buying BF BC2, should i get hard copy or thru steam?

any reason that i should get the hard copy instead that will make it worthwhile?

Personally, I don't see the point of buying a hard copy anymore. People who are afraid of not having a hard copy are living in the 1990s. I haven't bought a hard copy of a game in a long time and have never had a problem with losing my steam account or anything like that. It's more likely you will lose or scratch a disk than you are to somehow permanently lose a steam account.

Yes.

i see it there for $50

Hard copies are usually cheaper, BTW.

Personally, I don't see the point of buying a hard copy anymore. People who are afraid of not having a hard copy are living in the 1990s. I haven't bought a hard copy of a game in a long time and have never had a problem with losing my steam account or anything like that. It's more likely you will lose or scratch a disk than you are to somehow permanently lose a steam account.

Skeptomania

if i get a hard copy, will i still be able to use it on steam?

if i get a hard copy, will i still be able to use it on steam?

halokillerz

[QUOTE="Skeptomania"]

Personally, I don't see the point of buying a hard copy anymore. People who are afraid of not having a hard copy are living in the 1990s. I haven't bought a hard copy of a game in a long time and have never had a problem with losing my steam account or anything like that. It's more likely you will lose or scratch a disk than you are to somehow permanently lose a steam account.

millerlight89

Well then, enjoy your collection of plastic and cardboard. I'm sure you'll get a lot out of it, until one day you realize it's just taking up space in a closet or something, and throw it all out.

oh, alrite tyvm.

[QUOTE="millerlight89"][QUOTE="Skeptomania"]

Personally, I don't see the point of buying a hard copy anymore. People who are afraid of not having a hard copy are living in the 1990s. I haven't bought a hard copy of a game in a long time and have never had a problem with losing my steam account or anything like that. It's more likely you will lose or scratch a disk than you are to somehow permanently lose a steam account.

Skeptomania

Well then, enjoy your collection of plastic and cardboard. I'm sure you'll get a lot out of it, until one day you realize it's just taking up space in a closet or something, and throw it all out.

i see it there for $50

halokillerz

I have the hardcopy, and it's fine. No need for a disc either.

Advantages to both systems really, hard copy = no download and instant backup IF you don't lose it Steam = download anytime, anywhere and will always be in your account. I got the Steam version, one thing that games sometimes get on steam is patches a little bit later than retail. It could be hours or days. But recently, big games on steam get the patches pretty much at the same time so that's not a problem either for BC2. Preference really, I got the Steam copy mainly because USD to AUD conversion is a lot cheaper than retail prices here.nutcrackr

it will be CAD to AUD for me :P

at Einhanderkiller, how could i get one for $20?

I guess being able to download the game at anytime to any computer, and have the key saved onto your account forever will make it more worthwhile than anything. Unless you like CD cases...

[QUOTE="nutcrackr"]Advantages to both systems really, hard copy = no download and instant backup IF you don't lose it Steam = download anytime, anywhere and will always be in your account. I got the Steam version, one thing that games sometimes get on steam is patches a little bit later than retail. It could be hours or days. But recently, big games on steam get the patches pretty much at the same time so that's not a problem either for BC2. Preference really, I got the Steam copy mainly because USD to AUD conversion is a lot cheaper than retail prices here.halokillerz

it will be CAD to AUD for me :P

at Einhanderkiller, how could i get one for $20?

I love Steam so I say Steam.

I heard that the hard copy had issues or something...:?

I got the hard copy and did the disc required option.I buy most games from steam but when it comes to a mp game likeBC2 that I'll be playing for years, a game I'll probably launch a thousand times why double your launch time waiting for steam to load?

I heard that the hard copy had issues or something...:?

painguy1

Avoid Steam when possible.RichardStallman

[QUOTE="RichardStallman"]Avoid Steam when possible.DasVolks

the thing with hard copy of games onc eyou get it you can pop it in and install the game and your done in less then a hour.

is you go with steam you will have tow ait for it to download and install and big games like that takes hours or a day.

with hard copys if you live in a place where there is sales tax then you are going to pay more for the game while steam have no sales tax.

ask your self this do i want to play right away or do i want to wait hour sor even a day to play the geme.

also i dont care which format i go with, steam lets you back up the game so you dont have to re download it and wait. so what i do is burn a the back up on to a disc and go online and get the cover art and disc cover art and there i made myself a hard copy of the game.

the thing with hard copy of games onc eyou get it you can pop it in and install the game and your done in less then a hour.

is you go with steam you will have tow ait for it to download and install and big games like that takes hours or a day.

with hard copys if you live in a place where there is sales tax then you are going to pay more for the game while steam have no sales tax.

ask your self this do i want to play right away or do i want to wait hour sor even a day to play the geme.

also i dont care which format i go with, steam lets you back up the game so you dont have to re download it and wait. so what i do is burn a the back up on to a disc and go online and get the cover art and disc cover art and there i made myself a hard copy of the game.

acsam12304

Get a better internet connection = win?

Brb downloading a 10 gig file in 40 minutes.

Agreed. I like hard copies due to collecting, but can't for the life of me bring myself to hate STEAM. It does too many wonderful things.millerlight89

That's why we have GoGamer.com :)

any reason that i should get the hard copy instead that will make it worthwhile?

halokillerz

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[QUOTE="nutcrackr"]Advantages to both systems really, hard copy = no download and instant backup IF you don't lose it Steam = download anytime, anywhere and will always be in your account. I got the Steam version, one thing that games sometimes get on steam is patches a little bit later than retail. It could be hours or days. But recently, big games on steam get the patches pretty much at the same time so that's not a problem either for BC2. Preference really, I got the Steam copy mainly because USD to AUD conversion is a lot cheaper than retail prices here.Einhanderkiller

it will be CAD to AUD for me :P

at Einhanderkiller, how could i get one for $20?

Get the one most suitable for you, otherwise both are good...but if u are getting the online version for less price go for that..

Just get it the cheapest digital place

I normally love Steam, but I decided to go with the physical copy because thePAXEAST842 promo code gets you $20 off until April 9th. I did miss the $10 drop from before, sadly. But still, it's a save.

Steam is awesome get it through steam. You never have to worry about cd's again!Baskervore

what happens if i uninstall it, can i make a back up if i chose the downloadable version of bf? assuming if i buy from the EA store

what happens if i uninstall it, can i make a back up if i chose the downloadable version of bf? assuming if i buy from the EA store

halokillerz