 during the Summer Sale and have played around 6-7 hours, and I'd hate to restart. Can I just install 1.02 and keep on playing normally?

[MaxorMeow]

Originally posted by Itaros:

Originally posted by zEHOTz:

а теперь.. по-русски... козлы... )))

No one is obliged to do so for you. Even Proteans can speak English.

-Nice one :P

Originally posted by MaxorMjauCRO:

But which keys can I use? I never got any CD keys, the game just proceeded with download and installation after I purchased it. Do you know where can I find my CD key?

There are the steps:
1)Install the game on steam
2)Right-click on it in library and select something regarding the key
3)Try to redeem the key on Origin
4a)If this fails contact EA support chat: they will ask for your Origin email and this key.
4b)After verification you will get ME1 on Origin AS WELL WITH 2 DLCs free of additional charge

Thanks for the tip! Do you know if Mass Effect 2 has some DLCs? If it does, would it be better to purchase it on Origin or will I be able to buy all the DLCs on Steam as well?

[Itaros]

Originally posted by MaxorMjauCRO:

Thanks for the tip! Do you know if Mass Effect 2 has some DLCs? If it does, would it be better to purchase it on Origin or will I be able to buy all the DLCs on Steam as well?

Unfortunately I have no idea: I bought and played ME2 on Steam(which included Cerberus Network key which granted access to some (but not all!) DLC as well as severe startup lag), but a few years ago I got ME2 on Origin as a bonus to my late ME3 discounted purchase. All DLCs(some of them are quite awesome and pretty ME3-saveimport oriented) for ME2 are available on Origin where I got them instead. No idea if Steam version of ME2 is transferrable to Origin as well. Sorry.

[MaxorMeow]

Originally posted by Itaros:

Originally posted by MaxorMjauCRO:

Thanks for the tip! Do you know if Mass Effect 2 has some DLCs? If it does, would it be better to purchase it on Origin or will I be able to buy all the DLCs on Steam as well?

Unfortunately I have no idea: I bought and played ME2 on Steam(which included Cerberus Network key which granted access to some (but not all!) DLC as well as severe startup lag), but a few years ago I got ME2 on Origin as a bonus to my late ME3 discounted purchase. All DLCs(some of them are quite awesome and pretty ME3-saveimport oriented) for ME2 are available on Origin where I got them instead. No idea if Steam version of ME2 is transferrable to Origin as well. Sorry.

Ok, thanks for your help! I'll probably buy Mass Effect 2 on Origin, just to be on the safe side with the DLCs.