Unreal Tournament 2004

[markabuckley]

I can't find this posted elsewhere - but its my first "bargain" post ... here goes:

Play.com have Unreal Tournament 2004 on pre-order for £17.99 which seems an absolute bargain to me - haven't found anywhere else close to this price.

Mark.

[bonnie]

nice first bargain post
just a note its for pc will look forward to it on consoles but at that price will play it lan'd with my mates on pc at work !!!!.
cheers

[MetalGearAl]

Link - http://www.play.com/play247.asp?pa=stcs2&page=title&r=PC&title=129047

[CFS Dubois]

There are actually two different versions of Unreal Tournament 2004, a CDs and a DVD version.

It doesn't state which version it is on the Play.com site, if it was the DVD version I'd get it for sure. I'm far too lazy to be swapping 5 discs around when installing it. :D

[Radiohead]

5 Discs!

:eek:

[markabuckley]

DVD SE version comes with a mic/headset too I think - but for 18 quid I think I'll go for this version :)

Mark.

[MarcusBerry]

Originally posted by Radiohead
5 Discs!

:eek:

Yup, its a 5.5Gb install! :D

[cluderi]

Both the DVD and CD versions are £26.99 at Gameplay.

If the DVD version comes with a headset it might go up in price so if you're wanting to pre-order perhaps ?

Personally I'm happy with the cd version for £18, played the demo and onslaught mode rocks !

[Samuel Downey]

Thought I would bump this. Play.com now listing BOTH CD and DVD versions at 17.99. Check your orders to see which one you have and cancel it if needed.

Surely this has to be an error in price? Unless of course there are 2 different versions of the DVD set.

[hookbeak]

Nice spot Samuel - i just ordered the dvd version :thumbs:

[Spam]

dont mind too much since it will be a matter of minutes before a no cd patch hits the servers anyway, but damn fine find none the less :) One order on the way.

[tezmo]

note that the blurb @ play does say microphone and headset (not included with game) wrt the DVD version...

[Samuel Downey]

Ah, must be various versions of the DVD one then.

[Goldfinger_007]

thanks - ordered DVD version :)

[Br00n]

Cheers - dvd version 2 me :thumbs:

[byronsp]

ordered it as well, already got a headset mike from ebuyer for £10 delivered

[RonnyJ]

Just went to order DVD version, to replace the one I ordered a few days ago.. but that's coming up as the DVD version in my outstanding orders.

So, if anyones ordered before, but wants the CD version rather than the DVD, you'll have to change your order it seems.

[Max Reboh]

Played demo... And it Rocks

Ordered on the Strenth of that.

17.99 Great price.

Thanks to Orginal poster.


Max

[Fozzybear]

My pre-order is now listed as the dvd version so no need for me to change the order. Noticed that the CD version is listed as 6 cds! :D

Thanks to Samuel Downey for posting about the versions, I'd been a bit concerned about having to swap 5 cds during installation, let alone 6, so knowing I'll be getting the dvd version is good.

[john316]

Cheers - slapped in an order for the DVD version. Should be a nice match for my soon to arrive Radeon 9800 Pro ;)

[bigdutch]

thanks for post dvd version coming :thumbs:

[RabbiDreed]

1 DVD version on order!

I'm gonna be skint... :cry:

[CFS Dubois]

Originally posted by CFS Dubois
There are actually two different versions of Unreal Tournament 2004, a CDs and a DVD version.

It doesn't state which version it is on the Play.com site, if it was the DVD version I'd get it for sure. I'm far too lazy to be swapping 5 discs around when installing it. :D

Cheers the the original poster, I've just preordered the DVD version. :)

I thought 5 discs was bad but 6 discs?! :eek:

[pivotalgubbins]

Thanks, can't afford it, but hey, ordered it anyways!

[Gavin]

Nice one, been waiting for DVD version to show up on preorder, just placed my order!

[mrpl0w]

Excellent, thanks!

DOMINATING!

[Freaky]

Thanks Mark, nice spot!

[grounded_dreams]

Just put my order in, cant believe they can be selling it for that price and still make money - just shows how much profits Amazon et al are making selling it at full price.

Thanks for the original poster

[ethanol]

Cheers - gone for this - great price

[BoogieMan]

Nice one... gone for the DVD Version myself too...

Hopefully you get the headset anyway and play made a mistake but hey, who cares at that price ;)

[MetalGearAl]

I think it's only rumours that it comes with a headset anyway, I haven't seen any confirmation of it.

[Alastair]

thanks to OP.. just ordered the DVD version.. will save swapping all those CD's :)

Was hooked on the original Unreal Tournament but never liked 2003.. played the 2004 demo released on Fri and its a real improvement. The new flying mode is excellent :D

roll on 19/3 :D

[Samuel Downey]

I gave Atari a ring earlier today. There will be a DVD set and a seperate special edition set that does include the DVD version, metal like case and head set. I am guessing that the version we have ordered with Play.com is the standard DVD edition.

[Arthur Fowler]

Gone for it, thanks Mark. Top spot.

Arthur

[Choccy]

Great, thanks.

[Mark Pitchford]

Just Ordered.

Thanks!

[Bull]

Thanks to original poster.

[stormywhether]

Yes, a big round hug to the person who posted this bargain.

Looking forward to humiliating you all with my superior UT skills.

[jodennis]

M-m-m-m-monster kill!

Not sure about getting it, as I've only just got UT 2003 a month ago or so, is 2004 that much better?

[mikegray]

Get yourself the rebate and it's only a tenner. :)

[Flyte]

Originally posted by mikegray
Get yourself the rebate and it's only a tenner. :)

How do u use the rebate? Was about to order but I picked up UT2k3 the other day so could use that!

[Radiohead]

I'd read that the rebate was for US buyers only....

[mikegray]

Originally posted by Radiohead
I'd read that the rebate was for US buyers only....

Definitely UK. There's an announcement on the official UT forums.

[jodennis]

What exactly do you have to do to get this rebate then? Does it involve giving up the 2003 version?

[MetalGearAl]

You probably have to post the receipt or something.. but I wonder what happens if you buy UT2003 preowned for under a tenner somewhere? :)

[mikegray]

I believe it's either barcode from the back of the box or manual front cover, can't remember which, plus your UT2K4 receipt.

[MetalGearAl]

Hmm.. but then you could just go into a shop and write down a barcode from one off the shelves :suspect:

[RonnyJ]

You'd need to actually cut out the barcode ;)

[MetalGearAl]

Anyone got a link to the details of this?

[mikegray]

It's in the official Unreal Tournament forums at www.unrealtournament.com in the announcements section.

[Radiohead]

You don't need the receipt from UT2003 then?

Also - how do you get the new game - can you get this rebate in-store?

[mikegray]

UT2004 UK Rebate Announcement
It's very similar folks -- rest of Europe coming...

ATARI AND EPIC GAMES ANNOUNCE EUROPEAN REBATE PROGRAM, PRICING FOR UNREAL TOURNAMENT 2004
Owners of Unreal Tournament 2003 To Receive £7.50 Rebate on Purchase of New Game; Special Edition Package Includes Headset, Bonus DVD and Metal Box

LONDON – Oct 16, 2003 – Atari and Epic Games have announced pricing and packaging details as well as a rebate program for Unreal® Tournament 2004, the highly anticipated follow-up to last year’s smash hit Unreal® Tournament 2003, which has since become the standard for competitive multiplayer gaming since it shipped in November 2002.

Unreal® Tournament 2004 will ship for Christmas 2003 on PC CD-ROM. The game will include new maps, modes, characters, weapons, technology and a redesigned interface while also including all of the content – including the free downloadable mission packs from Epic and Digital Extremes – from Unreal® Tournament 2003. Unreal® Tournament 2004 will mark the return of the fan-favourite Assault mode, the introduction of vehicles and the all new “Onslaught” mode, a team-based challenge across massive battlefields where players face off in a war to destroy and capture the opposing team’s power nodes.

A Special Edition package will also be available for Christmas. Unreal® Tournament 2004 DVD Special Edition will ship as a double-DVD set – disc one will include all of the game content while disc 2 will include more than 150 hours of Video Training Module (VTMs) from 3D Buzz that will teach fans and amateur mod makers how to use the Unreal Editor to create custom game content. Unreal® Tournament 2004 DVD Special Edition will come in a limited edition metal box and will contain a Logitech Internet Chat Headset for use with the game’s exclusive voice over IP (voice chat) technology, as well as an Unreal window sticker.

REBATE
Owners of Unreal® Tournament 2003 will be entitled to a £7.50 rebate on the purchase of Unreal® Tournament 2004. The rebate will apply to both the standard game and the DVD Special Edition. Owners of Unreal® Tournament 2003 will be required to submit a proof of purchase for Unreal® Tournament 2003 along with a voucher and receipt from Unreal® Tournament 2004 in order to receive the rebate.

“Unreal has always been all about and entirely for the community, and the Unreal® Tournament 2004 packaging options and rebate program is the purest reflection of that attitude,” said Mark Rein, Vice President of Epic Games. “The rebate will allow current fans of Unreal® Tournament 2003 to get this incredible new game for an amazingly low price. We’re thrilled that Atari has gone to such great lengths to reward our existing customers. Unreal® Tournament 2004 DVD Special Edition packs some awesome goodies. With voice chat support, a headset is essential equipment for true fans and the bonus DVD will help mod makers create better and deeper custom creations. With our ‘$1,000,000 NVIDIA Make Something Unreal’ contest underway, you never know where those lessons and your skills can take you!”

For more information on Unreal® Tournament 2004, please visit www.unrealtournament2004.com. For more information on the “$1,000,000 NVIDIA Make Something Unreal” contest, please visit www.makesomethingunreal.com.

About Atari
ATARI is a major international producer, publisher and distributor of interactive games for consoles (Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony), and PC CD-ROMs, ATARI is a global publisher of interactive games for the whole family, with a catalogue that includes popular franchises (Driver, Alone in the Dark, V-Rally, Unreal Tournament, Test Drive, Roller Coaster Tycoon) and many international licenses (Paramount’s Mission : Impossible, Men in Black, Superman, Matrix, Terminator and Dragon Ball Z…).
The Atari games are distributed in about 60 countries world-wide with a particular strength in Europe and the U.S., where the Group led by Bruno Bonnell possesses an outstanding distribution network.
Infogrames Entertainment SA, ATARI Group’s holding, is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (sicovam code: 5257).
ATARI Inc., the ATARI Group’s American subsidiary, is listed on the Nasdaq market, (ticker ATAR).
Further information available at http://www.atari.com

About Epic Games
Epic Games Inc, based in Raleigh, NC and established in 1991, is a developer of cutting-edge computer and video games. The company is best known as the co-creator of hit PC 3D action games Unreal and Unreal Tournament, both award-winning blockbuster hits having each sold more than 1 million units each. Epic is also well known as creator of the Unreal Engine which it has licensed to several major game developers. To date over 10,000,000 games have been sold that utilized Epic's Unreal Engine technology and the number is growing steadily each year. Prior to their 3D success, Epic Games was well known for the hit shareware games Jill of the Jungle, Jazz Jackrabbit and Epic Pinball. Additional information can be obtained through Epic's Web site at www.epicgames.com.
# # #
Unreal is a registered trademark of Epic Games Inc.

[RonnyJ]

I wonder what changes they've made since then though - that talks of a Christmas 2003 release date, and here seems to be a DVD edition without the headset now.

I'd imagine the rebate details to be the same though.

[-=GoBbIe=-]

Just bought. . . . Well done for the find ... esp coz its your first one!!!! good going dude!!! :)

Î-=Gobbie=-ή

[Gillsfan]

pre-ordered one pour moi!

Should give the new 9800 pro a good test!

[MetalGearAl]

Hmm.. this is a good price, but I would quite like the special edition, I wonder if Play will have it for £24.99 or so.

[markabuckley]

I haven't seen any where in the UK showing the SE for pre-order ? Anyone else ?

Mark.

[mikegray]

Originally posted by markabuckley
I haven't seen any where in the UK showing the SE for pre-order ? Anyone else ?

Mark.

Ditto. And we're so near the fact now that I can't imagine anyone doing it. Game, Gameplay, Play, Gamesplanet, HMV, Amazon - nobody is even listing it.

[jodennis]

Do you think they'd accept my bar code as proof of purchase?

[Radiohead]

Thanks for the rebate info Mike.

£10 it is then with the order from Play. Result.

[Grant666uk]

Gone for it. Whoo Hoo. KIll Kill Kill!!

[Resonance]

Well, sounds good but what about all the people that got 2003 then lost the receipt??
I got my copy as a birthday present from my girlfriend and she cant find it anywhere :(

I am sure lots of ppl will fall into this category :/

[mikegray]

You don't need the receipt. You need either the barcode from the back of the packet or the front cover of the manual. Have you read the thread? :searchme:

[MetalGearAl]

Originally posted by mikegray
You don't need the receipt. You need either the barcode from the back of the packet or the front cover of the manual. Have you read the thread? :searchme:
Where is the official word on this though? The press release that was pasted simply says "proof of purchase" but mentions nothing about barcodes or receipts.

[Freaky]

The rebate sounds like it will be the same as the MS Flightsim series. We will just have to wait for the game to be released to find out for sure.

[dtsrules]

Originally posted by MarcusBerry
Yup, its a 5.5Gb install! :D

:eek:
That's ridiculous. It can only be shoddy workmanship to need to be that big.

[mikegray]

Originally posted by dtsrules
:eek:
That's ridiculous. It can only be shoddy workmanship to need to be that big.

It's more the 100 maps...

[mikegray]

Originally posted by MetalGearAl
Where is the official word on this though? The press release that was pasted simply says "proof of purchase" but mentions nothing about barcodes or receipts.

It's in the thread on the official message board. I think it's about 30 pages long. Feel free to wade through it...

[Alastair]

UNREAL TOURNAMENT 2004 GOES GOLD
Posted 03/04/04 15:30 PST

LOS ANGELES – March 4, 2004 – Atari and Epic Games are pleased to announce that development is complete on Unreal® Tournament 2004, the highly anticipated follow-up to last year’s smash Unreal Tournament 2003 and the third installment in the mega-selling Unreal Tournament franchise. The game is expected to be available at retail stores worldwide on March 15

(snip)

Unreal Tournament 2004 is expected to be available worldwide on March 15, in both a standard and a “Special Edition” format. Unreal Tournament 2004 DVD Special Edition will ship as a double-DVD set – disk one will include all of the game content while disk two will include hours of Video Training Modules (VTMs) from 3D Buzz that teach fans and amateur mod makers how to use the Unreal Editor to create custom game content. Unreal Tournament 2004 DVD Special Edition will come in a limited edition metal box and will contain a Logitech Internet Chat Headset for use with the game’s exclusive voice-over-IP (voice chat) technology, as well as an Unreal window sticker.

For more information on Unreal Tournament 2004 or to download the free demo, please visit the game’s official Web site at unrealtournament2004.com

Demo is excellent.. far better than 2003... really looking forward to the full game :) 12 days to go..

[Steven Lewis]

I want the special edition :(

[chenman]

guys ive found the special edition on dvdboxoffice and with the exchange rate it works out to be around £35 which i think is quite good since delivery is free aswell

hope this helps!

[MetalGearAl]

Originally posted by chenman
guys ive found the special edition on dvdboxoffice and with the exchange rate it works out to be around £35 which i think is quite good since delivery is free aswell

hope this helps!

Or £31.99 here - http://www.importmadness.co.uk/cgi-bin/prod?Item_Number=131031

Not sure on delivery cost.

[john316]

Originally posted by MetalGearAl
Or £31.99 here - http://www.importmadness.co.uk/cgi-bin/prod?Item_Number=131031

Not sure on delivery cost.

£3.99 via airmail or £12.98 for DHL courier delivery

[Alastair]

I wonder if the DVD version on preorder at Play is the 'Special Edition'... is only £17.99 (RRP £35) but here's hoping ;) :D

[MetalGearAl]

Originally posted by Alastair
I wonder if the DVD version on preorder at Play is the 'Special Edition'... is only £17.99 (RRP £35) but here's hoping ;) :D
No, it isn't.

[mrpl0w]

got my order in for the dvd version... all these bargains recently, I really miss food :(

[Airwolf]

For those wondering whether they will get the Special Edition, as far as I can tell all that is ever mentioned in press releases is a CD version and a Special Edition DVD version.

There is no mention of 2 DVD versions so there is a chance that the DVD version with Play and everyone else is the Special Edition. If you look on DVD Box Office they only have the CD and Special Edition DVD version on sale, no other DVD version.

Some companies don't mention it as there is only one DVD version and so don't need to call it a special edition. It is a special edition compared to the CD version as there are extras.

The one available on Amazon.co.uk says its 2 DVD's with the same RRP as the one Play are selling.

[Steven Lewis]

I really can't see Play selling the special edition version with metal tin, headset, window sticker and two DVD's for £17.99. If they are that truly is a bargain.

[MetalGearAl]

Well, the special edition is meant to come with a headset, and the Play website says:

"..using a microphone and headset (not included with game)"

Also the Amazon.co.uk Feature listings are a bit shoddy at best:

"Features: DVD version - on 2 DVDs"

I know that says 2 DVDs but the way's displayed I really don't think it's a trustworthy source at all.

Many UK people on the official UT forums have discussed this exact issue on this thread - http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=347211&perpage=30&highlight=special%20edition&pagenumber=1

And Atari replied with:

Hey everyone, I dropped in so I can help to end the confusion. So with no further ado, here's the situation. Currently there are going to be 3 versions of the game available (more or less), please let me explain.

1) 6CD version (main version for North America, rest of the world, Asia, and some parts of Europe)
2) DVD (Main version for Europe, Germany will be DVD only, not North America)
3) DVD Special Edition (w/bonus DVD and a headset, this should be available pretty much everywhere but in LIMITED QUANTITIES. I cannot discuss the amount we are creating so please don't ask)

I hope that clears thing up.

Also, we aren't kidding about the limited quantities, it's a special thing we put together for you folks, the hardcore Unreal fans. To ensure you get a Special Edition version, I would suggest that you pre-order at your local retailer, you know you are going to buy it, so might as well pre-order.

So to squash the confusion, there are 3 versions (6CD, DVD, and DVD SE), all 3 may or may not be available where you live, because that depends on where you live and your local retailers not Atari. And finally, Special Edition is ONLY available on PC-DVD in limited quatities.

I hope that helped.

-Gangrel

Now it is also been said that the only supplier to receive the SE edition from Atari UK will be Gamestation, at the low low price of £49.99! That's nice isn't it, when the US get it for $39.99...

http://www.gsserver.co.uk/site/shop/products/3546430112021/

[john316]

Good ol' Rip off UK ;)

[roddy22]

Jeepers at the current exchange rate thats more than double the price.

Anyway gone for the play bargain, thanks for the heads up.

Off the top of anyones head, whats the release date?

[MrLondon]

15.03.2004 supposed to be release date for US.

[RonnyJ]

There was a press release from Epic a few days ago when it 'went gold', and that said the release date was the 15th worldwide... although Play still say the 19th.

[mikegray]

19th is correct for the UK. 15th is the US and "worldwide" of which we apparently not a part!

[mikezero]

Tried to order the 2 disc special edition DVD from Amazon.Ca and they won't ship to foreign addresses. It's a bargain at $44.95 CAN.

[DuncanSWardle]

Has anyone asked yet where a Usb Heat set can be gotten from ?

[roddy22]

cheers for the date guys

[JayLunar]

UT 2004 is only 649 Baht in Thailand :suspect:

[Spanker]

Just over £9 then :wave:

[Steven Lewis]

Damn it I'm so weak. It better be one hell of a window sticker for £49.99...

[mikegray]

Originally posted by Steven Lewis
Damn it I'm so weak. It better be one hell of a window sticker for £49.99...

Why didn't you use DVDBoxOffice or Importmadness? Both less than the ridiculous £50 UK price tag!

http://www.importmadness.com/cgi-bin/prod?Item_Number=131031 - £36.98

Even if you take into account that you won't get your £7.50 rebate from UT2003 because you'll have the US coupon instead of the UK one, it's *still* cheaper!

[Alastair]

Originally posted by mikegray
Why didn't you use DVDBoxOffice or Importmadness? Both less than the ridiculous £50 UK price tag!

http://www.importmadness.com/cgi-bin/prod?Item_Number=131031 - £36.98

Even if you take into account that you won't get your £7.50 rebate from UT2003 because you'll have the US coupon instead of the UK one, it's *still* cheaper!

this might be a stupid question for a .co.uk site but do they ship the item from within the UK so avoiding customs charges?

just checking ;)

[MetalGearAl]

I don't think so, it says on the website that any customs charges incurred, you'll have to pay for them.

[mikegray]

I gather people who have e-mailed them have come to a slightly different conclusion on customs charges. ;)

[oblig]

Ok - I've ordered mine from Play - thanks to OP

Now then what is the chance of getting it on Friday?

[Alastair]

Originally posted by mikegray
I gather people who have e-mailed them have come to a slightly different conclusion on customs charges. ;)

which is? :)

[CJBell]

If you think 50 quid for the retail edition is a rip off, you will think it is even more of a rip off when you find that some retailers in the US, such as Frys are selling UT2004 special edition for under 30 bucks! (which is roughly 17 quid!)

[Chivalry]

damn damn damn damn....... couldent hold out any longer......... orderd :)

[downhillbiker]

Originally posted by MetalGearAl
Or £31.99 here - http://www.importmadness.co.uk/cgi-bin/prod?Item_Number=131031

Not sure on delivery cost.

Has now gone up in price to around £37...

[ben.bayliss]

Decided what the hell and ordered it from play.com.. Looking forward to lots of online play with this one. I've hated everything since QW so hopefully this will be different :)

B

[doozer]

Ooh nasty things these debit cards are. Downloaded the demo last night and ordered the game tonight off play.

[CJBell]

Mmmmmm, it looks like the CD version status has been updated to state they are out of stock. Me wonders whether the DVD version will soon do the same, considering the volumes of orders they must of received. Anyone have any guesses how long some of us are going to have to wait to receive this game. Going to be very tempting if it is going to be hold for a while to pay the little extra and get it from elsewhere!

[Airwolf]

DVD version now down as out of stock, should hopefully mean it will be on its way soon.

[MetalGearAl]

Well I did place my order ages ago,hopefully I'll get one from the first batch.

Time to cross our fingers!

[oblig]

Ordered mine from Play - anyone know what they are like at delivering games on the day of release?

[Airwolf]

First time I have ordered a game off them but my friend ordered a PS2 game and got it two days before the release date:)

[reecie]

I've been playing the demo since yesterday. Seems a pretty good game. However, I do get occasional faults from the game so it crashes out, the PC is still ok though. Do others get this or am I looking at a memory, graphics card driver etc etc elimination process. I using an ATI9800 se AIW and mid Dec drivers.

[Steven Lewis]

Anyone else order the special edition from gamestation? I know I'm probably the only fool here to do so but my order status for some reason shows two orders for the £50 beastie, one with the status "Pre-order" and the other with the status "Payment Failed". Just wondered if this is this normal as I haven't ordered from gamestation before. Thanks.

[MetalGearAl]

Originally posted by Airwolf
First time I have ordered a game off them but my friend ordered a PS2 game and got it two days before the release date:)

Well that won't happen as it's two days before now and I don't even have a dispatch email!

Won't be playing this until Monday it seems.

[john316]

Originally posted by MetalGearAl
Won't be playing this until Monday it seems.

I'd be looking more at this time next week :(

[MetalGearAl]

I meant to add "at least"! :)

[Airwolf]

Originally posted by MetalGearAl
Well that won't happen as it's two days before now and I don't even have a dispatch email!

Won't be playing this until Monday it seems.

I never get an email confirming they have sent orders. My order still says preordered, I would have expected it to have changed to packaging by now.

[MetalGearAl]

Yeah, I think I just assumed they'd send one. Either way it still says Preordered :(

[mikegray]

This is now back to being a pre-order rather than "out of stock"

[markabuckley]

I'd expect it to be dispatched tomorrow or Friday at the latest - if not - last pre-order with play.

After all most retailers get the games a good 3 or 4 days before release date ?

Mark.

[Lagerlout]

Ditto, why pre-order if its not gonna turn up on time? Got a LAN party on this weekend, I need it!

[jodennis]

Yay, I got my email from play.com:

To: jodennis
Your order for "Unreal Tournament 2004 (6 CD Version)" has been posted.

Please allow 3-5 days for delivery.

Please check the following order information:

Order Reference: ********
Title: Unreal Tournament 2004 (6 CD Version)

Price: £17.99
Delivery Cost: FREE
Payment: Credit Card
Delivery Address:

Perhaps I'll be playing it by the weekend. Jealous anyone?

[FBI]

Originally posted by jodennis Perhaps I'll be playing it by the weekend. Jealous anyone? [/B]

Nope. ;)

[psionite]

Ordered rfrom play.com. thanks to the original poster.

[john316]

Originally posted by jodennis
Jealous anyone?

It'll take you all weekend to install the CD version :D

I'll paitently wait for the DVD version to be sent ;)

[Lagerlout]

Still no email here, so it looks like the DVD version isn't going to ship on time. A few people I know who ordered the CD version have had despatch emails now. This is mad, I've paid for the game yet I'm having to download a pikey version to make sure I get it for the weekend!


Originally posted by reecie
Do others get this or am I looking at a memory, graphics card driver etc etc elimination process. I using an ATI9800 se AIW and mid Dec drivers.

I'm using the same card and have no problems whatsoever, using whatever the latest drivers were at the end of jan. Is yours softmodded? Mine isn't and is stable, when I modded it I got weird probs.

[Xenole]

Ordered a dvd one just now.....if there's a few day wait, then so be it. Not in any rush to have it straightaway as the servers will be heavily overloaded and probably will crash out a lot at first......

[reecie]

Originally posted by Lagerlout

I'm using the same card and have no problems whatsoever, using whatever the latest drivers were at the end of jan. Is yours softmodded? Mine isn't and is stable, when I modded it I got weird probs.

Not softmodded. It didn't work with mine :( Maybe I'll try some newer drivers.

[Lagerlout]

Originally posted by Xenole
Not in any rush to have it straightaway as the servers will be heavily overloaded and probably will crash out a lot at first......


Not a prob, we have our own server :D

[oblig]

Rang Play - got straight through (what a contrast with Splash!)

They have a shortage of stock, it maybe arriving today or Monday, offered to cancel the order so I could buy it locally, this wasn't an option as Game are selling it for £34.99!!!!

I'll wait knowing that I will get it and in the meantime my money is still in my account.

[Tiiti]

oblig

you can still order it from like Amazon, Game.uk.com or gameplay.com for £25ish and they should get it to you by next day.

[Blenky]

Originally posted by Lagerlout
...yet I'm having to download a pikey version to make sure I get it for the weekend!


Chrsit is this up for download at the usual outlets already?!!

[MetalGearAl]

Originally posted by Blenky
Chrsit is this up for download at the usual outlets already?!!

Since Sunday IIRC, it was released worldwide on Monday.

Note that worldwide is everywhere except the UK! :suspect:

And less of the "usual outlets" talk..

[Lagerlout]

Originally posted by Blenky
Chrsit is this up for download at the usual outlets already?!!

Annoying isn't it, we can get illegal copies but not legit ones! Why don't they realise staggered release dates increase piracy?

[mikegray]

Review copies, promo copies, factories pressing the discs and stores. All of these *have* to be with people before the release date, with a big release like this and Far Cry, it's inevitable that it will leak before street date, especially as they use generic protection which crackers can presumably remove with their eyes shut now. Unless they use Starforce (is that the name?) which never seems to surface before street date.

[MetalGearAl]

I'm not sure if Far Cry is out in the US yet, it might be. If so then both of these were only 'released' on the net at most a day before the street date anyway.

[Alastair]

Amazon UK have a 2 disc DVD edition for pre-order for £25.99.. not sure if this inc the headset

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0001M0HE6/thedvdforums-21

mods please affiliate link

Link Affiliated - Alan

[john316]

Originally posted by Alastair
Amazon UK have a 2 disc DVD edition for pre-order for £25.99.. not sure if this inc the headset

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0001M0HE6/thedvdforums-21

mods please affiliate link

It isn't the SE - only Gamestation are selling the SE for an stupid amount!

Link Affiliated - Alan

[Alastair]

Originally posted by john316
It isn't the SE - only Gamestation are selling the SE for an stupid amount!

so whats on the 2nd DVD at Amazon? :confused:

[Xenole]

The limited edition 2 DVD version of Unreal Tournament 2004 (as opposed to the 5 or 6 CD version) will ship with a headset that can be used for in-game, real time communication. The second DVD in the case will contain 15 hours of video tutorials for UnrealEd, the editing program released for the Unreal series. The DVD version will be supplied in a metal case (ala Return to Castle Wolfenstein perhaps?). The set will be available in the US and in Europe, and both the CD and DVD versions are currently scheduled for the same release date. Let's hope that the game is released in time for the Christmas period! --This text refers to an alternate edition.

[john316]

Originally posted by Alastair
so whats on the 2nd DVD at Amazon? :confused:

Bits and bobs but it won't have the headset - 99% of retailers in the UK are only selling the CD version and the standard DVD version. They ain't selling the SE version and that is a fact I'm afraid :(

[Airwolf]

My order now says awaiting stock. :( I ordered it on 28th Feb you would think they would have ordered enough stock in for all those who ordered it well in advance.

Changed my order for Far Cry from Play to Blackstar as Blackstar have always managed to send the items in time for the release day.

[Xenole]

The 2 disc one is a bit gimmicky anyway.......unless you're at a lan party, you're unlikely to be sitting there alone shouting orders to team mates elsewhere in the world who you don't know into a headset.......can't see myself watching 15 hours of crud either, and a metal box isn't really practical for a shelf.

All I want is the game, and if need be, I could always buy a headset if I'm that desperate - can't see it being fantastic quality anyway.

[markabuckley]

I think this is pathetic service from play - its not like they haven't had enough time to ensure that they get stock - my order says awaiting stock and I ordered on the 15th of February.

Mark.

[markabuckley]

To show you how rubbish - ordered Batt Vietnam 4 days ago from Amazon - and it was dispatched yesterday - day before release date - my order from play was over a month ago !

Mark.

[Gavin]

Mine is awaiting stock too :( However, collegues here at work have had theirs dispatched.....

Disgraceful.

[Umquat]

Yes it's very annoying! I ordered the DVD version on the 12th of February and they are awaiting stock for my order too.

Has anyone had the DVD version shipped?

This reminds me of the MX2 Max Payne 2 situation...

[john316]

Maybe the DVD version has lower overall stock levels throughout the whole UK?

[Lagerlout]

Ordered Feb 11th and still awaiting stock. Last pre-order they get of mine. Funny that all the shops near me have stock though.

Still, I don't care. My bro is picking it up today for himself, I'll just copy that until the original arrives. Plenty of serial nums available already too, almost makes you wonder why we bother paying for them. Is it still piracy if you've bought a copy, but it hasn't arrived?

Anyone know if uninstalling removes the serial num from the registry? Obviously I want to use my real copy when I get it, but for this weekends LAN party it won't be here.

[john316]

Originally posted by Lagerlout
Ordered Feb 11th and still awaiting stock. Last pre-order they get of mine. Funny that all the shops near me have stock though.

Still, I don't care. My bro is picking it up today for himself, I'll just copy that until the original arrives. Plenty of serial nums available already too, almost makes you wonder why we bother paying for them. Is it still piracy if you've bought a copy, but it hasn't arrived?

Anyone know if uninstalling removes the serial num from the registry? Obviously I want to use my real copy when I get it, but for this weekends LAN party it won't be here.

You can't play on the Internet though with the dodgy serials so for most people, patience is the word ;)

[CarlP]

Oooh, another U2K4 thread, so another excuse to post my 'Goatse Featured in Unreal Tournament 2004 Shocker!' picture:

http://www.prescott.eclipse.co.uk/dvdforums/goatse.jpg

[Lagerlout]

Originally posted by john316
You can't play on the Internet though with the dodgy serials so for most people, patience is the word ;)

Yup, thats true :(
Still, my PC won't be connected to the net all weekend anyway. Hopefully Play will deliver early next week, I'll just make sure I set a restore point and roll back to that when the real game arrives.

[Freaky]

Originally posted by Lagerlout
Yup, thats true :(
Still, my PC won't be connected to the net all weekend anyway. Hopefully Play will deliver early next week, I'll just make sure I set a restore point and roll back to that when the real game arrives.

Lagerlout,
Just change the serial in the registry to the one on the new box. No need for uninstall. It took me two minutes thismorning and now it works with all servers and I have a legit disc.

[Lagerlout]

Is it not encrypted any way in the registry? Doesn't that make it rather easy to steal keys? Still, thats better than a reinstall :)

[jodennis]

How do you do that?

[FBI]

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Unreal Technology\Installed Apps\UT2004

[Lagerlout]

What, edit the registry or steal keys?

EDIT: Well you know the first one now, and I aint telling you the second! ;)

[MetalGearAl]

Originally posted by Lagerlout
Is it not encrypted any way in the registry? Doesn't that make it rather easy to steal keys? Still, thats better than a reinstall :)

It is not encrypted in your registry. In fact even a malicious web script could be able to access it. Also I've read they're easily hidden in applications, so be careful what you download. I read a quote that someone is planning to keep a database of UT2k4 stolen keys for people to use, so be wary.

Mind you, the applications that those scripts will be hidden inside will be things like Aimbots and cheating software for UT2k4, and people who use those deserve everything they get.

There is an app, there's a link on the official UT forum, for a small piece of software that someone wrote that keys your key encrypted, and decrypts it ecah time you run UT. It does mean you have to enter a password each time to play UT, but it's a bit more secure than nothing at all (Obviously not 100% secure still though).

[Lagerlout]

Originally posted by MetalGearAl
Mind you, the applications that those scripts will be hidden inside will be things like Aimbots and cheating software for UT2k4, and people who use those deserve everything they get.

So cheaters lose the ability to play? I like it!

Key stealing sucks. My flatmate can't play half life at the min because some bugger already has his key in use (new copy). Now he has to prove he paid for it, and can't use it til he does.

[markabuckley]

Gavin.

any idea when your colleagues ordered it ? I presume play allocate stock depending on when you ordered it -ie first come first served ?

Mark.

[thesnowman]

Has anyones copy arrived yet?

i ordered the cd version, but I am at work and I dont know if the postie has delivered it yet.

[splobber]

Originally posted by Gavin
Mine is awaiting stock too :( However, collegues here at work have had theirs dispatched.....

Disgraceful.

Why haven't you cancelled your order and paid £34.99 for it down your high street then if you are that disappointed then..? Vote with your feet if you feel that strongly about it.

Sure, you can argue that retailers should provide a high standard of service whatever price you pay, but for the money I'm saving I'm prepared to wait a few extra days for my copy that I've ordered from them. It's not as if it is a life or death situation, although some of the reactions/comments that I've seen from members over the years suggests that they have very little else to concern themselves with.

Has anyone contacted Watchdog yet incidentally?

[markabuckley]

Splobber - I think the fact is that play.com should have informed its customers before now to say they didn't have enough stock - so people could choose whether say they wanted to pay more and go with amazon etc. They must have known in advance they hadn't enough stock.

For instance - Blackstar - are now saying that any pre-orders after yesterday for Far Cry will not be dispatched on the release date.

If Blackstar can do it - why can't play - answer because they didn't want to loose their orders.

Mark.

[shteve]

Originally posted by CarlP
Oooh, another U2K4 thread, so another excuse to post my 'Goatse Featured in Unreal Tournament 2004 Shocker!' picture:

http://www.prescott.eclipse.co.uk/dvdforums/goatse.jpg

I have no idea what you're talking about? Care to enlighten me/us?

EDIT: Don't bother, found it.

[splobber]

Originally posted by markabuckley
Splobber - I think the fact is that play.com should have informed its customers before now to say they didn't have enough stock - so people could choose whether say they wanted to pay more and go with amazon etc. They must have known in advance they hadn't enough stock.

I can appreciate people wanting to play games on their release date, but there's nothing stopping them from cancelling their order still and going down to GAME and paying twice the price for it. Most won't though purely because it is cheap, even though the ranting will start if the postie doesn't get it to them by tomorrow morning.

I won't be losing any sleep if Play didn't order enough stock - at £17.99 they can send me it a week later and I'll still be happy in the knowledge that the money I've saved will almost pay for Splinter Cell 2 (which is currently doing the rounds for £17.99)

If Blackstar can do it - why can't play - answer because they didn't want to loose their orders.

They still can lose their orders..

[unrealnils]

watchdog ??

[markabuckley]

What I meant slobber was that if play had announced say earlier in the week that they would only have enough stock for say pre-orders up to start of Feb then they would have lost pre-orders I'm sure. Blackstar tell you in advance - then yourself as the consumer have the choice of the cheaper price and wait or pay more and get sooner.

I myself would have instead gone to Amazon (like I've done with Battlefield Vietnam) at 25 pounds - paying only an extra 7 pounds.

I'm not going to loose any sleep over UT2004 - I'm in no rush for it - just hope they don't do this with all their pre-orers - for instance Far Cry later in the month/

Mark.

[Lagerlout]

Most of my friends have cancelled their orders now and bought them from town. I'm not going to bother though, I'll just blag a key for the LAN and wait.

[splobber]

Originally posted by markabuckley
What I meant slobber was that if play had announced say earlier in the week that they would only have enough stock for say pre-orders up to start of Feb then they would have lost pre-orders I'm sure. Blackstar tell you in advance - then yourself as the consumer have the choice of the cheaper price and wait or pay more and get sooner.


I know what you meant, but to see people complaining about the wait yet are still prepared to give the retailer the business is what I'm talking about.

It's similar to the Splash scenario - members moaned about them something chronic and vowed that they would never order from them again, yet the minute a cheap price reared it's head they would order again and end up moaning a little bit more.

Members can still cancel their order from Play and go to Amazon, Blackstar, GAME, wherever really. A shiny £1 coin says that most won't though purely because of the price point. That is why I'm prepared to wait. For people to complain about it even though they still can cancel their order and get a copy elsewhere today (for more money) is pointless.

[john316]

Originally posted by splobber
Has anyone contacted Watchdog yet incidentally?

:lol:

[jodennis]

Originally posted by FBI
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Unreal Technology\Installed Apps\UT2004
Forgive my inexperience, what do I do with that then?

[Umquat]

Well, I've cancelled my order with Play and got it from Game who price matched the Software shop at 29.49.

As Play don't appear to have had any stock of the DVD version it would be mid next week at least before I would have had it from them. They also sent me the wrong DVD-Audio disk last week, so I'm not having a good time with them at the moment!

As an aside, the voucher in the box to claim the 7.50 if you have UT2003 says that you have to send a copy of the receipt for UT2004 and the Blue Play Disk One of UT2003 back to them. Also only one rebate per address / household.

[Radiohead]

Mine is showing as awaiting stock and it was ordered on 17/2/04.

Not overly impressed with Play, but then their standards have been slipping anyway.

Still, I'm not paying double that just to play it this weekend. Not when there's 6 Nations Rugby and an F1 to watch anyway!

[grounded_dreams]

My 6CD version has just been delivered from Play, was pre-ordered on Monday.

[Your_da]

Originally posted by jodennis
Forgive my inexperience, what do I do with that then?

Go to start ->Run type regedit. (careful in here , dont be messing around with anything) go to the location given and type in the new key;)

[CryptKeeper_uk]

in hindsight i should have ordered the 6cd version. I cancelled my order with play and am off to Game now to buy it for double the price :(

[burn]

To be honest with you, as long as i get the game at the reduced price I am happy with the demo that i downloaded, for now. Ok so its just one level for each game scenario, but hell it passes the time.

[MetalGearAl]

Oh.. stop complaing. We'll get them soon or later and at 17.99 I'm not really bothered about the wait.

[FBI]

Mine has not been shipped today. :(

No valid key for me yet. :cry:

[CFS Dubois]

Ordered mine on 17th Feb and it says awaiting stock too. Not too bothered about waiting though since I'm only paying £17.99 after all.

[john316]

Originally posted by CFS Dubois
Ordered mine on 17th Feb and it says awaiting stock too. Not too bothered about waiting though since I'm only paying £17.99 after all.

Exactly my opinion (though it kind of helps that I can be playing MVP Baseball 2004 through the weekend to fill my gaming urges :D )

[Radiohead]

I e-mailed to ask them what the score was:

"Thank you for the email. I am very sorry on how events have transpired pertaining to this title. Regrettably our suppliers could not obtain the required volume of stock from the manufacturers that we ordered ; thus leaving us short on copies to fulfil our pre-orders. New stock should be in very soon as we are aware that we have let down our customers who have pre-ordered this title. You may cancel the order at any period before new stock arrives. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience this matter has caused."

[splobber]

Originally posted by Radiohead
"Thank you for the email. I am very sorry on how events have transpired pertaining to this title. Regrettably our suppliers could not obtain the required volume of stock from the manufacturers that we ordered ; thus leaving us short on copies to fulfil our pre-orders. New stock should be in very soon as we are aware that we have let down our customers who have pre-ordered this title. You may cancel the order at any period before new stock arrives. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience this matter has caused."

So where's the offer of compensation then? :mad:

I took the whole day off work (unpaid) to wait in for the delivery today and bought a six pack of Curly Wurly's and a dozen Pot Noodles for the nights gaming which will go well into the small hours. I'm sure I read something in the Sale of Goods Act 1984 that I can claim back at least 50% of the cost of the Pot Noodles and 5 hours of lost sleep under new EU legislation.

Disgraceful. Esther Rantzen would turn in her grave if she were dead. :oh-hum:

[burn]

Originally posted by splobber
So where's the offer of compensation then? :mad:

I took the whole day off work (unpaid) to wait in for the delivery today and bought a six pack of Curly Wurly's and a dozen Pot Noodles for the nights gaming which will go well into the small hours. I'm sure I read something in the Sale of Goods Act 1984 that I can claim back at least 50% of the cost of the Pot Noodles and 5 hours of lost sleep under new EU legislation.

Disgraceful. Esther Rantzen would turn in her grave if she were dead. :oh-hum:

hee hee you sarchastic sod you...


but i suppose someone is going to be thinking that for real I bet

[928fan]

Just got back from work eagerly expecting to be able to play this! No copy here though. This does beg the question 'why bother preordering?'

I'm sure it's just my nicotine patch wearing off but goddamit. GITS!

Dom

[john316]

Originally posted by 928fan
Just got back from work eagerly expecting to be able to play this! No copy here though. This does beg the question 'why bother preordering?'

Cos it guarantees you a copy at £17.99 rather than £34.99 in shops? ;)

[markabuckley]

My email response from play said "we will get stock as soon as possible- but note some titles can take up to 28 days to get stock !!!?""£P"!$

Noticed amazon.co.uk have gone from "delivery in 2 to 3 days" to dispatched in 24 hours - so gone with amazon and cancelled with play.

I think I may do the same with Far Cry too.

Mark.

[bigdutch]

I just have to wait, being a bargain hunter I am used to live with waiting !!. Then download all the patches which usally come out when I get my new games.

[JCTurner]

Looks like Im waiting on Play as well.....

[burn]

Originally posted by bigdutch
I just have to wait, being a bargain hunter I am used to live with waiting !!. Then download all the patches which usally come out when I get my new games.


Thats a very good point there...We wont have to wait as long for any updates that might be required, for any unforseen issues that arise within the game...mwuhahahah

[Questor]

Well I've just (today) ordered from Play - I don't mind having to wait a bit if I get it for significantly less than anywhere else

I know it's good, and I've got plenty of other things to be playing before that anyway!!

[mikegray]

Originally posted by markabuckley


I think I may do the same with Far Cry too.

Mark.

Don't. Get it from Blackstar at £17.99 :D

[splobber]

Originally posted by mikegray
Don't. Get it from Blackstar at £17.99 :D

It's £23.99 over there now.

Still £17.99 from DVD.co.uk though.

[Bellmeister]

Same here, I ordered it from Play for £17.49 and don't mind waiting, especially seen as it's £34.99 in PCWorld.:cuckoo:

[mikegray]

Originally posted by splobber
It's £23.99 over there now.

Still £17.99 from DVD.co.uk though.

Crikey. You're right. It was only £17.99 midweek when I ordered it.

[Freaky]

Originally posted by splobber
It's £23.99 over there now.

Still £17.99 from DVD.co.uk though.

Now it's £24.99 at dvd.co.uk :confused:

[jodennis]

Whahey,

got mine delivered this morning 6CD version

There's a coupon enclosed with details of the rebate too!

1) Complete the coupon
2) Enclose a clean, clear copy of the original receipt for UT2004, dated between March 19th 2004 and May 19th 2004, please circle 2004 on the receipt with a black or blue pen.
3) Enclose Disc One (Blue play disc) of UT2003

Which knackers my plans to get the rebate and then sell UT2003 as the boxset will become void once the Disc 1 is gone.

£7.50 is still great, totalling £10.50 for UT2004!

Now to install it.

[Gavin]

Originally posted by jodennis
Whahey,

got mine delivered this morning 6CD version

There's a coupon enclosed with details of the rebate too!

1) Complete the coupon
2) Enclose a clean, clear copy of the original receipt for UT2004, dated between March 19th 2004 and May 19th 2004, please circle 2004 on the receipt with a black or blue pen.
3) Enclose Disc One (Blue play disc) of UT2003

Which knackers my plans to get the rebate and then sell UT2003 as the boxset will become void once the Disc 1 is gone.

£7.50 is still great, totalling £10.50 for UT2004!

Now to install it.

Sounds great - but is there a receipt as such from play?

[losimagic]

Originally posted by Gavin
Sounds great - but is there a receipt as such from play?

there's usually an invoice

[Choccy]

Surely they will send the disc back with the cheque, it's just to stop people making copies of the barcode or such. Else people would make more just selling 2003 on EBay.

[losimagic]

if they were going to send it back, then they wouldn't need it in the first place

they could just do as they do in the US - just send in the manual cover

[Choccy]

Well they would so that you had an original copy.

It seems daft to say the least to stop you being able to play the last one just because there's a new one.

[losimagic]

Originally posted by Choccy
Well they would so that you had an original copy.

but wouldn't the manual cover prove i've got the original? yes, it would :)

[Choccy]

Originally posted by losimagic
but wouldn't the manual cover prove i've got the original? yes, it would :)

I wasn't disagreeing, just trying to work out their strange logic.

It's a shame I was going to buy a copy on EBay for £10, cut out the barcode, sell it and get the cashback.

Oh well lol :)

[mikegray]

I was thinking they'd have you send the CD Key or something. Bit mad to have to send your play disc.

[Chivalry]

soooo can wqe have a few opinions of the full game to wet my appertite while i wait for my DVD edition to get to me from play??? how good is it? :)

[jodennis]

Well, the box it comes in is very nice.

Just haven't had time to install it yet. The box is nice though.

[splobber]

Originally posted by jodennis
Well, the box it comes in is very nice.

Just haven't had time to install it yet. The box is nice though.

Have you ever considered a career in videogame reviewing? You'd knock 'em bandy. :D

[jodennis]

Originally posted by splobber
Have you ever considered a career in videogame reviewing? You'd knock 'em bandy. :D
Oh, I've toyed with the idea on occaision, do you think I could carve a career for myself from it?

I might actually get to play the game sometime too, then I'd have something useful to say about it.

[Questor]

Originally posted by jodennis
Oh, I've toyed with the idea on occaision, do you think I could carve a career for myself from it?

I might actually get to play the game sometime too, then I'd have something useful to say about it.

I dunno - it never seems to work for Edge :)

[Steven Lewis]

Originally posted by Steven Lewis
It better be one hell of a window sticker for £49.99...
...and it is. It's an invisible window sticker (there isn't one) :(

[Lagerlout]

Played this for most of the weekend at a get together, and it rocks! Unfortunately only 5 out of 16 people got their copies on time though, so the rest of us are stuck with one player til we get our valid CD Keys. I'm gonn see how much time I have free this week, and if I have an evening spare I'm just gonna go buy this from town and cancel with Play.

[lfgj]

Excuse my ignorance, but is there any benefit in getting the DVD version over the CD version (apart from the obvious fact you don't need to keep swapping discs on install)?

[Lagerlout]

Well the DVD version actually just contains 6 folders marked CD1-CD6 and an install file! It IS the CD version, just on one DVD.

[D.E.]

The DVD version is now showing as back in back stock at Play and mine is now processing :clap:

[stupendousman]

Mines now gone to packing :clap:

[MetalGearAl]

Processing for me too! :thumbs:

So... if sent today, I could be playing be.. thursday?

[roddy22]

Mine is Processing too,

What are the stages it goes through?

Does it go straight to dispatch after Processing?

[MetalGearAl]

I think it's:


Processing - Got the order and just waiting for somebody to take a look at it.
Packing - Someone is shuffling around finding the DVD to put in an envelope. Then left sat by the door ready to be posted when someone fancies going to the shops :)
Dispatched - On it's way!

[john316]

Originally posted by D.E.
The DVD version is now showing as back in back stock at Play and mine is now processing :clap:

Processing here as well :D

[andrewh]

Packing

[Xenole]

Mine's packing and I ordered it on Thursday :)

[john316]

Mine has now shipped! :)

[stupendousman]

Mines been shipped as well, happy with that for £17.99 :clap:

[bigdutch]

shipped today, as in my previous reply, good things come to those who wait:thumbs:

[BoogieMan]

aye mine has now been shipped too... email confirmed. Hopefully will have around Tomorrow/Wed..

[Lagerlout]

Was about to go buy it locally too :D

[jodennis]

I've had mine since Saturday and have only managed 5 minutes play time on it, but it was much the same as the demo, except it's got more levels.

[roddy22]

:razz: Hmm not happy mine hasn't moved onto packaging yet and others have. I ordered mine 2 weeks ago.

Oh well musn't grumble too much it is a fantastic price, just annoying there doesn't seem to be any queing syatem in place.

[Your_da]

Must be completely random who gets them when they come into stock, I only ordered on the 13th and mine was posted today, :clap:
my brother ordered about a week before that and his shows packing. :lol:

[mikegray]

Shipped here as well, I'd say it should be here Thursday. Far Cry and UT2k4 in the same weekend... and both for the RRP of a full price game. :)

[ShakeyJake]

anyone know the cheapest price on the high street for this?

[Xenole]

Mine's gone from packing to processing in the last hour or so, whatever that means.........

Added:
Now it's shipped.......... :)

A few days or less till I get to be cannon fodder for every newbie out there :(

[CFS Dubois]

Shipped today. :clap:

[Arthur Fowler]

Mine shipped today too. Got to wait two weeks until I can play it though, cos its a b'day present. Boo.

Arthur.

[roddy22]

:clap: wayhey hey,

It's been sent, my grumbling is over. Well done Play

[Grant666uk]

I am playing through the single player mode and cant see onslaught do you unlock this much later on. I can see all the others Deathmatch, flag, bombrun etc.

[oblig]

Play are sending mine today!

[Jacob]

Ordered on Sunday, shipped today :D.

[JCTurner]

Ordered on the 7th and shipped today :)

Result !

[swanny]

Got an email from Play today, they have sent me a £2 voucher by way of an apology for the delay in shipping my order.

Nice one :)

[Your_da]

Hope they send it to us all
:clap:

[jodennis]

Good news for those of you who haven't cancelled:

Customer Support [info@play.com]

Dear XXXXXXXX,

Thank you for your pre-order of 'Unreal Tournament 2004 (DVD Version)'.

At Play, we do try ensure that all pre-release games are dispatched so that they are delivered on the day of release.

Unfortunately, on this occasion due to a supplier delivery problem we have been unable to do this.
However, all orders have now been now been dispatched and you should receive your copy in the next couple of days.

By way of an apology, we would like to offer you a £2 discount off your next purchase from Play.com. Please see below for details of your voucher.

To redeem your voucher, add items to your basket as normal and proceed to the CheckOut page.
Before Confirming your order please enter your voucher code into the Voucher Code box.

Best Regards,

Play.com

The voucher code is ******** and it is valid until 31st May 2004.
And they've all been posted now. Now that is a bargain £15.99 minus £7.50 rebate = £8.50!

[Doll]

Just got the same mail from play :D

[Alastair]

got an email yesterday saying shipped

Hopefuly will be on doormat when I get home :D

EDIT: (got the £2 voucher email too) :clap:

[kriswicks77]

Just got the £2 off e-mail. Thats very nice of them. :thumbs:

[bod]

Originally posted by jodennis
Good news for those of you who haven't cancelled:


And they've all been posted now. Now that is a bargain £15.99 minus £7.50 rebate = £8.50!

Just to add to this. I actually *DID* cancel my UT2004 DVD last wednesaday and I have also got a £2 coupon. So it seems like anyone who ordered will get one..


Now do I use the £2 to replace the order :)

[Your_da]

A big :razz: to everybody who cancelled :norty: because they were slighlty delayed, its only a game and not the end of the world because we didnt get to play it on the release day. Cant beat that price with the rebate.

Now to search for the old game so I can get my money back

DAM :oh-hum: just read the post above

[Harsin]

I hope you're all taking back your letters to Watchdog/Trading Standards/Amnesty International. :nono:

[losimagic]

Originally posted by Your_da
A big :razz: to everybody who cancelled :norty: because they were slighlty delayed, its only a game and not the end of the world because we didnt get to play it on the release day. Cant beat that price with the rebate.

Now to search for the old game so I can get my money back

haha, i cancelled and bought the SE version instead (well worth the extra money) - i still got the £2 voucher from play :D

[Bellmeister]

How do you claim the rebate?

[bod]

Originally posted by Your_da
A big :razz: to everybody who cancelled :norty: because they were slighlty delayed, its only a game and not the end of the world because we didnt get to play it on the release day. Cant beat that price with the rebate.

Now to search for the old game so I can get my money back

DAM :oh-hum: just read the post above

TBH, I cancelled the order last week after actually playing it multiplayer online and realising that like the UTs before it *I* wouldn't be playing it online after a couple weeks.

So the £2 coupon is a nice bonus ;)

[MetalGearAl]

Hm.. did you have to email Play to complain about the delay to get the voucher? I've happily get my order for almost a month now, but I didn't receive an email.

[bod]

No, for me and 4/5 mates I know play just automatically sent the mails. Id imagine you may get it later as I would guess that play had an awfully large number of pre-orders for this so will have a lot of coupons to mail out :)

[Xenole]

Beats me why they sent the coupon out. Only ordered on Thursday knowing it wasn't in stock, and was in no rush.
Whether or not I choose to use it, I don't know yet, as not really fairly earnt in this case and it will be taking money out of their pockets for no fault of their own.