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hamo

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#20647 1-Apr-2008 21:29

Hey team,

If I buy PC games overseas, will they play okay in my laptop? Specifically thinking the USA, and since they're DVD-ROM I didn't know if there'd be an issue?

dnb4life

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#120398 2-Apr-2008 03:10

no issue at all. PC games are not region-locked. enjoy your imported games!

edit: i would however recommend buying from english speaking countries as some may be in foreign languages and may not have the option to install in english.

freitasm

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#120576 2-Apr-2008 19:20

It should work ok, but it's known that some publishers have locked out people who imported games from different regions.

hamo

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Master Geek

#120583 2-Apr-2008 19:42

Cool, thanks guys. It's the USA, so I ought to be sweet.

Drac

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#120684 3-Apr-2008 11:34

This is one of the reason's I've stopped buying anything that is steam/valve.

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