I don't have a CD drive so was wondering if it is possible to activate a retail copy of SimCity via Origin and just download the game from Origin rather than installing it using the disk?
SimCity requires an Origin account and an internet connection so yes, your retail copy should have a product code inside of it.
Yes.
Create an Origin account if you do not have one already.
Enter the product key included with the retail copy of SimCity(either through the website or through the Origin client Games > Redeem Product Code)
Origin is the delivery mechanism for EA games to receive their updates, as well as handle DRM. This is much like Steam.
You have to install Origin to use the game, so essentially all you are getting at the store is a License Key, and some installation files for Origin, and maybe a SimCity downloader for the latest patch of the game.
So yeah, I just preordered SimCity Digital Deluxe Edition on Origin (I am THAT crazy, it seems).
In addition to my fancy new game I've been given a special in-game building (Diamond Park) AND a 20 Euro coupon to use for a future purchase (until March 31st, unfortunately). I wanted to use it for BF3 since today it's on offer at 19.95 Euros, but guess what? The coupon can only be used with a 30 Euros-minimum purchase, so fuck it.
I might decide to get the fantastic EuroTruck Simulator 2, but since I see Origin as a necessary evil to cope with to play SimCity and I want to keep as many games as possible in my Steam library, I was wondering if it's possible to 'transfer' ETS to Steam so that I can play with it and download it from there without passing through EA's menacing hands.
Does anyone know if this is possible? If so, can I have the procedure explained, or a link to it?
Many thanks, have a good day duders.