Why buy from ED instead of Steam?

Sorry if my topic title is kinda clickbait-ish.. Not intended as a flame topic, but I'm just curious if I'm missing something here..

As far as I could compare, I have these options:

• Buy F-16 module on Steam for €54 (module both usable in Steam and standalone)
  
• Buy F-16 module from ED website for €57 (module only usable within standalone)
  

Honestly I would rather expect the Steam to be more expensive than ED, as usually buying directly from the creator/supplier is cheaper than from a third party.

Steam takes 30%. If you want to support devs, buy from here.

Steam takes 30%.

Ah ok, I didn't know that. Still doesn't really explain why buying from Steam is (slightly) cheaper

yeah. Doesn't make sense. Maybe regional pricing.

It´s better always buy direct to Eagle Dynamics to support them. Always is better friend

I don't know the exact update schedule for DCS on steam, but i'd guess using the version supported directly by ED rolls out updates/content quicker than steam. As I said, not sure how often and how quick Steam updates DCS, but might also be a thing to consider.

Other than that, the above reason(s) obviously;)

buy from steam if you are unsure of the module, and you can get a refund for under 2 hours playtime on it (if you do not like it, or cannot handle the bugs)

ED do not offer refunds

Indeed I even forgot to mention the refund part. Yet another + for Steam I suppose.

I don't know the exact update schedule for DCS on steam, but i'd guess using the version supported directly by ED rolls out updates/content quicker than steam. As I said, not sure how often and how quick Steam updates DCS, but might also be a thing to consider.

 

Other than that, the above reason(s) obviously;)

When I still played on Steam (switched over to standalone few months back) I never noticed any delayed updates or releases, so I don't think this is a valid point.

The other point, about supporting ED. As much as I love DCS and am thankfull that ED is providing us with all these nice products, I still see them as a company rather than a goal for charity. But each there own of course.

Edit: I'll probably get bashed due to my last statement ;)

regional pricing saves the day

Indeed I even forgot to mention the refund part. Yet another + for Steam I suppose.

 

 

 

When I still played on Steam (switched over to standalone few months back) I never noticed any delayed updates or releases, so I don't think this is a valid point.

The other point, about supporting ED. As much as I love DCS and am thankfull that ED is providing us with all these nice products, I still see them as a company rather than a goal for charity. But each there own of course.

 

Edit: I'll probably get bashed due to my last statement ;)

A company you'd like to remain around for a while longer perhaps? Isn't that a good reason to cut out the middle man?

I don't think steam does refunds on DLC, only full games.

and modules are DLC.

I don't know why anyone would buy from steam when they get everything later than the rest anyway. Sometimes much later.

I like Steam for managing my overall game directory, but it lacks in DCS updates. I'll gladly pay the extra pennies to get the patch sooner over a cheaper but later option.

I like Steam for managing my overall game directory, but it lacks in DCS updates. I'll gladly pay the extra pennies to get the patch sooner over a cheaper but later option.

I never noticed any delays, back when I still played on Steam. I did use the Steam OB version though, maybe those patches are better synchronized with standalone?

I don't think steam does refunds on DLC, only full games.

and modules are DLC.

They do refund modules. Tested twice. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

I never noticed any delays, back when I still played on Steam. I did use the Steam OB version though, maybe those patches are better synchronized with standalone?

I was under the impression that patches to steam version come later, though this might not be the case anymore.

One thing to consider though is that with the new ED fidelity system eveytime you buy a module you are actually buying a discount for the next one, is that also true for steam? (I'm actually asking :), because i'm not sure of that neither)

 

• Buy F-16 module on Steam for €54 (module both usable in Steam and standalone)
  

You can link your ED account with Steam in your profile, but i dont know the details of how it works.

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=229207

Is this correct? I thought it is history to buy on steam and use on SA.

Items bought on Steam can also be used (transferred) on SA.

Unfortunately ED purchases are incompatible with Steam. Hence my initial post. I really wondered why people would buy directly from ED and rule out the option to play on a second platform (no offence, just curious). It seems that for most, the main reason would be to directly donate some extra cash to ED

There was a time when early access took a while to get to Steam.

If that's no longer true, then it would be user convenience driven. I don't like the idea of having to have Steam to play something, but I gut the lure of not having to mess with licenses all the time.

With the bonus points i can buy moduls much cheaper direct from ED. And only there i get them for every product you buy except you buy module on sale. At least you are cheaper from ED as long as you have bonuspoints. +1 for ed

And to support steam is sensless since steam do not develpoe flightsims. +1 for Ed again ????

I only purchase items that are on sale, as it's never a long wait till the next sale anyways. But I indeed forgot about the bonus point system from ED :thumbup:

Buying from ED I think helps developers more, more goes to ED, but I also see why some would buy from steam with the refunds and having your games in a central manger.

For me its mostly because things hot the ED store faster then Steam. And Steam takes a rather large chunk of the money and I prefer to support ED. Typically I wait for sales which come around a lot more than they used to.

What's Steam?