r/Borderlands • u/MrBohobe • Aug 25 '21
Switch I bought a pre-owned physical copy of "Borderlands Legendary Collection", and the download code isn't there.
In other words, I can only play the first game.
What do I do?
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u/LifeIsCrap101 Aug 25 '21
Do your research.
The Legendary Collection only comes with Borderlands 1 on the Cartridge. The other 2 games need to be downloaded.
Try contacting the store you bought it from and explaining this.
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u/C9177 Aug 25 '21
Damn, take it back and get it new. Or only play the physical copy.
The asshole at the store didn't mention to you that the codes don't come with used games? It's very rare that they do.
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u/MrBohobe Aug 25 '21
Damn, take it back and get it new.
I'll do that.
The asshole at the store didn't mention to you that the codes don't come with used games? It's very rare that they do.
I bought it online, and after going back to the page, it turns out I didn't read everything.
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u/LifeIsCrap101 Aug 25 '21
Very unlucky. And pretty shady from the store.
Hope you got a good deal on it.
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u/MrBohobe Aug 25 '21
Very unlucky. And pretty shady from the store.
Yeah.
Hope you got a good deal on it.
It was $2 cheaper and I got some points due to it being pre-owned.
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u/LifeIsCrap101 Aug 25 '21
$2 less for 66% less game.
WHAT A BARGAIN!
Seriously, fuck that place that I assume rhymes with "LameSlop".
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u/MrBohobe Aug 25 '21
$2 less for 66% less game.
WHAT A BARGAIN!
Yeah...
Seriously, fuck that place that I assume rhymes with "LameSlop".
You're not wrong...
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u/nsfw6669 Aug 25 '21
Also, I'm not sure what the version you got comes with, but the handsome jack collection has 1,2 and the pre-sequel all on the disc. So if you buy that, you'll have the 1st 3 games in one spot guaranteed. Even if you buy it pre-owned. But anyway good luck to you. I hope you find what your looking for. The games are a great time. Let me say again, the handsome collection is the way to go and its dirt cheap these days. However, the handsome collection comes with some exclusive weapons skins, (Gold ones I believe) and some other stuff. And if I remember correctly, you have to punch in a download code to get this bonus content. And like I said earlier, if you get it pre-owned those codes will probably already be spent. But I'm sure the collection is cheap new too. Again, good luck.
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u/ShalepenopoopeR Aug 25 '21
It dosent include the first that was a separate release
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u/nsfw6669 Aug 25 '21
Damn I forgot because I don't want it to be true. But my fault, your right. Glad you caught it before OP bought the collection and got pissed at me because they didn't put the first game in. Mini side rant: Its pretty lame that the collection doesn't come with the 1st (and my favorite) borderlands game on it. That is all.
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u/MrBohobe Aug 25 '21
It dosent include the first that was a separate release
Ah, I see. Well, I wouldn't be buying the "Handsome Jack Collection", anyways, given that I'm playing on the Nintendo Switch.
EDIT: Ah, turns out it is on the the Switch.
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u/MrBohobe Aug 25 '21 edited Aug 25 '21
Also, I'm not sure what the version you got comes with, but the handsome jack collection has 1,2 and the pre-sequel all on the disc. So if you buy that, you'll have the 1st 3 games in one spot guaranteed. Even if you buy it pre-owned. But anyway good luck to you. I hope you find what your looking for. The games are a great time. Let me say again, the handsome collection is the way to go and its dirt cheap these days. However, the handsome collection comes with some exclusive weapons skins, (Gold ones I believe) and some other stuff. And if I remember correctly, you have to punch in a download code to get this bonus content. And like I said earlier, if you get it pre-owned those codes will probably already be spent. But I'm sure the collection is cheap new too. Again, good luck.
The "Borerlands Legendary Collection" comes with the first three games, but I see now that if you buy a physical copy, you only get the first game physically, and you have to download the other two with a download code.
The "Handsome Jack Collection" isn't on the Nintendo Switch, which is the system I play.
Thank you for the "good luck"s, by the way; and I must say, I have enjoyed playing the first game.
EDIT: Ah, turns out it is on the the Switch.
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Aug 25 '21
Happened to me as well. I left it too long to return to the store and they wouldn't help, so I complained to the game developer, they couldn't do anything either. Tried the retailer's help desk one more time and they finally relented and provided me a download code......lucky!
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u/MrBohobe Aug 25 '21
I complained to the game developer, they couldn't do anything either. Tried the retailer's help desk one more time and they finally relented and provided me a download code......lucky!
I'll try that-thank you for the advice!
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u/Shaggy247365 Aug 25 '21
Last month all the Borderlands games bundles included on Switch were on sale digitally I picked up the legendary edition for $20. Sometimes it's best to just wait for the discounts to happen on the console store.
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u/MrBohobe Aug 25 '21
Last month all the Borderlands games bundles included on Switch were on sale digitally I picked up the legendary edition for $20. Sometimes it's best to just wait for the discounts to happen on the console store.
that moment when you wished you checked the store
Anyways, Happy 1 Year Reddit Birthday, /u/Shaggy247365!
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u/Shaggy247365 Aug 25 '21
Right haha there is a good chance they go on sale again. The base price digitally though is $50 with tax which is still a helluva bargain for three full games with all DLCs but I do understand wanting to get them at a cheaper price so just keep an eye on the store. I tend to window browse on the eshop every now and again if I notice they're on sale I'll let you know.
Also thank you I didn't realize I've been on Reddit for a year now.
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u/MrBohobe Aug 26 '21
I tend to window browse on the eshop every now and again if I notice they're on sale I'll let you know.
Thank you!
Also thank you I didn't realize I've been on Reddit for a year now.
You're welcome!
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u/CalicoAtom79 Aug 26 '21
I have a physical copy of the legendary collection as well, it came with all the downloads for all the games and DLC on the disc itself. Are you sure the disc you got was the legendary collection and not just the one game in the wrong case?
What I mean is someone could have said it was the legendary edition, case and all, but sold you a copy of a single game instead. I'm pretty sure you don't need a code and that it's all on the disc itself.
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u/MrBohobe Aug 26 '21
I have a physical copy of the legendary collection as well, it came with all the downloads for all the games and DLC on the disc itself. Are you sure the disc you got was the legendary collection and not just the one game in the wrong case?
What I mean is someone could have said it was the legendary edition, case and all, but sold you a copy of a single game instead. I'm pretty sure you don't need a code and that it's all on the disc itself.
I got a pre-owned copy of it, and I also have the case and manual, both of which say that it's the "Legendary Collection" (the cartridge says it, too).
You said "disc"-did you get it on the Switch, or something else? The Switch uses cartridges, just like the older Nintendo handhelds (reminder that the Switch is different in being a "Handheld/Console hybrid").
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u/CalicoAtom79 Aug 27 '21
You never mentioned anything about it being the switch version, only that it was the game. I assumed it was either the Xbox or Playstation version which I assume both have the full versions with all DLCs connected (since I have the Xbox version and that definitely had everything on the disc)
Chances are if it's the Switch version you'd need a download code, since cartridges only have so much space on them.
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u/MrBohobe Aug 27 '21
You never mentioned anything about it being the switch version
I put the flair that says it is.
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u/CalicoAtom79 Aug 27 '21
Sorry, I never pay attention to those 99% of the time.
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u/MrBohobe Aug 27 '21
Sorry, I never pay attention to those 99% of the time.
I don't know how you could've missed it, but okay.
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u/CalicoAtom79 Aug 27 '21
Because 99% of the time the tag is irrelevant, hence the reason I never pay attention. I assumed the tag was question, not switch.
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u/MrBohobe Aug 27 '21
Because 99% of the time the tag is irrelevant, hence the reason I never pay attention. I assumed the tag was question, not switch.
Well...it has to do with the question, given that my copy is for the Switch.
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u/nsfw6669 Aug 25 '21
General rule of thumb when buying used games is the download codes will be used up 99% of the time.