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    2nd Hand PC Games

    Hi all,

    Wondering if its possible to buy these games 2nd hand.

    GTA4
    Deadspace
    Need for Speed Undercover
    Bioshock (will likely just buy from Steam)

    Not Possible
    Left 4 Dead

    Possible
    COD4
    Fallout 3
    Crysis / Crysis Warhead - possible with official update

    Anyone who has these games please confirm if online registration is required.

    Many thanks
    Last edited by Yosh; 30-01-2009 at 12:13 PM.
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    Re: 2nd Hand PC Games

    Fallout 3 doesnt
    Left 4 dead does as its done by steam
    Crysis warhead im unsure, can test tomorrow with my copy(ill make another account). Rest i havent a clue.
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    Re: 2nd Hand PC Games

    Thanks mate thats a start
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    Re: 2nd Hand PC Games

    ouch you just missed iut on the steam sale, bioshock was going for <£10 IIRC

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    Re: 2nd Hand PC Games

    Quote Originally Posted by eshrules View Post
    ouch you just missed iut on the steam sale, bioshock was going for <£10 IIRC
    Yeh i know i posted the link in the bargain forum I was holding out until i sorted my new rig, no rush
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    Re: 2nd Hand PC Games

    crysis dont need registration any off them

    but warhead does have a limit on number of computer it can be activated on, i think there is a crack out tbh

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    Re: 2nd Hand PC Games

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    Re: 2nd Hand PC Games

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    Re: 2nd Hand PC Games

    Quote Originally Posted by Georgy291 View Post
    crysis dont need registration any off them

    but warhead does have a limit on number of computer it can be activated on, i think there is a crack out tbh
    doesnt crysis only allow a limited amount of installs?

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    Re: 2nd Hand PC Games

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    Re: 2nd Hand PC Games

    I think Far Cry 2 returns an install after you uninstall it, so in theory I guess you could buy it second hand as long as the person you bought it from has uninstalled it...but there's no way to tell.

    In my opinion it should be low down the list anyway; while the graphics and immersion are very good, it quickly becomes boring and the plot is rubbish.

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    Re: 2nd Hand PC Games

    Updated the list and removed Far Cry 2, not hearing great stuff about the gameplay.
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    Re: 2nd Hand PC Games

    Quote Originally Posted by jackvdbuk View Post
    doesnt crysis only allow a limited amount of installs?
    They have releases a revoke tool for crysis so you can install it as many times as you want, which is the way it should be

    http://www.mycrysis.com/newsdetails.php?news=40361

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    Re: 2nd Hand PC Games

    It is not my intention for this to turn into some dodgy thread. So please keep it clean please.

    The point i am making is some pc games do not require registration or validation through an online website, so they can be sold on.

    I for one have spent &#163;100s on games for pc, but unlike my 360, the games are just sat here, the only game i managed to sell on was COD4.

    I am asking about games that i am considering buying from Game/Station or online through Play so i know if there is a chance i can make some cash back if i do not like the games, reading reviews are ok but after seeing some websites impressions on MMO's which is the genre i prefer, i can say that those impressions do not always reflect the impression the masses have got from playing the same game, and on that basis i would rather buy and try the games myself.

    I was also speaking to someone from our local CEX and he stated that CEX would buy some PC games 2nd hand, on the basis that those said games would not require online validation/registration, he also explained to me about the fact some games can be installed so many times, i found his advice rather helpful.
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    Re: 2nd Hand PC Games

    All of the CoD games need the install number from the back of the manual/dvd box, but that is all so there is no restriction for selling on.

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    Re: 2nd Hand PC Games

    Quote Originally Posted by vinnyT View Post
    All of the CoD games need the install number from the back of the manual/dvd box, but that is all so there is no restriction for selling on.
    Yeh i know about COD4, i have COD5 now to, and i agree, there is an option to register online for CE box but i didn't bother, and tbh past the first week i have not played it, so i'll be selling that next.
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