Borderlands question (Concerning Steam + Retail)

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Yes, I know there is another Borderlands thread, but I believe I will get a better answer if I post my own thread.

Borderlands? It looks awesome. I want to buy Borderlands for PC retail, and I have one question, and this question may be the one that you think I am asking because of the thread title.

When I purchase this retail, can I put the product key onto Steam and register it on my Steam account?
 
since it is supported by steam than it shouldnt count as a nonsteam game even if u buy it retail...
 
babyJam said:
since it is supported by steam than it shouldnt count as a nonsteam game even if u buy it retail...
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Not true. I bought CoD4 retail and WiC, both games are supported by steam, but I cannot add the CD key to make it linked to my account. I do not remember where, but there is a small list that says all the games you can do it on.
 
blackhawksniper said:
Not true. I bought CoD4 retail and WiC, both games are supported by steam, but I cannot add the CD key to make it linked to my account. I do not remember where, but there is a small list that says all the games you can do it on.
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If anyone knows where I can find this list, please link it.
 
Kunai said:
If anyone knows where I can find this list, please link it.
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https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-WUSF-3601

What is a CD key and where can I find it?

The CD Key is a serial number with a combination of 13, 18, or 25 letters and numbers - it can be found on a sticker inside your game's case or printed on the game's quick reference card.

The CD Key acts as your proof of purchase for the game - Steam Support may ask for it if you need to establish your ownership of an account. It is recommended that you keep your CD Key in a safe place to ensure the security of your account.



Which retail CD Keys are accepted on Steam?

All retail Valve games and a number of third-party games can be registered to your Steam account. All of the following games can be registered through Steam:

* Valve CD Keys in this format: ####-#####-####
* Valve CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
* Alpha Prime CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
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* Dark Messiah CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
* Dark Messiah CD Keys may also have been printed incorrectly, please see the Dark Messiah article
* Dawn of War Soulstorm CD Keys in this format: 1AB2-3FGH-456I-K8LM-OP9Q
* Dawn of War II CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
* Defense Grid CD Keys in this format (Direct2Drive only): 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
* Empire: Total War CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-DDEFGH3-IJK4L-MNOPQ-RST56
* F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
* Football Manager 2009 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2CD3FGH456I7JK8LMNOP9Q
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* GTR Evolution CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
* Killing Floor CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
* The Last Remnant CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
* Lost Planet: Extreme Conditions CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
* Lost Planet: Colonies Edition is not accepted on Steam
* MLB Front Office Manager CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
* NBA 2K9 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
* Prey CD Keys in this format: AAB1BB2C345CDD6E E7
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* SiN Episodes: Emergence CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
* Saint's Row 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
* The Ship CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
* Silent Hill Homecoming CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
* Speedball 2 - Tournament in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
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* Worldwide Soccer Manager 2009 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q

Opposing Force CD-keys cannot be registered through Steam. Opposing Force was included in a retail Half-Life package. The Half-Life CD-key included in the package will unlock all of the games in that package, including Opposing Force.

Note: Only the retail third-party games listed above can be registered through Steam. No other third-party games can be registered and downloaded using Steam.


Adding Non-Steam Games to Your Games List

Games which cannot be registered through Steam may still be added to your game list for easy access - please see the Adding non-Steam games to My games list topic for more information on this process.
 
blackhawksniper said:
Not true. I bought CoD4 retail and WiC, both games are supported by steam, but I cannot add the CD key to make it linked to my account. I do not remember where, but there is a small list that says all the games you can do it on.
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hmm i dunno ive never had any problem gettin my games to link up.. but who knows stuff is always wacky.
 
Thank you Ducttape and Reven. Looks like I'll have to buy it through Steam now. I don't want SecuROM on my computer.
 
I heard the retail version of Borderlands only has an "online-release date verification", which doesn't let it be installed before the 26th. And it doesn't install any DRM of any sort.

Can anyone confirm this, and tell me if this is good enough for a retail purchase if I can't buy it via Steam?
 
According to: http://knowyourgame.reclaimyourgame.com/tiki-index.php?page=List+of+games+with+SecuROM+7

The retail version of Borderlands has SecuROM 7 with disc check and online authentication required to play. It doesn't have install limits though.




About SecuROM:
SecuROM has been known to interfere with optical drives and blacklist programs which are legitimate. Programs blacklisted include legitimate CD burning software such as Nero, Roxio, Alcohol and Daemon Tools. Process Explorer, created by Microsoft Sysinternals, is also blacklisted by the product. In the Mass Effect lawsuit involving Electronic Arts, it is stated that the copy protection has disrupted 'hardware operations'.

SecuROM operates in Ring 0, otherwise known as the kernel, which is the highest privilege level for a program, in an operating system. Most applications operate in Ring 3, which is the lowest privilege level. Ring 0 allows programs to have access to anything within a computer, including hardware. Programs operating within Ring 3 are not able to interfere with hardware or other programs. SecuROM has a file, UAService7.exe, which operates in Ring 3 to make it look less dangerous than it is.

In games such as Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath, right-clicking on shortcuts made Windows Explorer crash, which was caused by SecuROM. SecuROM also caused blue screen of death problem in Neverwinter Nights 2, which was resolved by removing the copy protection in a hotfix.
 
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I cannot get the Steam version. I can, but it will just take a while, and I want this game ASAP. Can I remove SecuROM if purchase the retail?
 
Kunai said:
I cannot get the Steam version. I can, but it will just take a while, and I want this game ASAP. Can I remove SecuROM if purchase the retail?
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Not unless Gearbox releases a patch that removes it. And they'll really only do that if SecuROM causes problems for a majority of players.
 
No there is not product key for borderlands through steam, i asked customer support and there was nothing they could do, if your serious about playing borderlands for multiplayer co-op, make the 10$ investment and play with your steam friends, and dont make the mistake i did. thank you
 
DONT buy the retail, i bought it and installed it, but the thing is, there is not CDKEY, you gotta insert the CD into your computer when you wanna play it, and you cant activate it on steam.
 
Destroy said:
Killing Floor is available in-store? Where?!
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Wal-Mart
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