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Sep 29, 2004, 09:19 AM
 
I tried doing a search but I kept getting a database error. Basically, I want to buy a mac game.. where should I go? Which websites generally have the best price and reliably deliver the product? Thanks, all.
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Sep 29, 2004, 11:29 AM
 
Originally posted by the_glassman:
http://www.insidemacgames.com/store/
I wouldn't say they have the best price. They charge full MSRP on nearly every game.
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Sep 29, 2004, 12:02 PM
 
Originally posted by redJag:
I tried doing a search but I kept getting a database error. Basically, I want to buy a mac game.. where should I go? Which websites generally have the best price and reliably deliver the product? Thanks, all.
I've had pretty good success with Amazon.com. They have most games available at the right time; RRT3 is an example of one that is not

They usually offer free shipping on the games and no tax; can't beat that! Sometimes they offer 5-10% off new titles as well.
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Sep 29, 2004, 12:47 PM
 
I am pretty sure Aspyr an MacSoft discount their games pretty soon after release.

You could always buy it used.
     
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Sep 29, 2004, 02:28 PM
 
Originally posted by madmacgames:
I wouldn't say they have the best price. They charge full MSRP on nearly every game.
Yes, but they offer a large selection and it feels good to support the Mac community. If you are just simply looking for the best price use http://geek.pricegrabber.com/
     
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Sep 29, 2004, 03:22 PM
 
http://www.gogamer.com has pretty good prices in their mac section. I've ordered PC games from them in the past, and have been happy with their service.
     
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Sep 29, 2004, 09:31 PM
 
Originally posted by Maneki Neko:
http://www.gogamer.com has pretty good prices in their mac section. I've ordered PC games from them in the past, and have been happy with their service.
Will agree.. bought mac games from there and have been happy. Macplay has good deals on their games as well... I got a great deal on Icewind Dale when from their newsletter.
     
   
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