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Sims 4 Limited Edition ~ $37 @ Origin

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PMrsMoose on 24/07/2014 - 11:51 files.ozbargain.com.au (700 clicks)
Last edited 26/07/2014 - 10:20 by 1 other user

EDIT~ the ever wonderful poedgirl has advised that if you select Mexico its cheaper. I have had a quick look and this is indeed correct

Link - https://www.origin.com/es-mx/store/buy/sims-4/pc-download/ba…

With the release date for this looming and the high pre-order price in Australia I thought I would post how I scored Sims 4 for approx 53 bucks (exchange rates can change)

When we were in HK for our honeymoon we pre-ordered the game and got it substantially cheaper. For this tutorial you will need to select Mexico

Things you will need to redeem this if the above link doesn't work:
Google Chrome
Hola extension

How to -
Install the above then go on and open a new window. Click on the little Hola fireball (might be hidden behind the >> icon, which can be found to the right of the URL bar. It'll open and ask you to input a website type in origin.com then select Mexico country in the drop down. When it loads up google will ask if you want to translate the website. Go to the sims4 section and buy which ever one you want.

Limited edition is 36.97 according to xe.com
Deluxe edition is 47.54 according to xe.com

We used paypal to make the purchase and had no problems!

Enjoy :)

P.S Yes I know about the pools and toddlers and just want to make this a friendly post not a flamatory one for the sims fans that are interested in this!

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  • poedgirl on 24/07/2014 - 12:03

    Much cheaper in the Mexican store, US$44.99 for the deluxe edition.

    • MrsMoose on 24/07/2014 - 12:04

      Even with the exchange rate? But still Im all for a better bargain Ill check it out and edit the post :D ty

      • poedgirl on 24/07/2014 - 12:07
        +1

        I just bought it from the Mexican store, AU$49.38 using PayPal.

  • hollykryten on 24/07/2014 - 12:06
    +3

    Don't forget in the meantime EA is giving away Sims 2 Ultimate for free. You could get used to playing Sims until the latest version is released.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/153942

  • bhubb18 on 24/07/2014 - 12:16

    Knowing how dodgy EA are, I refuse to preorder any game from them.
    While this looks like a good deal, I will wait until the game proves itself to be stable, and not a complete turd.

    • MrsMoose on 24/07/2014 - 12:40

      turd makes me crack up for some reason at the moment!

      I agree on the points you have raised; mostly just wanted to put this out there incase someone wanted to secure a cheaper price for it! Hurts the pocket what AU origin is charging.

  • kamikaze_ozbargain on 24/07/2014 - 12:16

    whats the difference between the deluxe and the limited

    • jv on 24/07/2014 - 12:23
      -3

      the price.

    • poedgirl on 24/07/2014 - 12:37

      You can see right on the page linked. Essentially some hats, a laser show, etc. Oh, and a soundtrack.

  • Pobman on 24/07/2014 - 12:41

    When we were in HK for our honeymoon we pre-ordered the game and got it substantially cheaper.

    Sign of the times when a honeymoon comes with a discounted virtual life.

    • MrsMoose on 24/07/2014 - 15:24

      If you have a partner who is a gamer then they will always check for game related sales.
      We also spent a whole day at Sham Shui Po which sells games and electronics galore!

      • poedgirl on 24/07/2014 - 17:10
        +1

        I need to find me one of them :P

  • dktlim on 24/07/2014 - 12:43

    It would be nice if toddlers and pools were the only things they removed to sell later as DLC.
    http://boards.deniableplausibility.net/i/v/image/1405/90/140…

    Not to mention that it barely looks any different or better graphically (arguably it actually looks worse) than Sims 3 which was released in 2009. Recycled animations too. And going by franchise history it'll still run like crap and have long load times.

    But that's okay, you can always get the Premium membership for early discounted access to… the first 3 (of many) DLC packs.

    • smurfinaus on 24/07/2014 - 18:14

      That seems to be a number of things missing which were usually staples of the past base games…:/

  • Krisjohn on 24/07/2014 - 13:03
    +1

    It seems highly risky to pre-order from out of region, given that EA really don't like you doing that. I got SimCity from India, but that was in the first week of release, and I've had problems since then trying to buy other stuff from a region other than the billing address of my credit card or the nominated region in my PayPal account.

    • samfisher5986 on 24/07/2014 - 14:01
      +2

      People have done it for a long time without issues.

  • ronnknee on 24/07/2014 - 13:13

    Will there be any in-game differences when purchased from a different region?

    • shadowarrior on 24/07/2014 - 13:28
      +8

      If you buy from Mexican store, your Sims characters will have employment restrictions to garden and swimming pool cleaning only I think. You can progress to become a drug cartel leader though. Shit…that was racist. Sorry..was just a joke :(

      • ronnknee on 24/07/2014 - 14:49
        +1

        Awesome. I've always loved playing the hardest difficulty in games.

      • muncan on 24/07/2014 - 16:36
        +1

        Racist jokes are second only to fart jokes.

    • DarKBlooD on 24/07/2014 - 13:39
      +2

      Everyone will be wearing a sombrero and carrying a pinata around.

      • ronnknee on 24/07/2014 - 14:04

        Actually, this wouldn't be so bad if it was real haha.

    • McFly on 24/07/2014 - 16:29
      +1

      With the Mexican version your Sims can give Taco Flavoured Kisses.

  • shadowarrior on 24/07/2014 - 13:26
    +3

    Good deal..but shit company.
    Going by their track records of buggy games through launch and beyond…Hey there BF4…wassup….yeah mate, am looking at you as well SimCity.
    And am sure they will remove stuff which were part of built in content of Sims 3 or Sims 2 and release it as paid DLC for Sims 4. Guess am happy with Sims 3 for now till next 1 year….when they figure out how to fix their bugs.

    • MrsMoose on 24/07/2014 - 15:27

      I know; Hellgate London was a favorite game and they effed that up royally. Its impossible to finish the game because they didnt finish it. As a completionist it hurts as a perfectionist it just flat out pisses me off. If your going to sell a product make sure its finished and in working order. I wouldnt sell a half crocheted blanket to someone at full price and expect them to be happy with it

      • shadowarrior on 24/07/2014 - 16:59
        +1

        I loved Hellgate London :(
        I even have a wallpaper of it on my work desktop. Think later on another company bought the IP and released it as a MMO where you had to either buy tokens to unlock the areas or farm tokens.

        • MrsMoose on 24/07/2014 - 22:33
          +1

          Yep and the MMO died, it was then privately hosted and that too petered out! Glad and sad to know I am not the only fan, fricken EA

        • shadowarrior on 25/07/2014 - 10:34

          @MrsMoose:
          We should totally hang out :) I'll keep an eye out for some deals on a dinner for two here in OZB.

        • MrsMoose on 26/07/2014 - 10:17

          @shadowarrior: bahahhaa so long as its a double date! My hubs would have to come!!
          poedgirl is looking for a gamer guy though!

        • shadowarrior on 26/07/2014 - 11:53

          @MrsMoose:
          Now you are calling tough shots, it will be hard to find a dinner bargain for 4 (apart from the family meal deals of 2 adults and 2 kids) on OZB :(

          Unless you guys invite me and @poedgirl over :)

  • videoman on 24/07/2014 - 13:59

    Should you preorder videogames? -

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf5Uj4XIT1Y

  • vid_ghost on 05/08/2014 - 10:05

    pre order at a cheaper price is the only reason to pre order

  • DarrenLi on 14/08/2014 - 18:58

    Is this applicable with all games? I.e. FIFA 15?

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