Is steam worth bothering with?
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I'm not sure I really understand.
Steam is essential for playing some games (HL2, CS:S, TF2, basically anything made by Valve) and so from that point of view it is very worth while having!
If you just mean is it worth buying games through - its just personal preference. I tend to buy retail copies, but if a bargain came up on Steam, then I would probably be tempted. IMO Steam doesn't offer enough of a discount to bother buying games through.
But its still a great thing to have installed
Steam is essential for playing some games (HL2, CS:S, TF2, basically anything made by Valve) and so from that point of view it is very worth while having!
If you just mean is it worth buying games through - its just personal preference. I tend to buy retail copies, but if a bargain came up on Steam, then I would probably be tempted. IMO Steam doesn't offer enough of a discount to bother buying games through.
But its still a great thing to have installed
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I like the idea of having an account where you can download and play anywhere. Very handy and convenient. However, I still like having a box and a manual to read through.. COH is quite complicated when you get started so it's nice to have a read up from time to time. Sure there are on-line guides but there's nothing like going in to a shop and buying.
I'm mixed.
I'm mixed.
Steam seems to be pretty good and I've used it for the valve games released since HL2 came out.
Other games such as Bioshosk and QW:ET are actually more expensive than getting them from an online retailer therefore I'll really only entertain using it for other games if the price was more competative - plus there is the type who will always prefer having a box and a manual as we've already seen above.
Other games such as Bioshosk and QW:ET are actually more expensive than getting them from an online retailer therefore I'll really only entertain using it for other games if the price was more competative - plus there is the type who will always prefer having a box and a manual as we've already seen above.
Its not necessary to buy things from, you need it to run the games though. Its a very good service if you ask me, if not the best.
I hated steam when it first came out too, but it remembers what games are available to you lets you download and install them without disc, and just bans blatent cheaters.
Steam is great, you dont have to use it, but as a steam user for a considerable amount of years, I'd recommend it.
I hated steam when it first came out too, but it remembers what games are available to you lets you download and install them without disc, and just bans blatent cheaters.
Steam is great, you dont have to use it, but as a steam user for a considerable amount of years, I'd recommend it.
I love steam, nice and easy to use and I never have to worry about looking for patches.
I rarely purchase games through steam though as it just works out cheaper to buy the retail version from an online seller.
The only times I have is for some other incentive. Purchased HL2 through steam so I could play the CSS beta a month early and did the same with Orange box so I could play the TF2 beta. Cost me a couple of quid extra though.
I rarely purchase games through steam though as it just works out cheaper to buy the retail version from an online seller.
The only times I have is for some other incentive. Purchased HL2 through steam so I could play the CSS beta a month early and did the same with Orange box so I could play the TF2 beta. Cost me a couple of quid extra though.
when Steam replaced wonid (was it wonid with counter strike???) i hated it, but now its a good thing, the steam community, and friends are all good now.
With the games thingy, some are cheaper an some are more expensive, but they have some games you prob wont find in a shop.
So its all good
With the games thingy, some are cheaper an some are more expensive, but they have some games you prob wont find in a shop.
So its all good
Interesting...
I like the whole not having to find a DVD to play a game ( yeah I know you can get patches that avoid this - but I don't like that idea).
If you bough a retail game tho', can you register it with steam, then d/l it from steam and not have to use the DVD? Sounds a bit counter productive I know
I like the whole not having to find a DVD to play a game ( yeah I know you can get patches that avoid this - but I don't like that idea).
If you bough a retail game tho', can you register it with steam, then d/l it from steam and not have to use the DVD? Sounds a bit counter productive I know
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Steam is great, most of the games are overpriced on there tho with exception to the orange box which was really good value!
Its great just being able to click n play instead of getting the disc out, and also receiving automatic updates etc...
Steam community is a good idea too!
If you want to view the games manual / instructions just right click and click view manual.
More games should be on steam but at a better price IMO but they seem to be adding more recently.
Its great just being able to click n play instead of getting the disc out, and also receiving automatic updates etc...
Steam community is a good idea too!
If you want to view the games manual / instructions just right click and click view manual.
More games should be on steam but at a better price IMO but they seem to be adding more recently.
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