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    Gears Of War 1

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by -L1GHTGAM3R-, Apr 16, 2009.

  1. -L1GHTGAM3R-

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    Any body know where i can BUY and download a digital copy of gears of war 1? None of my local store have them no more and i dont like carrying around cds just to play the game
     
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    Bummer. I Just checked Direct 2 Drive and no luck. I don't think steam has it either.

    I guess you can always order it over the net or from a store but...

    As for a digital copy/running around without CD's, I think this is one of those games were your out of luck.
     
    MonkeyMhz, Apr 16, 2009
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    you know how to get it... unless you want the multiplayer...
     
    irrational, Apr 16, 2009
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    that is very irrational...isnt it...
     
    kal360, Apr 16, 2009
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    Didn't Steam have it?
    Ok, checked and Steam didn't have it either. You can always grab the DVD copy and use no-dvd method.
     
    Akuma, Apr 16, 2009
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    Try ebay or amazon and get it in cheap.
     
    spradhan01, Apr 16, 2009
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    I played Gears 2 but never played Gears 1.


    I was put off because I heard the PC version is full of bugs.


    Oh well, I guess I could always try to get it for console.
     
    Burning Balls, Apr 16, 2009
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    it is no longer available as a digital download. it was before, though.
     
    amoney3, Apr 16, 2009
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    The game doesn't need a disc to run, so if you buy a physical copy from an online retailer you'll only need the disc to install it.

    Here's the google product page
     
    mrsamsa, Apr 17, 2009
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    I own a physical copy fully patched and need the DVD to be in the drive to run it.

    Are you speaking from personal experience mrsamsa? Or just what you have read. Perhaps it's a regional thing or something.
     
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    gears 2= win
     
    irrational, Apr 17, 2009
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    There is a no DVD exe available for those who purchased the game.
     
    amoney3, Apr 17, 2009
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    As with mostly all games, unless you mean an officially sanctioned one (which is what the initial post seemed to suggest).

    There is one game I got recently that works officially without a DVD in the drive (The Witcher original - + enhanced edition patch).
     
    KevInSweden, Apr 17, 2009
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    I'll add another game to the no-DVD required to play list, Dead Space.
     
    Harleyquin07, Apr 17, 2009
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    Personal experience. I'll reinstall and confirm.
     
    mrsamsa, Apr 18, 2009
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    Weird, it does ask forthe disc with patch 3. I could have sworn it didn't before....
     
    mrsamsa, Apr 18, 2009
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    I have found that some titles worked without the CD in the drive until after more recent patches. I find this very annoying, they could at least require you to have the CD after the patch for the very first run and then after that not require it anymore or something.

    I have about 50 different games installed in my gaming laptop and there is no way I will ever travel with 50 CD cases so I always find ways to play without a CD. I have enough accessories and luggage to carry without adding extra.

    Having said that, it was nice to see that my most recent purchase does not require the CD after I installed it but that was because they used steam.
     
    LaptopNut, Apr 18, 2009
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    it's to avoid friends 'sharing' games and playing at same time. doesn't really affect most consumers since they usually play 1-3 games at a time.
     
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    yeah you need the disk to run it. Like others have said try Amazon or ebay.
     
    Halo360Fan, Apr 18, 2009
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