Is Cdkeys legit?

[HeXen]

Steam keys guaranteed to work and all that? I noticed even preorder prices are cheaper, I assume these are Europe prices or something? Always been afraid to buy something from there and not have it work.

 

[Andy T]

I bought a number of keys from them and g2a without any issues. I prefer cdkeys as they don't charge foreign transaction fee that g2a does.

 

[HeXen]

I bought a number of keys from them and g2a without any issues. I prefer cdkeys as they don't charge foreign transaction fee that g2a does.

Well what's the legal standpoint about using them, is it like a grey area or something? I mean I assume there is some reason why people buy games directly on Steam's or Origin's store front other than convenience?

 

[Newbian]

They are not a steam authorized seller so it's at your own risk for steam games.

Otherwise when in doubt read up here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Steam/comments/2yhnsw/key_resellers_and_what_they_mean_for_you/

 

[HumblePie]

I haven't had any problems with them so far.

Although from what I can tell is that sometimes you are not buying north american keys for some games. Which most of the time makes little difference.

 

[HeXen]

Is there a authorized site that you guys purchase from that is generally cheaper than others? GamersGate always seems about the same as Steam.

They are not a steam authorized seller so it's at your own risk for steam games.

Otherwise when in doubt read up here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Steam/comments/2yhnsw/key_resellers_and_what_they_mean_for_you/

Thanks. So it's just luck of the draw then? I never read complaints about it but I haven't searched for negative reviews of it either. Is there a service or site that searches for the lowest legit prices on a particular game then? Google shop results seem kind of erratic.

 

[Andy T]

Someone on here suggested the following site for game price checking: https://isthereanydeal.com/

 

[Sabrewings]

I've used Kinguin before. You can pay a small extra fee and they will guarantee no issues with the key.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

I generally stick to humble or green man gaming. The other sites generally aren't that much cheaper for me to take a risk.
Buying straight from steam does have the return advantage.

 

[Newbian]

I've used Kinguin before. You can pay a small extra fee and they will guarantee no issues with the key.

That is funny as if it doesn't work that's where a chargeback is for and how long would that last as you could get the game banned or your account banned months or longer later because of this?

 

[Zenoth]

I bought 7 games from them in the past two years or so I believe, and I've had no issues with those games so far (6 for Steam, 1 for Battle.net, namely SC2: Legacy of the Void).

 

[wanderer27]

Didn't G2A go to a Steamgift format to become more legitimate?

Thought I saw something along those lines recently, but don't remember for sure.

 

[Sabrewings]

That is funny as if it doesn't work that's where a chargeback is for and how long would that last as you could get the game banned or your account banned months or longer later because of this?

I'm afraid I'm not sure the point you're making. If for any reason they key didn't work, they would issue you another or a refund. No need for chargebacks.

 

[Newbian]

I'm afraid I'm not sure the point you're making. If for any reason they key didn't work, they would issue you another or a refund. No need for chargebacks.

Then why would you bother paying extra?

 

[Sabrewings]

Then why would you bother paying extra?

That's the point of the extra, so you receive that protection. Otherwise you assume the risk as it's a market of third party sellers.

 

[smackababy]

CDkeys and G2A are "legit" in that you can get a discounted code. They are generally grey market goods though and their support is questionable. I've never heard of Steam actually revoking a key for being sold in Russia and used in the US, if the key isn't region locked.

And, it should be noted, since G2A is more of a marketplace type thing (kinda like eBay), if you get a bad key, they handle it pretty well. Unfortunately, developers end up getting screwed (or publishers if it is a large company, as the developers are already paid by the time the game comes out) as people will buy large amounts of keys, sell them on G2A and then issue charge backs. And, it would be incredibly time consuming and incredibly fucked up for users for those keys to be deactivated.

 

[Newbian]

That's the point of the extra, so you receive that protection. Otherwise you assume the risk as it's a market of third party sellers.

That is why I asked how long it covers as using the extra cost to just cover that it works initially is pointless.

 

[Elixer]

And, it should be noted, since G2A is more of a marketplace type thing (kinda like eBay), if you get a bad key, they handle it pretty well. Unfortunately, developers end up getting screwed (or publishers if it is a large company, as the developers are already paid by the time the game comes out) as people will buy large amounts of keys, sell them on G2A and then issue charge backs. And, it would be incredibly time consuming and incredibly fucked up for users for those keys to be deactivated.

I don't get that, it would be trivial to match keys and deactivate said keys in the event of a charge back.
Then G2A does a charge back on the person who they bought it from (if that is how it works).
This is also why they have an insurance option for buyers, so they can get their $$$ back.

 

[pontifex]

i've bought 3 games from cdkeys and no issues so far

 

[Igo69]

I bought 1 game also and no problems

 

[DeadFred]

Ive bought several games from cdkeys without any problems.

 

[zinfamous]

I bought 2 games there with no problems. And now I'm really tempted to get Shadow of Mordor GOY for $6.70 right now...

 

[Stg-Flame]

I bought Dying Light and The Following from them for like $20 total when the expansion first hit the market (which was normally $40).

My buddy did tell me he had an issue with one of the games he bought from them and within five minutes of him providing proof the key didn't work (not sure why), they sent him a new key that worked without issues. To me, they have always been a bit sketchy, but if I can get the same game for even cheaper, why not use them?

Edit: Just checked and Witcher 3 is only $15 at CDKeys. I'd rather spend $15 and dick around with questionable customer service if something goes wrong than spend $60 at Steam.

 

[ronbo613]

I got Xbox Gold cards from cdkeys for a few years with no issues