Should I get steam

[garbeth]

Hello everyone i thought meabe I sould get steam and buy some games to play online i usually play single modes but its kinda of boring, so i´m not sure if getting the games from steam or just buying the retail version in a store.

 

thanks 

[Godlygamer23]

I would recommend getting Steam. The main benefits are...sales, sales, and more sales.

[Parkway Drive]

Highly recommend Steam. There are lots of free games that you can play. Their store has amazing deals with the only downside being that heaps of the games I've purchased, I still haven't got around to playing.

One piece of software to organise your games, contact friends, share content, form groups. Great innovation in gaming.

[nokturrduk84]

Steam is great. I also recommend it.

[Godlygamer23]

Highly recommend Steam. There are lots of free games that you can play.

One piece of software to organise your games, contact friends, share content. Great innovation in gaming.

I agree 100%.

[brat137]

Get steam, get all your games on steam, get more games thanks to SALES!!

[Brian]

Yes.  Completely, Yes.  Everyone should have Steam.  I've bought around a hundred games from Steam probably averaging around $5 each, because of their awesome sales.  I am a cheap gamer I'll admit.  I will never pay $60 for a game.  Plus you can get games sent as a gift from people if you don't want them buying you random crap you'll never use. And it can backup your save games.  Plus you can never "misplace" a game, since it's all based on your Steam account. Just download it again.  And it has tools built in to let you communicate with your gamer friends, even whilst playing.  It has some minor nuances and frustrations at times, but is easy to overlook them since it's so amazing.  I was resistant to the idea years ago, as I liked having physical copies, but I've since changed my mind.

 

Basically, Steam is the greatest thing since sliced bread.  I love Steam, and I'm sure you will too.

[Godlygamer23]

Big Picture mode is pretty awesome too. Even though it's designed for PC gamers playing on their big screen TVs, I sometimes use it just because it's awesome.

[felixbearpig]

there is no negative going with steam

[garbeth]

thanks guys i definetly go for it ;)

[xzero]

Just in case not enough people have said yes yet, yes you should get steam.

[Esivo]

I switched to PC gaming cause of Steam. I'm a console gamer at heart but Steam has so many sales. It's all over the place. So I switched so I can get games really cheap, so I'd suggest you use Steam. Specially at holiday sales! 

[Evrion]

When I was forced to get steam with my Orange Box I was annoyed. Mostly because I got the box from my in-laws who didn't have internet at the time. But there is an offline mode, and SALES!

 

All my games, with the exception of Blizzard games, are now from steam. It does DRM right. mostly unintrusive and makes it really easy to reinstall games without having to fiddle around with finding CD keys.

 

In case this wasn't clear: YES! PC Gaming = Steam.

 

(Honestly, I was kinda surprised someone would even ask this.)

[911^NEmeSis]

Defo get Steam. The easiness and not to forget the AMAZING SALES are a must!

[Godlygamer23]

I used to think Origin was better and that Steam was poop - I decided to use Steam, and find it much better than Origin. In fact, I hardly ever use Origin except for games that are only available(or just purchased) on Origin.

[mozoa]

Worst thing is games that require a other platform to be installed, most ubisoft titles.

[nokturrduk84]

Worst thing is games that require a other platform to be installed, most ubisoft titles.

Absolutely agree!

[MrAlexOneill]

The Actual Question is, "Why wouldn't you get Steam" Dont make Slick go EA on you. :)  ;)

[EricX2]

I've used it since I purchased the original Half Life 2 and buying retail games is so tedious now. Installing games off discs is slow and annoying. All my games are on my external hard drive and if I need to install them I just do the steam backup/restore. It's so much easier. If a game isn't available on Steam, I probably wont play it. And it isn't only to do with multiplayer, I don't play multiplayer games at all. Steam for me is a store.

 

Now, if you have slow internet and don't backup your downloads it kind of sucks. Some games are 20gb or more.

[RuecanOnRails]

I'd recommend getting steam.

 

Not only do you get access to the worlds largest digital game distribution. You also get access to all their sales, events, community, and so much more.

 

 

If anything at all, you will like steam for it's simplicity. All of your games are digital and attached to your account not computer. If something happens and your hdd crashes, simply re install steam, log in and your library is available again. You don't have to worry about lost cd-keys, or scratched discs. It works really well for simplifying your game collection.

 

The only downside to Steam is the inability to sell your "used" games. Technically digital games can never qualify as used as there is no degradation or wear and tear possible. Because the games cannot be transferred or shared they potentially lose all value the second you purchase them. (other than for your own entertainment)

[shazzam66]

110% get Steam.

 

Summer sale coming up too for big bundles of games.

[XiaoPigs]

Steam is the shiz man. There's always sales and it's like the platform on which every PC gamer lives on.

[bacosta1993]

yes to steam and no to origin.

[RuecanOnRails]

yes to steam and no to origin.

 

Honestly you have to get any and all programs if you wish to play all games. Now that some publishers are creating their own private digital distribution software.

 

I'd recommend signing up and installing Steam, Uplay, Origin, and Green Man Gaming. that will cover you for nearly all digitally released games. you also get access to all the sales, some services offer better deals than others.

If you're looking for a way to communicate freely with a friends list between all programs try xfire.

[Semi1114]

Get steam!!!