If I buy MW2 PC in store, can I bind it to my Steam account?

GizmoTheMogwai · 8 Nov 2009 at 20:08

Binding it would allow me to re-download it in the future, I assume?

Locke · 8 Nov 2009 at 20:10

GizmoTheMogwai · 8 Nov 2009 at 20:11

Locke said:
Yes.

If you don't mind my asking, why is this? Is it because of the Steamworks thing?

Antar Bolaeisk · 8 Nov 2009 at 20:11

I believe you have no choice in the matter, it uses Steam much like L4D and hence will be tied to your account.

craig3000 · 8 Nov 2009 at 20:12

Yea MW2 is completely linked in with Steam now, helps them prevent privacy and cheating, gives them ease of updating and connecting people as well, I would assume its basically less work for them as there using the steam system

Locke · 8 Nov 2009 at 20:13

GizmoTheMogwai said:
If you don't mind my asking, why is this? Is it because of the Steamworks thing?

Yeah, you need Steam to decrypt the files unless they change that in the future which is doubtful.

GizmoTheMogwai · 8 Nov 2009 at 20:15

The retail version unlocks on the 10th whilst the Steam version unlocks on the 12th, I wonder why they have seperate release dates?

Tefal · 8 Nov 2009 at 20:17

GizmoTheMogwai said:
The retail version unlocks on the 10th whilst the Steam version unlocks on the 12th, I wonder why they have seperate release dates?

So as not to **** off the retail outlets which are responsible for the bulk of their revenue.

GizmoTheMogwai · 8 Nov 2009 at 20:20

Tefal said:
So as not to **** off the retail outlets which are responsible for the bulk of their revenue.

Aaah, that makes sense.

Well, looks as though i'll be buying retail, thanks lads.

Kenai · 8 Nov 2009 at 22:29

GizmoTheMogwai said:
Binding it would allow me to re-download it in the future, I assume?

It has to be tied into Steam however I don't think this necessarily means you can download it from Steam in future.

GizmoTheMogwai · 8 Nov 2009 at 22:49

Does UT3 disk binded to an account let you re-download it? I'm just asking this as it would probably answer this particular question...

Kenai · 8 Nov 2009 at 22:55

It will depend entirely on the game and the deal they struck with Valve to be honest, you can't just look at other games and compare I don't think. Wait and see is the answer.

Gimpymoo · 8 Nov 2009 at 22:56

I would assume so, yes, HOWEVER, Infinity Ward/Activision have been soo short on details on this game it is pathetic.

Look at Goldeneye Source for example, installs standalone yet plays through STEAM.

GizmoTheMogwai · 9 Nov 2009 at 00:03

Just found this :

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-WUSF-3601

So you can 100% download the retail game again on Steam.

I can rest easy now and buy it on Tuesday.

theukmoog · 9 Nov 2009 at 00:26

craig3000 said:
Yea MW2 is completely linked in with Steam now, helps them prevent privacy and cheating, gives them ease of updating and connecting people as well, I would assume its basically less work for them as there using the steam system

And stops you selling it on when you're done with the SP game

HAz · 9 Nov 2009 at 00:57

5 hrs of gameplay and u cant sell the thing after? how crap

James J · 9 Nov 2009 at 01:38

GizmoTheMogwai said:
Does UT3 disk binded to an account let you re-download it? I'm just asking this as it would probably answer this particular question...

Yeah it does, I bought retail UT3 and binded the serial to my steam ID and I can download it via steam just like a steam bought game. Same with Prey as well

C64 · 9 Nov 2009 at 01:55

HAz said:
5 hrs of gameplay and u cant sell the thing after? how crap

it's for this reason i wont be paying any more than £10 for any steam locked game

Efour · 9 Nov 2009 at 09:45

I thought id tag this onto the first MW2 thread i saw so here goes.

What is the deal gonna be with playing this on-line with the PC??

Ive heard that there is no dedicated server for this so if i wanna play on-line i have to Host one for me an my mates??

This is BS right and only the Gripe with the xbox release?? tell me its not true.

mp260767 · 9 Nov 2009 at 10:00

Efour2 said:
Ive heard that there is no dedicated server for this.....

that's right, they've moved onto server hosting same as with the console setups from what i've read.

been a few threads about it have a search round.