COD4 PC Disc?

[jamieseeterlin]

Hello,
Does anyone know where I can get a disc copy of cod 4 other than steam? I've heard mixed reviews on the installability of the Amazon version.
Any help would be much appreciated,
Jamie

 

[sizzling]

What country are you buying in?

And why not Steam?

 

[jamieseeterlin]

What country are you buying in?

And why not Steam?

The U.S. And I haven't ever used steam and I can't connect my pc to the internet so I would need it as either something I can put on a flash drive then to my pc or best case a disc. (I want a legit copy with its own key)

 

[toshibitsu]

The only place I ever saw that game for the PC in physical form was Walmart. Other then Amazon, looks like you can also buy the 'download' from Gamestop.

 

[bignastyid]

Don't bump posts.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2083471/read-forum-rules-styling-posts.html

 

[jamieseeterlin]

The GameStop version gives you a key to steam and Walmart's website doesn't have it anymore. Any more ideas?

 

[jamieseeterlin]

on an unrelated note, I have an MSI GT 710 1gd3h LP graphics card will this run the game?

 

[toshibitsu]

Yes, although you'll most likely have to set graphics detail to low and probably stick to 720p instead of 1080p. The minimum requirements are a GTS 450. A GT 710 is slightly better.

 

[LordVile]

The GameStop version gives you a key to steam and Walmart's website doesn't have it anymore. Any more ideas?

Can always try ebay and local retailers for trade ins. What is the issue with steam again?

 

[jamieseeterlin]

cant connect pc to the internet(parents won't allow it). and I've never used it.
Thanks,
Jamie

edit: I found some copies on eBay but they don't have a key. do I need it for campaign mode?

 

[toshibitsu]

In the past, when you purchased a physical "hard copy" of a game, it required that you keep the disc in the tray while playing... otherwise the game would prompt that there's no disc and won't let you play. Granted, it's been some time since I've actually purchased a physical copy of a PC game so not sure if it'd even do that(probably not though).

 

[jamieseeterlin]

i'm talking about the keycode on the inside of the box

 

[LordVile]

cant connect pc to the internet(parents won't allow it). and I've never used it.
Thanks,
Jamie

edit: I found some copies on eBay but they don't have a key. do I need it for campaign mode?

I thought CoD4 required a download to play anyway?

 

[jamieseeterlin]

i have usb sticks and what is the download?

 

[toshibitsu]

You might have to convince your parents to let you temporarily connect the PC to the internet to download the game. Then just disconnect it once it's done.

 

[jamieseeterlin]

I can buy the disc but is there any downloads not on the disc that I need? and to play campaign do I need the key code?
Jamie

 

[toshibitsu]

It generally validates the key during the initial installation process.

 

[jamieseeterlin]

assuming that I will never connect my pc to the internet (parents want it air-gapped) what can I do to install it? (I will never use multiplayer)? do I use a stolen keycode?
Please help,
Jamie

 

[toshibitsu]

You still have to purchase a copy of the game whether you play online or off. If you ask about keycodes/cracks/etc here you could get in trouble.

 

[jamieseeterlin]

I want to buy the game legit but it doesnt have a keycode so i'm asking do i have to have a keycode to install and play multiplayer or do i need to instead of $10 spend $30?

 

[LordVile]

I want to buy the game legit but it doesnt have a keycode so i'm asking do i have to have a keycode to install and play multiplayer or do i need to instead of $10 spend $30?

How are you going to plat multiplayer without the internet? Also how are you on this forum?

 

[punkncat]

I want to buy the game legit but it doesnt have a keycode so i'm asking do i have to have a keycode to install and play multiplayer or do i need to instead of $10 spend $30?

How are you going to plat multiplayer without the internet? Also how are you on this forum?

BOOM!


Probably on a phone, but anyway.


I have had HUGE issues with a buddy who refuses to get internet, but wants to play a couple of games. We tried to do the Steam "offline" version and it was nothing but a PITA. It wants to check in from time to time anyway. We tried doing so though a hotspot offered on my internet service, but even the periodic sign ins to the hot spot require the computer to be physically brought to my home router from time to time or it will lose connection on the hotspot.

We searched and searched for a disk to use for the couple of old games he liked, and unfortunately support for them is sketchy. One thing to keep in mind, particularly with legacy games is that having the disk, say designed for XP (w/e) and try to load into 10, even in compat mode often doesn't work. Services like Steam make sure (generally) that the titles they offer are patched and ready to use on current equipment.


Just for fun, and as a fine example...find and install the original command and conquer. You will be dead in seconds, if you can even SEE the game run. The game AI timings were set of clock speed. Fun