Questions tagged [origin]
An online gaming, digital distribution, social and DRM platform by publisher EA. This tag should be used for questions about Origin's features, including but not limited to the digital distribution of games, the desktop PC client, in-game overlay, social features and account management and settings.
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Does Origin have any built in screenshot functionality?
Origin is trying to edge its way onto Steam's turf, which seems to have been one of the major reasons for keeping Mass Effect 3 an Origin (and console!) exclusive.
Thing is, I use Steam for a lot ...
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Can Steam be used to Launch Mass Effect 3?
I own Mass Effect 3 on Origin, but I very much prefer launching games from Steam (largely for the overlay, since I've got hundreds of Steam friends). I know that non-steam applications can be ...
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How can I change the Install Directory of Games in Origin
In preparation of the upcoming Battlefield 3 Open Beta, today I attempted to set up Origin to install to the proper directories.
My base Origin is installed at:
"E:\Games\Origin".
For some ...
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Can I play SimCity on two computers at the same time?
I'm not familiar with Origin's DRM (or the one that will be used on the next SimCity), but if I got the game, would I and my girlfriend be able to play it at the same time, each on their own computer ...
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How do I set Titanfall in-game language to English (Russian version)?
This question was initially about Russian PC version of Titanfall, available in Russian Origin store.
It appears that there exists a Worldwide PC version of Titanfall for which Origin has posted a ...
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How do I make a shortcut to an origin game?
I deleted my original shortcut to Mass Effect 3 as part of an ill-conceived attempt to get a steam overlay within Origin.
Unfortunately, I can't figure out how to create a desktop shortcut from ...
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Can I install games obtained via Steam in Origin?
Origin seems to recognise that I purchased NFS: Hot Pursuit on Steam, and is now giving me the option to download it. Is there a way, or is it possible, to install games in Origin that have been ...
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Is there a way to gift Battlefield 3?
Is there a way to purchase Battlefield 3 and/or Battlefield 3 Premium online and be able to give that copy to a friend? (buy it online without binding it to your own account)
For instance, just get ...
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Can I sell my activated origin game?
I bought Dragon Age Inquisition, I have all the disks, the problem is that my computer isn't powerful enough for it and so it lags a lot. I've done all I could, but the only way I can play normally is ...
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Is it possible to install games to different hard drives?
I normally use Steam, but after purchasing the latest Humble Bundle I acquired several Origin games. My main hard drive is a 128GB SSD, but it's is almost full. I like to keep a few games I'm playing ...
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What is the purpose of Origin Points?
As of May 28, 2013, Origin has introduced "Origin Points", which purportedly helps track your achievements in some of EA's games on PC.
From EA's help center:
Origin Points help you track your ...
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How to get rid of Origin while still playing games that require it?
Is there a way to play games that require Origin without allowing it to scan my computer?
The idea is to have it running as a dedicated user on my computer which does not have any permissions so it ...
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How do I take a screen shot in Mass Effect 3? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Does Origin have any built in screenshot functionality?
Print screen doesn't seem to work. Is there another way in ME3 or in the Origin overlay that will let me take a screen ...
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Can games purchased from a North American account be played on a Europe account?
I am from Europe and I bought something from Origin. What I've seen is that in the USA store the games are the same prices, but in dollars (which makes them cheaper, due o the exchange rate). If I ...
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Are there any command-line arguments for Origin?
Note: If this belongs better on SuperUser, StackOverflow, or some other exchange, please tell me and I'll move it.
I'm trying to control Origin via command line (mainly to launch specific games). ...
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How can I get the Sims DLC from Steam to work with the Origin version of the base games?
Looking in the Steam store, the Sims DLC packs have a little banner similar to this:
Requires the base game The Sims™ 3 on Steam in order to play.
My girlfriend has Sims 3 and Sims Medieval ...
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Battlefield 3 Origin Install issues - error 262145:5
I recently picked up Battlefield 3 in a physical copy but have had issues with installing it.
Install steps so far:
Inserted disk 1, created an Origin account, and installed Origin. No issues.
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Should I install steam/origin on SSD and map some games to HDD or other way around?
Well the topic explains it all. I just reinstalled my PC. Now that I have a larger SSD I want to have some games on my SSD and some other games on my HDD.
I wonder if I should install Steam and ...
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Why is SWTOR not downloading through EA's Origin service?
So, I'm about to download SWTOR as written here http://www.swtor.com/early-access.
But it seems like I have to download the client by itself, not via the Origin program by EA, even if the game shows ...
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What happens if I add a Steam game to Origin? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Installing in games Origin already obtained via Steam
Now that I've installed Origin, I have the option of registering some of my other EA games (Dead Space 1 & 2, etc) on ...
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