Should I download SE5?

Randallw · #1 August 21st, 2006, 11:22 PM

First off, I don't think it's available yet. When it is available should I download it straight away or wait for the box? I remember something about Steam that was saying it wasn't a good idea to get it that way.

Fyron · #2 August 21st, 2006, 11:34 PM

Steam works reasonably, compared to places like Digital River and the S1st download service.

Phoenix-D · #3 August 21st, 2006, 11:56 PM

Steam works fine, with a couple cavets:

-you cannot sell the game. ever.
-you -must- have an internet connection any time you install a Steam game
-if Steam goes offline for any reason and you need to reinstall, you can't. End of story.

Randallw · #4 August 22nd, 2006, 02:21 AM

My concern was based on the idea that it would be some time after it was made available for download before you could buy the box. I just realised that I could probably still buy the box online, just not in store. I suppose I could wait a few days for it to be sent here.

narf poit chez BOOM · #5 August 22nd, 2006, 04:08 AM

'I suppose I could wait...'

I hear ya.

Q · #6 August 22nd, 2006, 05:30 AM

If MM continues it's very consumer friendly attitude, it is probably safe to use the downloaded version of SE V:
I recently tried to reinstall SE III on my new computer and realized that I couldn't find my registration key (bought the game in 1999!). After an e-mail to MM with a copy of my introscreen of SE III on my old computer, I got the registration code from him again within 24 hours and could install SE III on my new computer.
For me the shipping cost (to Europe) and the time it takes (several weeks) make the download version interesting.