Box or Steam

[Maizel]

My concerns are founded on recent experience, not past ones. Over the last two months or so I've been having lots of problems with downloads suddenly stopping for no apparently reason, or going from like 1-2 mp/s download speeds way down to 100 kb/s. It's taken me days just to download some of my games because of these issues.

Sounds more of a problem with your internet connection than with Steam.

But yeah, a boxed copy might help a bit with that.

 

[Centy]

The box is incredibly tempting but then with Steam there may be a preload and the chance to play it as soon as it unlocks.

Maybe I'll pick up the box later for a friend or something send him the code and keep the box for me.

Though if the Steam price in more than a boxed copy....oh I DON'T KNOW!

 

[shaqism]

Im waiting to see if theres anything special for steam users, if so that will probably sway me into purchasing off steam

 

[Radiso]

I'm going to buy a boxed version of course, so it looks nice on my game shelf. The cover looks also so cool so I really have to get it.

 

[Dietrich Graf]

Box, because I have 20 minutes riding to game shop, also it will be cheaper than in Steam.

How is it cheaper when you have to spend gas to get to the shop? Then you have to factor in your local taxes. Here in Texas the sales tax is 8.something percent.

 

[Major Johnson]

Call me old fashion but I like the box version. I like having something tangible in my hand. I also like having a cd for reinstallation purposes.

 

[PsYcHo126]

Im definitely getting the boxed version (I like to have a case and a disk with my games..). But maybe both.

 

[AJSB]

Taking my past experience with Steam and reinstallation of games/OS, i buy ALWAYS the boxed version.

 

[AJSB]

How is it cheaper when you have to spend gas to get to the shop? Then you have to factor in your local taxes. Here in Texas the sales tax is 8.something percent.

You have to go to a shop to buy the boxed version ?!? LOL !!!

 

[Kirq]

Call me old fashion but I like the box version. I like having something tangible in my hand.

I know what You mean. When a game is important for me I also prefer a boxed version

I also like having a cd for reinstallation purposes.

After first installation on steam You don't need it anymore.

 

[LeopoldStotch]

Sadly, I don't have a choice.

It will be boxed from an online store for me.

 

[Kirq]

Sadly, I don't have a choice.

It will be boxed from an online store for me.

No credit card?


BTW. Which option is more profitable for TWI? Boxed Collector's Edition (If they release one) or steam?

 

[LeopoldStotch]

No credit card?

I used to pay on steam with online bank transfer, credit cards are too risky.

No, stoneage internet and location of my home are the issue.

 

[Panzerklein]

Definately key via online retailer , then activation in Steam

 

[HeadClot]

I would rather buy the boxed version but if I have to get the steam version I will.

 

[Dietrich Graf]

You have to go to a shop to buy the boxed version ?!? LOL !!!

How about you read who I quoted?

 

[NoxNoctum]

steam unless there's some really sexy special box edition.

 

[Comrade Kaizer]

ill probably buy from steam, unless there is a collectors edition!

This guy got the right idea, I agree... I really want the box though but I also want the game as soon as it releases (within minutes).

Tell you what... I'll check around on release day early morning/afternoon if I don't find it then eventually I'll get via Steam later on that night once I get home.

 

[Guest]

I'm getting a box copy because I like to read all the stuff inside manuals.

 

[Mr_125]

After first installation on steam You don't need it anymore.

^The only problem with Steam, even though the game links to your account, it is faster to pop in the disc to reinstall, rather than having to dl all the game files again-- this is the case for me, with only 350kbps down. Being 8 gigs, I won't be able to play RO2 on the first day if I buy it on Steam and there was no preloading beforehand.

I am waiting for any announcement of LCEs, however. I hate getting digital collector's editions because that stuff is kind of worthless to me. I want posters and physical soundtracks and all that good stuff. Most likely I'll order the LCE online somehow and have it shipped to me.