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Can I buy an EA game on Steam and use it on Origin?

Yes! EA Play is available for PC via Steam or Origin as well as on Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Please note: while EA Play is available on multiple platforms your membership is tied to the platform you joined on.
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Can you buy a game from Steam and put it on Origin?

What happens if I buy a game on Steam that I already have installed on Origin, or vice versa? You may need to clean up files on your computer to save disk space. We suggest you uninstall the game on Steam before installing it on Origin (or the other way around).
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Should you buy EA games on Steam or Origin?

If you are interested in EA Play, it actually *is* better to get it on Origin, as it has a bigger catalog on there. If you are interested in individual games, you should get them wherever you fancy them.
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Do I have to rebuy EA games on Steam?

For digitally-bought PC games, we don't have to rebuy them anymore. Games purchased from online gaming platforms, like Steam or EA Play, stay linked to our account even if they are uninstalled from the computer. This way, we can reinstall them at any time, as long as we are connected to the Internet.
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Can I link my EA account to Steam?

You only need to link your accounts the first time you play an EA game on Steam.
  1. Sign in to Steam.
  2. Click Play to launch an EA game from Steam.
  3. Install the EA app if you haven't already.
  4. The EA app will launch and ask you to link your Steam account and your EA Account.
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How do I activate a game I bought on Steam to Origin?

Re: Steam Product Code For Origin
  1. Buy the game on steam.
  2. Download/Install on Steam.
  3. Start the game on steam.
  4. Prompt to login with your Origin account.
  5. Login.
  6. Ask for Activation and a Product Code.
  7. No play for me.
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Can you transfer money from Steam to Origin?

No, Wallet funds cannot be moved or withdrawn to a bank account. Once a Steam Wallet code has been redeemed on an account, the wallet funds are then tied to that account. If you would like to buy another user Steam Wallet funds, please purchase a Steam Wallet code.
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Can you activate Steam games on Origin?

No. Only EA games bought through the Steam Store can be activated through this platform. Generally the answer is no, you can't migrate games between platforms like that.
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How do I add EA games to Origin?

Download games to My Game Library
  1. Launch the Origin client.
  2. Log in to your EA Account.
  3. Head to My Game Library. If you can't find your game, use these steps to find what's missing from your game library.
  4. Download your game by: ...
  5. Follow the instructions for your game to install and start playing!
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Does EA codes work on Origin?

@I3iscut If you mean an EA App code, yes, that would work in Origin, and vice versa. EA Wallet/Cash codes will work too as long as you're in the same country as where the code was issued.
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Do Origin codes work on EA app?

Valid Product Codes should work on both the EA app and Origin, thanks.
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How do I find my Steam activation code for Origin?

These keys appear in the Steam library when you right-click the game and select 'Manage' -> 'CD keys'. These keys are used to register your product outside of Steam, with a third party client or service.
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Are G2A Steam keys legit?

Is G2A legal and are G2A keys legit? Yes, G2A is completely legal and reliable. G2A is an online marketplace where you can purchase Steam keys and other store keys for various video games.
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Does Origin transfer to EA Play?

Your Origin friends list automatically transfers over once you log in to the EA app, so you don't have to worry about remembering all those player IDs.
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Does EA not use Origin anymore?

Electronic Arts have formally launched their new store client doodad after a long open beta, replacing the much-maligned Origin with something they refer to as "the EA app" (its actual name is only "EA"). They say it's faster and better.
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Can I play apex on Steam with my Origin account?

Download Apex Legends on Steam. Launch Apex Legends and follow the on-screen prompt to log in to your Origin account. That's it! You're logged into Apex Legends on Steam and all of your progress and cosmetics will have moved across.
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What happens if I unlink my EA account from Steam?

That means you'll permanently lose access to all of the following: games and game progress. DLC, expansions, and anything extra you have for your game. memberships and subscriptions.
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What happens if you buy a game on Steam and you don't like it?

You can request a refund for nearly any purchase on Steam—for any reason. Maybe your PC doesn't meet the hardware requirements; maybe you bought a game by mistake; maybe you played the title for an hour and just didn't like it.
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Is EA Play on Steam refundable?

You may return eligible EA full game downloads (PC or Mac) and participating third-party titles purchased on the EA app or Origin for a full refund. You can make a refund request: Within 24 hours after you first launch the game. Within 14 days from the day you bought it, if you have not launched the game.
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Is EA Desktop better than Origin?

EA Desktop is essentially Origin, but in its final form. The improvements EA has made mean that instead of fighting bugs and crashes, you're able to spend time immersed in your game of choice. EA Desktop doesn't have broken systems or glitchy software.
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What is EA Play Steam vs EA Play Origin?

EA Play (Steam) and EA Play (Origin) refer to two separate subscription services. Purchasing either does not grant access to games exclusive to the other. EA Play Pro tier also provides access to all of the games offered to the base EA Play (Origin) tier.
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Is EA Origin worth it?

Origin Access is an amazing deal if you have a lot of time for games and want to tear through the library, while it's a worse deal if you have little time for games and find yourself only getting through a few games a year. However, Origin Access does offer a week-long free trial you so you can try it out.
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Which is better to play apex Origin or Steam?

Games catalog

Most of the Origin games including Triple-A titled games, are developed by EA. If you are a EA games lover, then having a Origin account is the best option to launch Apex Legends. So, it's a matter of choosing the game you love from either platform at the end of the day.
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