Question about online codes.

rjk · 15 May 2012 at 20:08

Hi guys, picked up a ps3 tonight with a few games to replace my fat 60gb which died last night.

The new console came with bf3 and FIFA 12. I am under the impression tha these have online passes which makes them more valuable to sell on (I don't want either game, just plan to sell on and recoup some costs)

My question is, how do i check if they are unused?
Sorry if it's a bit of a silly question, not ever activated an online code before as I don't usually do online gaming on my console

antijoke · 15 May 2012 at 20:14

If it was new they won't be redeemed.

If its all second hand the only way to know would be if they have the scratch off silver foil to cover the code.

Does the ps3 confirm the code telling you what the code will give you before you finally redeem it? That could be a way.

rjk · 15 May 2012 at 20:18

That's what I am thinking but I didn't want to accidentally use it.
My copy of mortal kombat has an online code tha didn't need scratching off which is why I asked.

antijoke · 15 May 2012 at 20:36

Annoyingly some do supply scratch off panels whilst others don't.

rjk · 15 May 2012 at 20:39

Anyone with a copy of FIFA or bf3 able to confirm?

Raziel1 · 16 May 2012 at 02:56

neither have scratch off strips, EA never put them on, its just a leaflet with the code printed on it

rjk · 16 May 2012 at 11:18

tried to add them and it said the codes were invalid. oh well

thanks for the help guys

antijoke · 16 May 2012 at 11:25

Invalid, are you sure you entered it properly?

Surely it would say that this code has already been redeemed.

kdd · 16 May 2012 at 15:31

If you bought the games new as part of a package go back to the shop and say, you should have got new copies only fair.

ps3ud0 · 16 May 2012 at 16:17

It sounds like these werent new games (would normally expect them to be sealed) so OP was hoping the online passes werent redeemed to sell them off at a higher price. I guess thats the luck of the draw when it comes to pre-owned games...

If you were expecting new games, then as kdd said, go back to the shop...

ps3ud0 :cool: