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Ubisoft $1 Game Deals! + up to 75% off Others

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Ubisoft $1 Game Deals! + up to 75% off Others
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LMadic74 on 16/08/2012 - 04:47 shop.ubi.com (6253 clicks)
Last edited 18/08/2012 - 00:34

Hey guys, I received an e-mail from Ubisoft stating that they're going to be releasing one game per day for only $1.
The deal runs from (Thu - Sun).
The four games that will cost only $1 for their respective days are:
H.A.W.X.2 (Thu), From Dust (Fri), Silent Hunter 5 (Sat), Driver: San Francisco (Sun).

There will also be a range of games that will be 75% off, these include:

Thu - Adventures of Tintin, Anno 2070
Fri - All Assassin's Creed games (on the page) and Prince of Persia.
Sat - Shaun White Skateboarding & Heroes VI and its expansion.
Sun - Settlers 7 & Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell.

EDIT - Enter the coupo code "10THANKYOU" before purchasing for 90c games ;)
thanks to TheAviator1992 for the code!

EDIT 2 - Will not let me change web address as it is not from "shop.ubi" domain. Here's a more informative link though:
http://newsletter.ubisoft.com/en-au/2012/08/09_Uplay/09_Upla…
Cheers for the 100th like guys! (:

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  • neosin on 16/08/2012 - 05:19

    thanks got hawx2 for a buck!

    too bad it doesn't activate over steam or origin

    • lostn on 16/08/2012 - 06:26
      +4

      Does Ubisoft have their own Steam-like service? I really could do with fewer of those. EA and Blizzard have their own. Soon there will be a different client you'll need for every publisher. No thanks.

      • GUYANDSON on 16/08/2012 - 06:55
        +2

        Yeah they do, Uplay.

        • CyberGenesys on 16/08/2012 - 18:28

          Yeah and they even have uplay on the ps3 :(

          GOt PS3 version of Ghost Recon: FS and after launching game it has to log on to the ubisoft (uplay) servers = ghey. The reason I got the PS3 version is because I didn't want that BS.

        • Ace on 16/08/2012 - 21:10

          PC versions have an offline mode just FYI. You only have to log into Uplay once to activate the key then you can play in offline mode every other time.

      • [Deactivated] on 17/08/2012 - 10:43

        Absolutely. Steam to me is my all in one. Stuff the others!

        • cannedhams on 17/08/2012 - 22:10

          They wont put an offer this good on Steam because they want 30% of the revenues. Same as the Apple tax.

          Indie developers will put up with that just to have the exposure of being on the platform. The major publishers won't though.

    • angopatango on 17/08/2012 - 18:30
      +2

      I thought I missed out when the game was $2.50 during the steam Summer Sale a few weeks back but now I'm laughing. Thanks for the deal, you earnt that 100th like.

  • Wickzki49 on 16/08/2012 - 05:39

    Awesome deals. Thanks for sharing.

  • Elijha on 16/08/2012 - 05:43
    +1

    Been wanting to pay Settlers 7 for a bit but everywhere I look it is always 'full price'. Have to see how low they go.

  • Benno123 on 16/08/2012 - 06:10

    Awesome! Will definitely be getting From Dust and Driver. I'll have to see what the other two are as well.

    • Domingo on 16/08/2012 - 09:20
      +2

      From Dust is really short and quite boring. But for $1, can't go wrong I guess

    • tebbybabes on 16/08/2012 - 10:55

      Yep, I have to echo Domingo about 'From Dust' being quite short. The single player is almost like just a tutorial. Still, I enjoyed it. And it's only a dollar. :)

    • Zak on 16/08/2012 - 11:22
      +1

      I actually really liked From Dust. I picked it up from the Steam "Summer" sale for $3.74. Got around 14 hours out of it, myself. Great value entertainment for ~27c per hour, and this is only about 1/4 of that price! :)

      • Elijha on 19/08/2012 - 21:06

        I clocked the main game it in under 4 hours and completed the challenges in about 2 more .. was quite disappointed on its low difficulty and lack of variety.

  • hugh on 16/08/2012 - 07:29
    +4

    just get them all, for $1 you can't go wrong

  • bigosmallo on 16/08/2012 - 08:13

    Just remember you need to download them within 30 days, or at least that's how it worked back when the website glitched and gave everyone free games.

    • Elijha on 16/08/2012 - 08:19

      ahhh memories.

    • wisc on 16/08/2012 - 09:44

      hmmm, didnt want another client but if thats the case, where its 30 days only certianly dont want to get this cruddy client!

      heroes VI for 10 bux will be tempting, but it would have to register though steam…

      • frewer on 18/08/2012 - 19:36

        Hero vi is 17.98 in my cart how do you get it down to $10?

    • NFS on 16/08/2012 - 09:56
      +2

      Still the case (unless you buy the extended download service)
      "If your order contains downloadable software and you have not purchased our Extended Download Service (EDS), you have 30 days to download your purchase. After you download we suggest you save a copy of the downloaded file on an external drive, CD, DVD, or some other storage medium in the event you have computer problems or the downloaded file becomes damaged or corrupt."

      • wisc on 16/08/2012 - 10:20
        +1

        i think that will be their downfall… thats why i like steam so much…wonder how long until they change it… cant imagine it being sucessful being so restrictive.

    • tebbybabes on 16/08/2012 - 21:39
      +2

      I've been trying to chase up more info about this 30 day limit and haven't found any word on it on the email receipt that they sent me, nor in the instructions for downloading and installing the game.

      Considering this, I've been trying to find official info on how to save the installer files to media but haven't found any instructions on doing so.

      Can any of you folks point me in the right direction?

  • bugman on 16/08/2012 - 08:40

    will be getting driver and silent hunter, not sure about the others

    • machalel on 16/08/2012 - 17:10
      +1

      wow, so much hate

  • Vladdo on 16/08/2012 - 09:25
    +1

    Has anyone managed to buy anything? I keep getting a 'payment authorised failed' on both credit card and paypal…

    • NFS on 16/08/2012 - 09:54
      +1

      I just used paypal 1 min ago and worked fine for me.

    • Agret on 16/08/2012 - 19:30

      I just tried with PayPal got that error tried with card got the errror then tried with bpay and got the error. Probably a catch 22 of the site that you can only buy the $1 game if you add another game to cart at the same time as $1 is probably too little for their payment system to process. Sucks because I wanted hawx 2. Reply back if you find a solution.

    • Agret on 17/08/2012 - 13:29

      Think we might have to neg this deal, doesn't work for Australians. I tried on day 1 to get hawx for $1 and got payment authorization failed. Today I wanted prince of Persia so created a brand new uplay account and all 3 payment methods gave that message still. Don't understand how bpay could fail to authorize =/

      • ilikebargains on 17/08/2012 - 13:34
        +3

        i was australian last time i looked, and both the $1 deals have worked for me, but i haven't tried the other discounted software.

      • NFS on 17/08/2012 - 13:54
        +3

        Whoa, don't neg.
        Worked fine for me, I've purchased both games now using Paypal.
        Have you guys tried my solutions below?

        Make sure if credit card that your Ubi store account has the same address as your CC.
        If Paypal make sure the email address you signed up with Ubi is the same as the one registered in Paypal
        Shouldn't have any issues after that… hopefully…

      • bmedia on 17/08/2012 - 15:29

        I too can confirm that it worked fine for me and I'm Australian and located in Australia :p. Paid both times with PayPal directly (funds already in PayPal account).

  • [Deactivated] on 16/08/2012 - 09:56

    Hey guys, is that the latest Heroes version? Sounds great!

  • montorola on 16/08/2012 - 10:24

    Awesome, Friday should be good - Assassin's Creed and Prince of Persia series!

    Uhh guys, do we have to buy from Ubisoft's website or can we get it through Steam?

  • mrfluffy on 16/08/2012 - 10:27

    Heres hoping that Uplay does not stuff up my already installed games like Steam did.

    Non Steam activated games bargains are usually hard to come by so thanks heaps, Madic74.

  • hubbske on 16/08/2012 - 10:54

    Nice deal. Still remember the Store Glitch deal from last time :) http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/41279?page=8

  • tebbybabes on 16/08/2012 - 11:03
    +3

    Am I doing something wrong or is Anno 2070 not quite 75% off?

    • ilikebargains on 16/08/2012 - 11:51
      +1

      yeah it works out at 60% at my end

  • ilikebargains on 16/08/2012 - 11:47
    +1

    great post - not sure how much i'll play the others, but definitely want Driver SF. At $1 i'll grab them all. Thanks.

  • frewer on 16/08/2012 - 12:03

    cool beans, it is not really a deal in case of anno2070,i paid less than $20 a few month ago.

  • IsometricBacon on 16/08/2012 - 12:11

    Driver San Francisco is an amazing game, which is even more amazing at $1.

    Great deal.

  • brocky2006 on 16/08/2012 - 12:16

    just me or was hawxs 2 the only thing for $1?

    • brocky2006 on 16/08/2012 - 12:24
      +7

      facepalm just reread OZB post
      nevermind me

  • [Deactivated] on 16/08/2012 - 12:20

    Good deal.

  • papagoose on 16/08/2012 - 12:44
    +1

    Yep good deal. But their privacy policy is the worst I've seen, not because of the terms and conditions but because apparently Ubisoft isn't familiar with the concept of paragraphs

  • ilikebargains on 16/08/2012 - 13:16

    at least they fixed the remote trojan-type situation late july

  • Todes Angst on 16/08/2012 - 13:17
    +1

    why do you have to give them your total address, name and other info to pay by PayPal???

  • ilikebargains on 16/08/2012 - 13:26

    so to backup this game for use if i need to re-install windows, i just backup the game directory once installed? then copy it back to the same directory if i reformat?

    • eecan on 16/08/2012 - 13:52

      You could just torrent it and input your cd-key when installing. I would not be concerned at all about backing up the original files from the Uplay client.

      • twocsies on 16/08/2012 - 19:05
        -1

        Ubisoft does not let you install it more than 3 times, anyway, so if you need to re-install windows more than twice, no more game for you.

  • TheAviator on 16/08/2012 - 17:07
    +13

    Folks, just remember to enter the coupon code "10THANKYOU" before purchasing. Instead of paying $1 for HAWX, I paid just 90c! True OzBargainer if you ask me :P

    Thanks OP for letting us know about this deal. Might be a good deal to add the coupon code to the top so people know about it :)

    • ilikebargains on 16/08/2012 - 17:10

      TOO LATE!

      does that code apply to the others as well? and how did you get it?

      • TheAviator on 16/08/2012 - 17:15
        +1

        TheAviator has his ways :P

        Nah just found it online. Not sure if it applies to others but all I bought was HAWX and if it applied on something cheap like that would probably apply on the more expensive games too. Looking forward to using it for the next few games as well :)

    • Roja on 16/08/2012 - 21:57
      +6

      Thanks champ. I was umming and ahhing about whether I'd have time to play these but the coupon you mentioned lowered the psychological barrier to an acceptable level

      • [Deactivated] on 16/08/2012 - 22:31
        +5

        I agree. For $1 it's a bit iffy, but 90cents represents awesome value

    • NFS on 17/08/2012 - 09:15

      Thank you! Used it today for "From Dust".
      Yeah, sure it is a terrible PC port but at 90c you can't go wrong.
      http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/143/8/7/i__d_buy_that…

  • TheAviator on 16/08/2012 - 17:57

    EDIT: NVM :)

    • NFS on 16/08/2012 - 18:02

      HeHEhe, edited before I got to comment
      :P

  • twocsies on 16/08/2012 - 19:03
    -4

    Ubisoft has really terrible customer service. I purchased a game for $10 and spent 3 months of fighting with their customer service, taking photos of the box and serial number, as well as the receipt. They take 2-3 weeks to reply after each time I tried to update my claim.

    The big problem is their DRM sucks. Basically, I would suggest you only buy a Ubisoft product if you don't mind losing the money you pay. It's a gamble. If the game doesn't work, you will never get it to work. I have lost $10 and I don't mind telling you not to ever buy a Ubisoft game.

    • RDY4WR on 16/08/2012 - 20:11
      +3

      Not a sufficient reason to neg this deal…

    • montorola on 17/08/2012 - 11:02

      You went through all that trouble for $10? Lol…

      • NFS on 17/08/2012 - 11:04
        +7

        A true OzBarg'er would fight to the death for 50c…

  • firepower on 16/08/2012 - 23:17

    there DL site is very slow, yawn will leave on overnight.

  • brocky2006 on 17/08/2012 - 08:40
    +1

    any comments on from dust being steam compatable?

    • NFS on 17/08/2012 - 11:05

      Ummm… I don't think it will be, however if it does work on steam let me know!

    • [Deactivated] on 17/08/2012 - 11:09

      it's not sadly

      • NFS on 17/08/2012 - 11:58

        Thanks for that.

  • ssxmal on 17/08/2012 - 08:57
    +2

    i bought HAWX 2 yesterday using paypal but didnt manage to get an email confirming the purchase? did anyone else experience this?

  • High_Point on 17/08/2012 - 10:51

    hmmm i'm getting server error after trying to enter my payment details, will try again later.

    • NFS on 17/08/2012 - 11:19

      Server error (Crash?) or Payment error? (Refused transaction?)
      If server, try again later
      If payment - Make sure if credit card that your Ubi store account has the same address as your CC.
      If Paypal make sure the email address you signed up with Ubi is the same as the one registered in Paypal
      Shouldn't have any issues after that… hopefully…

      :)

      • High_Point on 17/08/2012 - 12:09

        nope, just comes up with server error, tried using a different browser and that didn't work, wondering if i should try using another account.

        edit: just found some additional lines of text that were colored white.. (great site design there)

        Error:

        Your data was not saved. Please try again. We apologise for this inconvenience.

        Error Number: SYS_000006

        • NFS on 17/08/2012 - 12:13

          You trying from work? Wondering if it is blocked… If not…Ahh…. ok…. umm…
          OH! WHAT THE HELL IS THAT BEHIND YOU!?!?
          runs away

        • High_Point on 17/08/2012 - 12:15

          Funny thing is that it worked yesterday.

          Made a new account and it worked. must have been something to do with my the saved payment details.

  • Andard on 17/08/2012 - 11:34

    Can't seem to add more than one quantity to my basket… is that one of the restrictions?

    • NFS on 17/08/2012 - 11:57

      Being $1 I'm sure you can only add 1 to your basket.
      You could try another purchase after making the first purchase? Or create yourself X number of Ubi accounts.
      :P

  • leonheart1 on 17/08/2012 - 11:42

    I keep getting:

    Payment Authorisation Failed

    I've tried paypal and CC to no avail.
    God, even their store is a PITA.

    • NFS on 17/08/2012 - 11:56

      Did you try what I suggested above?

      • leonheart1 on 17/08/2012 - 13:33

        Yeah, everything matches but it still doesn't work.
        I've sent them a message through the site though so hopefully they'll fix it before the deal expires.

      • Agret on 18/08/2012 - 00:45
        +1

        I have tried changing all the details on my account to match my debit card (they already did anyway) - I tried setting my city to my suburb, tried creating an entirely new ubi account with the same email as my paypal. Still rejects card, paypal & even BPAY most confusingly. How can BPAY authorisation fail ????

        Sent support an email but doubt they will reply, such a broken storefront.

  • ilikebargains on 17/08/2012 - 13:08
    +6

    grabbed From Dust now too, 90c well spent - although i could have bought at least two full priced chuppa chups for that so it makes you think.

    • [Deactivated] on 17/08/2012 - 13:34

      the chuppa chups that got away.

  • marcel woods on 17/08/2012 - 14:14

    I also bought Assassin's Creed: Revelations for $13.50 after the discount code, cheapest I could find. Or I just got ripped off? My first post :) Thanks

  • mustafansu on 17/08/2012 - 15:23

    I bought yesterday H.A.W.X 2 and today from dust, paid with paypal, but havent got anything yet, both times it has mentioned, you will receive an email shortly with information. The money also hasnt been deducted from paypal. WTH

    • tebbybabes on 17/08/2012 - 20:34

      I managed to receive my email less than 2 minutes after I paid. Hope your issue gets sorted out.

  • bmedia on 17/08/2012 - 16:28

    Great find OP and TheAviator1992! I've picked up HAWX 2 and From Dust. Will be getting Silent Hunter 5 and Driver: San Fran over the next two days too. Can't go wrong for 90 cents each :)

  • Agret on 17/08/2012 - 17:14
    +3

    Can OP or a moderator/admin please change the deal URL to this:
    http://newsletter.ubisoft.com/en-au/2012/08/09_Uplay/09_Upla…

  • Agret on 18/08/2012 - 00:49

    For everyone buying From Dust, this is a must:
    http://blog.gib.me/2011/08/18/from-dust-startup-hook/

    Removes the 30fps limit and increases it to 120. The game feels so much better. Might even be worth adding to OP since so many people are commenting that they bought it ;)

    • leonheart1 on 18/08/2012 - 01:06

      Thanks for that.
      Is there anything that fixes the horrible controls? It's like trying to play snake with a mouse.
      Or is using a controller the only option?

      • Agret on 18/08/2012 - 01:09

        Sorry actually reading the comments on the post this no longer works as it hasn't been updated for a new patch =(

  • spuddy9595 on 18/08/2012 - 08:16

    Anyone know if the 30 day download time is right? I can't see anything on the website or the email for my order about it

    Thanks

    • Agret on 18/08/2012 - 08:37

      Pretty sure that only applied on their old system. Now they have a new client similar to steam and each origin so you can download as many times as you want.

  • senator on 18/08/2012 - 09:32

    If anyone want's to download and install the latest patch for Silent Hunter 5 v1.2 (Collector's Edition), see the link to download: http://www.gamefront.com/files/16436479/Silent_Hunter_5_v1_2…

  • senator on 18/08/2012 - 09:51

    To view the Silent Hunter 5: Battle of the Atlantic Official Guide it's located in: C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5\data\LngGameData\Collectors\Bible\English

  • lqdpanda on 18/08/2012 - 11:11
    +2

    For those interested in buying Might and Magic Heroes VI you might want to use a VPN or something to access the Ubisoft EMEA store. I'm overseas at the moment and the link defaulted to that store and showed that the game is only 9 Euro as opposed to $20.98 AUD.

    In addition, the 10THANKYOU coupon code also works, so I managed to checkout the game for 8.10 Euro which according to Google is around $9.60 AUD. I used my 28 Degrees Mastercard which means no foreign exchange bank charge, either way I think you are still much better off than $20.98 that you pay on the AU store.

    • frewer on 18/08/2012 - 19:45

      How you do that VPN ?

  • montorola on 18/08/2012 - 12:05

    Guys, I've never used the Uplay client before…if I format my computer, will they let me download it again for free or will I have to buy it again?

    Another thing, once downloaded, is there a file we can burn on a disc so that if we reformat later on, we can just install from the disc instead of waiting to download the whole thing again?

    • bigosmallo on 18/08/2012 - 12:09

      From my experience in the past what you downloaded was basically what you would get on a disc if you bought it from a shop. So definitely possible to backup.

      But with the new client I'm not sure how it works.

  • senator on 18/08/2012 - 12:15
    +1

    Yes, if you reformat you will still be able to download it again as they are purchased onto your Uplay account, this is the same with Steam and Origin. Also you can login to your Uplay account on a different pc's and install the games there too. As for burning the files on to a disc not sure how to do that, probably can be done.

    • ilikebargains on 18/08/2012 - 18:16
      +1

      that's not correct according to their site, can you site a link to your reply? Their site says there are 30 days to download the file then you're on your own. Or you can purchase the extended download service but even that tops out at 2 years anyway. So yes, back up your files.

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