How come these are so expensive when you can get FSX Steam for $4.99 on Steam
775803
Because Microsoft stopped making and selling the DVD's years ago so the only way you can get it now is buying it off someone that already owns it.The advantage of having the DVD is that it that no internet connection is required to install or play the game. The steam version cannot be played offline as of right now. If that changes I expect the prices here to drop. Personally, I don't plan on selling my DVD copy for the reason's I mentioned above. Also, there is a handy printed card that comes in the box that shows all the key mapping for joystick and xbox controller I find handy.
775804
Steam is dumbed down for non-advanced users. You have the whole thing on your own system to tweek, etc. with this program.
1542733
Unfortunately Gene when games become collectible and out of print that pushes the prices up. Individual sellers set their own rates but they usually (not always) go where the market is pushing the price. So no, the prices on this product are not a joke.
178887
I'm honestly not sure as I've never purchased any of my game expansions for FFXI through Steam. However after some searching about I found this website which I believe answers your question: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2292-OAKZ-7524 Just a bit down the page it states: " Note: Retail CD-Keys for this game cannot be registered through Steam. If you wish to create a shortcut to this game under your Library, instructions can be found here: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2219-YDJV-5557" So while it doesn't appear you can add it directly to your library, it seems there may be a way to link a shortcut for yourself in steam to reach the game. I hope that answers your question, and if not then at the very least you've got somewhere you can start to dig a little deeper! :) I wish you the best of luck.
1926570
Wow! Do NOT pay that much for this! I have NO idea why this is at that price. I paid no more than $40 from here back when it was first released. Go on eBay, you can buy it for around $40 guaranteed. Shame on Amazon.
1344576
Greed. Pure and simple. The game is apparently not made anymore and folks are trying to cash in on "rareness" or "collectability". I bought one back in 2000 for 7 dollars at Dollar General at a clearance rack. I have played it every day since for at least a few minutes...better than reading the paper on the throne :) I was looking to find another one in case this one wears out and have seen the most horrible prices for them. Even used ones on Ebay are 30 bucks or more and over 100 for ones in the package. Hasbro needs to re-release it (with new word lists and maybe upgraded a little)
1377276
It is a download and because the game uses steam to save to your computer, you will need to use steam in order to download it. Sorry if this is not a good thing for you:(
2050143
You get a few planes free both Entente and Central Powers. Other planes range from 2.99 to 11.99 or so. I was put off by that at first, but then i realized it can take hours to master a specific plane. Plus, they offer discounts if you buy 2 or more at the same time. The price list is in the store button on the main site. The planes you get in the free demo are the same ones you get in the game
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I feel your pain. my 4yr old has been a Thomas/train fanatic since he was 1.5 yrs old and has about every engine they produce. I found Bash @ WalMart, stumbled upon Dash @ BigLots and cannot find Ferdinand anywhere. The train HAS been released, however, because I've seen them on ebay... one for $99 and another offer to buy all three for $125! The ad says it won't be released until 2011. If that is so, how are ppl getting them to sell on ebay? People are actually paying these ridiculous amounts for these trains... I dont get it, either. All I've heard from my son is, "where's Ferdinand?" "I need Ferdinand." I feel your pain. my 4yr old has been a Thomas/train fanatic since he was 1.5 yrs old and has about every engine they produce. I found Bash @ WalMart, stumbled upon Dash @ BigLots and cannot find Ferdinand anywhere. The train HAS been released, however, because I've seen them on ebay... one for $99 and another offer to buy all three for $125! The ad says it won't be released until 2011. If that is so, how are ppl getting them to sell on ebay? People are actually paying these ridiculous amounts for these trains... I dont get it, either. All I've heard from my son is, "where's... » Read More I feel your pain. my 4yr old has been a Thomas/train fanatic since he was 1.5 yrs old and has about every engine they produce. I found Bash @ WalMart, stumbled upon Dash @ BigLots and cannot find Ferdinand anywhere. The train HAS been released, however, because I've seen them on ebay... one for $99 and another offer to buy all three for $125! The ad says it won't be released until 2011. If that is so, how are ppl getting them to sell on ebay? People are actually paying these ridiculous amounts for these trains... I dont get it, either. All I've heard from my son is, "where's Ferdinand?" "I need Ferdinand." « Show Less
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My save and subscribe last month was 10.96. Came up to send it again over 20.00 to purchase. This is ridiculous. They are price gouging. Makes me wonder what type of company Amazon is - get tired of their games and this has happened before. This is worse then the price of gasoline and it's fluctuation.
1542734
Hello Gene, if you are looking at the prices on the "new" ones, I would not call them a joke but they are absolutely ridiculous. They will not sell for that price and I really do not understand why people list them as such. That being said, the prices in the $50 to $100 range are the going rate for this version of the game.
560696
The code comes with the game if it's new. If it is used you can get it from steam.
999522
price gouging...very popular game sold out almost everywhere. Should be 39.99...just wait til after Christmas...
1539036
Not sure about the price difference, I myself was confused. However, I bought the PC version and waited a few days for it to ship to me. The CD key from the physical PC version will unlock the game on Steam for digital download. You should then have permanent access to it on Steam forever. Basically, if you can wait a few days definitely order the PC version and save some bones.
2272369
Its a code, you need to play it on steam. I didnt know either till after i bought it.
582495
The game is out of stock and probably between print runs, probably due to being featured on the web show Tabletop. People that have copies they are willing to part with are taking advantage of the increase in demand and raising prices to what they hope the market will bear. Economics 101.
1173577
it doesn't normally cost anywhere close. It's $149.99 direct from buttkicker or $129 at other outlets. Those prices are for the version 2 which fixed an issue with the power amp overheating on the version 1 (this one makes no reference to version so one must assume he is selling the first version). Some goofballs price items this way so they can make people feel that they are getting a deal by posting the amazon link and then asking $300 or some funky number.
28634
You can redeem it on steam. If it takes 14hrs to download, then your internet is way too slow.