I would like to add my old non-steam games to my steam account (Red Alert 3, Tiberium Wars)

[oxford007]

Hello,

I would like to add my old non-steam games to my steam account (Red Alert 3, Tiberium Wars). I bought a new laptop that does not have a cd/dvd drive and so the games are not installed on my new computer - therefore I can't choose them from my computer in the adding a non steam game to the library section. I don't have my old computer and I don't plan on buying a dvd player. I have the game dvds with serial numbers. Is it possible to add them somehow to the steam library when they are not installed on a computer? Or is buying them again (this time via steam) an only option?

[Kargor]

In most cases, the keys that came with the CDs don't work on Steam, so you'd have to buy the game again.

[St3hlampe]

Hello,

no its not possible to add them to your steam library if they are not installed on your computer.
But i do think the cheaper option to get the games running is to buy a small dvd driver but you can also buy the games on steam if the are in the store if you want to i can hava a look at amazon for a dvd/cd player

[MrUnclean]

as far as i know the way the "add a non steam game" option works is you basically choose a file(not necessarily a game)that exists on your pc and steam just adds it.That being said i think the only way to add them as non steam games is to buy a dvd player and install them or you could simply take your cds to another pc or maybe a friend's pc,download your games in a usb and then pass them on to your pc.If you cant do any of these i guess you will need to buy them on steam

[Washell]

Since they're ea games, you might be able to register them on origin.

[St3hlampe]

Origineel geplaatst door Washell:

Since they're ea games, you might be able to register them on origin.

i dont think so too

[Jaunitta 🌸]

You would need to install them to a USB drive then you can add them to Steam as a non Steam game using the browse. It works for me.

[crunchyfrog]

You say you don't plan on buying a CD player?

I think you should consider it, as I bought a new laptop recently and it didn't have a DVD drive either. I bought a brand new Asus external one for £19 new from Amazon.

At that price, maybe it's something worth considering?

[St3hlampe]

Origineel geplaatst door crunchyfrog:

You say you don't plan on buying a CD player?

I think you should consider it, as I bought a new laptop recently and it didn't have a DVD drive either. I bought a brand new Asus external one for £19 new from Amazon.

At that price, maybe it's something worth considering?

thats what i said that it would be cost way less than buying the games again

[crunchyfrog]

Origineel geplaatst door Stehlampe2003:

Origineel geplaatst door crunchyfrog:

You say you don't plan on buying a CD player?

I think you should consider it, as I bought a new laptop recently and it didn't have a DVD drive either. I bought a brand new Asus external one for £19 new from Amazon.

At that price, maybe it's something worth considering?

thats what i said that it would be cost way less than buying the games again

Yeah, frankly speaking, it's a real no brainer - they're so cheap and involve ♥♥♥♥ all work to get going. Just plug in the USB cable and it goes immediately.

[oxford007]

Thanks for all your replies, they're very helpful. I tried to register them on EA but I couldn't do that (nor could I download them using my serial number). So now I know what are my options.

Origineel geplaatst door Stehlampe2003:

if you want to i can hava a look at amazon for a dvd/cd player

Thanks that's very nice of you, it won't be necessary - I haven't decided yet what to do in that situation. If I have any more questions I'll get back to you.

[St3hlampe]

Origineel geplaatst door oxford007:

Thanks for all your replies, they're very helpful. I tried to register them on EA but I couldn't do that (nor could I download them using my serial number). So now I know what are my options.

Origineel geplaatst door Stehlampe2003:

if you want to i can hava a look at amazon for a dvd/cd player

Thanks that's very nice of you, it won't be necessary - I haven't decided yet what to do in that situation. If I have any more questions I'll get back to you.

Go for it if you need help

No Problem

[oxford007]

Yeah I know that the easiest way out is buying a dvd player, I will consider it, I'm not in a hurry just considering my options. Thanks

[Crazy Tiger]

If you do want to repurchase them on Steam, waiting for the Summer sale in June might be a good option.