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Clarification: One time use code not required for physical versions of PS4 and Xbox One
ZOS_GaryA
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Hey there everyone,
A unique game key will not be required for physical editions The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 . As with any other physical copy on these platforms, only the game disc will be needed for verification. This means that you are able to share the game disc with a friend, or purchase a pre-owned copy of the game without any issues.
We apologize for the confusion caused by any previous comments, and look forward to seeing everyone in Tamriel on June 9th for the console release.
A unique game key will not be required for physical editions The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 . As with any other physical copy on these platforms, only the game disc will be needed for verification. This means that you are able to share the game disc with a friend, or purchase a pre-owned copy of the game without any issues.
We apologize for the confusion caused by any previous comments, and look forward to seeing everyone in Tamriel on June 9th for the console release.
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Gidorick✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭Well that's surprising!What ESO really needs is an Auction Horse.
That's right... Horse.
Click HERE to discuss.
Want more crazy ideas? Check out my Concept Repository!3 -
NewBlacksmurf✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭Thanks Gary A! For the pinned post-PC (PTS)/Xbox One: NewBlacksmurf
~<{[50]}>~ looks better than *5010 -
Heromofo✭✭✭✭✭Thanks heaps bud but also
Our accounts are tied to the ps4 or xbox account right?
So say i logged in at a mates with my ps4 account it would log into my eso account?0 -
nastuug✭✭✭✭✭
✭@ZOS_GaryA So a ESO box purchase is not necessary to create/play an account? In theory, the game could just trade hands for an eternity while creating unlimited number of accounts off a single game disc?Edited by nastuug on 14 May 2015 20:051 -
ZOS_GaryA✭✭✭✭✭@ZOS_GaryA So a ESO box purchase is not necessary to create/play an account? In theory, the game could just trade hands for an eternity while creating unlimited number of accounts off a single game disc?
The disc has to be in the system in order to play like any other physical game on the Xbox One/PlayStation 4. It is true that you can loan the game to a friend and they'll be able to create their own account without any issues, but while the disc is with them you will not be able to play yourself.1 -
nastuug✭✭✭✭✭
✭@ZOS_GaryA So a ESO box purchase is not necessary to create/play an account? In theory, the game could just trade hands for an eternity while creating unlimited number of accounts off a single game disc?
The disc has to be in the system in order to play like any other physical game on the Xbox One/PlayStation 4. It is true that you can loan the game to a friend and they'll be able to create their own account without any issues, but while the disc is with them you will not be able to play yourself.
Wow. That's an interesting position for ZOS to take. Hope it all works out for the best.0 -
Gidorick✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭@ZOS_GaryA So a ESO box purchase is not necessary to create/play an account? In theory, the game could just trade hands for an eternity while creating unlimited number of accounts off a single game disc?
The disc has to be in the system in order to play like any other physical game on the Xbox One/PlayStation 4. It is true that you can loan the game to a friend and they'll be able to create their own account without any issues, but while the disc is with them you will not be able to play yourself.
Wow. That's an interesting position for ZOS to take. Hope it all works out for the best.
I kind of see it as a way to let friends try the game out... if they like it, they buy their own copy.What ESO really needs is an Auction Horse.
That's right... Horse.
Click HERE to discuss.
Want more crazy ideas? Check out my Concept Repository!4 -
nastuug✭✭✭✭✭
✭@ZOS_GaryA So a ESO box purchase is not necessary to create/play an account? In theory, the game could just trade hands for an eternity while creating unlimited number of accounts off a single game disc?
The disc has to be in the system in order to play like any other physical game on the Xbox One/PlayStation 4. It is true that you can loan the game to a friend and they'll be able to create their own account without any issues, but while the disc is with them you will not be able to play yourself.
Wow. That's an interesting position for ZOS to take. Hope it all works out for the best.
I kind of see it as a way to let friends try the game out... if they like it, they buy their own copy.
@Gidorick Regardless, they are losing the box sale revenue when it is regurgitated by Gamestop after initial NIB sale.Edited by nastuug on 15 May 2015 18:090 -
Ojustaboo✭✭✭✭✭
✭@ZOS_GaryA So a ESO box purchase is not necessary to create/play an account? In theory, the game could just trade hands for an eternity while creating unlimited number of accounts off a single game disc?
The disc has to be in the system in order to play like any other physical game on the Xbox One/PlayStation 4. It is true that you can loan the game to a friend and they'll be able to create their own account without any issues, but while the disc is with them you will not be able to play yourself.
Wow. That's an interesting position for ZOS to take. Hope it all works out for the best.
I kind of see it as a way to let friends try the game out... if they like it, they buy their own copy.
@Gidorick Regardless, they are losing the box sale revenue when it is regurgitated by Gamestop after initial NIB sale.
But they might not have considered the game for full price, buy it cheap, find they love it and spend loads on dlc1 -
Gidorick✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭✭✭@ZOS_GaryA So a ESO box purchase is not necessary to create/play an account? In theory, the game could just trade hands for an eternity while creating unlimited number of accounts off a single game disc?
The disc has to be in the system in order to play like any other physical game on the Xbox One/PlayStation 4. It is true that you can loan the game to a friend and they'll be able to create their own account without any issues, but while the disc is with them you will not be able to play yourself.
Wow. That's an interesting position for ZOS to take. Hope it all works out for the best.
I kind of see it as a way to let friends try the game out... if they like it, they buy their own copy.
@Gidorick Regardless, they are losing the box sale revenue when it is regurgitated by Gamestop after initial NIB sale.
that's true. I don't buy used myself for that very reason.What ESO really needs is an Auction Horse.
That's right... Horse.
Click HERE to discuss.
Want more crazy ideas? Check out my Concept Repository!0 -
Hawk269✭✭✭@ZOS_GaryA So a ESO box purchase is not necessary to create/play an account? In theory, the game could just trade hands for an eternity while creating unlimited number of accounts off a single game disc?
The disc has to be in the system in order to play like any other physical game on the Xbox One/PlayStation 4. It is true that you can loan the game to a friend and they'll be able to create their own account without any issues, but while the disc is with them you will not be able to play yourself.
Wow. That's an interesting position for ZOS to take. Hope it all works out for the best.
It is not a position ZOS is taking. All Disc based games on the PS4 and Xbox One has to be in the drive in order for the game to be played. So this is nothing ZOS is doing. The reason they needed to clarify is that there was a mis-communication stating that there was a code with the game and once the code was used, you could not loan/trade-in the game etc.
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Thesiren✭✭✭Gary,
But those of us who paid $20 for a console copy/transfer will obviously not have to have a disk in the drive to play ESO on Xbone or PS4, right? Is there some kind of line of code built into the copy/transfers that flags the game to run off a game pad command instead then?Edited by Thesiren on 16 May 2015 23:051 -
Casdha✭✭✭✭✭
✭Answers a question I asked a few weeks back perfectly,
Thanks!!Proud member of the Psijic Order - The first wave - The 0.016%0 -
Hawk269✭✭✭Gary,
But those of us who paid $20 for a console copy/transfer will obviously not have to have a disk in the drive to play ESO on Xbone or PS4, right? Is there some kind of line of code built into the copy/transfers that flags the game to run off a game pad command instead then?
Not sure what you are asking, but the $20.00 you spent will give you a code that allows you to get the digital version of the game for whatever platform you have selected. Digital versions of games do not require a physical disk in the drive, the game is just on your hard drive and you launch your game. Digital games on consoles, like on PC do not require the disk. The reason consoles have the disk is that if you have a disk and you decide to trade it in at a game store, you cannot still play the game since you don't have the disk.
When you buy a digital copy, the system knows it is the digital version and does not require the disk to be present in the drive, much like PC games that do not require the disk to be in the drive.
Once you get your code, you will download the game and you are done. No disk needed, no special code to play it no nothing, it will play as normal.2 -
djnapstyb14_ESO✭✭✭Will all gamer profiles be able to have their own account? Can my gf play too?EP FOR LIFE0 -
Heromofo✭✭✭✭✭djnapstyb14_ESO wrote: »Will all gamer profiles be able to have their own account? Can my gf play too?
From the sounds of it yes i think they did it this way to be in line with the console games.
Buuut say you have a digital copy it will be bound to your account, so you could go to a mates house and play your account off your console account. But at home only one account will be there no one could make another because it follows the downloaded games to accounts.
Buuut if you have the disc copy then all accounts have access to the game and can play their own account on eso. But only one at the time who ever is using the disc. So only one of you guys can play at a time if thats what you want.
Hope this helpsEdited by Heromofo on 20 May 2015 15:060 -
liammozzb16_ESO✭✭✭those who buy the digital version on the PS4 will be able to share the game with one other person and both people can play at the same time too.0
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nastuug✭✭✭✭✭
✭liammozzb16_ESO wrote: »those who buy the digital version on the PS4 will be able to share the game with one other person and both people can play at the same time too.
Sounds like digital code behavior ≠ physical disc behavior.0 -
imperial✭Not sure if it is mentioned any place, but if I get it on xbox1 can I link it to my pc version and play on both with same account? Meaning that if kids want to use computer I can use xbox1 I'm guessing no. Also can I use xbox chat to talk in group?0 -
pecheckler✭✭✭✭✭Why can't I share my PC version of the game?End the tedious inventory management game.0
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Zazaaji✭✭✭✭pecheckler wrote: »Why can't I share my PC version of the game?
Because no such unified software platform exists that can do that. Steam might eventually get that far, but for now it's not possible on a software front.
-Edited by Zazaaji on 31 May 2015 23:54English is not my first language, Finnish is.
Please don't heap on me for grammar problems.0 -
Oh thank you! I got my copy today and found no key for account creation. If I already got a PC account can I use that don't really want to make new account with different emails..0
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CeissaDesisteSoul ShrivenHope Zenimax plans on contacting Gamestop about this!
As they are telling customers that they won't be selling it pre-owned because there is a unique CD Key that prevents them from taking it in on trade and re-selling!0 -
nastuug✭✭✭✭✭
✭CeissaDesiste wrote: »Hope Zenimax plans on contacting Gamestop about this!
As they are telling customers that they won't be selling it pre-owned because there is a unique CD Key that prevents them from taking it in on trade and re-selling!
I actually called GameStop last week in attempt to troll them over the phone. I can tell you that as for a few stores in Central FL, they stated that the game will not require a unique CD key to play.
This has never sounded right from the beginning. Think of all the revenue down the toilet due to pre-owned sales and very little Crown Store purchases from consolers.0 -
CapnPhoton✭✭✭✭✭@ZOS_GaryA So a ESO box purchase is not necessary to create/play an account? In theory, the game could just trade hands for an eternity while creating unlimited number of accounts off a single game disc?
The disc has to be in the system in order to play like any other physical game on the Xbox One/PlayStation 4. It is true that you can loan the game to a friend and they'll be able to create their own account without any issues, but while the disc is with them you will not be able to play yourself.
Wow. That's an interesting position for ZOS to take. Hope it all works out for the best.
I kind of see it as a way to let friends try the game out... if they like it, they buy their own copy.
Yeah a way to get your friends on the bandwagon. Let them borrow it while you are at work, then show up right after just as they are getting into it and ask for it back. They are thinking, 'FFS you could have at least let me have it for the night.' Then they run out to get their own...Xbox One NA Aldmeri Dominion0
