Black-ops Retail Key Activation

JamesHowlett · 09-16-2010, 06:53 PM

Any word yet on if a boxed copy can be played on Steam? If not, any idea on when they will tell us?

Easton Dark · 09-16-2010, 06:56 PM

It's a steam-powered game and it uses VAC.

Signs point to yes, retail will activate on steam. Otherwise I don't think VAC would work very well.

OmegaXtreme420 · 09-16-2010, 07:06 PM

boxed copy will just save u some download time but if u buy it on steam u can pre load so yeah

do what you want basically

JamesHowlett · 09-16-2010, 07:16 PM

Ok I'm going to take that as a yes. The reason I'm buying boxed is because I'll get it for free via pre-order gift cards and amazon is giving a "laser cell". Thanks!

Fahrenheit 451 · 09-16-2010, 08:04 PM

I will get it from amazon too. I have $210 bucks in Amazon gift cards that I accumulated over the years. Not to mention you can get it on release day for 5 bucks more.

I also don't like waiting 6 hours on non-busy servers and 12 hours on release day for the game. It took me 1 hour to install MW2 from the disk.

JamesHowlett · 09-16-2010, 11:34 PM

Geez $210? Is it the cards that are credited when you buy games? I know those expire.

I'm using prime right now, but I know they had .99 release day delivery, maybe they still do. Btw amazon is doing a free 3 months of prime deal for "caregivers" you just sign up, don't have to be legit.

09-16-2010, 06:53 PM	#1
JamesHowlett Join Date: Jul 2010 Reputation: 22 Posts: 302	Black-ops Retail Key Activation Any word yet on if a boxed copy can be played on Steam? If not, any idea on when they will tell us?

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JamesHowlett Join Date: Jul 2010 Reputation: 22 Posts: 302	Ok I'm going to take that as a yes. The reason I'm buying boxed is because I'll get it for free via pre-order gift cards and amazon is giving a "laser cell". Thanks! Last edited by JamesHowlett: 09-16-2010 at 07:30 PM.

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09-16-2010, 06:56 PM	#2
Easton Dark Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Reputation: 85 Posts: 1,926	It's a steam-powered game and it uses VAC. Signs point to yes, retail will activate on steam. Otherwise I don't think VAC would work very well.

09-16-2010, 07:06 PM	#3
OmegaXtreme420 Join Date: Jun 2005 Reputation: 279 Posts: 7,011	boxed copy will just save u some download time but if u buy it on steam u can pre load so yeah do what you want basically

09-16-2010, 08:04 PM	#5
Fahrenheit 451 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Reputation: 79 Posts: 1,615	I will get it from amazon too. I have $210 bucks in Amazon gift cards that I accumulated over the years. Not to mention you can get it on release day for 5 bucks more. I also don't like waiting 6 hours on non-busy servers and 12 hours on release day for the game. It took me 1 hour to install MW2 from the disk.

09-16-2010, 11:34 PM	#6
JamesHowlett Join Date: Jul 2010 Reputation: 22 Posts: 302	Geez $210? Is it the cards that are credited when you buy games? I know those expire. I'm using prime right now, but I know they had .99 release day delivery, maybe they still do. Btw amazon is doing a free 3 months of prime deal for "caregivers" you just sign up, don't have to be legit.