Hey guys,

 

I've almost got my PC together, and was wondering what you guys recommend. Should I download GTAIV off steam, or should I use the actual game disc I have from when I bought it a year or two ago? I would imagine that the steam version has the latest version of the game, if that even applies?

I prefer steam....automatically updates it to 1.0.7.0 and stores all your games in your library so no need to go look for a disk just make sure you back up your files.

I prefer steam....automatically updates it to 1.0.7.0 and stores all your games in your library so no need to go look for a disk just make sure you back up your files.

 

Thanks Boozer, helpful as always

It all depends on you.

There isn't much difference, if any.

If you use Steam as a Social Gaming account, you could download it from Steam. You can also get Steam to recognize the CD version (thru Add a Non-Steam game), although you might run into some problems.

Both Steam & CD version give the latest version of the game.

EDIT: One other thing I just remembered.

I'm not sure if in Steam version it's easy or not, but with CD version (which I have) it's real easy to make different versions of the game (just Copy/Paste the entire GTA:IV folder).

I've got many versions of GTA:IV on my HDD;   a default CD v1.0.0.1,  a unmodded/untouched v1.0.7.0, a barebones modded, a LCPD:FR, LCPD:FR with Graphics, normal with Graphics, & a version with almost all vehicles modded.  Easy to keep everything seperate & reduce possibility of conflicts.

For the possible CD loosing, there's a No-CD fix on the net that I use :D    (of course, you'll still need the CD if you want to install in another PC or format your PC)

Edited July 25, 201411 yr by Rocking_Star101

Thanks Boozer, helpful as always

No problem

 

I'm not sure if in Steam version it's easy or not, but with CD version (which I have) it's real easy to make different versions of the game (just Copy/Paste the entire GTA:IV folder).

at your PC)

 

You can do this with the Steam version.

Steam.

If you already own it, use the disks - it's free to install the version you already own, and costs money to buy it again.

Steam. In order for the CD to work, you need to have social club installed on your computer, which is no longer available. Steam works better with this game. At least, that's my opinion. 

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It does not matter which version you use. You can still update it to 1.0.7.0 if you're using a disc, and then it will be the same as the Steam version. 

I use a CD. its easier, I simply have more control.