That Key Radar site looks more than a little dodgy. Who's behind it; well meaning gamers, or a big retailer like Steam perhaps? They require sellers to provide authorisations, so it seems legally they could be playing with slander as they require sellers to provide proof (which isn't specified what it should be). Basically all sellers will be unauthorised until they prove otherwise. Any seller unfamiliar with keyradar will suffer a mark against their reputation. I may be way off but it feels like keyradar is a trying to make itself relevant by scaring punters. Please correct me if i'm wrong, people.

I was still looting Sanctuary 4 hours in, someones gotta pick up all those tin cans!!

I'm sorry but's that's just utter *******. I'm 63 hours in and have only just started doing the Brotherhood of Steel missions!

Called up my local B&M. Unfortunately, seems like it's store specific :disappointed:

I actually got the picture of a key, just like the ones from a phisical copy

​That's helped loads, thank you so much for all that info you wonderful person you!! <3 xxx

It's just a basic website

There are many sources with lists and info although it would be useful if the publishers gave out more info. I just take the info as a warning:

http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/171736/deactivation-of-fraudulently-obtained-esotu-game-keys
https://www.reddit.com/r/GameDeals/comments/2yhlw4/key_resellers_and_what_they_mean_for_you/
http://whosgamingnow.net/discussion/2149/how-to-tell-if-a-site-is-an-unauthorised-reseller

If you read the keyradar website there are various reasons a website might not be an authorised reseller. CDKeys will likely be selling foreign keys so you probably won't have had any issues. That doesn't make it right.

And the ID check does happen in the unlikely event your account is flagged, such as when you are travelling. But I couldn't trust any company that asked for a scan of my passport, especially one that wanted it to "prove [your] address"

Seen an address on a Passport lately? I wouldn't send a copy of my passport to any company!

(Looks like someone else on this thread got flagged for Passport)

I don't think it's that cheap anymore on cdkeys

Well basically, Steam is the main platform for the majority of modern games, and typically you can get most new (and some old) games on there. You can buy "keys" from other sites such as CDkeys (the one on this deal) but really it's best to check with a quick google search about if they're reliable or not (CDKeys are).

These keys can be added to Steam and then it lets you download via steam's servers, but there isn't much difference than buying it from Steam directly (apart from a cheap price in some cases!) you're basically playing the game from steam, like a sort of menu. Steam has it's own store where you can buy thousands of games, and it has seasonal sales and weekly sales (where you can get some very good deals!)

There are other platforms such as Origin (which is where you buy/play all of EA's games) but Steam will be the majority.

If you have a broadband connection, typically you wouldn't worry about physical copies as they aren't as common and most just contain download links nowadays. You can buy games with debit card from steam store/resellers or buy steam credit/vouchers. When I want to buy a steam game I typically just use my debit card as it can be saved on there like Google Play.

I hope this helps :smiley:

Quick bit of advice please guys :smiley:
Got my son a gaming pc for Christmas, this is all new to me, just used to buying games for xbox/ps4.... For pc do we just set him up a steam account and download games, or best to buy physical games?? On steam can you get most of the latest games? Do I just register a card and buy like we do on Google play?
Use cd keys for memberships for consoles but do they do games too?
I'm good at most things :wink: ..... but computer stuff I'm useless! :smile:
Thanks guys xx

I'm sure you'll cope, Mr internet police.

Just because it activates on Steam with a seemingly working key doesn't mean the source of the key is undisputed. Stolen credit cards might have been used, and if so, it's only a matter of time before the keys are revoked, and Steam WILL revoke your game from your library. Then you're left without the game or your money. Paypal dispute is always an option, but prevention is better than cure, and you never know where these sites obtain their keys.

They might well be a legit reseller, but take it with a pinch of salt where your keys might come from.

I took a punt before I read your comment - it seems to be running ok on mine, thankfully. I had a lot of screen tearing so turned on adaptive v sync rather than full v sync. Running it on Medium as recommended by the installer. Hope a patch helps you out down the line!

how is everyone?

Commenting to hopefully join the xmas comp next year.

Tried to buy via paypal. They wanted a scan of passport for whatever reason. Dont think so. If they dont refund ill file a claim with paypal.

You could also try capping the frame rate with RTSS as well to lower than 60FPS to something like 50/45 to reduce fluctuations.
Have you limited Tessellation level to 8/16x?

Tried it, tried everything, from shadow distance to medium/godrays off to a fresh windows install and various driver versions for both my cards. I give up on it for now, I can't play with the frame rate jumping around like that. :disappointed:

Try running it windowed borderless.

I'm very tempted - I have an Nvidia 660 2GB, i7-3770 @ 3.40 GHz and 16GB RAM. Does anyone know if I'll get a decent performance? I exceed minimum specs but don't reach recommended (and I've been burned by the specs for Bethseda games on PC before!)

I have an OCD about the correct use of the English language but believe me I'm fighting it :stuck_out_tongue:

Good game but i completed the main story and all side missions in under 4 hours.

Hmm that is very strange, I have never had a problem with CDKEYS, like most others. Always got the key instantly and really good prices. Never once been asked for ID either. You have me a bit skeptical now but as I have never had issues I believe they are safe haha

I'm going to buy the game of the year copy so i'll have all the DLC as well.

Ill be waiting for the inevitable GOTY, i just started FO3 again with the non-gameplay changing mods (i.e unofficial patch/(lots of) texture mods etc...) and i can't believe how great the game is - enjoying it much more than my first play through all those years ago. Just finished Mass Effect 2 and I would say I'm enjoying Fallout 3 GOTY much more.

Thanks OP, I never used them before, just bought 2 games and they only asked for my mobile number to send a confirmation code. Both games activated fine on steam. Payed with paypal

hmm, I finally bit!

I don't trust key radar, if they were legit there would be more info on the site, why not just have a list of websites that are legit instead of the scan. I've bought from CDKEYS for several years with no issues and I've never had an identity check

You got me.. im about 20hrs in and only just got around to talking to Valentine after rescuing him, spend most my time wondering around

It's and OCD nightmare!!

don't forget you can ruin, i mean finish, any book by jumping to the last page also

Likely to get cheaper before christmas?

That Key Radar site looks more than a little dodgy. Who's behind it; well meaning gamers, or a big retailer like Steam perhaps? They require sellers to provide authorisations, so it seems legally they could be playing with slander as they require sellers to provide proof (which isn't specified what it should be). Basically all sellers will be unauthorised until they prove otherwise. Any seller unfamiliar with keyradar will suffer a mark against their reputation. I may be way off but it feels like keyradar is a trying to make itself relevant by scaring punters. Please correct me if i'm wrong, people.

Absolute tosh, that's not even possible without some sort of glitching/console commands.

Wow, I didn't know that. I've used CDKeys in the past (so far without issue), but it is worrying. Thanks for the info!
I have now seen posts on Steam and other places online warning about buying from places like this and will avoid in future.

They usually ask for passport etc. If you use different addresses/names for delivery/card details. Hot deal!

They've never asked me for such details.. I order with them all the time for deals like this.

The keys are global though. As for privacy issues, if you use paypal they don't ever get your card details.

Useful website for checking the legitimacy of key resellers http://keyradar.com/

CDKeys are likely selling foreign keys which is why they are this price


That line is what stopped me ordering from them. After confirming my phone number and email they wanted a scan of my passport. No thanks.

was tempted but will wait for it to be £1 at my local B&M

Know I should of waited.

Should I buy this now? or wait for it too drop further?

The Game deal was a price error... So this is probably the cheapest I've seen it in a while (may have been cheaper before, don't hurt me guys!)

Good deal.

good price? this is a great price, heat!

Just phoned them to tell them of the error, they are now removing all of them from the shelves, and are rewarding me with a £20 gift card.

WELL, mine has it :smile:

Called up my local B&M. Unfortunately, seems like it's store specific :disappointed:

Cold, £1 in B&M :wink: (Heat added)

Heat added :innocent:

Cracking price but just bought ops 3 and AC Syndicate must hold back

I'm assuming this is on PC?