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    G2A and windows 8.1

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    it's been a while i've been reading the forum on my phone anyway I have decided to upgrade from windows 7 to windows 8.1. I was recommended this site called G2A, its ridiculously cheap so I am slightly sceptical. I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with G2A and also if its worth upgrading from windows 7 to 8.1

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    Re: G2A and windows 8.1

    G2A buys legit keys from the cheapest possible international market, and sells them to westerners for a large markup. Keys you buy from them are generally region-coded to Russian versions only.

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    Re: G2A and windows 8.1

    I have bought a couple of keys from them in the past with no region problems
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    Re: G2A and windows 8.1

    Thank you for replying i have heard mixed views on the keys. I want to purchase a windows 8.1 key from them however i am not sure where i would actually download windows 8.1 from

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    Re: G2A and windows 8.1

    Must admit I dont know about the Windows keys, I only ever got games keys from there.
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    Re: G2A and windows 8.1

    Quote Originally Posted by Jonj1611 View Post
    I have bought a couple of keys from them in the past with no region problems
    Not every game enforces region locking.

    Oh, and they're the ones who buy a million humble bundles for $0.01 each

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    Re: G2A and windows 8.1

    I appreciate not every game does, I was just saying that ones that I bought I haven't had any problems with. I usually buy premium games not the ones included in humble bundles to be honest.

    But that wont stop me buying at the lowest price, and besides there not always the lowest.

    As I said for Windows keys I am not sure on that one.
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