Steam Cards at 7/11, Walmart, Target?

Genie_Jason · 07-02-2011, 01:52 PM

I've noticed that plenty of companies have made special cards that you purchase and redeem them online for "points". Microsoft, Sony, all have done this. I would like to see something like this for Steam, Valve I know you guys made the Steam wallet but why not have it where you can walk into a store and buy a 10$ card that has 10$ that you can use online without using credit cards? This works out great with the kids who get lunch money and save a little for a Steam card and then they can use it online (steam) and get games without their parents saying "no". This sounds like a great idea I would like to do this because it just seems easier to me and others.

DarthPsymon · 07-02-2011, 02:39 PM

Kinda defeats the 'digital' nature of steam.

ribbins · 07-02-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DarthPsymon

Kinda defeats the 'digital' nature of steam.

why? it could be optional.

lgm1979 · 07-02-2011, 06:21 PM

I think pre-paid Steam cards are a great idea, I'm surprised they haven't implemented them yet. I know a few people who think Steam is great but don't use it or buy games on it because they don't have a credit card. There's two stores just in the mall near me that sell lots of different pre-paid cards for all sorts of online services, and people do buy them. I regularly notice people buying the movie ones, although I'm not sure which site they're for.

Darkluke · 07-02-2011, 07:34 PM

Yeah I agree. Valve adding pre-paid cards would be awesome because I dont have a credit card

flashn00b · 07-02-2011, 08:11 PM

As much as I support this, I imagine that this idea is as old as Steam itself.

At least Valve should give us an official statement about your reasons as to why it hasn't happened.

leaf · 07-02-2011, 08:44 PM

probably because of the cost associated with printing the cards, designing and implementing the backend, shipping all the cards out to the stores, and paying the stores to keep them there.

It costs more than you think. thats probably why they havent done it.

07-03-2011, 10:55 AM

Buy i ♥♥♥♥ing Visa Prepaid card and shut the ♥♥♥♥

Kovaelin · 07-03-2011, 11:12 AM

I'm sure they'll do it some day. There are a lot of sites (many that are smaller than this one) that sell cards for microtransactions, etc.

freaka20 · 07-03-2011, 11:35 AM

support this. i dont own a credit card and wont do it but 3 years later.

iCycoWolfIV · 07-03-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ksharp

Buy i ♥♥♥♥ing Visa Prepaid card and shut the ♥♥♥♥

Lol. Having fun with them banks screwing your moneis? Hmm?
Also i bet this thread was made because people were like asking their parents for credit card money and they said no lulz (like me) and missed out some epic deals.

Oh by the way, This prepaid cards take time to activate too. Defeats the purpose of buying on steam. Who'd like to wait 10 days to start downloading a game? I'd rather buy it on GameStop (Not like anyone does that...right?)

FreemanForPrez · 07-03-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Genie_Jason

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This works out great with the kids who get lunch money and save a little for a Steam card and then they can use it online (steam) and get games without their parents saying "no".

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Maybe that's exactly why they don't do it.

flashn00b · 07-03-2011, 06:20 PM

To me, a pre-paid steam card is like the closest thing to Worms Reloaded on retail.

07-02-2011, 01:52 PM	#1
Genie_Jason Join Date: Oct 2010 Reputation: 0 Posts: 1	Steam Cards at 7/11, Walmart, Target? I've noticed that plenty of companies have made special cards that you purchase and redeem them online for "points". Microsoft, Sony, all have done this. I would like to see something like this for Steam, Valve I know you guys made the Steam wallet but why not have it where you can walk into a store and buy a 10$ card that has 10$ that you can use online without using credit cards? This works out great with the kids who get lunch money and save a little for a Steam card and then they can use it online (steam) and get games without their parents saying "no". This sounds like a great idea I would like to do this because it just seems easier to me and others.

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07-02-2011, 02:39 PM	#2
DarthPsymon Join Date: May 2004 Reputation: 125 Posts: 1,948	Kinda defeats the 'digital' nature of steam.

07-02-2011, 06:21 PM	#4
lgm1979 Join Date: Jul 2010 Reputation: 30 Posts: 514	I think pre-paid Steam cards are a great idea, I'm surprised they haven't implemented them yet. I know a few people who think Steam is great but don't use it or buy games on it because they don't have a credit card. There's two stores just in the mall near me that sell lots of different pre-paid cards for all sorts of online services, and people do buy them. I regularly notice people buying the movie ones, although I'm not sure which site they're for.

07-02-2011, 07:34 PM	#5
Darkluke Join Date: Feb 2011 Reputation: 3 Posts: 91	Yeah I agree. Valve adding pre-paid cards would be awesome because I dont have a credit card

07-02-2011, 08:11 PM	#6
flashn00b Join Date: Apr 2005 Reputation: 269 Posts: 4,218	As much as I support this, I imagine that this idea is as old as Steam itself. At least Valve should give us an official statement about your reasons as to why it hasn't happened.

07-02-2011, 08:44 PM	#7
leaf Join Date: Dec 2008 Reputation: 52 Posts: 172	probably because of the cost associated with printing the cards, designing and implementing the backend, shipping all the cards out to the stores, and paying the stores to keep them there. It costs more than you think. thats probably why they havent done it.

07-03-2011, 10:55 AM	#8
ksharp Guest Posts: n/a	Buy i ♥♥♥♥ing Visa Prepaid card and shut the ♥♥♥♥

07-03-2011, 11:12 AM	#9
Kovaelin Join Date: Apr 2011 Reputation: 2 Posts: 114	I'm sure they'll do it some day. There are a lot of sites (many that are smaller than this one) that sell cards for microtransactions, etc.

07-03-2011, 11:35 AM	#10
freaka20 Join Date: Aug 2010 Reputation: 8 Posts: 340	support this. i dont own a credit card and wont do it but 3 years later.

07-03-2011, 06:20 PM	#13
flashn00b Join Date: Apr 2005 Reputation: 269 Posts: 4,218	To me, a pre-paid steam card is like the closest thing to Worms Reloaded on retail.