Issue[edit]

If you preordered from Origin and attempted to enter your serial key, it will say "key already used"

Solution[edit]

When you buy from Origin, the key gets registered to your EA account automatically. There is no need to enter it anywhere.

Try closing Origin and then open it again, and you should see your game

If this issue persists, contact Origin customer support or try here:

http://answers.ea.com/t5/SimCity/ct-p/SimCity