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The Price is Wrong, Bob: Only a third of PC gamers pay full price (www.techspot.com)
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[–] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

For as much difficulty as there is finding good copies without issues that don’t come bundled with undesirable extras or restrictions to online play it’s better to just wait until it’s legit on sale. If someone is so cash strapped that buying isn’t really an option (but then how does one afford a gaming PC), then you gotta do what need to.

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 11 months ago

much difficulty as there is finding good copies without issues that don’t come bundled with undesirable extras or restrictions to online play...

For clarity, this simply isn't as "difficult" as you make it sound, especially since the subculture that supports such is both welcoming and quite helpful in its self-policing. With very little effort at all, one can be assured of quality results, and oftentimes even better than "official" releases (see: buggy AF Denuvo "protected" titles, etc).