I really want to play this game and would pay extra to have it on Steam

Budthewise · 05-30-2012, 09:38 PM

I am tired of CD's and more tired of the lack of upgrading and so on, so when I knew this game was on Steam I wanted to get it. However due to fiances around that time I couldn't buy it but since the game is "out of CD keys" it is no longer being sold here.

The idea of being out of keys is a little off to me since the entire set is digital and a simple patch would fix that. I find it hard for the makers of the game to not want to sell more and even if they are out of business now (I have no idea on this one, only guessing) someone somewhere would own the rights to the game.

It makes no sence at all to not flat out just take money for a product that you already have made. Am I missing something, I truly want to play this game and have it on my Steam account, not CD/DVD base as I no longer buy games in a store or have any desire to fittle with them for a game any more.

Thanks. I myself would gladly pay thirty dollars for it and I am sure others would as well. For an older game, this is ubsurd to not be flat out able to.

Goteki-45 · 05-30-2012, 10:13 PM

Steam accepts registering retail CD keys for this game, so if you were able to find a copy to purchase that had an unused CD key, you could add the key and enjoy the game on Steam. It's apparently currently $4.29 from Amazon right now.

Budthewise · 05-31-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Goteki-45

Steam accepts registering retail CD keys for this game, so if you were able to find a copy to purchase that had an unused CD key, you could add the key and enjoy the game on Steam. It's apparently currently $4.29 from Amazon right now.

OKay, I can do that but could I then install it with Steam only or do I still need the CD to install but just run it through Steam?

I guess if that was true it is still fine...I guess but I really would like to have the whole thing through Steam and not have to deal with the cds to begin with. However, to just get a key from outside Steam and install it through Steam, I guess I could do that but I don't understand why Steam would do this.

Asuterisuku · 05-31-2012, 10:49 AM

Don't blame Steam, blame 2K, who simply didn't provide enough registration keys to the Steam service. I got my copy recently for $5 and it installed just fine through Steam.

foxas5pl · 05-31-2012, 12:57 PM

Tell me if i played prey few years ago and i want now use cdkey in steam will it work? And every retail Cd-key will work with steam?

Gentle · 05-31-2012, 03:41 PM

From the "retail cd key faq"...

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_...7480-WUSF-3601

Prey CD Keys in this format: AAB1BB2C345CDD6E E7

If it helps you any, I had installed the Prey Limited Collector's Edition before without Steam.

Then I had read that it would accept the retail keys.

I used it and it works.

Gentle

TJF588 · 07-21-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Gentle

If it helps you any, I had installed the Prey Limited Collector's Edition before without Steam.

Then I had read that it would accept the retail keys.

I used it and it works.

Gentle

Now hoping to do that myself. Now, to scour the used market... (Heck, found a PS3 Limited of The Darkness II for $20, all materials in good condition and unredeemed).

spyrochaete · 07-23-2012, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TJF588

Now hoping to do that myself. Now, to scour the used market

Buyer beware - if you buy it used there's a good chance the seller put the key on Steam and sold the box.

TJF588 · 07-23-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by spyrochaete

Buyer beware - if you buy it used there's a good chance the seller put the key on Steam and sold the box.

Guy I'm buying from says it was his son's. Hoping he got into the game then dropped it (after all, it's amazing how many Club Nintendo codes haven't been used before). Even then, $7-8 ain't shabby for an LE with all its contents.

Dave3d · 07-23-2012, 11:45 AM

Woohoo!
Never knew Prey would activate on steam.
I just did my copy, bought when it first came out.

Thanks for this thread people.
Really appreciate it.

Niki · 08-26-2012, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Budthewise

OKay, I can do that but could I then install it with Steam only or do I still need the CD to install but just run it through Steam?

You don't need the CD, just the serial. It will download from Steam.

05-30-2012, 09:38 PM	#1
Budthewise Join Date: Nov 2008 Reputation: 9 Posts: 321	I really want to play this game and would pay extra to have it on Steam I am tired of CD's and more tired of the lack of upgrading and so on, so when I knew this game was on Steam I wanted to get it. However due to fiances around that time I couldn't buy it but since the game is "out of CD keys" it is no longer being sold here. The idea of being out of keys is a little off to me since the entire set is digital and a simple patch would fix that. I find it hard for the makers of the game to not want to sell more and even if they are out of business now (I have no idea on this one, only guessing) someone somewhere would own the rights to the game. It makes no sence at all to not flat out just take money for a product that you already have made. Am I missing something, I truly want to play this game and have it on my Steam account, not CD/DVD base as I no longer buy games in a store or have any desire to fittle with them for a game any more. Thanks. I myself would gladly pay thirty dollars for it and I am sure others would as well. For an older game, this is ubsurd to not be flat out able to.

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05-30-2012, 10:13 PM	#2
Goteki-45 Join Date: Jan 2008 Reputation: 391 Posts: 2,831	Steam accepts registering retail CD keys for this game, so if you were able to find a copy to purchase that had an unused CD key, you could add the key and enjoy the game on Steam. It's apparently currently $4.29 from Amazon right now.

05-31-2012, 10:49 AM	#4
Asuterisuku Join Date: Mar 2010 Reputation: 86 Posts: 548	Don't blame Steam, blame 2K, who simply didn't provide enough registration keys to the Steam service. I got my copy recently for $5 and it installed just fine through Steam.

05-31-2012, 12:57 PM	#5
foxas5pl Join Date: May 2012 Reputation: 1 Posts: 24	Tell me if i played prey few years ago and i want now use cdkey in steam will it work? And every retail Cd-key will work with steam?

05-31-2012, 03:41 PM	#6
Gentle Join Date: Aug 2004 Reputation: 552 Posts: 5,907	From the "retail cd key faq"... https://support.steampowered.com/kb_...7480-WUSF-3601 Prey CD Keys in this format: AAB1BB2C345CDD6E E7 If it helps you any, I had installed the Prey Limited Collector's Edition before without Steam. Then I had read that it would accept the retail keys. I used it and it works. Gentle

07-23-2012, 11:45 AM	#10
Dave3d Join Date: Feb 2009 Reputation: 247 Posts: 2,149	Woohoo! Never knew Prey would activate on steam. I just did my copy, bought when it first came out. Thanks for this thread people. Really appreciate it.