The pre-purchase / pre-download of Spore allows 99% of the game to be downloaded and installed. Come launch day this leaves only the remaining (most important) 1% to go. Naturally this should mean we get our hands on Spore sooner rather than later and if we’re really lucky, avoid the almost inevitable server meltdown.
The Game weighs in at a hefty 3.8GB and will cost Australians $79.99.