BOXED VERSION or STEAM VERSION??? HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!

which one should i get. im afraid that if i get steam version it would take too long to load as it would first load up steam unless im wrong. if i get the boxed version im scared of scratching it orlosing it or something.. please help!!!!!!

wow, havnt you noticed the numerous other threads about this....

wow, havnt you noticed the numerous other threads about this....

can you link me ! im dying out here!!!

if your dying over a game, you shouldnt be playing it.

Edit: Nevermind...

can you link me ! im dying out here!!!

i highly doubt you are dying

Make a decision. We're not babysitters.

touche..but is it true about steam that it has to load first before it loads up the game?

go steam.. as for why..

maybe reading this helps a little.

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/football-manager-2010/Exclusive-Football-Manager-2011-blog-with-Miles-Jacobson-day-19-Installing-via-Steam-extra-achievements-and-the-new-Trophy-Room-article620823.html

touche..but is it true about steam that it has to load first before it loads up the game?

Yes it's true, but it only takes a few seconds, Steam is a very lightweight program.

i would never pay for over priced steam .. its box every time ..

and think off this ... i done a boot fair in the summer selling all my old pc games .. i made over 100 pound ... but if i payed for them over steam then i cant sell them in years time can i

touche..but is it true about steam that it has to load first before it loads up the game?

the installation of steam takes minutes (dependant on your internet connection)

the download of fm11 also takes minutes (again on your internet)

then the game can be played in offline mode meaning no more minutes loading times

touche..but is it true about steam that it has to load first before it loads up the game?

I edited that because it felt a bit harsh on reflection. Sorry.

i would never pay for over priced steam .. its box every time ..

and think off this ... i done a boot fair in the summer selling all my old pc games .. i made over 100 pound ... but if i payed for them over steam then i cant sell them in years time can i

Ok, but not everyone feels the need to sell old games, so for them it's not an issue. Some people on this forum still have the CM/FM games from 10 years ago, and like to revisit them.

Steam takes a couple of seconds to load up - its never been a hassle for me.

Going to be buying the boxed version but installing it via Steam myself anyhow.

go steam.. as for why..

maybe reading this helps a little.

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/football-manager-2010/Exclusive-Football-Manager-2011-blog-with-Miles-Jacobson-day-19-Installing-via-Steam-extra-achievements-and-the-new-Trophy-Room-article620823.html

so can you still install through steam eith the boxed version e.g. putting the dic in installing via steam???

Ok, but not everyone feels the need to sell old games, so for them it's not an issue. Some people on this forum still have the CM/FM games from 10 years ago, and like to revisit them.

this.

i prefer the convenience of having not to drive miles to a clustered store with annoying mothers and children running riot in a games store

Steam takes a couple of seconds to load up - its never been a hassle for me.

Going to be buying the boxed version but installing it via Steam myself anyhow.

i see so you can install it via steam with the boxed version.

I think the op is trying to make us lol.

i lol'd.

Deja vu, I'm sure I've been here before

and heres the other point ..why is steam 6 pound more than box ..

steam £30 you get : A download.....

box £24 you get: A box copy . A disk.. A booklet ..

so why is steam more ? it should be the other way round

Anyway Steam is only, what £30? Basically a £5 difference big deal.

I went to game and being the useless planks they are, when i asked how much it would be they just said,'errrrr, dunno, maybe £30, maybe £35. Dunno, durrrrrr'.

This was today by the way. I might just use steam now actually to buy the game.

and heres the other point ..why is steam 6 pound more than box ..

steam £30 you get : A download.....

box £24 you get: A box copy . A disk.. A booklet ..

so why is steam more ? it should be the other way round

This seems logical, though no-one reads the manual do they?

and heres the other point ..why is steam 6 pound more than box ..

steam £30 you get : A download.....

box £24 you get: A box copy . A disk.. A booklet ..

so why is steam more ? it should be the other way round

Convenience?

Why would you want a box, a manual and a disc when you can have the files on your PC.

and heres the other point ..why is steam 6 pound more than box ..

steam £30 you get : A download.....

box £24 you get: A box copy . A disk.. A booklet ..

so why is steam more ? it should be the other way round

why is zavvi £18 and gamestation is £25?

same boxed game?

because it's a different company!

and heres one more reason for a box copy ... lets say after 5 months or a year you no longer want your game .. you can then sell it ..ok not for much ..but you can do as you please with it .. again cant do that with a over priced steam game

and heres the other point ..why is steam 6 pound more than box ..

steam £30 you get : A download.....

box £24 you get: A box copy . A disk.. A booklet ..

so why is steam more ? it should be the other way round

the money i save in petrol and parking alone saves me more btw

£3 parking (or £3 on a bus?)

by the time you get to a store (unless you walk) the difference is the same

If i download a copy off STEAM and my computer needs rebooting for example, will i still be able to play the game or will i have to buy it off steam again? I dont want to download it to then have my computer break, and then have to buy it again?

Help please

are there any other in game benefits other than the retro skin?

my point is that the price should be the other way round .. steam cheaper than box .

also, do you need the CD to play ? even if its installed via steam ??? ?

If i download a copy off STEAM and my computer needs rebooting for example, will i still be able to play the game or will i have to buy it off steam again? I dont want to download it to then have my computer break, and then have to buy it again?

Help please

You'll have to redownload it but you won't have to pay for it again. Purchases/Downloads are linked to your Steam account not your computer.

If i download a copy off STEAM and my computer needs rebooting for example, will i still be able to play the game or will i have to buy it off steam again? I dont want to download it to then have my computer break, and then have to buy it again?

Help please

the files you download are safe because its attached to your steam account online and not on the computer! so you can download them all again free...you only need to purchase them once!

i see so you can install it via steam with the boxed version.

Yes. You just type the code on the manual into Steam and it downloads the game - and no, you don't need the disc.

If i download a copy off STEAM and my computer needs rebooting for example, will i still be able to play the game or will i have to buy it off steam again? I dont want to download it to then have my computer break, and then have to buy it again?

Help please

no mate you don't need to buy it again (although you will need to re-downlaod steam and then re-download your game, if you have formatted your CPU) but the game will still be yours in the steam program (it saves to your username/password)

Yes. You just type the code on the manual into Steam and it downloads the game.

awesome and you dont the CD to play???

Awful thread.

but loss your password and username ... then your stuffed

awesome and you dont the CD to play???

no once you activate on steam you can play without DVD in drive

For me i buy the boxed version as i like to have something physical for my money.

but loss your password and username ... then your stuffed

unless in this extreme case you are a bit ********, you can then email steam for new username and password (sent to the email you provided)

your hate for steam is getting tiresome

Get the boxed edition and register the code on the back of the manual to your Steam account. Best of both worlds.

Get the boxed edition and register the code on the back of the manual to your Steam account. Best of both worlds.

how do you do this?

cant find it anywhere unless im being a dumb arse!

thanks!

Steam >> tappingjoelewis

Steam >> tappingjoelewis

yea thanks i found it! never mind!

how do you do this?

cant find it anywhere unless im being a dumb arse!

thanks!

Open Steam. Click on 'games' on the top menu. Then click 'Activate a product on Steam'.

Open Steam. Click on 'games' on the top menu. Then click 'Activate a product on Steam'.

thanks 8) i found it!

I don't trust steam, i want to have a box and a manual. If it means getting it a few hours later then so be it. I'll be straight down asda in the morning to demand my copy of FM11.

I'm a technophobe, but a lazy one, and so just installed and registered with Steam, and the pre-load is whizzing through the pipes at the moment.

To anyone sitting on the fence, I'd say it's worth giving it a chance, particularly if you're a lazy b*st*rd who can't be arsed to go to the shops.

I'll be straight down asda in the morning to demand my copy of FM11.

Will you demand their groceries too? I want a 4 pack of beans NOW!!!

Just a question: can I get the boxed version and install it via Steam? (like in fm09)