HL2 software purchase suggestions

Hey guys,

I'm looking to buy CS:S, I don't want to spend more than around $20. I was wondering where the best place(s) is(are) to buy cd-keys or the packaged software. I'm not down with used software b/c Steam is a lump of poo and won't let you transfer.

I was thinking about Orange Box (even though it's more than $20) but my only problem is that I don't really care for single-player games. I will play CS:S most if not always, but I would be interested in something like Team Fortress if I could get a reasonably priced bundle.

Thanks in advance!

 

Buying from steam is your best option.

 

Is it cheapest that way?

 

it's retailing for $49.99 right now so yeah.

 

Both Amazon and Newegg have CS:S have $27.99, retail box package which also includes HL2 Deathmatch and Day of Defeat.

You probably gonna get even better deal on eBay (probably used ones)

 

uhh, keep in mind that the orange box is a series of 5 games:

hl2
hl2 ep 1
hl2 ep 2
portal
team fortress 2

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keep in mind that i did not mention CSS in there.

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counterstrike source can be had for cheap. your $20 budget should cover it.

good luck!

 

I thought CSS came with Half Life 2? At least it's listed in my list of Steam games and I never bought it separately.

I'd go the Steam route, then you will always have your copy wherever you go no matter what computer you use.

 

buy someone's account off of ebay (if you don't mind having a username you didn't pick). remember, that on steam friends you can change your name.

that's what i did, got hl2, cs:s, hl2:dm for like 10 bucks back when it came out.

 

i'd get it from steam,


plus at the moment there is a sale on all steam games till the new year

 

Counter-Strike: Source is exactly 20 dollars right now on Steam.

That said, I love multiplayer just as much as the next guy, but a great single player game is always better than a great multiplayer game. The only advantage of the multiplayer game is that it lasts longer.

At least, that is my opinion. HL2 ROCKS!!

 

I'd recommend buying from Steam. I really like how the games are tied to your account and not your computer, so if you ever switch computers or even go to a friend's house, you always have access to the games even without the CD.

 

Thanks guys, I bought the little beast from Steam, worked like a charm. I actually had received the original CDs from a trade on www.goozex.com, the trader ended up gifting me HL2, and then I just bought CS:S, so for just under $20 I got both games, not too shabby

 

Nice! hope you enjoy them I have way too many games form steam

 

I honestly found HL2 to drag on endlessly.