Does the Physical Copy of GTA V require an activation code to play?

[Cornelius Steinfeld]

I'm looking into buying GTA V for PC off of EBay. It's a physical copy, and the description of the Item says that it doesn't come with an activation code, and that I can buy one for a low price after purchasing the physical copy. Does this mean that even after I install the physical copy of the game, I won't be able to play it until I put in an activation code? Please Help!

[Jim lahey]

Sounds like a scam

[Cornelius Steinfeld]

hmmm, the page keeps freezing up before i can get to it

[DFogz]

Originally posted by The HDMI Cord:

this is the deal i found, look it over and help me out:

It's a scam. He's selling useless DVD's and a map, nothing more.

First of all, the seller says that it's "Brand New" quality, meaning never opened or used. Then they go on to say that they took the activation code out of the box, essentially rendering the game useless.

In order to play GTAV you need to activate it. Even if you only play singleplayer offline, you still need to activate the game with Rockstar Social Club to confirm it's a legitimate purchase.
If you wanted to buy this persons listing, you would then also have to buy a digital version of the game (or another physical) in order to get the activation code in order to play it, otherwise it's useless.

[Cornelius Steinfeld]

ooooooh now i get it, so i cant play it unless it has a activation code with it

[Crashed]

Originally posted by blaster56745:

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kept blocking it

hpHosts flags that site as fraud.
It was added by hpHosts owner MysteryFCM, which I have a good working relationship with over at mywot.com (Web of Trust)

[Cornelius Steinfeld]

Would the Steam Activation Code one be fit to buy?

[DFogz]

Originally posted by The HDMI Cord:

Would the Steam Activation Code one be fit to buy?

Only if you live in Russia. It's the Russian version and only activates if you live in certain countries.

[Cornelius Steinfeld]

damn, im trying to find one specifically on Ebay for around $40.

[DFogz]

Originally posted by The HDMI Cord:

damn, im trying to find one specifically on Ebay for around $40.

That's not going to happen. It's still a recent game, and a very popular one too. I'd be surprised if you found a legitimate copy at anything less than full price.
If you want to save money, the Steam Summer Sale supposedly starts soon, it's not guaranteed but it's very likely GTAV will end up on sale at some point.

Your best bet if you want it now would be a site like Green Man Gaming, since they always have vouchers for a percentage off your purchase..

[Cornelius Steinfeld]

alright, thanks so much for the help, man!

[ KARR™]

Originally posted by Blade43v3r:

Dont worry, and ♥♥♥ is fine, i buy a lot of games from there

Technically lots of people buy DVDs at £1 a time from the man down the market and have no issues, but it doesn't make it "fine".

The site in question ITSELF may be ok, but it does have the facility similar to ebay to sell items from people. People who buy things with stolen cards, etc.

It also isn't a site to my knowledge that any software house actually supplies keys directly to, they get them from other sources (if they are valid keys, usually foreign regions where they are cheaper and sell them on for a profit). This can cause issues with activation and usage and ass such it is blocked from steams 'filters'.

[PanicButton]

OP: The only thing you need to play is the activation code. In your case, that's the only thing you're not getting.....Don't even think of buyin it there.

[Crashed]

Originally posted by META:

Originally posted by BFeely:

hpHosts flags that site as fraud.
It was added by hpHosts owner MysteryFCM, which I have a good working relationship with over at mywot.com (Web of Trust)

There is nothing wrong with that site.

I have contacted MysteryFCM and invited him to enter into this discussion.
EDIT: He is unable to comment due to litigation with said company.

[Spookiest.of'Spookehs]

You need a CD-Key to install/run the game, simply buying a physical copy without a key won't allow you to play it.

The reason G2 gets a fraud wrap is mainly because it's a Key-Reselling website. Unless you're buying directly from them (Which is rare) - You're buying it from a user on their website who will "Give you a CD Key" after you pay them.

It's iffy, but it's all a matter of who the seller is and if they are actually giving working keys. Otherwise you can spend x much money and have them randomly type a CD-Key that matches the required character limit.

I've bought things on G2 - and haven't been scammed - Is it possible? Yes. Hence why I don't make any purchases over $10 there. But to say that it's a full out fraud/scam site is kind of screwed up - Especially when if you get scammed on steam (Which happens on almost every game - Just look at the trade forum here), you're completely SOL.

At least if you chip in a extra $1.50 at G2 for their super secure blah blah blah, you can most likely get a replacement key relatively quickly instead of having them just say "Third Party sale, not our problem".



Long story short, just wait if you're determined on getting it for $40. It will drop over time, and you're better off just buying it from steam anyways - As it will get added to your library and not just your R* Social Club.

[Jones Comoreto]

scam. Run away from it. Buy directly from Steam or Rockstar.