Is there a way to add EA codes to steam?

Frenzy · 9 Apr 2011 at 12:25

I have a few games Ive purchased off the ea store but having two clients for different games is a bit annoying.

I've tried asking ea through live chat and they say we dont know how steam manage their games so we cant tell you if it works. =/

I've made a topic on their forum too which I'm awaiting a reply to.

But just incase anyone here has gone through the same process, is it possible to add games you have purchased through the ea store to steam? I've tried activating using the codes I have received but they come up as invalid...

Antar Bolaeisk · 9 Apr 2011 at 12:26

Only certain games can be activated on Steam, have a look at the Steam FAQ sticky at the top of this forum for the list.

Frenzy · 9 Apr 2011 at 12:33

Ok for example dragon age 2 is available to purchase from steam but it is not in the list... I was under the impression if it was available on steam you could add it :S

arghhhh

Bloomfield · 9 Apr 2011 at 12:34

Only Steamworks games can be added to Steam from retail/other DD services.

Full list of games that can be added to Steam:
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-wusf-3601

NZXT30 · 9 Apr 2011 at 13:36

there is not a single EA game that you can add on steam. simple as that.

Lunch_box · 9 Apr 2011 at 15:41

What about Portal 2 purchased from EA download client, can that belinked to steam?? I can get the DVD key cheaper from there.

Gimpymoo · 9 Apr 2011 at 15:56

Bloomfield said:
Only Steamworks games can be added to Steam from retail/other DD services.

Full list of games that can be added to Steam:
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-wusf-3601

NZXT30 said:
there is not a single EA game that you can add on steam. simple as that.

Above quoted for truth.

Lunch_box said:
What about Portal 2 purchased from EA download client, can that belinked to steam?? I can get the DVD key cheaper from there.

You will be sent a Ket to activate in Steam

Portal 2 is not an E.A game, E.A are simply Valves "publishing partner" to enable them to get discs in shops, that is all.

Bloomfield · 9 Apr 2011 at 15:57

Yes, Portal 2 is a Steamworks game.

RedStarRiot · 9 Apr 2011 at 17:25

just use ea download manager for ea games, i use my codes in there