Bought Game I can't play. What should I do?

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Dynn_Winterwolf 11 Mar, 2018 @ 2:14pm

I bought a used physical copy of METRO 2033 from a store and had NO idea it ran through Steam. So basically I have a physical copy of the game that has a product code that's already in use, and even though I have the physical disk & proof of purchase card with the Activation code and Serial Number the game digitally belongs to someone else. What the ♥♥♥♥ am I supposed to do?

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J4MESOX4D 11 Mar, 2018 @ 2:18pm

Take it back to the shop that scammed you. Virtually all PC games require a DRM with a one-time use code. Shops cannot sell second hand PC titles or ones where the seal is broken.

Teksura 11 Mar, 2018 @ 2:18pm

Talk to whoever sold you the game to get your money back. The licences are not transferable. the person who sold the game to you basically scammed you.

Greenfields 11 Mar, 2018 @ 2:18pm

Hint: never buy a second hand game unless you own the digital copy on your steam account. Saves the hassle. Once a product code is activated, it’s that persons account which holds right of that copy, no product codes can’t be transferred from another account once they are redeemed.

cSg|mc-Hotsauce 11 Mar, 2018 @ 2:18pm

Buy a new copy and never buy used PC games.

Dynn_Winterwolf 11 Mar, 2018 @ 2:20pm

Lovely. I've been swindled and boned XD

C²C^Guyver |NZB| 11 Mar, 2018 @ 2:25pm

Don't ever by used physical copies of ANY software that uses an ativation key. It'll almost always already be in use.

Crashed 11 Mar, 2018 @ 2:48pm

Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:
Buy a new copy and never buy used PC games.

:qr:

It's fine to buy OLD PC games that predate online activation though?

SpunkyJones 11 Mar, 2018 @ 2:50pm

Originally posted by Crashed:
Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:
Buy a new copy and never buy used PC games.

:qr:
It's fine to buy OLD PC games that predate online activation though?

Just be informed about the requirements for activation, if any.

Moderate my posterior. 11 Mar, 2018 @ 2:50pm

Not really a good idea crashed, since most of those won't even run on new machines anymore.

Crashed 11 Mar, 2018 @ 2:56pm

Originally posted by Socialist Butterfly:
Not really a good idea crashed, since most of those won't even run on new machines anymore.

Compatibility options can fix many of the issues, and Safedisc can be coaxed into working by test-signing secdrv.sys.

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Moderate my posterior. 11 Mar, 2018 @ 4:22pm

Originally posted by Crashed:
Originally posted by Socialist Butterfly:
Not really a good idea crashed, since most of those won't even run on new machines anymore.
Compatibility options can fix many of the issues, and Safedisc can be coaxed into working by test-signing secdrv.sys.

All of which require work that the average user won't bother which and thus should not be encouraged to risk a purchase on.

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Crashed 11 Mar, 2018 @ 5:00pm

Originally posted by Socialist Butterfly:
Originally posted by Crashed:
Compatibility options can fix many of the issues, and Safedisc can be coaxed into working by test-signing secdrv.sys.
All of which require work that the average user won't bother which and thus should not be encouraged to risk a purchase on.

So basically old games should just fade into obscurity?

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Moderate my posterior. 11 Mar, 2018 @ 5:04pm

Originally posted by Crashed:
Originally posted by Socialist Butterfly:
All of which require work that the average user won't bother which and thus should not be encouraged to risk a purchase on.
So basically old games should just fade into obscurity?

They will whether you want them to or not.

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