Origin - Game Install first or Code Redemption?

Emillen

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Hello, guys !

Sorry for the newbie question, but I just pre - ordered my first game and I want to ask a quick question about Origin.
When my game comes, should I install it from the discs first or redeem the code first? I know that If you redeem your code you get digital copy of the game to download. Can I skip this part? I see there is an option "Add game manually". If I want to use it, how to redeem the code after I install the game from the discs in order to play multiplayer?
Thanks !
 

Z-Tech

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If you ordered the disk version of a game, go ahead and install it with the disks in order to save yourself from doing a huge download (some games are over 30GB). If it is a game such as Battlefield 4, it will automatically be added to Origin when you enter your code during the disk install. Origin will also keep your game up to date. I'm not sure if all EA games do this. If they don't, then you could add your game to Origin with the key. What game is it?
 

Emillen

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Thanks for the answer :) The game is Titanfall. It's 48 GB ... that's why I'm asking. So If I run the installation wizard from the disc It will ask me for a key, right? What if it doesn't? Just redeem the code via Origin?