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[reptilex]

I think that the better question is:

Why people buy games from steam sales like crazy, just because they are cheap?

I have seen people with 1000-5000 games on steam because "they were so cheap on sales!"

And then people play maybe 5% of those

Good example.

Are you sure you are smart consumer? Do you really need / play 10 000 games?

Collecting digital games doesnt seem to be smart thing to do.

Wouldnt smart person buy just few games they really want to play?

Not saying you are non-smart, maybe you really want or need 10 000 games. Just sounds that nobody will ever have time to play so many.

I'm on the same boat, I have like 400-500 PS2 game that I never play, but at least I can sell them, usually for more than I paid for And most people would say that it doesnt sound really smart thing to hoard ps2 games like this

I'm not a smart "consumer" but collector, I don't collect game to play all of them, even though I play some but this has almost nothing to do with collecting. You too collect PS2 games, and you know they have resell value, most of the time if you collect, buy and choose well, at way above the price you bought them at, wouldn't you say it's smart?

Digital works the same way legally, not matter what TOS or EULAs say, at least outside of dumbistan, nobody has the right to remove or prevent you from accessing licences that you legally bought which would be the equivalent of someone breaking into your house to steal the copy "back" from library because you broke the TOS on their service.

So collecting digital is the same as collecting physical but with other market conditions.

 

[GymWolf]

I only used cdkeys, instant gaming or gamivo in the last years...

 

[nikolino840]

Could be illegal and is a double edge sword for non english countries becouse maybe are the russian turkish whatever store and devs. don't put subs/audio in my language becouse they don't see that sells in my country

 

[MiguelItUp]

Prices fluctuate. I buy plenty of things directly from the platforms, however, if I go to allkeyshop and see it $10-$15 cheaper... :\

It's generally CDkeys, Gamivo, and/or Eneba.

 

[Goro Majima]

Seems like publishers caught on to PC games having much longer tails since it feels like Steam sales aren't nearly what they used to be even a few years ago. I'm not surprised people are looking elsewhere for the actual deals when three to four year old games don't go for $5 on a flash sale on Steam anymore.

 

[Korranator]

Other than cdkeys are any of these sites trustworthy?

 

[Omnipunctual Godot]

I tried buying Crusader Kings III Royal Edition because it was $42, which is a really good deal.

The first code I got, Steam said it was a duplicate, which I assume means it was already used.

Contacted CDKeys support. They sent me a new code. The new code gave me the exact same error. I had to screenshot 1,500 games in my Steam library and send them to support. It took weeks to get a refund. I still want the game, but now I don't trust them to give me a working code.

 

[Stuart360]

I tried buying Crusader Kings III Royal Edition because it was $42, which is a really good deal.

The first code I got, Steam said it was a duplicate, which I assume means it was already used.

Contacted CDKeys support. They sent me a new code. The new code gave me the exact same error. I had to screenshot 1,500 games in my Steam library and send them to support. It took weeks to get a refund. I still want the game, but now I don't trust them to give me a working code.

That sucks. I have used CDKeys for years and i'd guess that i have bought at least 100 games, and had zero problems.
Then again i have bought numerous games off G2A as well and never had a problem, and people seem to always have a problem with G2A codes. Maybe i have just been lucky.

 

[Holammer]

I tried buying Crusader Kings III Royal Edition because it was $42, which is a really good deal.

The first code I got, Steam said it was a duplicate, which I assume means it was already used.

Contacted CDKeys support. They sent me a new code. The new code gave me the exact same error. I had to screenshot 1,500 games in my Steam library and send them to support. It took weeks to get a refund. I still want the game, but now I don't trust them to give me a working code.

CDKeys buys the keys straight from the publisher/dev, no G2A type tomfoolery. So there shouldn't be any problems.
Works for me is a worthless reply, but I've bought dozens of games via them without problems. Maybe Paradox's servers fucked up.

 

[Omnipunctual Godot]

CDKeys buys the keys straight from the publisher/dev, no G2A type tomfoolery. So there shouldn't be any problems.
Works for me is a worthless reply, but I've bought dozens of games via them without problems. Maybe Paradox's servers fucked up.

Well, there was a happy ending. I just saw a deal at Eneba for 2 years of PS+ for $56. Everything went through without a hitch. Then, out of curiosity, I checked to see if they had CK III Royal, and they did (for a little less than CDKeys, to boot). Got the code, plugged it in, and the game's downloading now. Good stuff.

 

[kiphalfton]

Seems like publishers caught on to PC games having much longer tails since it feels like Steam sales aren't nearly what they used to be even a few years ago. I'm not surprised people are looking elsewhere for the actual deals when three to four year old games don't go for $5 on a flash sale on Steam anymore.

Humble bundle wasthr lastbastion of hope, then IGN bought them up and it seems like most their bundles have been garbage after that. People will argue, but the new bundles they have versus the old bundles they used to have, well there's a huge freaking contrast.

And I don't even bother looking at steam sales, cuz like you said even 3-4 year old games are $15+.

Value proposition used to be huge for PC; pay a chunk of change for your graphics card and rest of your build, and even it out with cheap steam games. Well now it's pay two buttloads of money for a graphics card and your pc, and pay more for games on PC than on Xbox Marketplace or PS Store.

 

[luffie]

I support developers, and regional pricing. Got Hades for around 6.50usd on steam, can't ask for cheaper than that.
Then felt guilty for having so much fun, so i bought their ost.

 

[D.Final]

Preference
I suppose

 

[CitizenZ]

I recall a long time ago Cdkeys was very shady and collecting your data? or something to that extent.

 

[Twinguistics]

Oh come on, steam sales are pretty good still. Coming from being a Nintendo only gamer for thirty years, pc gaming is crazy cheap.

 

[Skifi28]

I'd like to, but stories like some above about not working or revoked keys keep me away. I'd rather buy stuff without any hassle involved if I can help it.

 

[Stuart360]

Oh come on, steam sales are pretty good still. Coming from being a Nintendo only gamer for thirty years, pc gaming is crazy cheap.

Everything seems cheap compared to Nintendo lol. Steam isnt bad, but its sales are not what they uused to be. You can often find PC games cheaper elsehwere, than on Steam, even when the game is on sale on Steam.

 

[Virt McPolygon]

I only buy from sites that let me pay using Paypal. Any sites even mention bitcoin or any crypto as a payment, I close the tab.

 

[GHG]

I tried buying Crusader Kings III Royal Edition because it was $42, which is a really good deal.

The first code I got, Steam said it was a duplicate, which I assume means it was already used.

Contacted CDKeys support. They sent me a new code. The new code gave me the exact same error. I had to screenshot 1,500 games in my Steam library and send them to support. It took weeks to get a refund. I still want the game, but now I don't trust them to give me a working code.

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If it's not under the main listing for the game you search for it's not legit.

And you would have been able to get CK3 for cheaper from a legit place as well:

 

[Omnipunctual Godot]

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If it's not under the main listing for the game you search for it's not legit.

And you would have been able to get CK3 for cheaper from a legit place as well:

You misread what I posted. I said CK III Royal. It comes with the season pass.

 

[Hal.]

I’ll often buy games from Steam to try them out for the 2 hours or so then refund if I didn’t like it or whatever.

cdkeys is only for the games that I know I will not refund.

 

[Tesseract]

it's a valid question

 

[Calverz]

Xbox live used to be the best when u coild just switch the region of the console. I remember buying phantom pain from hong kong region for like £18. Switched the console back to uk and downloaded uk version. Got lots of goodies in those days until microsoft started to block it. Still managed to save hundreds before hand and build up a sizable digital collection.

 

[moniker]

If it's just a bit more expensive on Steam I buy there. I like what Valve do and the services they provide so it makes sense for me to support them. If I never bought anything on Steam I would be a net loss for Valve.

 

[Hydroxy]

I prefer Steam due to regional pricing and occasionally Fanatical

 

[YeulEmeralda]

Humble bundle wasthr lastbastion of hope, then IGN bought them up and it seems like most their bundles have been garbage after that. People will argue, but the new bundles they have versus the old bundles they used to have, well there's a huge freaking contrast.

And I don't even bother looking at steam sales, cuz like you said even 3-4 year old games are $15+.

Value proposition used to be huge for PC; pay a chunk of change for your graphics card and rest of your build, and even it out with cheap steam games. Well now it's pay two buttloads of money for a graphics card and your pc, and pay more for games on PC than on Xbox Marketplace or PS Store.

Yeah I have noticed Steam and PlayStation Store prices to be more equal now. And its Sony that has caught up with the sales.

 

[Soodanim]

I never really think about it. I used to compare between Steam and GMG, but I rarely even remember GMG exists anymore. Last thing I got was the pre-order of RE3R for -26%, which wasn’t bad at all. But the most recent sales? Just browsed Steam and called it a day.

 

[V1LÆM]

i'll get a game wherever it's cheapest but if i'm not sure about it then i'll go through Steam for the easy refunds.

the last game i got from CD keys was Watch Dogs Legion lol. that was a waste of £50. the game sucked. wish there was a way i could've refunded it. oh well.

 

[faraany3k]

Microsft , Nintendo and Sony have archaic bussiness practices. They support only a handful of countries. Where should we buy our game passes and Sony Subs if we want to play multiplayer?

Steam, Google, Origin, Ubistore and all these 3rd party keysellers can sell games but not big three.

 

[prinz_valium]

What's the point in buying a PS for $1500 when I can get a deal at $350

 

[GHG]

i'll get a game wherever it's cheapest but if i'm not sure about it then i'll go through Steam for the easy refunds.

the last game i got from CD keys was Watch Dogs Legion lol. that was a waste of £50. the game sucked. wish there was a way i could've refunded it. oh well.

Get ubisoft+ to try their games before deciding if you want to buy them.

IMO only Anno 1800 and Fenyx have been worth buying in recent years.

 

[Megaman35]

Personally, generally I don't buy from places that don't list the source of their keys for each game listing, for multiple reasons.

Secondly, Steam has regional pricing. In my region prices can be ridiculously cheap depending on publisher. $20 at launch for a game that costs $60 elsewhere for instance.

Finally, I don't think you can refund games via Steam if you didn't buy them from there.

Although CDkey isn't at all in the same category as something like g2a, I should note that I did buy a key from them once that turned out to have already been claimed, they did however agree to give a replacement key.

Anyway, if a game isn't cheap on Steam I typically use https://isthereanydeal.com/ to find the best price, because that site only lists legitimate key sellers.

I simply look to see where it is cheapest and if the store where I have located the best price has a good reputation. If these two factors are met, then I don't look at anything else and buy the game.

I'm tired of every time I buy a game for 60€ or more it's a crap shoot.

Mod Edit: Don't bump 4 year old threads.

 

[Banjo64]

I’d rather buy a game like Dark Souls on sale through Steam for £17.99, where I know that From Software will get 70%.

If I buy the game from CD Keys, it’s a legit key, but it’s from some region like Afghanistan where From will probably only get like £1.20 and CD Keys take the rest.

Support your developers who deserve it bros as when they go out of business you’ll only have yourself to blame.

 

[Windle Poons]

A first timer poster that joined in April 2023 bumps a four year old thread?

 

[Chu Fye]

Steam summer sale is awful. Greenmangaming coupons are no longer good. Even stuff like Humble Bundle are crappy indie games since IGN acquired them.

Have never actually bought games from CDKeys, mainly cuz I don't trust the source where the keys come from, but without the incentive of cheap prices (as was the case in the past, from steam, greenmangaming, etc.), I am about to cave.

Anybody stop buying stuff on steam/etc. and just start getting their games from CDKeys pretty much exclusively?

GMG still seems cheaper to me

 

[Megaman35]

GMG still seems cheaper to me

GMG is one of the most expensive stores XD

 

[ClosBSAS]

Been using cdkeys since it first started. Never had one single issue. Use it op

 

[Hudo]

I only tend to buy games when there's a sale going on at Steam. In which case the prices are lower or on the same level thn CD Keys.
I very very rarely buy games at full price anymore because they aren't worth that, most of the time.

 

[AJUMP23]

I buy on steam. It is just easier.

 

[Jack Videogames]

Used CDkeys for what, 10 years now? And never failed me. They may be 2/3e more expensive than other sketchier sites but for me they're my first source

 

[lordrand11]

Steam summer sale is awful. Greenmangaming coupons are no longer good. Even stuff like Humble Bundle are crappy indie games since IGN acquired them.

Have never actually bought games from CDKeys, mainly cuz I don't trust the source where the keys come from, but without the incentive of cheap prices (as was the case in the past, from steam, greenmangaming, etc.), I am about to cave.

Anybody stop buying stuff on steam/etc. and just start getting their games from CDKeys pretty much exclusively?

When I compare the pricing of diff popular games on CDkeys versus their steam sale counterparts typically they are higher by a few dollars and if they're cheaper its by a couple of cents. I never buy anything through humble bundle except the humble monthly and even that usually only one or two of the games are halfway decent, one of my big goto's is Fanatical, usually can find a decent bundle through them or if you like RPGs a lot of the JRPGs and WRPGs are usually cheaper than their steam counterparts via that website.

 

[adamsapple]

Been using cdkeys since it first started. Never had one single issue. Use it op

Same, not that I buy a lot. They also often have cheap console keys and top-up options for cards for game pass etc.

Eneba is also a good option.

 

[DirtInUrEye]

I’d rather buy a game like Dark Souls on sale through Steam for £17.99, where I know that From Software will get 70%.

If I buy the game from CD Keys, it’s a legit key, but it’s from some region like Afghanistan where From will probably only get like £1.20 and CD Keys take the rest.

Support your developers who deserve it bros as when they go out of business you’ll only have yourself to blame.

Not my problem.