ESO console version, still cheaper to buy for current PC ESO owners?

Davor

I remember reading last year if you already own ESO you can get the console version cheaper. Can't remember if it was 20% of the price or 20% off or what not, but is that still happening? Can we still import our characters to the Xbox One or PS4 as well or has will we have to start all over again if and when playing on the console verison?

Moonscythe

The offer was made to mollify those of us waiting patiently for the console, When it was delayed Zos said we could have a transfer of the game for $20 if we had registered ownership of a PC copy before the end of June when the console was supposed to launch. That has not changed; and, as far as I know, the offer is open to anyone who qualifies. That said, the offer is a transfer of a complete copy of your game as it is when it is transferred but you may also keep everything you have on the PC as well since ESO is now FtP. The two games will not be interconnected though so after that you can progress your characters in two different directions if you so choose.

Davor

Thank you Moonscythe. I am just wondering what to do. I missed out on the collectors edition for the PC version. Not sure if I want it for the console version if they are still doing it.

Just thinking if I ever get 2 xbox ones, for me and my son, I can get then transfer a copy to myself for the $20 so me and my son can finally play together in the Elder Scrolls Universe.

Gidorick

As of this time the "copy" is a one time option.

I personally assume we will get a transfer server option for Crowns someday but this is 100% speculation on my part.

Moonscythe

Yes, me, too. I haven't decided how to spend my accumulated crowns but unless the situation changes I will before I get my transfer since crowns won't as of now. I haven't seen anything yet about a time limit on the transfer but I don't suppose there is any point yet.

Staal

Any idea when this will be possible ?
I can't seem to find anything regarding transfering to console, unless it won't be coming before we get closer to launch?

jircris11

Moonscythe wrote: »

The offer was made to mollify those of us waiting patiently for the console, When it was delayed Zos said we could have a transfer of the game for $20 if we had registered ownership of a PC copy before the end of June when the console was supposed to launch. That has not changed; and, as far as I know, the offer is open to anyone who qualifies. That said, the offer is a transfer of a complete copy of your game as it is when it is transferred but you may also keep everything you have on the PC as well since ESO is now FtP. The two games will not be interconnected though so after that you can progress your characters in two different directions if you so choose.

Agree with all you said other then F2P. THANKFULLY ESO is not f2p (dont need unlimited gold sellers) It is actually B2P seeing how you still need to buy the game and can not just download it like aion,swtor,tera or any of the other f2p games out there.

NewBlacksmurf

HsojVvad wrote: »

Thank you Moonscythe. I am just wondering what to do. I missed out on the collectors edition for the PC version. Not sure if I want it for the console version if they are still doing it.

Just thinking if I ever get 2 xbox ones, for me and my son, I can get then transfer a copy to myself for the $20 so me and my son can finally play together in the Elder Scrolls Universe.

I don't think that works as you describe.
It requires that the ESO account be linked to one Xbox live account.
Unless you own two diff ESO accounts I believe the account copy is one to one, not one to two

NewBlacksmurf

Gidorick wrote: »

As of this time the "copy" is a one time option.

I personally assume we will get a transfer server option for Crowns someday but this is 100% speculation on my part.

The FAQ specifically noted that crowns will not transfer over

Gidorick

jircris11 wrote: »

Moonscythe wrote: »

The offer was made to mollify those of us waiting patiently for the console, When it was delayed Zos said we could have a transfer of the game for $20 if we had registered ownership of a PC copy before the end of June when the console was supposed to launch. That has not changed; and, as far as I know, the offer is open to anyone who qualifies. That said, the offer is a transfer of a complete copy of your game as it is when it is transferred but you may also keep everything you have on the PC as well since ESO is now FtP. The two games will not be interconnected though so after that you can progress your characters in two different directions if you so choose.

Agree with all you said other then F2P. THANKFULLY ESO is not f2p (dont need unlimited gold sellers) It is actually B2P seeing how you still need to buy the game and can not just download it like aion,swtor,tera or any of the other f2p games out there.

I'm of the thought that ESO will be F2P coming Summer 2016

Davor

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

HsojVvad wrote: »

Thank you Moonscythe. I am just wondering what to do. I missed out on the collectors edition for the PC version. Not sure if I want it for the console version if they are still doing it.

Just thinking if I ever get 2 xbox ones, for me and my son, I can get then transfer a copy to myself for the $20 so me and my son can finally play together in the Elder Scrolls Universe.

I don't think that works as you describe.
It requires that the ESO account be linked to one Xbox live account.
Unless you own two diff ESO accounts I believe the account copy is one to one, not one to two

That is what I was thinking of doing. I would get the $20 copy, and my son would use the Collectors edition copy and I keep the goodies inside.

NewBlacksmurf

HsojVvad wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

HsojVvad wrote: »

Thank you Moonscythe. I am just wondering what to do. I missed out on the collectors edition for the PC version. Not sure if I want it for the console version if they are still doing it.

Just thinking if I ever get 2 xbox ones, for me and my son, I can get then transfer a copy to myself for the $20 so me and my son can finally play together in the Elder Scrolls Universe.

I don't think that works as you describe.
It requires that the ESO account be linked to one Xbox live account.
Unless you own two diff ESO accounts I believe the account copy is one to one, not one to two

That is what I was thinking of doing. I would get the $20 copy, and my son would use the Collectors edition copy and I keep the goodies inside.

I don't think you understand.
As of June 30, 2014 you would need two diff TESO accounts.
The account copy is from ONE pc account to one console platform and one account based on how I read the FAQ.

Maybe I'm wrong tho...best of luck

liammozzb16_ESO

I was going to wait for console but as soon as I saw the offer I picked up an imperial edition for £10. The ps4 version is going to cost me £6.50 thanks to ps4's game sharing so £16.50 for the game altogether isn't a bad deal.

Davor

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

HsojVvad wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

HsojVvad wrote: »

Thank you Moonscythe. I am just wondering what to do. I missed out on the collectors edition for the PC version. Not sure if I want it for the console version if they are still doing it.

Just thinking if I ever get 2 xbox ones, for me and my son, I can get then transfer a copy to myself for the $20 so me and my son can finally play together in the Elder Scrolls Universe.

I don't think that works as you describe.
It requires that the ESO account be linked to one Xbox live account.
Unless you own two diff ESO accounts I believe the account copy is one to one, not one to two

That is what I was thinking of doing. I would get the $20 copy, and my son would use the Collectors edition copy and I keep the goodies inside.

I don't think you understand.
As of June 30, 2014 you would need two diff TESO accounts.
The account copy is from ONE pc account to one console platform and one account based on how I read the FAQ.

Maybe I'm wrong tho...best of luck

Now I am confused. I thought the account I have on the PC will transfer to my Xbox One when I buy it for $20 if that is still going on. Then I will buy the Collectors Edition and then my son will use that disc for his account. So we will both have different accounts. He plays on his account I play on my account. That is the only way I know of doing it.

NewBlacksmurf

HsojVvad wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

HsojVvad wrote: »

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

HsojVvad wrote: »

Thank you Moonscythe. I am just wondering what to do. I missed out on the collectors edition for the PC version. Not sure if I want it for the console version if they are still doing it.

Just thinking if I ever get 2 xbox ones, for me and my son, I can get then transfer a copy to myself for the $20 so me and my son can finally play together in the Elder Scrolls Universe.

I don't think that works as you describe.
It requires that the ESO account be linked to one Xbox live account.
Unless you own two diff ESO accounts I believe the account copy is one to one, not one to two

That is what I was thinking of doing. I would get the $20 copy, and my son would use the Collectors edition copy and I keep the goodies inside.

I don't think you understand.
As of June 30, 2014 you would need two diff TESO accounts.
The account copy is from ONE pc account to one console platform and one account based on how I read the FAQ.

Maybe I'm wrong tho...best of luck

Now I am confused. I thought the account I have on the PC will transfer to my Xbox One when I buy it for $20 if that is still going on. Then I will buy the Collectors Edition and then my son will use that disc for his account. So we will both have different accounts. He plays on his account I play on my account. That is the only way I know of doing it.

I thought you were trying to copy your account to Xbox twice. One for you and another for your son....sorry
You will have your PC characters and your son will start new.

Unless you have two different consoles, you won't need two copies....just two diff accounts/gamertags