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How does the registration work for HL2? I am seeing used copies showing un on eBay and I need to know if I buy one, will I be able to install and play it if it has been registered online already? How does this work with this game?

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Do not buy used games and chances are it might be registered along with it's CD-key so don't buy it.

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stop being a cheapskate and download steam. you can then buy it online cheaper than in the shops i think.

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Dont things always seem nicer when they are new.

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My speed at best is 46.6

I am still using dial-up

How is that for cheap!

But I have ran three other computers playing NWN online through my 46.6 connection... NWN2 might force me to go high speed...


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