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Welcome to the Steam Deal Thread V2! You can find the V1 thread (2010-July 2011) here. Read post #2 of this thread for Steam FAQs and more.

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Which retail CD Keys are accepted on Steam?





All retail Valve games and a number of third-party games can be registered to your Steam account. All of the following games can be registered through Steam:
  • Valve CD Keys in this format: ####-#####-####
  • Valve CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Valve CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • AI War CD Keys in various formats
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  • Alpha Prime CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Audiosurf CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • BRINK CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is not accepted on Steam
  • Cities in Motion CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Civilization V CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Commander: Conquest of the Americas CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Cricket Revolution CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dark Messiah CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dark Messiah Multiplayer CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dark Messiah CD Keys may also have been printed incorrectly, please see the Dark Messiah article
  • Darksiders CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: The number 2 and letter Z may look very similar.
  • Dawn of War II CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dawn of War II - Retribution CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Defense Grid CD Keys in this format (Direct2Drive only): 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Duke Nukem Forever CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dungeons and Dragons: Daggerdale in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Empire: Total War CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-DDEFGH3-IJK4L-MNOPQ-RST56
  • F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • F.E.A.R. 3 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Fallout: New Vegas CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Football Manager 2009 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2CD3FGH456I7JK8LMNOP9Q
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  • Football Manager 2011 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
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  • Global Agenda CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: Keys purchased directly from the Global Agenda website cannot be registered on Steam.
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  • GTR Evolution CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Homefront CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Humble Indie Bundle in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Humble Indie Bundle 2 in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Humble Indie Bundle 3 in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Just Cause 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: Please input all O's and 0's as Q's for Just Cause 2
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  • Killing Floor CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • King Arthur - The Role-playing Wargame CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lara Croft Guardian of Light CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
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  • Lionheart: Kings' Crusade CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lost Planet: Extreme Condition CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lost Planet: Colonies Edition CD Keys are not accepted on Steam
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  • Magicka CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Metro 2033 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
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  • Order of War CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Prey CD Keys in this format: AAB1BB2C345CDD6E E7
  • R.U.S.E. CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: R.U.S.E. keys from Ubisoft's Digital River service are not accepted on Steam
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  • RACE 07 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Ragdoll Kung Fu CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
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  • Red Orchestra CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Rogue Warrior CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • SiN Episodes: Emergence CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
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  • Shattered Horizon CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • The Ship CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Ship Simulator Extremes CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Silent Hill Homecoming CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Sniper: Ghost Warrior CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Space Trader CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Speedball 2 - Tournament in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Star Trek: D-A-C CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • STCC - The Game CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Super Meat Boy CD keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Supreme Commander 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Torchlight CD Keys in this format: 1ABC-D3FG-4567-JK8L
  • Note: Only keys purchased directly from Runic Games or Perfect World prior to May 19th, 2010 can be registered on Steam.
  • Total War: SHOGUN 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Unreal Tournament 3 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2-3FGH-456I-K8LM
  • Velvet Assassin CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings in this format: AB-1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM
  • Worldwide Soccer Manager 2009 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • X3: Terran Conflict CD Keys in this format: 1ABC-D3FG-4567-JK8L
  • Zeno Clash CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
Opposing Force CD-keys cannot be registered through Steam. Opposing Force was included in a retail Half-Life package. The Half-Life CD-key included in the package will unlock all of the games in that package, including Opposing Force.
Note: Only the retail games listed above can be registered through Steam. No other retail games can be registered and downloaded using Steam.

Other Keys that can be redeemed on Steam (CAG tested & verified)
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Anyone here have any opinions on Two Worlds 2? Gamersgate has it for 7.50 and I really like Gamersgate since it is easy to add as a non-steam game. Do think it is worth 7.50 or is it pretty crappy?
 
Daily Deal

King's Bounty Platinum Edition $8.74 75% off includes the below
King's Bounty The Legend $3.74 75% off
King's Bounty Armored Princess $6.24 75% off
King's Bounty Crossworlds $4.99 75% off
King's Bounty Armored Princess + Crossworlds Bundle $7.49 75% off
 
Nightsky is getting an update called "Nightsky HD," which is great because I hate playing in that little window. The HIB download is the HD version but the Steam version isn't updated yet.
 
[quote name='KaOTiK']Daily Deal

King's Bounty Platinum Edition $8.74 75% off includes the below
King's Bounty The Legend $3.74 75% off
King's Bounty Armored Princess $6.24 75% off
King's Bounty Crossworlds $4.99 75% off
King's Bounty Armored Princess + Crossworlds Bundle $7.49 75% off[/QUOTE]

All of the games for $8.74 is too good to pass up. Helluva deal for 2 good games and an expansion.

For those that think $7 is too high apparently for the bundle, look at the quality listed there. It is unbelievable. It is not worth waiting to see if you can save a dollar or two, CAG or not. Supporting this great list of games, charity and the brand HB itself is worth it to me.
 
Welp, looks like I'm eating my words. This has to be deal of the year for me, and I already own SMB and GSB. Hat's off to HIB, they pulled off a serious bundle.
 
[quote name='Yanksfan']All of the games for $8.74 is too good to pass up. Helluva deal for 2 good games and an expansion.[/quote]

Agreed, tho it is about the same price as it has been in the past. Even the graphical glitch problem with ATI cards can be worked around. Right now, I have over 20 hours into it.

For those that think $7 is too high apparently for the bundle, look at the quality listed there. It is unbelievable. It is not worth waiting to see if you can save a dollar or two, CAG or not. Supporting this great list of games, charity and the brand HB itself is worth it to me.
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It is under $5 right now (and gave a little extra to get the bonus.)
 
i paid the $5. I only really wanted Shank, Jamestown and Cave Story+. Despite the bad reviews, Ive wanted Shank for a while now. I didn't even know it had steam achievements, so that's a plus. I played Cave Story for a few hours as homebrew on my psp a few years ago. I remember it being pretty fun. I was kinda hoping they would add the hd version to steam. I remember seeing screenshots for a 3d version of the game on one of the consoles. Either way, its fine. $5 is definitely worth it.
If only Jamestown would add online multiplayer at some point.

On a side note, Borderlands is downloading a 200mb update right now. I wonder what theyre adding.
 
Very nice bundle this time around. Already owned most of the games, but got it for Shank and Cave Story+. And for the chance that they might add the previous bundles at a later date.

[quote name='JakeNome']On a side note, Borderlands is downloading a 200mb update right now. I wonder what theyre adding.[/QUOTE]

It's nothing important. Just more of that stat-gathering stuff.

• Updated data collection system for BTest2. Visit http://labs.gearboxsoftware.com/ to learn more.
• Support all languages for BTest2 data collection.
• Data collection runs through January 31, 2012.
 
Holy fuck. I just checked the humble bundle and fuck. I been wanting to get Bit Trip Runner and Super Meat boy, plus all the extras. Holy shit, one hell of a bundle.
 
Honestly, I personally find this the greatest Humble Indie Bundle to date. Cave Story+, Bit.Trip Runner, Super Meat Boy, and Jamestown are all titles that I find A+, and worth every penny. I'm also happy with my "complementary" GSB copy. Been eyeing Space Battles for a bit, and was able to find it (with others) at a true CAG price! :D
 
I was in simply for Cave Story. Saw cave story. BUY.
Does anyone know at what price point it started out? I know the royale's start at 2.99$
Seems the price is rising fast for starting ~1.5 hours ago. I need to set up some elaborate texting alert to alert me for the next one.
 
There is no "starting" price point. The Humble bundles are always pay what you want. So... to get the average amount, figure out what the first person paid and then graph from there :)
 
I considered paying $5 for Shank during the fall sale but I eventually passed. I'm super-stoked about its inclusion.

I was also intrigued by Jamestown and Bit Trip Runner, and the HD update for Nightsky is a godsend.

Tremendous, tremendous bundle. Best one to date.
 
[quote name='M_F_A_H']I considered paying $5 for Shank during the fall sale but I eventually passed. I'm super-stoked about its inclusion.

I was also intrigued by Jamestown and Bit Trip Runner, and the HD update for Nightsky is a godsend.

Tremendous, tremendous bundle. Best one to date.[/QUOTE]

I don't have the HD update for Nightsky on Steam yet. Is it just a download from the Humble Site? I been wanting to play Nightsky because it's relaxing but my Steam copy is the same non HD version I think.
 
[quote name='Sir_Fragalot']I don't have the HD update for Nightsky on Steam yet. Is it just a download from the Humble Site? I been wanting to play Nightsky because it's relaxing but my Steam copy is the same non HD version I think.[/QUOTE]
It hasn't updated on Steam yet, but the HIB direct download allows the option to obtain the HD version.

Click on Nightsky's graphic on the HIB front page: "Be the first to try the forthcoming free update to NightSky, NightSky HD! Try the first builds of NightSky HD available on the download section of your key page or feel free to download the traditional version of NighSky on Steam."
 
I agree that in terms of quality this might be the best bundle. The unfortunate part is that these are all big name indie games. One of the reasons that I like these is the introduction to games that I haven't heard of and would normally pass me by. Most of these games have already had good success. I'd rather see them anchoring their own bundles with some other more obscure stuff to try out.

This isn't a complaint. It's a great bundle and I bought it immediately. It's just missing part of what I think makes these bundles so good for indie devs.
 
Would have never known about this if not for CAG. Only game I have in the bundle is Super Meat Boy so the $6 I gave is a steal. The average price is still under $5 as of right now.
 
I really enjoyed Shank on PS3, one of the few PSN games I bothered to complete. I don't really care about the two bonus games so I might just pay under the average. I'm a little bit interested in Meat Boy but not really any of the others. Do these 2D games look okay at high resolutions? I just got a new monitor, 1920x1200.
 
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Amazing bundle. Every single offering is something that I've enjoyed a lot, have heard much praise for, and/or was on my wishlist awaiting a good sale.

Would have bought it for Jamestown, but then seeing Cave Story+ included nudged it out as the reason to buy this. Put in more than the average about an hour ago.

Buy this. Buy this. Buy this.

Oh man, I should gift this to people as Christmas presents...
 
Am I correct that Super Meat Boy is not playable without a XBox 360 Controller?

I've been thinking about picking one up anyway based on some of the discussion here. Any wired XBox controller will plug into a Windows 7 USB port, right? Are there wireless options?
 
SMB is playable without the controller, but it feels a bit more floaty, for lack of a better term. I've been able to beat some of the easier Hell levels just on KB, but I wouldn't recommend it.

Any wired XBOX controller works on any windows system. Plain and simple. For the wireless first party controllers, you need a special receiver for it.
 
[quote name='Woodlands']Am I correct that Super Meat Boy is not playable without a XBox 360 Controller?

I've been thinking about picking one up anyway based on some of the discussion here. Any wired XBox controller will plug into a Windows 7 USB port, right? Are there wireless options?[/QUOTE]

Yup, just plug any 360 controller into Win 7 (or Vista or XP, although the latter might need a driver downloaded) and it will work.

You can get one of these and use any Xbox 360 wireless peripheral with it, like Rock Band gear, headsets, controllers, etc.

They also come packaged with controllers. The controllers listed as "Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows" come with the dongle, but check the product description when buying to make sure.

I've heard that people buy the controller + receiver bundles, break them apart, and sell them separately on ebay. You may be able to get a new receiver only out of box cheap there, but I haven't checked for myself.
 
Great, thanks guys. I have some Gamestop giftcards what I wasn't sure what to do with since all my gaming's on Steam these days. I think I'll see if I can track down one of those Wireless for Windows packages.
 
First Indie bundle that I'm actually interested in. Already have Super Meat Boy, but what the hell, sold!

Now on to whether I should get Witcher 2 yet or not.
 
Awesome bundle. Buying.

About the 360 controllers on PC games, I started Bastion last nite, and wasn't happy with KBM (plus I've got sticky keys after my wife overPledged the desk), and wanted to use my old Logitech dualshock-style gamepad. No such luck, until a friend recommended the program x360ce, which basically masks your controller and makes games think you have a 360 controller.
 
Ok now that I have between the preholiday sales, Thanksigiving sales and humble bundle got all 6/6 games I wanted this season.......can we get the Christmas sale started so I can buy a bunch of stuff I didnt know I wanted! ;)
 
You can also use a Dualshock 3 or SIXAXIS controller combined with free Motioninjoy software to emulate a 360 controller, it's worked great in every game I've tried. The game doesn't know the difference. I used it plugged in via USB so I didn't have to buy any kind of receiver.
 
[quote name='MSI Magus']Ok now that I have between the preholiday sales, Thanksigiving sales and humble bundle got all 6/6 games I wanted this season.......can we get the Christmas sale started so I can buy a bunch of stuff I didnt know I wanted! ;)[/QUOTE]
I know, I mean jesus christ in one week I ended up buying 19 indie games I didn't have in these bundles. I want the holiday sale to start to rape my wallet on games I didn't know I wanted.
 
Awesome HIB! Bought as soon as I got home from work. Been wanting Shank, Jamestown and Cave Story for awhile.

As for the Daily wishlist deal of King's Bounty. I highly recommend the game if you were a fan of Heroes of Might and Magic 1-4. It's turn based strategy/rpg just like those games. However there is none of the little micromanagement of towns those games had. This is all about going around, collecting items and amassing a massive army.
 
The King's Bounty deal doesn't seem too hot. Amazon had the Platinum edition for $5 a few weeks ago. I picked it up then. The game could really use a better tuturial, but I figured out a lot on my own. It's a super long game...
 
For some reason, I couldn't run Shank. It keeps telling me the key server is down. I was able to get Jamestown to run, so no problem with the key I entered...
 
[quote name='TheLongshot']For some reason, I couldn't run Shank. It keeps telling me the key server is down. I was able to get Jamestown to run, so no problem with the key I entered...[/QUOTE]

Same here
 
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