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General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: Eel O'Brian on May 20, 2008, 08:15:23 PM

Title: Steam question
Post by: Eel O'Brian on May 20, 2008, 08:15:23 PM

Can I share a Steam account between my desktop and my laptop?  By that I mean, can I buy a game (Audiosurf) and install it on my desktop, and download it again to play on my laptop - without paying twice?

Title: Re: Steam question
Post by: Fragamemnon on May 20, 2008, 08:18:49 PM

Yes, there is no restriction-for MOST products (Bioshock is an exception, you can only have it installed on like five machines)-on how many computers you can install Steam-purchased games on. However, your account can only be logged in on one machine and the game authenticates your ID before running.

Title: Re: Steam question
Post by: MedievalManIII on May 20, 2008, 08:19:08 PM

Yes, but you can't play on both of them at the same time.

There is a way to work around that, but the solution involves offline mode so no online multiplayer gaming.

Title: Re: Steam question
Post by: Eel O'Brian on May 20, 2008, 08:36:09 PM

thanks guys

Title: Re: Steam question
Post by: Draft on May 20, 2008, 09:30:58 PM

Of course. Steam empowers you as a consumer.

Steam realizes that you are a human being, and that you deserve to be treated with respect. This makes Steam unique among game platforms.

Title: Re: Steam question
Post by: CajoleJuice on May 20, 2008, 09:34:30 PM

Steam :rock