Can I gift a game I already own on Origin?

If you already own the game yourself, the button will say View in Library. Choose the edition of the game you want to gift, if there are options. If it's a game they already own, send a higher edition than they have or they will be Ineligible to receive the gift. Select Purchase as a gift.

Can you gift a game to someone who already owns it?

Also note that you may only gift new purchases—you may not transfer games you already own. That'd be like wrapping up and presenting the toaster you've used every morning for the past year.

Can I transfer my Origin games to another account?

You cannot move your games or personas to another account yourself. If you decide you really want to merge your accounts, you'll have to contact us to do that. When you talk to one of our advisors, we'll make sure there's no better way to solve this for you.

Are Origin games shareable?

Re: Can you share your game library like in Steam on Origin? Games cannot be shared using Origin, only the account that the game is linked to can be used to play the game.

Can you buy the same game twice on Origin?

If you already had a game on Origin, buying it again on Steam, would overwrite and essentially erase the original Origin copy.

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What happens if I buy a game on Steam that I already own on Origin?

Re: i own ea games on origin, what if i buy them again on steam? Unfortunately it's not possible to transfer games from one platform to another, you can only transfer or merge from one EA account to another using the same platform. Also when transferring you will lose all progress and stats for your games.

How many times can you download a game on Origin?

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Origin guarantees download availability forever after purchase, and there is no limit to the number of times a game can be downloaded.

Is account sharing bannable Origin?

Account sharing is conducted under player's own responsibility and as a player you acknowledge that doing so can get you banned from the network, your match can be interrupted by someone else logging to your account or your account details can be misused by someone.

Can my friend download my Origin games?

It's illegal. And he also HAS to have an account on Steam that has a record of purchasing the game for online functionality to work. He said they'll be buying them. OP, if your both buying the games then sure you can download them and take them to your friend.

Is it illegal to share an Origin account?

Yes, it is illegal and please do not do this (if you are detected, your accounts may have actions taken against them). This is also a massive security breach as well and do not under any circumstances do this with anyone. Read this pages here, for the full rule list of the TOS (do not break any of this rules as well):

Can I copy Origin games to another computer?

The Origin license must first be deactivated from the original computer and then the license can be reactivated on the new computer by using the same Product Key.

Will I lose my games if I delete Origin?

The uninstallation of the Origin client will not remove local save game files and will certainly not delete online saves. You will be completely safe!

Can I give my Origin account to someone else?

EA grants you a personal, limited, non-transferable, revocable and non-exclusive license to use the EA Services to which you have access for your non-commercial use, subject to your compliance with this Agreement." It's also worth keeping in mind that: "You are responsible for the activity on your EA Account.

Can I give someone a digital game?

No. It is not possible to send a gift in the Nintendo eShop (on-device or off-device). You may consider gifting a prepaid Nintendo eShop card or a download code instead.

What happens if you redeem a game you already own?

It would simply detect that you already own the game. And yes, you can still activate it on another account or give it to a friend. Originally posted by Ogami: Exception is if the version you try to activate contains something you are missing from your own, like a DLC or similar.

Can you transfer a digital game to someone else?

It's not possible to transfer digital ownership of a game. That game is not available to purchase as a gift digitally since it's a 360 game. If you find it on a disc you could buy it that way.

Can 2 people use an Origin account?

You can have games installed on more than one computer/device, but since you need to be logged in to Origin to play them, only one person can play on one device at the same time. If your friends like the games, they should purchase them on their own accounts.

How do I share games on Origin PC?

Origin. Origin does not provide a way to share games with others at this time either. They do, however offer a gifting feature, but you will have to pay for the game again in order to share it with others.

Can you redownload purchased games on Origin?

Re: how to redownload my game from origin? Log into Origin (or download it, if it is not already on your computer) and check under the 'My Games' tab for your purchased games. Please make sure you have "Show: All Games" in MY GAMES selected.

Can you get in trouble for game sharing?

Activating your console allows you to share your games with users on YOUR console only. Game sharing can get your account banned because it violates our terms of service.

Does Origin ban cheaters?

If your friend used Cheat Engine in ONLINE game play, yes that can result in being banned. If you wish to appeal the ban see This Article.

Can you have an Origin account on two computers?

You can run Origin on up to two of your computers. For both computers, a license must be obtained from the OriginLab website, using a licensing wizard provided by Origin.

Is EA app replacing Origin?

The EA app is our latest PC platform, designed with player feedback in mind to be foundational for the future of EA PC gaming. Origin is our legacy client, and will soon be replaced by the EA app.

Do games expire on Origin?

We reserve the right to change and update Content and Entitlements without notice to you. If you have not used your Entitlements or Account for twenty four (24) months or more and your Account has associated Entitlements, your Entitlements will expire and your Account may be cancelled for non-use.

Is EA app taking over Origin?

Simply dubbed the EA app, the "new, enhanced PC platform" will see Origin, which launched in 2011, slowly phased out. Access to games and content, plus progress, achievements, cloud saves and friends lists and other data pertaining to Origin accounts should transfer seamlessly over to the EA app.