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    HL2 / Counter-Strike: Source CD-Key

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Meetloaf13, Nov 11, 2007.

  1. Meetloaf13

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    Wondering if there's anyone out there no longer using or wanting to get rid of their CD-key.

    PM me, willing to pay.

    Thanks
     
    Meetloaf13, Nov 11, 2007
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You can't transfer CD keys through steam... its locked to people's account. :(

    You might as well buy it seeing its pretty cheap.
     
    Johnny T, Nov 11, 2007
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  3. Meetloaf13

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    Gotcha, thanks for the heads up.
     
    Meetloaf13, Nov 11, 2007
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  4. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    But if you know someone whos got the Orange Box and HL2....then they can ''gift'' HL2 to you :D
     
    Johnny T, Nov 11, 2007
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  5. Meetloaf13

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    I've heard mixed responses on this one. Is the rationale that they have purchased 2 sets of CD-keys (with the Orange Box key including all games on the prior key)?
     
    Meetloaf13, Nov 11, 2007
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  6. Jalf

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    Not sure what you mean. It's simply that if you buy OB and already have HL2 or ep1, it registers as a "gift" in Steam. Click on it, and you get to choose who to send it to. Perfectly legal and explicitly supported.


    Anyway Meatloaf13: You could just buy it on Steam. Better still, buy Orange Box in its entirety. If there ever was a product that was worth paying for, this is it.
     
    Jalf, Nov 11, 2007
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  7. Johnny T

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    Yup! The Orange Box is amazing :D
     
    Johnny T, Nov 11, 2007
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  8. manzi

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    I was gifted both HL2 and HL2 Episode 1 but i want to trade HL2 Episode 1 for Counterstrike source with my friend for free. Is this possible?
     
    manzi, Nov 11, 2007
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    No would be the answer :(...just buy it :D
     
    Johnny T, Nov 11, 2007
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    you got a pretty bombass laptop with some expensive accessories. you're telling me you can't afford 20 dollars on steam? =p
     
    ronkmorris, Nov 11, 2007
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  11. manzi

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    Well my dad paid for my laptop as a present and i dont have any money as im a student with no job so i buy games if my dad lets me but he wont let me buy Counter strike source as he knows i get too addicted to games :(
     
    manzi, Nov 11, 2007
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    lol! ''balance''! :)
     
    Johnny T, Nov 11, 2007
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  13. Meetloaf13

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    I not a swearing man, but I'd have to agree with you on my lappy...I'm a cheap skate, in the end I'll likely buy it, but if someone wants to make a few bills, then why not?

    Free market! One man's trash is another man's treasure.
     
    Meetloaf13, Nov 11, 2007
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