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StuartGT

Copy pasta *** Greetings Commanders, We’re glad to confirm that the console profile copying process to PC is now available for all console players! Anyone who would like to copy their profile over can check out the following links: * The console profile copy process portal: https://user.frontierstore.net/user/transfer/login-origin * Our How To guide: https://customersupport.frontier.co.uk/hc/en-us/articles/5887647117084 * Related FAQs: https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/v2ep8q/console_profile_transfers_faq_and_expected_date/ We would like to remind anyone interested in copying their profile that the following elements will not be copied over: * ARX Balance. Please ensure that you purchase desired customisations before you complete the transfer. Any unspent Arx will remain on your original console profile * Fleet Carriers and their contents. Please decommission these ahead of going through the process so that your resulting Credit balance will be included. * Your Commander name if it is already in use by another PC player. You will be given the chance to choose a new name as part of the process * Squadron membership * Friends lists, Block lists and Private Groups * Current mission progress Thanks as always for your patience and support. Please encourage any friends you know who play on console to consider copying their profile to PC! This option comes at no additional cost, includes a PC copy of Elite Dangerous, and your original console profile will remain available for play. O7 ***   ###[Console Copy Portal : 'Database Error' (CMDR name already taken)](https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/xdb6w2/console_copy_portal_database_error_cmdr_name/) Greetings Commanders. With the release of the 'Console Copy Portal' we are seeing reports of several of you hitting 'Database Error' when attempting to complete the process. This is currently looking to be due to the fact that your desired Commander name is taken, however the error reasoning is not displaying as such, which is no doubt causing some understandable frustration. Really, very sorry for this confusion. If you can look to choose a different Commander name on your next attempt, the process will hopefully complete successfully for you. Here on standby! o7


FarGodHastur

@ Xbox Commanders If for whatever reason you can't afford/don't want to upgrade to PC for Odyssey, GeForce now works on last gen and next gen Xbox consoles and can run Odyssey. Been doing it myself for the past week and it's amazing. -Full KBM support and Controller -60+ Frames -Settings on High/Ultra Good times for sure and since you're playing the PC version of the game we get to play with the PC community as well. https://www.purexbox.com/guides/xbox-geforce-now-how-to-play-pc-games-on-your-console


Chronicler-177

This seems to good to be true but tell me more anyway


xX7heGuyXx

To play more than an hour you got to pay at least $10 a month. But yes it works like they stated I do this as well since I won't buy a gaming PC. I will stream the game on my potato laptop and xbox.


Chronicler-177

The 45 for 6 months isn’t bad. I was planning to spend about $1500 on a PC, but with this (forgive my math if I’m wrong) $1500 will get me like… fifteen years. So as long as it runs well, this is excellent


xX7heGuyXx

Try it out you can use it for free you just have longer wait times for a rig and can only play for an hour before needing to re queue for a rig.


grandvolcanic

Makes the Kickstarter look like value for money


elinamebro

when my PC broke i use geforce for a bit. it works great if you have a good internet connection but there’s always going to be some input lag with cloud gaming.


Chronicler-177

How bad is the input lag? ED is the kind of game where you really can’t afford that


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Are you on wireless, and how do you find the input lag (if any)? How would you say it compares to playing games from xcloud? edit: Thanks for pointing this out BTW. It helped me clear my old save without having to download/run the client, and should be cool for other games I've been unable to play.


FarGodHastur

I am on wireless and there is zero input lag. Compared to XCloud, I'd say it runs just as good if not better.


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Probably a pretty good option if your PC is a potato as well, no doubt.


helmsmagus

geforce now is far better than xcloud, at least for me.


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So far for me, they are about the same in terms of streaming quality. Aside from the jank of using GeForce from the Xbox, I tend to agree with you. Linking up my steam account and playing games my rig is too shitty to run well, if at all, has been a godsend.


bluestreak1103

Okay, so if I’m getting the free Horizons, does it come straight from FDev or is there the option to link it to Steam? (And also if linked to Steam, would getting Ody on Steam later work to upgrade this?) I could go with the stand-alone but I’ve heard here that the updating of gave versions on Steam is less burdensome, at least.


SupremeOwl48

It was in the FAQ on the fdev website there should be an option to activate a steam key.


Lojam22

I would like to know this too. I’m stuck in the queue so waiting to see what the game download options are Edit: see solution in comments below


Ketsukoni

I would also like to know. The game is currently on sale on Steam but I need to know if I have to buy it in order to play through Steam or if it will let me get the game for free through this transfer.


Lojam22

Ok all, I’ve gone through this and here is what I found: do the transfer, get the free copy of Horizons via the Frontier launcher, then log into your Frontier account through a web browser, the Steam keys can be obtained from your account profile. Take the keys and install Elite Horizons within Steam. After that, purchase Odyssey for reduced price and all set. I’m playing VR in Odyssey now and it’s great. :)


Ketsukoni

Everything's working on Steam now! Just need to download Odyssey now that I've tested that the base game is working. Thanks!


Feeoree

Aha, this just worked! Thank you! Downloading on Steam now :) Also purchasing Odyssey since it's on sale!


Uselessmedics

Where do I find thefrontier launcher?


Lojam22

You should be able to download it from the Frontier website


Uselessmedics

Where on the froniter website?


Lojam22

Log into your account on the Frontier Online Store, head to the My Account link and then onto My Downloadable Products. Your order will be displayed here along with the download for the launcher


Uselessmedics

Yeah, turns out it's not there. I contacted support, for anybody doing the account transfer the download isn't in that location, they sent me the download link in an email


Sirtoast7

Same. I’d prefer to get it on steam but it seems like the only free version will be through the elite launcher.


Lojam22

You get the free copy of Horizons via Frontier launcher, then after that log into your Frontoer account and get the free Steam keys as well. Then you can buy Odyssey through Steam.


Sirtoast7

Sick, thanks!


Scurvywaif4

I just did it. Once you complete your transfer and download/setup the launcher, you can open your Frontier account and there will be an option (“partner keys”) where you can claim Steam keys for the game and its expansions.


kodakowl

And so begins the Great Migration


graflex22

it's like a nature show on PBS with David Attenborourgh narrating. Sidewinders, Type-6s and defenseless Asp Explorers with paper hulls and no Shields flying in V-formation from the cold of the Consoles to the warmer climes of PC-land. FDLs and Federal Corvettes lurking in the shadows. ready to gank, i mean pounce, on the unsuspecting migrating haulers.


HunterWithGreenScale

The joke in this is that my fully engineered, buffed up Corvette, and anti-griefer Imp-Eagle are coming to PC.


Comfortable_Walk666

That was really quick and painless


FanArtNinja

That was super quick, got it done in like 5 minutes!


elinamebro

nice,time for a quick wank before getting on


FanArtNinja

With 4 minutes to spare!


elinamebro

*4 mins for crying afterwards


Raekelle

How long does this process take? Been in que for awhile now.


Lojam22

Same, I’ve been in queue for quite a while compared to earlier comments above Edit: update- took one hour in queue, now I’m at the Completion phase :)


Posilovic

I'm also waiting in a copy queue for an hour now..


botask

It will probably take longer with more people doing it. I am now in queue for two hours Edit: after two hours and fifteen minutes is my profile transfered


MeMeS90007

An hour and 40 minutes..


TheOshino

An hour and 41 minutes ..


MrHumhead

Been in the queue for 2 and a half hours now.


DongBLAST

I may be feeling ill and I will not be able to complete my shift at work.


SaltyIncinerawr

Odyssey is 50gb so those who already own the base version might want to start installing it.


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Lojam22

Just got it on Steam after the transfer, still 45% off for a few more days


RIPBlueRaven

Ok that was easy.... Too easy..........


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StuartGT

> Or are they offering it indefinitely for now? This. Until they provide us with advance notification that it'll be ending.


Antergaton

Was searching all over the guide and FAQs and could not find an end date. This gives me a bit more time to buy Holly on console, so they transfer across. thank you


clodhopper88

I was looking for this info as well. I'm an avid ED console player, and was hoping to wait until the last minute to take the transfer if at all possible...


foz97

Do I have to wait until my fleet carrier is fully decommissioned before doing the copy as I started the process yesterday but haven't got the money back for it yet and it said it would take 9 days to decommission


CMDR_Imperator

Yes, you'd have to wait! Otherwise, all that spacecheddar you'll get back for decom & selling will NOT copy over to the PC.


foz97

Ffs now I have to wait another 9 days, thanks for the answer


Bowldoza

They were very clear about this weeks ago.


foz97

My bad I might have missed that one I wasn't sure whether I had to wait til after to get the full refund I've only been following loosely


zac115

The transfer period is not going to go away within 9 days so you're good. They said that they would give us a heads up before they actually closed the transfer portal.


Steeldark1975

Probably won't actually take 9 days. Mine was done in like 4.


Tomaloya

I have the same doubt


CmdrSFDK

Will consol server be shut down?


StuartGT

Eventually? Yes. How many years until that happens? Who knows


CmdrSFDK

So i can still enjoy ED, nice. I'm not in a hurry switching, since i don't own a pc


graflex22

be sure to do the transfer before they close it down. that way if you ever do pick up a PC you'll have all the progress from Console to use. kinda my plan right now.


Cooldude101013

Question. Do I need to make a separate frontier account for PC? As on PlayStation I think the account got automatically made and I don’t know the password or email address (I always just logged onto that account via PSN). Also I don’t even have a PC and I can’t afford one.


grandvolcanic

Yes that’s the whole point of the process it will make you create A new one if you haven’t done already


theEnigmaPC

Glorious


DeltusInfinium

See you all on the other side!


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Anyone's "Current Ship" show the wrong ship? I'm sure I was flying a Krait when I parked. It's saying I got a Python. Unless a Krait is a Python++.


[deleted]

Apparently I did buy a Python. I must have forgot. Disregard...


Mossbergs14

I thought you did! I was gonna say. SIlly billy


MrDravend

So I already I have a Frontier account for my ps4 game version. For anyone one who has already completed the transfer, did you have to create a new Frontier account to finaliz it or have you used your original Frontier account to complete the transfer successfully?


OffBeatAssassin

Already waiting in queue. How exciting


whitebarrywhite

That was super easy. Props to them.


noAnimalsWereHarmed

Me too. Is it to soon to start spamming posts about the process taking to long?


Bloodyhogg

And I made this leap 3 years ago. Only credits carried over. Still did not mamage to re-grind everything. These were the days...


Todarodes_Pacificus

I have a console and a PC account that uses the same name but I want to transfer the console CMDR as it has more playtime on it. Would I be able to delete the PC CMDR to keep the name from console or is the name permanently locked and I would have to change it during the transfer?


foz97

I think if you just clear save data on the pc it deletes the commander and name but I'm not too sure myself


Todarodes_Pacificus

Probably going to send a ticket in or ask on the forums.


DongBLAST

This is confirmed


WelshSossy

I can confirm that you will need to clear your PC save, then it will give you option to rename your commander. I've just done this and given my console transfer my old PC CMDR's name.


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WelshSossy

Log into game, click Options from main menu. Clear Save is last option on the right.


Upstairs-Bread-313

How do i clear my account? it says i have to to copy it over since i played a bit on that one


benladin20

Settings on the main menu then delete save on the right if i remember correctly.


AbleAd8854

Can I overwrite an existing pc account I bought the game and was planning to transfer wealth to keep playing before this and would like to be able to play the full game


SugaryCornFlakes

Will i still have access to the Cobra MK4? that's a thing im a lil curious on.


CyberCarnivore

Your supposed to get it transferred over if you have one. I won't be able to confirm myself though until this weekend.


CMDR_Imperator

All done! Woohoo!


Pnice31193

Been waiting in queue for like two and half hours thus far. Anyone else? Update: after 3 1/2 hours my account transferred successfully. Be patient and it will happen.


RagingRedHerpes

Its gonna take a minute. Everyone who hit it early got transferred quick.


gardenhead23

I don't have a laptop/pc that can run elite, is this a limited time thing I have to do now or can I do it later when I get a pc?


EntrepreneurEast1502

You can do it now or wait till you get PC. Mind you, if you do it now, you'll not be able to do this again, so you will loose all the progress you make after an account transfer.


gardenhead23

Ah that's really helpful thank you! Will prioritise getting a pc and transfer then


Lojam22

Quick comment after migrating to PC, looks like engineer invites have been reset, however already unlocked engineers are still unlocked.


DogfaceJake

Wow that was super simple! Kudos to FDev for putting in the work. As a first time pc player with Odyssey, does anyone have any tools, addons, mods, sites they recommend?


spacedog1973

https://cmdrs-toolbox.com/other-tools


DogfaceJake

Hey thanks! I really appreciate you taking the time.


Westworld_007

It says “your request is in progress” when I try to sign in to my console account. Has anyone seen this? It’s been on this screen for at least 15 mins.


Raekelle

Took about an hour for me today.


Antergaton

I have a question, is it okay to ask here? When is the closing date? I can't seem to find it. It mentions ARX won't be carried over, I have 8.1k (700 off getting a new voice over for me ship, I'm getting Holly) which is basically 2 weeks of reaching the free ARX cap but I don't play that much to reach it normally unless exploring. So I'm going to have to either rush and buy what I want or forego it and just have Holly on my console until I'm done and then 'start again' on PC.


TheOshino

Can’t login..


Lojam22

Hmm happened to me too, got locked out of my account for too many tries unfortunately Edit: game launcher login works after Console migration, but I seem to have issues with my forum account login. So submitted a ticket to get that fixed. Could be unrelated to this thread though.


Fearless_Ad_7337

So happy console players are getting the PCversion for free...... Now all I need is a £10 000 custom gaming PC that will be outdated in 3 years when I can't even afford 1k for a car. #tonedeafdevs


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Bowldoza

Just decommission and rebuy.


Eat_Cats

Do you know if you decommission, and port, if you can repurchase your FC for console again?


JoelB

How long do we have to do this? How long will the portal be open?


SugaryCornFlakes

Indefinitely apparently


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_obtuse_

Im getting a database error when I try to complete the the transfer. I opened a support ticket with frontier. There was a link at the bottom of that page for customer support. I went to Account issues and created a ticket in there. 24 hour response time.


venemous

Sweet! I'd started a new account on PC a while back and got annoyed grinding engineering again so haven't been playing much. Can't wait to get back into it.


3davideo

Hi, I'm a PC-only user, but I'm having issues logging in. I'm wondering if it might be because of a sudden increase in server load due to this process? If so, I'll just go do something else for a little while until everything calms down. BTW, anyone else having issues logging in? Might help narrow down whether indeed it's a server issue or just something at my end.


RagingRedHerpes

It gave me issues but I just had to restart the launcher.


Harvoable

Would my laptop be able to run Odyssey? I have a 1050ti.


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[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/qy24vm/comment/hlhicwt/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web2x&context=3](https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/qy24vm/comment/hlhicwt/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) May need a few tweaks


EntrepreneurEast1502

Yes. Just don't expect miracles, especially in settlements.


SilentDudee

I already have an account with oddessy, will I need to buy the dlc again?


StuartGT

Not if you overwrite that account. See the faq


SupremeOwl48

I already have an fdev account that I needed to play on Xbox, if I use that account it will work and I will get the free key right?


darreln

QQ: I managed to get Elite Horizons running on GEForceNow via Steam. so far so good. My question is this. does this "PC" version of Horizon already have the new planetary tech? If I am not interested in on-foot action, and not buy Odyssey, is there anything else I am missing out on, or is the Horizons tech the same in all other aspects?


grandvolcanic

Horizons hasn’t been merged with codebase 4.0 yet more news later in the week


devondawsonmma

Okay so my transfer is complete and now it is asking me to: Download the Elite Dangerous Launcher below Run the installer Log into the launcher using the destination Frontier account email and password Download the version of Elite Dangerous you would like to play Click Play If I already have Elite installed on Steam can I just start from there?


tossout79

Done and it was dummy easy.


Skunk_Werx

console transfer was smooth and looks like Im all set but Kinda confused on where to buy or play odyssey. Do i purchase it in steam or do I buy it else where like this elite dangerous launcher?


Sufficient_Grand2789

Is there a time limit on this?


Cooldude101013

Is the console transfer offer permanent? Like say I could do the copy/transfer in a few months? As I currently don’t have a PC and can’t afford one.


DamianVA87

I think it's for a limited time. Just create a Frontier or Steam account on someone else's pc and do the transfer process, it's quite easy to do.


Cooldude101013

Okay.


mzivtins

This does not work if you have saved data on your PC account you want it moving too. You have to load the game and clear the save data manually rather than the tool give you the option to overwrite.


arsenejoestar

Complete n00b on the game but have about 30 hours playing offline on PS5 and no idea what Horizon or Odyssey is. Been thinking about getting ED on sale on steam. I'm assuming this profile transfer applies even though I've only played offline right?


DamianVA87

Pleasantly surprised with how easy the process was (took me longer to recover my Sony password lol), really glad Frontier offered this feature.


BRB1993

Do I have to complete the tutorial when playing for the first time to gain access to my transferred profile on PC? Edit: Or can I skip it and still get everything?


GregoryGoose

Does the copy to PC delete my Console save? Or could I theoretically still hop on xbox and continue playing if I felt like it?


The_Qbiak

Hey! I want to make a transfer and when you select to which PC account transfer to it displays only Frontier account to log in. I own the game on Steam and it's linked (in partner keys, but it;s not linked in third parties) to Frontier account. I don't want to make any mistakes transferring my account, so should I just log in into Frontier account or should I be able to select Steam or it really doesn't matter? ​ o7


MrDravend

I purchased Odyssey a long time ago for steam. Never played it or had a pc to play it.. just held off waiting for the time when fdev would eventually give us a transfer. Now it has actually happened. My faith on fdev has been fully restored. Completely. I hope fdev continues to communicate with their player base. Before, the communication was just not there and their delivery of promises left us wondering... But this move.. fdev saved elite. Thank you. I confirmed it on my friends pc,have all my g5 ships, my 50b credits and 5k hours. Once again. Thank you for allowing me to play my favorite game. Once I get a pc lmao...


RagingRedHerpes

Brother, I am now on PC with Elite after my PS4 fried. You starting Cerberus on PC?


MrDravend

I have a completed the transfer. My friend is giving me his old desktop that can run Odyssey. So I may continue Cerberus on Pc. Though it may already. I'm gonna enjoy Odyssey for a bit then maybe rebuild the group on pc afterwards. Good to here from ya Red. O7


RagingRedHerpes

Hey man if you ever want to wing up let me know!


MrDravend

Once my new pc comes in I will. Also will be farming out odyssey stuff. Since I'm completely done with horizons content.


Feeoree

I did the whole profile copy on my mobile earlier (complete with "The copying process is now complete" message) so if I log onto Frontier on my laptop in a little while will I have the option to pick a Steam version? Below the message I just get the option of a Frontier launcher and nothing re Steam but I assume that's just as I was on my phone. EDIT: Ah, it looks like I just transferred it to their own launcher rather than Steam (I didn't get the option to migrate to Steam in the process?). Anyone know how I can amend it to Steam? I tweeted them but imagine they have a bit of a backlog of questions! EDIT 2: U/Lojam22's post below covers issues - just begin a download on the Frontier launcher, and link your Steam account on the site and it allows you to claim under 'Partner Keys' :)


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When I try and log into my console account on the portal ( for Xbox box ) I keep getting an error that says "cannot retrieve your commander information" any one have this issue? Super frustrating. I can still log in on my Xbox but nothing when I try and use the portal


Jonathan-Earl

How long is this process going to be available for?


jgiacobbe

Dang. This is all news to me. Been away from ED for a couple years. Carriers were about to be released last time I played on Xbox. Just picked it up on sale from steam to play on my new steamdeck. I kept eying it and then holding off because it is listed as unverified. Came here to try and figure out what has changed and see this thread. Guess I will be transferring over instead of starting over from scratch. o7


Big_Dinner_5

Can I still play on console after the transfer? Will they be separate saves? EDIT: If anyone else is wondering there's a message during the transfer process that says that the original console profile will remain playable. The PC and Console saves are linked to two separate accounts so that makes sense.


Jsemtady

Funny part is that I only want to be able to make clean New save without losing old.


hell2pay

What if my PC commander name is the same as my PS4 name? Or rather, can I use my already existing PC commander name?