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5 Reminders NOT to Pre-Order Games This Year ~ We used to demand trials before buying before, what happened? ~ Stop Pre ordering Games (youtu.be)
submitted 2 years ago by Frostwolf to c/games
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Honestly, if the idea of no trials don’t bother you, there are plenty more reminders why YOU shouldn’t preorder.

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[–] Billiam 5 points 2 years ago (7 children)

I am going to keep pre-ordering games on solid platforms like Steam. The pros of pre-ordering tend to outweigh the cons. But people here, and on Reddit, love to exaggerate the cons of pre-ordering. As long as I can painlessly return a game if it turns out to be a stinker, it's not a big deal.

[–] Omodi 5 points 2 years ago (3 children)

What are the pros of per-ordering? I can't think of any other than promotional DLC that is normally worthless.

[–] Saneless 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

If you buy at shops like Green Man Gaming you can save $12 or so at launch.

Drawback is no refund if it's shit

[–] c0c0c0 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

There are also the pre-order bonuses, like cool skins or early access. Caveat emptor on the actual value proposition.

[–] MeanEYE 2 points 2 years ago

You mean access to locked content unless you pay sight unseen. Hardly a benefit.

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