Already pre-ordered? Don't sweat it, Amazon is extending this offer to those who've already pre-ordered the game -- that is, unless you've canceled your pre-order after checking out the beta.
Battlefield 3 deploys 'Dog Tag' pack for Amazon pre-orders
by David Hinkle 
on Oct 3rd 2011 4:29PM
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Already pre-ordered? Don't sweat it, Amazon is extending this offer to those who've already pre-ordered the game -- that is, unless you've canceled your pre-order after checking out the beta.
Reader Comments (69)
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:31PM byaboy said
This has been on amazing uk for a while now.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:34PM Cranky Penguin said
They should waive the requirement of installing Origin if you pre-order, that would make those pre-order sales go way up.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:52PM DarkNightRJ said
@EGOvoruhk
Ya I found the browser thing stupid, that's the kind of thing you do for cheap free to play games.
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Ya I found the browser thing stupid, that's the kind of thing you do for cheap free to play games.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:38PM Mr Hett said
Anyone know how to view the amount of dog tags you've taken on battlelog? I cant figure it out :(
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:48PM SisypheanLife said
@Mr Hett
Soldier stats, then the Dog Tags tab towards the right. That will list all Dog Tags. If you click the filter for Taken on the right side, it will narrow to just those.
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Soldier stats, then the Dog Tags tab towards the right. That will list all Dog Tags. If you click the filter for Taken on the right side, it will narrow to just those.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 5:21PM (Unverified) said
@Mr Hett
They should get rid of the fact that you need a super sweet computer to run BF3 at Ultra settings.
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They should get rid of the fact that you need a super sweet computer to run BF3 at Ultra settings.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 6:02PM Mr Hett said
@Mr Hett
This screen: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-lm9v_TMmNXE/ToowNM1hddI/AAAAAAAAAs8/0g7uszj5NsI/s800/firefox%2525202011-10-03%25252017-55-44-85.jpg
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This screen: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-lm9v_TMmNXE/ToowNM1hddI/AAAAAAAAAs8/0g7uszj5NsI/s800/firefox%2525202011-10-03%25252017-55-44-85.jpg
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 7:34PM Macabre 13 said
@(Unverified)
Wait... so you want "ultra" settings to be designed to run on mid-range machines?
Doesn't sound very "ultra" to me... I think you completely miss the point of what this setting is there for.
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Wait... so you want "ultra" settings to be designed to run on mid-range machines?
Doesn't sound very "ultra" to me... I think you completely miss the point of what this setting is there for.
Posted: Oct 4th 2011 10:38AM VisceralVillain said
@(Unverified)
I've been running this on a 3.16GHz Core2Duo (wolfdale) with 8GB DDR3 1333, and a 1GB DDR5 Radeon 5670. Not a beast by any stretch.
No, it's not on maximum settings. It's a a good mix of what would be considered high and medium settings. And it's plays absolutely wonderful.
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I've been running this on a 3.16GHz Core2Duo (wolfdale) with 8GB DDR3 1333, and a 1GB DDR5 Radeon 5670. Not a beast by any stretch.
No, it's not on maximum settings. It's a a good mix of what would be considered high and medium settings. And it's plays absolutely wonderful.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:38PM Monchis said
" that is, unless you've canceled your pre-order after checking out the beta." Was that really necessary, David?
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:54PM 880Cloud088 said
@Monchis Well I don't think BF3 has had as much negative publicity as the beta gave it
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Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 6:02PM Intangible 360 said
@Monchis I thought the same thing, I'm not against a negative outlook for the game but that did come across as uncalled for to me.
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Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 8:39PM StrangeObjective said
@Monchis
It might have been a cheap shot, but it wasn't really unjustified. DICE has been pretty uncool about the issues, from bouncing around about solving them to outright denying that there are certain problems. Plus, apparently it was confirmed the Beta is only a month old, and for having all of those issues so close to release, its pretty unacceptable.
As a paying consumer and huge fan of DICE, I feel pretty let down.
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It might have been a cheap shot, but it wasn't really unjustified. DICE has been pretty uncool about the issues, from bouncing around about solving them to outright denying that there are certain problems. Plus, apparently it was confirmed the Beta is only a month old, and for having all of those issues so close to release, its pretty unacceptable.
As a paying consumer and huge fan of DICE, I feel pretty let down.
Posted: Oct 4th 2011 12:09AM Manifest37 said
@StrangeObjective
Where did you pay for the beta?
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Where did you pay for the beta?
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:39PM arkweld said
Revealed?
This has been listed at Amazon for two months!
This has been listed at Amazon for two months!
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:39PM iceytoa1 said
And Play.com
HMV.com has a Steelbook with the Limited Edition.
HMV.com has a Steelbook with the Limited Edition.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:40PM JustinSaneV2 said
Welcome to land of yestermonths Joystiq! :D
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:40PM shard765 said
whoop de doo basil
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:47PM Jameseh said
Or save all your money and just buy ice cream instead.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:47PM Seshan said
Good thing I already pre-ordered on origin, you know what I got? Yup, that's right, Nothing.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:48PM mywhitenoise said
I'm not big on FPS games, or COD, but I bought into the hype.
When I downloaded the beta I was expecting a unique shooter, and "the best graphics" for an FPS...it doesn't even look as good as Killzone, and I could hardly tell a difference between COD. I deleted it after 10 minutes of generic play.
When I downloaded the beta I was expecting a unique shooter, and "the best graphics" for an FPS...it doesn't even look as good as Killzone, and I could hardly tell a difference between COD. I deleted it after 10 minutes of generic play.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:58PM aroGADGET said
@mywhitenoise
I agree 'Killzone 3' is a prettier game, but don't judge the BF3 gameplay specifically on this beta. This beta doesn't show off what true Battlefield is... vehicles and large open maps. They really should have used "Caspian Border" as the beta map.
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I agree 'Killzone 3' is a prettier game, but don't judge the BF3 gameplay specifically on this beta. This beta doesn't show off what true Battlefield is... vehicles and large open maps. They really should have used "Caspian Border" as the beta map.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 5:32PM aroGADGET said
@Bamboo
Yeah, I'm playing it on PS3... We've only had Metro. You lucky PC guys got a little taste of that Caspian Border goodness!
To be honest, besides seeing through the ground after dying (a known issue that has been fixed in the final release), I haven't really noticed too many major bugs/glitches. It runs smooth, and I can get into a game super quick.
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Yeah, I'm playing it on PS3... We've only had Metro. You lucky PC guys got a little taste of that Caspian Border goodness!
To be honest, besides seeing through the ground after dying (a known issue that has been fixed in the final release), I haven't really noticed too many major bugs/glitches. It runs smooth, and I can get into a game super quick.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:50PM DarkSonata said
It seems that the special only applies to physical copies, not downloadable copies.. can someone confirm this?
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:51PM Mustang Fanboy said
Pretty disappointed with the beta. Maybe it was all the hype from battlefield fanboys and their hatred for CoD.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 5:09PM The angry pro consumer gaming ga said
@Mustang Fanboy Its a beta and I haven't had any serious issues other than some graphical glitches, then again I'm playing it on my PS3 and haven't tried the 360 ver. .
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Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 6:22PM Marshillboy said
@SisypheanLife
Too bad they already have that same game printed on discs and ready to ship.
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Too bad they already have that same game printed on discs and ready to ship.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:52PM nimzy said
Why are they using the Mercenaries logo to sell Battlefield 3?
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:59PM Drakkenfyre said
@nimzy
Because the Mercenaries logo was a modified real-life emblem, and it's likely this game is using it as well?
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Because the Mercenaries logo was a modified real-life emblem, and it's likely this game is using it as well?
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:53PM packy17 said
Are you guys serious? Like a lot of people are saying, DICE announced this months ago and it's been on Amazon since way back then. This is not news... In fact, I think you guys even reported on this at the same time, too.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:55PM packy17 said
@packy17
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/01/battlefield-3-rolls-out-retailer-specific-pre-order-bonuses/
You did. Wow.
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http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/01/battlefield-3-rolls-out-retailer-specific-pre-order-bonuses/
You did. Wow.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:54PM Decanus said
give me this type of stuff over a crappy bit of dlc any day of the week that goes for any game
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 4:58PM trinica said
Yo Joystiq you guys announced a few weeks ago that this wouldn't have a retail release on PC....Why are some sites selling pre-orders for PC? Will I have to install Origin when I get home? I'll support this game if it has a retail release for me as well, I just don't want to support Origin/EA at all if they force me to play it on Origin.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 5:19PM Cranky Penguin said
@trinica They are forcing even buyers of a physical copy to install Origin. So I won't be playing this.
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Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 5:07PM nycjunglist said
Before Gears 3 was released, I checked the pre-order bonuses for Gears 3, BF3, and MW3 (The Three Threes!!). Gears 3 netted a $20 credit (after it shipped) towards your next purchase, to which I used towards a BF3 pre-order. I'm glad to see added value for a strategically discounted price. Shop smart!
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 5:24PM Everything I say is true said
I won't be getting this game. Really disappointed with the beta. It runs like absolute crap on my gaming laptop (even with all graphics set to low, and lowest res possible):
2.2 Ghz Intel Core i7
8 GB 1333 DDR3
AMD Radeon HD 6750M
Window 7 64bit
Runs CoD Black Ops at a smooth 60fps on high settings
before you go hating, this thing is way more powerful than an XBox 360.
2.2 Ghz Intel Core i7
8 GB 1333 DDR3
AMD Radeon HD 6750M
Window 7 64bit
Runs CoD Black Ops at a smooth 60fps on high settings
before you go hating, this thing is way more powerful than an XBox 360.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 5:30PM Zertoss said
@Everything I say is true
That's weird, it runs beautifully on my gaming desktop with everything but AA maxed. 2.4GHz i7, 6GB DDR3, Radeon HD 6970, Windows 7 64bit. That's not so huge a step up that it would hardly run at all on yours. I know AMD released some drivers updated specifically for BF3, have you tried them? If you have, maybe report it to DICE, because I would think that rig would run it.
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That's weird, it runs beautifully on my gaming desktop with everything but AA maxed. 2.4GHz i7, 6GB DDR3, Radeon HD 6970, Windows 7 64bit. That's not so huge a step up that it would hardly run at all on yours. I know AMD released some drivers updated specifically for BF3, have you tried them? If you have, maybe report it to DICE, because I would think that rig would run it.
Posted: Oct 3rd 2011 5:36PM DarkSonata said
@Everything I say is true
Gaming laptop? you fail very very hard there man..
btw, don't even compare Black Ops requirements to this game's requirements
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Gaming laptop? you fail very very hard there man..
btw, don't even compare Black Ops requirements to this game's requirements
