A word of warning...

[glHalfLife]

To all who think its a good idea to purchase HL2 on Steam:

Having pre-ordered HL2 from Amazon for £24.99 with free delivery, I am fairly pleased that I have managed to get HL2 at a good price. However, after hearing of the news that HL2 can be purchased on Steam and I can get the full version of CS:S NOW! really was a big draw... hmmm until I saw the final price!

I know the retail version of HL2 will only come with HL2:S and CS:S. Anyway, I looked at the Silver package and thought, "why not get the silver package and A: get CS:S now, B: get DOD:S and HL:S when they come out aswell". I converted the $59.95 to British Pounds, which came to £33.43. I thought ok thats a little more than £24.99 but I suppose at least I get to play CS:S now. Anyway, I went through and got the final price as $70!!! (inc tax), which converts to £39.03. Well, I sat back and thought, that means I am wasting £14.04 just to get CS:S now and DOD:S + HL:S later (which they aren't even released yet). Anyway, I decided to cancel and wait. Thats £14.04 that could go towards a new DVD drive or new ATI...

All I am saying is, decide whether it really is worth it!

Heck, you don't even get a nice retail box at the end of it and you have to have an internet connection if you format and want to re-install.

Just my 2 cents but my conclusion is... I'll wait! and purchase DOD:S for a tiny sum after I receive my retail box.

EDIT: To the guy below -> I still get a good 30fps

 

[Ages120]

I wouldn't wanna run cs source on your system right now too. Gj saving some money. Maybe it could go toward getting a system that plays it silky smooth.

 

[Ownzed]

Well I'm buying it from retail but i'm playing cs:s now. My bro bought the silver package and I use his account.

 

[ShinRa]

I was hardcore retail up until today. I purchased the Silver Edition and went pro-Valve. I now don't have to worry about ever scratching my cd's, switching cd's in and out during install (as its already installed), i get dod:s and hl:s, if i reformat, its as simple as logging into steam and downloading it again. plus, cs:s early. im very happy with my decision.

 

[Wildhound]

I was going with retail too until they actually released it and then I said what the hell.

I get CS:S now. I get HL:S and DOD:S for less than a tenner, and they'll cost more separately. But mosti mportantly I don't have to rush out to the shop, wait for delivery or even install the game. When they release it I just press play.

It's genius.

 

[MajorPayne]

I'm going steam too. At least playing CS:S can help keep me from going INSANE :rolling: waiting for HL2 release! And the fact that steam means I do not need to keep a CD in the tray, or risk scratching my only copies is just bonus.

 

[qckbeam]

Steam all the way for me. Anything I can do to support the developers.

 

[SubKamran]

I'm buying Gold soon, I need my check first though, a good $110 investment I think. Plus the book.

 

[Ahnteis]

You also get CS:CZ with the silver package.

 

[Svv4T]

At first I wanted to buy the retail version of HL2, but I wanted DoD:S and HL:S even if those games aren't released yet. And the only way to get HL:S is to buy the CE retail version which costs like $85.
Also, buying the normal retail version in stores would cost me $55 for the game + $6-7 CA tax... so basically, the Silver version costs as much as the normal retail version, but I get HL:S and DoD:S for the same price... and I can play CSS now

 

[SoNiCbOoM]

dont be such a tight tw*t

ive bought thru steam and im gonna get the retail also just for a hardcopy...

 

[kungfucheez]

Well I purchased through steam so when HL2 is relased I dont have to waste money on gas and waste time to travel, I can automatically play it. I guess its really a personnal preference but at least ive finnaly been able to play CS:S

 

[Lanthanide]

How much is "tax" and how is it calculated? Depending on where you live?

 

[mortey]

ok. QUESTION.



So is it true that if I dl off of steam, and i reformat, that I can go back to steam and re-download it free of charge?

 

[Viperidae]

mortey: yes.

I bought Silver yesterday. Well worth it.

 

[MetalliMyers]

$10 more for DOD:S and HL:S and CS:S now, hell yes.

By the way: The rest of the CS:S maps kick ass.

Boo-ya Grandma

 

[maxro]

So is it true that if I dl off of steam, and i reformat, that I can go back to steam and re-download it free of charge?

I would think you will be able to download it again although I doubt valve would thank you for it, you could always back it up to CD if you’ve got a CDR drive…I wonder how many CD will it take to back up all these games?

:upstare:

 

[MetalliMyers]

I would think you will be able to download it again although I doubt valve would thank you for it, you could always back it up to CD if you’ve got a CDR drive…I wonder how many CD will it take to back up all these games?

:upstare:

hehe, I'm guessing a lot. A better recommendation would be backing up on DVD media. I am planning on getting a DVD burner soon because they are getting hella cheap now.

 

[BRODIEMAN2k4]

What's the tax in the US? $70?

 

[Rocketman9mm]

I would think you will be able to download it again although I doubt valve would thank you for it, you could always back it up to CD if you’ve got a CDR drive…I wonder how many CD will it take to back up all these games?

:upstare:

I'm going to get one of those little round CD booklets just for HL2 it'll be so many lol. I plan on burning the files immediately If I buy through steam so I'll have a hard copy, just not the normal install. I just gotta figure out how exactly to split or span or whatever the hell its called to get the huge files on cds.

 

[operative x]

why in the world would you burn it? just login to your account on the new computer and preload all your stuff...DUH!

 

[Tiddalick]

I just had a flash back of using pkzip in dos to span doom over several floppy disks.

 

[maxro]

I'm going to get one of those little round CD booklets just for HL2 it'll be so many lol. I plan on burning the files immediately If I buy through steam so I'll have a hard copy, just not the normal install. I just gotta figure out how exactly to split or span or whatever the hell its called to get the huge files on cds.

I can highly recommend this case for storing your collection, cleared 3 big shelves of CDs, just what to do with 250 odd CD cases

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005ATMG/pd_ka_2/202-5562714-1486203

 

[BRODIEMAN2k4]

What's the tax in the US? $70?

Well is it?

 

[Yombi]

Im getting Gold. No tax for me so it's good. You can re-download things from steam for no extra charge. You can even back up your GCF files to cd / dvd.

If you want a CD so bad, get gold, you get the box. Then, burn your hl2 files and all to a dvd or cd and make some pretty CD Covers and a sticky label to go on the cd Now you have a hard copy .

I know, I have to much time lol.

 

[Yombi]

why in the world would you burn it? just login to your account on the new computer and preload all your stuff...DUH!

Not all of us have 1mb/s internet connections Cost us enough here in nz for 300kb/s connections -_o

 

[Asuka]

To all who think its a good idea to purchase HL2 on Steam:

Having pre-ordered HL2 from Amazon for £24.99 with free delivery, I am fairly pleased that I have managed to get HL2 at a good price. However, after hearing of the news that HL2 can be purchased on Steam and I can get the full version of CS:S NOW! really was a big draw... hmmm until I saw the final price!

I know the retail version of HL2 will only come with HL2:S and CS:S. Anyway, I looked at the Silver package and thought, "why not get the silver package and A: get CS:S now, B: get DOD:S and HL:S when they come out aswell". I converted the $59.95 to British Pounds, which came to £33.43. I thought ok thats a little more than £24.99 but I suppose at least I get to play CS:S now. Anyway, I went through and got the final price as $70!!! (inc tax), which converts to £39.03. Well, I sat back and thought, that means I am wasting £14.04 just to get CS:S now and DOD:S + HL:S later (which they aren't even released yet). Anyway, I decided to cancel and wait. Thats £14.04 that could go towards a new DVD drive or new ATI...

All I am saying is, decide whether it really is worth it!

Heck, you don't even get a nice retail box at the end of it and you have to have an internet connection if you format and want to re-install.

Just my 2 cents but my conclusion is... I'll wait! and purchase DOD:S for a tiny sum after I receive my retail box.

EDIT: To the guy below -> I still get a good 30fps

Jesus dude sounds like your super low on cash :/ I cant live like that. Worring about the next thing i have to get and lowest price all the shit. Manage your money correctly you should have a problem buying whatever you like. Just a asumtion.