Buy 'BioShock' (PC) for $4.99
Too good to pass up: BioShock for $4.99.
(Credit: BioWare)Normally $19.99 and originally twice as much, the PC version of BioShock is on sale for just $4.99. No shipping, no sales tax (except in Washington)--it's a digital download. It's also one of my all-time favorite games. BioShock is like a suspense novel come to life, with you as the main character.
It's primarily a first-person sci-fi shooter, but with pivotal role-playing elements that fit perfectly into the story. I won't spoil one bit of that story, but suffice it to say it's compelling enough to keep you playing all the way until the surprising, unpredictable, utterly satisfying end. It's also genuinely scary in places; I actually yelped a couple times while playing.
At $4.99, BioShock is a must-buy for anyone into PC gaming. (Check out GameSpot's review if you're still not convinced.) While you're at it, grab the much-ballyhooed Portal, also on sale for $4.99.
You'll need to install Valve's Steam software to download these and other games, but don't let that stop you. And don't wait: these sale prices expire January 2.
Rick Broida, a technology writer for nearly 20 years, is the author of more than a dozen books. In addition to writing CNET's The Cheapskate blog, he oversees BNET's Business Hacks. Rick is a member of the CNET Blog Network and is not an employee of CBS Interactive. Disclosure. Deals found on The Cheapskate are subject to availability, expiration, and other terms determined by sellers. Follow Rick on Twitter at cheapskateblog. 
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The Complete Valve pack at $75, the Orange Box at $27 were also great deals.They also have World of Goo for $15 (not such a great deal, but still cheapest around) . I guess steam is trying to be the iTunes of video games. I hope it works for them and us.
I bought Bioshock. It cannot play on my Vista Laptop, but that is probably a video issue. I plan to buy a Quad PC with a better video card so that might address the issue.* I'll try my PC next. I got two other people to, happily, make purchases too. They were quite familiar with Bioshock and glad I told them about it.
Thanks,
Choco
*Rick, where is that steal of a Quad 4, 4GB or better RAM, Vista Premium, Tuner installed, Video card HDMI/DVI output (to go with the moniter you made me buy lol) and DVD Burner with Labelfish or lightscribe? I'm afraid I'll go get one from Microcenter and then you'll come back with a much better deal.
- by scottynx January 4, 2009 7:44 AM PST
- If you missed the Steam holiday sale, you can still go to tcircuitcity.com and pick up a lot of games for comparably cheap prices. I purchased Portal, Enemy Territory: Quake Wars and Dark Messiah of Might and Magic for all $4.99 each. With the first two I had to order online and then pick them up in a store near me (you must order them online first to get the cheap prices). For Dark Messiah I was able to get free shipping but it will be several weeks for it to arrive.
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- by scottynx January 4, 2009 8:00 AM PST
- Oops, ET: Quake Wars is back up to $9.99. Good thing I picked it up last night. But the other two deals stand as of now.
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