Buying Bioshock - Second hand

Marky · 21 Mar 2008 at 17:49

Hey all,

I know all about the whole CD protection that Bioshock has when it comes to the PC game. However, I have a quick question...

If I was to buy this second hand off of the auction site... is there any risk of me buying it and it not letting me install it? (I.e. if the guy hasn't uninstalled it or something)

Thanks,
Marky

Frapple · 21 Mar 2008 at 17:59

IIRC they removed all that stuff,

Marky · 21 Mar 2008 at 19:52

Ah goodie - in that case I think I'll grab it

Hunders · 21 Mar 2008 at 19:59

You wont be disappointed. Bioshock is bloody awesome!

Marky · 21 Mar 2008 at 20:32

Great

Just got it on the PC (In steel-book form) PLUS the BradyGames guide both in a bundle for only £15

Good buy?
I think I'll sell off the guide though - I'd rather work it out myself

fish99 · 21 Mar 2008 at 20:35

They didn't remove the restrictions but they did relax them considerably. It's something like 5 installs on each of 5 different PCs (so 5*5=25 installs max) and you can get these credits back by using a revoke tool when you uninstall the game. You'd have to be extremely unlucky to find a used copy that didn't work.

ic1male · 21 Mar 2008 at 21:08

The guide is always useful for a second play through telling you things you might have missed. It makes the game more fun.

Marky · 21 Mar 2008 at 21:08

ic1male said:
The guide is always useful for a second play through telling you things you might have missed. It makes the game more fun.

Okay cool I'll take a look

-iceblade^ · 21 Mar 2008 at 21:17

just be sure to revoke your install after you're don using it on any pc that you decide to play on