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Pickle Jesus Oct 30, 2018 @ 2:50pm
Fanatical Keys questions.
I was planning to get a copy of COD MW2 because I found it on sale on the website Fanatical. I had been refered to this by an article which meant it was probably reliable and didn't get keys through scamming. However, it didn't say it was compatible with Windows, but said it was compatible with steam, which in turn said it was compatible with Windows. I was wondering if anyone could clear the fog here, and see if it would work on my windows computer. Thanks
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Si-Fi Oct 30, 2018 @ 2:53pm 
Steam is a Windows client/platform that also attributes to Linux and MacOS games as well.

As long as it runs ok on your system provided you meet the necessary requirements, it should not be a problem.
Last edited by Si-Fi; Oct 30, 2018 @ 2:55pm
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Pickle Jesus Oct 30, 2018 @ 2:54pm 
Yes, so in theory if i get the game on Steam it should work on Windows. However the site does not mark it as windows compatile.
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Pickle Jesus Oct 30, 2018 @ 2:55pm 
compatible*
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Si-Fi Oct 30, 2018 @ 2:55pm 
Originally posted by NiceDuckle:
compatible*
If it is what it says, is a Steam key, it will work.
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Pickle Jesus Oct 30, 2018 @ 2:56pm 
However, on other games, it clearly marks it as windows compatible.
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Si-Fi Oct 30, 2018 @ 2:59pm 
Originally posted by NiceDuckle:
However, on other games, it clearly marks it as windows compatible.
Well despite how some websites don't really go as far as including a Windows description none other than a Steam description, it would be a interpretation of the definition of Windows and it is common nowadays.
Last edited by Si-Fi; Oct 30, 2018 @ 3:00pm
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Pickle Jesus Oct 30, 2018 @ 3:02pm 
Alright, thanks
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Si-Fi Oct 30, 2018 @ 3:03pm 
Originally posted by NiceDuckle:
Alright, thanks
No worries. :)
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Silicon Vampire Oct 30, 2018 @ 3:09pm 
And the Steam store page definitely indicates it as a requirement

https://store.steampowered.com/app/10180/Call_of_Duty_Modern_Warfare_2/
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wuddih Oct 30, 2018 @ 3:14pm 
that game has osx dev comp and some dlcs also have special osx subs ...

the publisher also sells a seperate mac version of mw2 (in retail)

cod is also the only game on Steam that also sells a seperate mac version of BO on Steam itself. no one else does this.

i would be careful *to who you listen to*. fanatical is not good with refunds and their store page clearly just advertises mac, not windows.
Last edited by wuddih; Oct 30, 2018 @ 3:34pm
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Si-Fi Oct 30, 2018 @ 3:17pm 
Originally posted by wuddih:
that game has osx dev comp and some dlcs also have special osx subs ...

the publisher also sells a seperate mac version of mw2 (in retail)

cod is also the only game on Steam that also sells a seperate mac version of BO on Steam itself. no one else does this.

i would be careful. fanatical is not good with refunds and their store page clearly just advertises mac, not windows.
Fanatical wouldn't commonly sell MacOS keys though.

If they did not specifically state which OS it was or misguided their customers in any circumstances, it would be their fault and would have to offer a refund.
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Pickle Jesus Oct 30, 2018 @ 3:37pm 
On the site, it marks it as a Mac copy. However, it also said it was a Steam key. On steam, the keys are compatible with Windows. So I'm a bit confused if it would work on my windows computer. The store also has some games that are clearly marked windows compatible.
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Silicon Vampire Oct 30, 2018 @ 3:39pm 
I believe you would actually get both versions from a Steam key...
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Pickle Jesus Oct 30, 2018 @ 3:43pm 
If that were true, the store would have marked it as Windows compatible, or not sell as a steam key. So thats where I'm confused
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Si-Fi Oct 30, 2018 @ 4:20pm 
After a little digging, if this is what you are referring to,
https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2

There is a description at the bottom under Systems that specifies that it is Mac but as far as i'm aware, anything that is supposedly developed in partnership with Aspyr would obviously be a Windows key as well.

So either way, you are taking a risk and by means of saying this, i'm not suggesting it is a bad one.
Last edited by Si-Fi; Oct 30, 2018 @ 4:21pm
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