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theluttinator

So I live in the great US, but I know I can go to steam from other countries such as Russia.

http://store.steampowered.com/?cc=ru

They have many games cheaper (equivalently) than US games. Are there region restrictions where if I buy off of the Russian store, I cant play the game here? Is this even legal? Have you actually tested it? Thanks. I thought about testing it on Fortix, but I dont have much money left.

Also if the answer is no, would it be beneficial to one to find a russian friend and trade with them? And also if so, would the game be different? Possible in Russian language or something?

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PomstaZLesa

everywhere is region restriction except us and you cant buy from russian steam store unless you are in russia or using vpn

1 decade ago
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Bryanlolwut

but buying using a VPN is against Steam's User Agreement/Term of use.

1 decade ago
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0x442E472E

People always seem to forget that or they don't care. Personally, i don't want to lose 100+ games just to save a few bucks

1 decade ago
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markbro89

Just stop at "everywhere is region restriction except us and you cant buy" unless you want to get banned. fyi

1 decade ago
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Brecho

Check the IDs - if they match for US and for RU store, you can go for it.

1 decade ago
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Closed 1 decade ago by theluttinator.