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    Is Buying Games online cheaper?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Nocturnal310, Feb 20, 2008.

  1. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    hi,

    I want to buy HL2 which contains CS Source & Team fortress 2..

    Will buying online be cheaper?
     
    Nocturnal310, Feb 20, 2008
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  2. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Steam games seem to be a bit cheaper than buying them in the store.

    But why don't you search around Amazon, Buy.com and compare that to regular stores?
     
    adinu, Feb 20, 2008
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  3. lozanogo

    lozanogo Notebook Deity

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    Usually the third party vendors in Amazon offer games at very good prices, specially 'old' games (like more than 6 months since their release). A couple of weeks ago I got Stalker for $14.00.
     
    lozanogo, Feb 20, 2008
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  4. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    Especially if you live 30 miles away from en electronics retailer. It costs me at least $8 round trip to go to a physical store and buy any games.
     
    millermagic, Feb 20, 2008
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  5. Jalf

    Jalf Comrade Santa

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    That depends on two factors:
    - The price of the game online, and
    - The price of the game at the stores near you.

    Sometimes it's cheaper, but it rather depends on what prices you're comparing it to. Why don't you check it yourself? Look up the prices and see which one is smaller
     
    Jalf, Feb 20, 2008
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  6. CreX

    CreX Notebook Consultant

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    In sweden we have REMARKLY differences in prices comparing regular game stores and online game stores. Online is MUCH cheaper. and that goes for almost everything, TV, computers etc etc.
     
    CreX, Feb 20, 2008
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  7. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    I`d guess Steam is the best way. Never worry about losing the dvd,no shipping expenses...
     
    eleron911, Feb 20, 2008
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  8. No One

    No One Notebook Enthusiast

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    I started going to www.cheapassgamer.com

    ( you have to register to get in to the forums)
    You can look at BB, CC and Target adds early.
    Plus find deals... in store and online...
    And Request deals...
     
    No One, Feb 20, 2008
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  9. icecubez189

    icecubez189 Notebook Deity

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    it's pretty cheap compared to buying it in store, and steam will probably be even cheaper because it will be a digital delivery.

    can't beat things like The Orange Box either!
     
    icecubez189, Feb 20, 2008
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  10. NULL

    NULL Notebook Consultant

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    it may pay off to get newer games online if you can avoid paying tax and shipping. if you go to mega-electronics store like bestbuy on the right day you'll find tons of games at a bargain price.
     
    NULL, Feb 20, 2008
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  11. The_Punisher

    The_Punisher Notebook Evangelist

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    Personally I always buy the disc. I just like to have something tangible in my hands. I don't always trust that I'll be able to download the games forever.
     
    The_Punisher, Feb 20, 2008
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  12. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    Same.

    I buy games mainly from Amazon (cheap prices, no sales tax, free shipping) and occasionally when on-sale at a retail store.
     
    crash, Feb 20, 2008
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  13. LAPTOP GAMER

    LAPTOP GAMER Notebook Enthusiast

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    I like to have the disk in my hands as it is just essayer to install after a hard drive crash., with that said I just bought a hard copy of Level D simulations 767, and oh did I pay! The program was $45 and after shipping from what ever European country it came from(can't remember now) it was $80! :eek: , so sometimes you don't save.
     
    LAPTOP GAMER, Feb 20, 2008
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