Pre order GTA IV in Steam and get Vice City free

belfong on 27/11/2008 at 07:12

This should go to the Great Bargain thread but I thought of starting one because I need help.

I want to buy this because I want Vice City but it's not available for me in the region I stay. I read in the forum that if I have a friend in US or UK who could order it for me and gift it to me (instead of checking out), it will work. So any kind souls to give a helping hand?

I'd pay you through Pay Pal.

Since I can't buy it, I am not sure how much it cost - I believe it should be US$49.99.. how much would it cost to you in UK?

Here's the website
(http://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/)

EvaUnit02 on 27/11/2008 at 07:36

Quote Posted by belfong

Since I can't buy it, I am not sure how much it cost - I believe it should be US$49.99.. how much would it cost to you in UK?

If you're going to do so, then keep both persons' SteamIDs private. Technically such transactions are against Steam policy.

belfong on 27/11/2008 at 07:39

Gifting is not illegal, right?

EvaUnit02 on 27/11/2008 at 07:51

Quote Posted by belfong

Gifting is not illegal, right?

(http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=687396)

If money changes hands, then it's against store policy. Don't publicise your SteamIDs and you both should be fine.

Anyway, you should totally play Vice City, it is far better than GTA4.

belfong on 27/11/2008 at 07:59

It's only illegal if someone earns commission out of this transaction.
But if anyone is willing to help me for free, out of kindness, wouldn't that be legal?

Anyway, looks like it is too much trouble for a customer who is willing to buy game. I might as well get GTA4 retail then. Steam is not getting my money. Sigh!

mothra on 27/11/2008 at 15:16

it's cheaper in retail anyway. at least in euros. if they would've thrown in SanAndreas as well, then I would have thought about it (only thought) but this way it's still 10euros more expensive than retail. I mean, vice city is getting sold here for 5 euros.

inselaffe on 28/11/2008 at 03:04

Especially since you won't get all the nice maps and things

mothra on 1/12/2008 at 12:56

gta4 + pc == securom
(an modded version with different "features" and less intrusive installation limits but still)

EvaUnit02 on 1/12/2008 at 13:09

(http://www.megagames.com/news/html/pc/gtaivpcplaguedwithsecurom.shtml)
Unlimited activations... I have no problem with it in this case. There's the future concern that the SecuROM activation servers may be deactivated down the road; but for the immediate future it's fine.