Preload when?

[Crimson]

Anyone know please?

I have the early access for it but it doesn't see there will be a pre-load?

[Kdublax114]

We have no information on when/if Steam will even have a preload. If we don't see one by 6pm EDT Sunday Sept29, I do not know that Steam will even get a preload. We may (worst case scenario) only be able to download the game when early access goes live

[Jason Eroge]

EA dont get preload do they? it always when it starts?

[キヨ]

So no one else sees the download for the early Access? for me it just says coming October 3rd

[DZP]

Originally posted by Kiyo:

So no one else sees the download for the early Access? for me it just says coming October 3rd

nothing yet

[キヨ]

I'm only asking because my friend gifted it to me, so I just wanna be sure its the premium and since its a gift, you cant view what version it is.

[Stallion]

I don't get it, why is being able to preload a game so important?
When a game is about to release I always see people asking about this.
1-Steam tells you when a preload is available, and when a game is released (opens).
2-It really isn't that important, I mean, how long it can it really take to download an average game like this one?

I don't know about you people but for me, let's say, a 100gb game takes about 10-13min max to download and be ready to play (this game should be around 45-50gb according to the system requirements), and yes, I live in a "3rd world" ass country, so I assume for people in the USA and other "1st world" countries like that it should be even faster?

And maybe you can say something like "If I preload a game then I can start playing it on the very 1st second it opens!", but let's be real here, are you REALLY going to do that???
Can't you, like, wait a few minutes to download it once it released before playing? Do you REALLY need to preload a fkng SAO game?????????

No hate here, I'm legit curious...

[Zhen]

Originally posted by Stallion:

I don't get it, why is being able to preload a game so important?
When a game is about to release I always see people asking about this.
1-Steam tells you when a preload is available, and when a game is released (opens).
2-It really isn't that important, I mean, how long it can it really take to download an average game like this one?

I don't know about you people but for me, let's say, a 100gb game takes about 10-13min max to download and be ready to play (this game should be around 45-50gb according to the system requirements), and yes, I live in a "3rd world" ass country, so I assume for people in the USA and other "1st world" countries like that it should be even faster?

And maybe you can say something like "If I preload a game then I can start playing it on the very 1st second it opens!", but let's be real here, are you REALLY going to do that???
Can't you, like, wait a few minutes to download it once it released before playing? Do you REALLY need to preload a fkng SAO game?????????

No hate here, I'm legit curious...

40GB takes me at least an hour. There are people who could take several hours to download 10GB. 100GB in less than 20 minutes is way above average.

[キヨ]

Originally posted by Stallion:

I don't get it, why is being able to preload a game so important?
When a game is about to release I always see people asking about this.
1-Steam tells you when a preload is available, and when a game is released (opens).
2-It really isn't that important, I mean, how long it can it really take to download an average game like this one?

I don't know about you people but for me, let's say, a 100gb game takes about 10-13min max to download and be ready to play (this game should be around 45-50gb according to the system requirements), and yes, I live in a "3rd world" ass country, so I assume for people in the USA and other "1st world" countries like that it should be even faster?

And maybe you can say something like "If I preload a game then I can start playing it on the very 1st second it opens!", but let's be real here, are you REALLY going to do that???
Can't you, like, wait a few minutes to download it once it released before playing? Do you REALLY need to preload a fkng SAO game?????????

No hate here, I'm legit curious...

truth is, I don't mind waiting for the game, I just wanted the premium edition for the bounuses lol xD and since my friend gifted it, I'm just hoping that its the premium edition, yknow? but I do like the pre download before it comes out, so that it's usually ready to play when it releases instead of waiting hours >-<

[Thine Very Own, Nemesis~]

Originally posted by Stallion:

2-It really isn't that important, I mean, how long it can it really take to download an average game like this one?

Well, before my recent internet upgrade
it took me approximately 2 days of downloading for a 30gig game

So it's pretty important to some people especially
when they are selling 3 days early access for a significant price

Would be kinda dumb if you payed for it
but couldn't even access the game during that time

[Damokl]

Originally posted by Stallion:

I don't know about you people but for me, let's say, a 100gb game takes about 10-13min max to download and be ready to play (this game should be around 45-50gb according to the system requirements), and yes, I live in a "3rd world" ass country, so I assume for people in the USA and other "1st world" countries like that it should be even faster?

Rough calculations say you have around 150-160MB/s which is by no means neither slow nor cheap, either it be in the "1st world country" or 3rd. Prob your provider says your plan is 1000mbps. Not everyone finds it reasonable to go for 1gbps internet for the price it costs them, stopping at 100-200, 500mbps at max for whatever reasons they need it in terms of personal use

[Kairi5431]

Originally posted by Stallion:

so I assume for people in the USA and other "1st world" countries like that it should be even faster?

You made the mistake of assuming the USA actually pays most people well and that most services (internet included though admittedly not as badly as actually important services) aren't intentionally priced high. Many people in this country can't afford to get a AAA game every month yet good internet speeds cost more per month than a AAA game, do with that information what you will.

[Philly2toes]

Originally posted by Jason Eroge:

EA dont get preload do they? it always when it starts?

when pre load happens its for everyone they cant change that but u just wont be able to play unless you pre ordered the 84.99 one or the 99.99 one

[Philly2toes]

Originally posted by Kairi5431:

Originally posted by Stallion:

so I assume for people in the USA and other "1st world" countries like that it should be even faster?

You made the mistake of assuming the USA actually pays most people well and that most services (internet included though admittedly not as badly as actually important services) aren't intentionally priced high. Many people in this country can't afford to get a AAA game every month yet good internet speeds cost more per month than a AAA game, do with that information what you will.

those people must be very lazy then if they cant afford 60-$80 a month i work 3 days a week stocking shelves at 19 an hour been there for 8 years same time pay only went up $3 my starting pay was 16 if i can afford it working 3 days a week so could anyone else in america with a part time job

[Seiun Sky]

If you asking for access of the Deluxe 3 days early, my guess would be in about 5 hours, it's the first SAO that i noticed that had a 3 days early access, becuse i think they pretend to allow the pre-download for even the normal launch on the same time, so 4 days for normal pre-download and 1 day for deluxe, it's just my guess tho.

[Mist]

Well im cooked if its only available on release. 40gb is easily going to take me a full day to download. Not a big deal but kind of annoying