Two CD keys for the Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle Earth collection.
Two CD keys for the Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle Earth collection.
Essentially, you're worried about purchasing a new copy for around £80, but need to opt for a preowned version. The main issue is the CD keys—some sources suggest you can reuse the same key multiple times, while others warn that without a key, the disc might not work. If the game includes a key, it’s probably intended for single use, so you might end up with an unusable disk.
In most titles from that period (released around 2006), the CD key works essentially without limit. If the game supports online play without linking your key to an account—such as what Origin did in 1404—it mainly serves to guarantee a single copy instead of spreading it widely among friends.
According to my understanding, Spore was the initial title to introduce a cap on key usage, though this was largely speculative at the time. Additionally, it marked EA’s first experience integrating online elements so thoroughly into the gameplay.
I’m really frustrated because I only wanted something under £5, but it costs way too much—2006 game, and I need to pay £40 just to get it and the expansion.
Only tangible versions exist for this title (regrettably). Those who purchased it may obtain a download from Pirate Bay and a CD key via YouTube (considered acceptable in this case).
hmm thats an EA game, you might just ask EA support for a free key on origin, they dont really care for old games, i got given all the Command and conuqer games from their Support. but i did have C&C3 keys i wanted to be added on my Account