Half Life 2 Sti Bundle for Limeys

[MagnumPI]

a while ago i bought a Sapphire Radeon 9600XT 256mb /w Half Life 2 voucher, but as a resident of the UK i was a bit nervous about not being able to find any information regarding shipping ot the UK, etc... for the CD version of the HL2 offer. I searched on ATi's GITG site and even e-mailed them about it but frankly ATi's Customer support is a pile of wanky toss.

anyone know about the delivery charges and all the stuff pertinent to UK residents and the HL2 ATi bundle?

MUCH appreciated,
-Jim

 

[SMT]

I'll see what I can find about UK shipping, but I just wanted to say that I LOL'ed at "wanky toss."

 

[Burn]

Yes. Wanky toss is my new word-for-the-day and im going to say it alot.

Would be interesting to know this too, as Im from the UK.

 

[MadGuy]

But you can also dl HL2 through Steam, right ?

 

[Dead-Inside]

Yes, MadGuy, but was that really the right topic to post the question in?

Anyway, I wonder how it is with Sweden/Europe overall.

 

[SMT]

I can't find the HL2 redemption page on ATI's website at the moment. Anybody have the link?

 

[MagnumPI]

the one ive got is: Here
thats off the voucher.

P.S Wanky Toss is the culmonation of a hearty northern upbringing - long live Sheffield! hehe

-Jim

 

[jimbones]

EDIT: /ignore me

Wouldn't that make the most sense, if ATI offered to send you just the CD-key and steam does the rest? (suppose you have enough "pipe")


wanky toss.. haha

 

[ferd]

I think you're supposed to use the voucher in the stores...

 

[SMT]

Nope, not in-store. Check out the link: http://www.ati.com/online/hl2/

I wonder if any stores will let you redeem it and do the hard work for you, though. Hmm..

 

[mortiz]

I know ATi don't ship their cards out of North America/Canada when bought off their site. Not sure if the HL2 coupon is an exception to this however.

 

[jimbones]

They say on their hl2 site that you can either: download via steam or pay 10$ delivery for international shipping. Your choice. Nifty box but endless waiting for shipping or steam instant joy but no box. This is a real toughy..

 

[Reven]

ATI would have to pay the stores..

 

[Rossell]

I bought a 9600XT myself and expected a HL2 voucher. Alas no.

There are 2 versions, Lite and Full.

Full gives you Tomb Raider, some software and the voucher. Lite does not.

And this is the same model, same make. Hope that helps.

 

[MagnumPI]

i'd have to have the boxed version, just to be able to say 'I'm HOLDING HALF LIFE 2!!!' the moment i got it. plus i dont mind the wait, i could always drink some bleach and wake up in a months time ready for delivery!

Jimbones, did you find an actual figure ($10) for shipping, or was it just a guess, cos i have no idea bout it and i didn't see it anywhere!

-Jimbers

 

[Rossell]

Magnum: Just remember what I said

 

[MagnumPI]

Rossell, im not sure i fully understand what u mean, 'cos i have a voucher in mine :S its my pride and joy!

-Jimbo

 

[ComradeBadger]

He means you bought the full version

Nice name and kudos for wanky toss \o/

I'm guessing you're a uni student

 

[KurtCobain]

hehe wanky toss, nice !

And yes i e-mailed them with sum queries about prices and they still not e-mailed me back...

 

[daveodeth]

He means you bought the full version

Nice name and kudos for wanky toss \o/

I'm guessing you're a uni student

what you accusing us students of now.

 

[el Chi]

I saw STI and I though Sexually Transmitted Infections... Then I though headCRABS! Ha! Geddit!?
Ahem... I'll get me coat.

 

[SMT]

Hey ComradeBadger, d'you think you could correct the thread title to read "Ati bundle" instead of "Sti bundle?" It's driving me nuts.

 

[staddydaddy]

I dont think they'll ship the box to you. Even though people have been saying this for ages "Oh I'm going to wait and get the box through the mail". I bet it's going to be like an "OEM" version of the game, I.e. a CD paper slip (maybe if you're lucky a jewlcase) and a manual and that's it. I _seriously doubt_ that you're going to get the full blown box.

 

[lotusandy]

what you accusing us students of now.

Well student ARE wanker and tossers

At least they were when i went there!!


Quality thread!

 

[sabre89]

See... this is why you should live in the US is you ever want anything

 

[MagnumPI]

sorry bout my LAME spelling, as a student i try and torture my brain into study with as much alcohol i can, or at least thats what i tell campus security...

i was afaid it might be OEM, cos thats the most logical outcome, but i suppose its better than nowt. plus a guy can hope...right!

Ive sent another email to ATi, but all i expect is for it to be returned covered in laugh spittle (albeit in digital form, ie, automated responses).

-Jim

 

[guise]

i bought a 9600XT aswell but im still in 2 minds about posting the crap off to ati. i mean i WANT the cd rather then just downlaoding it form steam... its just more practical (say if i want to format my PC id eaily be able to re-install it).

i was hoping there would be some stores in the UK willing to trade the vouchers for actual copies of the game... luckily i havent scratched off the scratchy panel, i think ill email Game and find out if theyll be doing anything like that.

the prospect of having an OEM version in a paper sleeve is kinda sad. i basically bought the 9600XT solely for HL2 back in december, as im sure did a lot of otehr people. we deserve a full copy of the game without having to wait.

also, would it be possible to to download the game via steam, AND send off the voucher to canada (assuming i got desperate enough to send it) and recieve a cd?

 

[Daiceman9]

guise, i dont think it would hurt if you did, i dont rember, but i dont think that you need to send in the scratch card itself, only the scan of it.

 

[skumbuzzul]

Yo, Wanky Toss!

 

[estling]

If you have bought the Radeon 9600XT just to get HL2 you should read the text before buying it.

Your card is for activation the "locked" Half-Life 2 thingy in steam, as Condition Zero is for me now. When you press the Icon, it will probably give you some choises as;

I already got a CD KEY, let me play now!
I want to buy HL2 with my VISA card

Or something like that..

Now, I will buy a XT card just to get the ultimate HL2 experience, but if HL2 doesn't ship to sweden for one month after the "real" release, I'll use my Voucher card meanwhile. I need the bloody box to my HL shelf :/

So if you want the box, use the voucher meanwhile you're waiting for the Box if it won't release near you in a month orso =) I couldn't be able to sit down with my voucher cd key and know I could be able to play HL2.. But I also love the sound of my CD-ROM when it installs great games..

 

[jimbones]

Jimbones, did you find an actual figure ($10) for shipping, or was it just a guess, cos i have no idea bout it and i didn't see it anywhere!

yo, I checked ATI-page: https://www.atihl2offer.com/halflife2.asp?type=single

Shipping Method:*
Plus applicable taxes Mail (North America and International) $10 USD
(delivery 2-3 weeks)
Priority Mail (North America only) $15 USD
(delivery 1 week)

 

[MagnumPI]

perfect, thats for the info Jimbones! :cheers:

-Jimbers

 

[guise]

$10 USD = £5.50 (you goto love the strong pound )

i think im gonna do what estling suggested.. preload the game on steam and play it while i send off my crap and wait months for it to arrive from canada. cheers!