Amazon sale is up (Spec Ops 25$, Darkness 2 12$..)

Paul_cz · 1 Jul 2012 at 09:22

I already bought Spec Ops: The Line, and I do not even live in US (used some Oregon food bank address).
The sale page is here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?docId=1000812791

Some pretty great deals.

I love PC gaming!

To buy something while living outside US, just use some US address, set it as a second one in your amazon account.

Tibbz2 · 1 Jul 2012 at 09:42

Wow Borderland GOTY £4.70!

How do I stop the damn tax though?

Paul_cz · 1 Jul 2012 at 09:54

I use Oregon address and I did not notice any tax. Price was listed as 25$ for Spec Ops and that is what I paid.

Tibbz2 · 1 Jul 2012 at 09:57

Paul_cz said:
I use Oregon address and I did not notice any tax. Price was listed as 25$ for Spec Ops and that is what I paid.

I'll try one of them the next time I buy from them, I think ill wait until steam offers first though

khevolution · 1 Jul 2012 at 10:05

just picked up borderlands GOTY, paid about £5.10 got taxed about $0.66

Tibbz2 · 1 Jul 2012 at 10:10

On all my purchases so far i've been taxed £1.50, using different addresses...

Komedy · 1 Jul 2012 at 10:13

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18418693

already posted in above thread but will post here so info isnt missed...

For this sale there will be two options for your DL purchase.

They managed to get steam redeemable keys and non steam versions. So now you have the option to get a steam version of a game or a drm free(or as close to no drm as possible depending on the game). When the sale goes there will be multiple links for some games since there will be options to go with steam or non steam. For example Max Payne 3 and Bioshock 1/2 aren't steamworks but you have the option of getting a steam key or going non steam.

Also when setting up your US address use something like a hotel in Delaware and you wont get charged tax, there are other states but this is the one I use http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hot...TDT/index.html

and the list of games known about

01. Max Payne 3 - $29.99 (50% off) – This is the Steam version. 50% runs 7/1-7/4 (end of day 7/4) and will then be 33% off through 7/14

02. Spec Ops: The Line - $24.99 (50% off) – Steam activate-able – this will run from 7/1-7/14

03. Syndicate - $14.99 – Origin activate-able – this will run from 7/1-7/14

04. Bioshock Dual Pack (Bioshock 1 + 2) – $7.49 Steam activate-able – this will run from 7/1-7/14

05. X-Com Complete Pack – $2.99 - Steam activate-able – this will run from 7/1-7/14

06. The Darkness II - $12.49 – Steam activate-able – this will run from 7/1-7/14

07. Rockstar Classics Pack - $14.99 – Steam activate-able – this will run from 7/1-7/14

08. Crusader Kings II - $9.99 – Steam activate-able – this will run from 7/1-7/14

09. Plethora of Paradox Games - $19.99 containing (all Steam activateable) runs 7/1-7/7:
Crusader Kings II [Download]
Crusader Kings II: Dynasty Shields DLC Pack [Online Game Code]
Crusader Kings II: Mongols DLC Pack [Online Game Code]
Crusader Kings II: Ruler Designer DLC [Online Game Code]
Crusader Kings II: Songs of Albion DLC [Online Game Code]
Crusader Kings II: Songs of Faith DLC [Online Game Code]
Crusader Kings II: Songs of the Holy Land DLC [Online Game Code]
Magicka Collection [Download]
Magicka: The Stars Are Left DLC [Online Game Code]
Majesty Gold [Online Game Code]
Majesty 2 Collection
Victoria II [Online Game Code]
Warlock: Master of the Arcane [Download]

10. Plentiful Paradox Package - $12.49 (all are Steam activate-able) runs 7/1-7/7 contains:
Crusader Kings II [Download]
Magicka Collection [Download]
Magicka: The Stars Are Left DLC [Online Game Code]
Sword of the Stars - Complete Collection [Online Game Code]
Sword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter [Download]
Victoria II [Online Game Code]

11. Pint Sized Paradox bundle - $7.49 (all steam activate-able) runs 7/1-7/7:
Crusader Kings II: Dynasty Shields DLC Pack [Online Game Code]
Crusader Kings II: Mongols DLC Pack [Online Game Code]
Crusader Kings II: Ruler Designer DLC [Online Game Code]
Crusader Kings II: Songs of Albion DLC [Online Game Code]
Crusader Kings II: Songs of Faith DLC [Online Game Code]
Crusader Kings II: Songs of the Holy Land DLC [Online Game Code]
Majesty Gold [Online Game Code]
Warlock: Master of the Arcane [Download]
Majesty 2 Collection

12. Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition - $7.49 (Steam activate-able) runs 7/1-7/14

13. Duke Nukem Complete Pack - $7.99 (Steam activate-able) runs 7/1-7/14:
The base game - Duke Nukem Forever
The DLC Pack - Duke Nukem Forever Hail to the Icons Parody Pack DLC
And the DLC Pack - The Doctor Who Cloned Me DLC Pack

14. 2K Strategy Pack - $19.99 – runs 7/1-7/14
Sid Meier's Civilization V: Game of the Year Edition [Download]
Sid Meiers Civilization IV: The Complete Edition [Download]
The Stronghold Collection [Download]

15. 2K Shooter Pack - $19.99 – runs 7/1-7/14
BioShock 2 [Download]
BioShock [Download]
Borderlands Game of the Year Edition [Download]
Duke Nukem Forever Complete Pack [Download]

16. 2K Mega Pack - $39.99 – runs 7/1-7/14
BioShock 2 [Download]
BioShock [Download]
Borderlands Game of the Year Edition [Download]
CivCity: Rome [Download]
Duke Nukem Forever Complete Pack [Download]
Mafia II [Download]
Sid Meier's Civilization V: Game of the Year Edition [Download]
Sid Meiers Civilization IV: The Complete Edition [Download]
The Stronghold Collection [Download]

17. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - $29.99 (50% off Steam activate-able) – runs 7/1-7/14

james.miller · 1 Jul 2012 at 10:45

aww the 2k shooter pack isnt steamable...

Vimes · 1 Jul 2012 at 10:45

Just bought the plethora of Paradox games...

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------ [FONT=verdana,arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1]Total before Tax:[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=verdana,arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1]$19.99 [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=verdana,arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1]Sales Tax: [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=verdana,arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1]$0.00 [/SIZE][/FONT]
------ [FONT=verdana,arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1]Total for this Order: [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=verdana,arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1]$19.99 [/SIZE][/FONT]

I have got the product key for the Crusader Kings II and then activated that with my Steam account. It recognises it fine and added it to my Steam library and now I'm downloading it through Steam. Seems to work fine

Thanks for the heads up

I wonder if the X-Com games will do the same...?

Tibbz2 · 1 Jul 2012 at 10:48

All until the 14th, hopfully the steam sales will be done by then so I can see which is cheaper!

Aloreth · 1 Jul 2012 at 10:51

Anyone else get their transaction delayed with a message that it cold take an exta 4 hours?

Only want the darkness 2 out of the games on sale, got exited and thought it was darksiders lol

Tibbz2 · 1 Jul 2012 at 10:55

Vimes said:
Just bought the plethora of Paradox games...

[FONT=verdana,arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1]Subtotal of Items: [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=verdana,arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1]$19.99 [/SIZE][/FONT]
------ [FONT=verdana,arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1]Total before Tax:[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=verdana,arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1]$19.99 [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=verdana,arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1]Sales Tax: [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=verdana,arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1]$0.00 [/SIZE][/FONT]
------ [FONT=verdana,arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1]Total for this Order: [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=verdana,arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1]$19.99 [/SIZE][/FONT]

I have got the product key for the Crusader Kings II and then activated that with my Steam account. It recognises it fine and added it to my Steam library and now I'm downloading it through Steam. Seems to work fine

Thanks for the heads up

I wonder if the X-Com games will do the same...?

X-Com games are it says

Aloreth · 1 Jul 2012 at 10:56

edit - can someone tell me about crusader kings? Looks kinda interesting (not a fan of the big battles in shogun so not sure if theyre included?)

Dist · 1 Jul 2012 at 10:59

When buying games that are digital downloads, do they still try to print off a receipt and send it to the listed address? potentially giving some random person in the US your private details?

opethdisciple · 1 Jul 2012 at 11:00

So how does this work then?

Im looking at Max Payne 3. It sais its downloadable.

I pay for it and get emailed a cd key to activate on steam?

Vimes · 1 Jul 2012 at 11:09

Thanks for the X-Com reply

For me I bought the collection I noted. I am then taken to a page which includes all the game keys which I then used to register each on Steam. You get the chance to use an Amazon downloader but I am doing that through Steam.

I got an email to confirm the order but the keys are as noted above.

Just bought the X-Com games and they too have now been added to my Steam library.

The Crusader II game is similar to a Total War campaign map style on steroids complete with several headaches. Got to be worth a punt at the price of all the DLC included..?

opethdisciple · 1 Jul 2012 at 11:14

Vimes said:
Thanks for the X-Com reply

For me I bought the collection I noted. I am then taken to a page which includes all the game keys which I then used to register each on Steam. You get the chance to use an Amazon downloader but I am doing that through Steam.

I got an email to confirm the order but the keys are as noted above.

Did you use a UK address or a fictional US one?

T345 · 1 Jul 2012 at 11:19

so if I buy a download game, it will activate on steam?

Dist · 1 Jul 2012 at 11:22

Well I created a US address, it automatically became set as address 1, and whenever I try to purchase a game it automatically says this is only available for US customers. If I click the change address on the checkout page and select the US address I'm not sure if it will work as it isn't the real billing address associated with my card (or does that not matter for the payment to work?).

T345 · 1 Jul 2012 at 11:24

I can't use paypal?