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crazyman2008 |
Posted on 20-06-2011 12:04
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Junior Rider
Posts: 35
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PCM$: 200.00
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Normally, I buy PCM in the store, but with last years edition, I experienced some trouble. The DVD broke and I bought a new one. A couple of weeks later, there are again cracks forming in the DVD. It still works (for now), but i don't know how long this will stay that way. Anyone know what the problem might be, please, pm me
but this wasn't the thing I wanted to ask.
To prevent these problems in the future, i am doubting to buy it online. My question now is, is this a good idea? do you have experience with downloading the game (legally )? and what are the pro's and cons . |
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ricotero_uy |
Posted on 20-06-2011 12:49
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Domestique
Posts: 610
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I think it safer to have the files in an External HD than in a DVD. Also I live in Uruguay and the game is not for sale here. |
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TheDealer |
Posted on 20-06-2011 14:39
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Under 23
Posts: 69
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I got it online, which I generally prefer anyway, but here in America it is basically impossible to find in stores so there wasn't much of a choice. |
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whoda |
Posted on 20-06-2011 15:09
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Junior Rider
Posts: 43
Joined: 19-03-2008
PCM$: 200.00
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I dont think I could find the game in stores here in Hong Kong so I pre-ordered the dvd version from a UK web shop.
And I'd like to own something in hands. |
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10theri |
Posted on 20-06-2011 17:15
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Neo-Pro
Posts: 331
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i have bought it online, but i get a disk, i have somehow always thought that is the best way.
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Thrige |
Posted on 20-06-2011 17:18
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Breakaway Specialist
Posts: 808
Joined: 17-11-2008
PCM$: 200.00
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I'm downloading the game this year. I don't want a disk that's getting scratched and eventually broken.
And, when paying in US$ the price ain't that bad either. |
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cunego59 |
Posted on 20-06-2011 17:19
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Team Manager
Posts: 6508
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10theri wrote:
i have bought it online, but i get a disk, i have somehow always thought that is the best way.
Same for me. I like my "collection" of games on my shelf
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MrDemus |
Posted on 20-06-2011 17:25
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Protected Rider
Posts: 1210
Joined: 13-03-2010
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I get the download version. Much easier than disk |
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pcm-hardtune |
Posted on 20-06-2011 17:35
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Under 23
Posts: 94
Joined: 03-01-2011
PCM$: 200.00
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I normally buy the game in a store, but I think it's faster to download it. What do you get when you download it? Is it a .exe file etc or what? And what if you lose those files?
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Posted on 21-11-2024 21:22
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roturn |
Posted on 20-06-2011 17:37
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Team Manager
Posts: 22246
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It`s an exe and some bin files normally. So you jsut click the exe.
You can burn these files onto a disk and then you won`t lose it.
You also get an email with the download links if you need to redownload it. |
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pcm-hardtune |
Posted on 20-06-2011 17:55
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Under 23
Posts: 94
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roturn wrote:
It`s an exe and some bin files normally. So you jsut click the exe.
You can burn these files onto a disk and then you won`t lose it.
You also get an email with the download links if you need to redownload it.
Thanks, then I just go to the store to see if they have it and if they don't I just download it! =) 23the release?
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superider2010 |
Posted on 20-06-2011 18:01
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Breakaway Specialist
Posts: 979
Joined: 17-06-2010
PCM$: 300.00
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i buy it online but with pay on delivery at home,so the dvd version
30 or 1 arrive,so at beginning the weekend,perfect timming
crazyman2008 wrote:
Normally, I buy PCM in the store, but with last years edition, I experienced some trouble. The DVD broke and I bought a new one. A couple of weeks later, there are again cracks forming in the DVD. It still works (for now), but i don't know how long this will stay that way. Anyone know what the problem might be, please, pm me
but this wasn't the thing I wanted to ask.
To prevent these problems in the future, i am doubting to buy it online. My question now is, is this a good idea? do you have experience with downloading the game (legally )? and what are the pro's and cons .
you can make a back up,so you don't scractch the original and you can use the dvd more longer time
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Eden95 |
Posted on 21-06-2011 10:13
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Grand Tour Specialist
Posts: 4505
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PCM$: 900.00
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I buy it online because i think it's more convenient really, and also they dont sell the game anywhere in Australia (Or at least anywhere near where I live )
Indosat - ANZ HQ
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Stijn_vranken |
Posted on 21-06-2011 10:18
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Sprinter
Posts: 1638
Joined: 28-03-2008
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Well i buy the game, then make an iso out of it. So i can run it without using the actual cd
prevent hangovers --> stay drunk
pozzato, basically the most stupid cyclist around
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Anonymer |
Posted on 21-06-2011 10:20
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Domestique
Posts: 522
Joined: 20-07-2009
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illegal... |
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Stijn_vranken |
Posted on 21-06-2011 10:23
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Sprinter
Posts: 1638
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Anonymer wrote:
illegal...
not if i buy the cd and keep the iso to myself
prevent hangovers --> stay drunk
pozzato, basically the most stupid cyclist around
RIP WW. Gone but not forgotten
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Anonymer |
Posted on 21-06-2011 10:28
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Domestique
Posts: 522
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I don't no much about the laws in belgium, but in Germany it's illegal to use it in order not to enter the cd/dvd |
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icksdeh |
Posted on 21-06-2011 11:55
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Amateur
Posts: 15
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Anonymer wrote:
I don't no much about the laws in belgium, but in Germany it's illegal to use it in order not to enter the cd/dvd
It is legal in Germany. |
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Anonymer |
Posted on 21-06-2011 12:01
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Domestique
Posts: 522
Joined: 20-07-2009
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I'm pretty sure it isn't. Avoiding the starforce protection is illegal according to § 95a ( "Wirksame technische Maßnahmen zum Schutz eines nach diesem Gesetz geschützten Werkes oder eines anderen nach diesem Gesetz geschützten Schutzgegenstandes dürfen ohne Zustimmung des Rechtsinhabers nicht umgangen werden" )
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jack888 |
Posted on 21-06-2011 12:13
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Protected Rider
Posts: 1280
Joined: 09-06-2009
PCM$: 200.00
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I've been out of the loop for PCM 11. How is it looking compared to 09/10? And when is it officially released? (PC/PS3)
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