Steam Snipe
Steam Snipe - Comparison Shopping for Games
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I always forget (especially when Steam Sales occur) to comparison shop. Steam Snipe makes comparison shopping easier.
Adds a tiny bit of functionality to the "Add to Cart" button. If you hover over this button, three buttons will pop up for Amazon, GOG, and Gamestop. Clicking on one or more of these buttons opens a search result for the current game bundle. You still have to actually look at the result, but it certainly makes comparing prices (and features) easier.
Q: Why wouldn't I buy from Steam?
Short answer, because it may be cheaper somewhere else.
Long answer, it depends.
GOG is probably the most consumer friendly version of all large game distribution platforms. They let you download the game to your own computer WITHOUT DRM. This means that you really own it, contrasted with Steam's you-sort-of-own-but-are-actually-kind-of-licensing-but-not-quite ownership :).
Gamestop lets you actually own a physical copy of the thing, maybe that is important to you? Maybe you have lousy internet and it is faster to actually go to a Gamestop and buy the game?
Amazon has used copies of every games. It is a slight risk, but you can actually get games a lot cheaper if you are willing to look at used games.
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Steam Snipe requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Steam Snipe has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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