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    Is Steam your source for buying games?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by RicardoTeixeira, Apr 30, 2018.

  1. RicardoTeixeira

    RicardoTeixeira Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am returning to the gaming scene. What is your source for buying PC games today?
     
    RicardoTeixeira, Apr 30, 2018
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    If I can, I buy my games from GOG first. If they are not available on GOG, then I buy from Steam. For Ubi games I just buy them from Uplay.
     
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    I buy from Steam and Origin
     
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    Sorry for my noob question, but what is GOG? Do you have the url please? Thank you so much!
     
    RicardoTeixeira, Apr 30, 2018
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    Never mind... hahahaa gog.com Thank you friend!
     
    RicardoTeixeira, Apr 30, 2018
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    pretty covered here


    steam/uplay/origin/gog
     
    JRE84, Apr 30, 2018
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    i don't see the point in buying ubisoft games on steam when they make you go through uplay anyway. i just buy ubisoft games directly from uplay.
     
    thegh0sts, Apr 30, 2018
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    Steam mostly, GOG if it's a good deal or I feel like it, Origin if I have to.
     
    hfm, Apr 30, 2018
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    I go for steam mostly, the simple returns policy is basically 'try before you buy'. You get up to an hour of play and if you don't like it just trigger a return. Really quick and simple, usually same day.
    With many games I go to GamesPlanet, saves a few £ and I've been using them for some years. They sell steam/uplay codes totally legit.
     
    MickyD1234, May 1, 2018
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    g2a.com usually has the best prices
     
    JRE84, May 1, 2018
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    Not cool :mad:
     
    yrekabakery, May 1, 2018
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    well i only tried 3

    cdkeys.com
    greenman
    g2a.com


    and i found g2a the cheapest
     
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    I just use whatever client they're primarily published on and call it a day. While this does mean I have multiple clients installed, it doesn't really have any negative effect on my day to day gaming.
     
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    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    Sometimes when I go shopping for groceries I swing by the gaming/movies section of the supermarket and I check the bargain bins.
     
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    klf

    i really like your quote

    . All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain.
     
    JRE84, May 1, 2018
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    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    Can't take credit for it.
    I just modified it to be more relatable to those of us who stood on the battlements more than two decades ago... :)
     
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    Steam, humble bundle, gog
     
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  18. RicardoTeixeira

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    Thank you guys!
     
    RicardoTeixeira, May 3, 2018
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    What mouse do you use when gaming in your MSI skman?
     
    RicardoTeixeira, May 3, 2018
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    skman Notebook Geek

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    I currently use a Razer Deathadder Chroma
     
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    GoG is my first choice since I detest DRM the way some folks around here detest BGA, then I choose steam, then uplay and origin
     
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    G2A is pretty great, but they blocked me from using them after trying to buy $100 in steam cards from their site, be warned. Over all, its a pretty neat little site tbh, I never got stiffed (Except for the steam crates, DON'T GO FOR THOSE
     
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    g2a / instantgaming / hrk and then steam :cool:
     
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    I tend to buy from g2play and gamivo. G2A i avoid like the plague with their buying protection scams.
     
    rinneh, May 20, 2018
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  25. G2A_Team

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    Hey there!
    Hope that you sorted your issue with an account already! If you still have any issues message me at [email protected] and we will say how it may be resolved.
    Best,
    Max G2A Team
     
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    wdym?
     
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    I already have, and they told me the order is canceled, but it couldn't hurt to try!
     
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    If you pay for something, you already have the right to receive a working product as described. So if a key is already used by someone else they have to sort it out. But they only do that when you bought additional buyer protection.

    Also trying to cancer the buyer protection is a pain in the ass. I am a web/ux designer and they use all horrible UX techniques to lock someone in and prevent them from cancelling. I buy a lot of games each year and not spending my money there. Going to vote with my wallet.

    You also can only cancel it 3 days before the renewal of the subscription. I mean what the actual $%#$

    Interesting video

     
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    Avoid G2A like a plague.
    If you want a cheap key shop, just use CDKeys.com.
     
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    I have used in the past g2a, but now normaly i find best prices at scdkey.com.
    I have bought about 4 games, 5 Windows 10 and till now everything ok
     
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    You can also make a search on allkeyshop.com, but be critical of the stores listed and check their rating as you normally would before purchasing anything.
     
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    Steam all the way here. Mostly because it takes care off all software updates.
     
    boricuafly, May 25, 2018
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    That's great until you don't want to update because you need an older version of the game or an update breaks something, then you're kinda screwed. One of the reasons I try not to use Steam anymore is because the switched from optional updates to forced updates without any way to opt out of them.
     
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