$$$ Best Rome II Prices $$$

[♞Rogue General♞]

@Kaelnaar Thanks for that translation, I see it now.
Google translates it as "Addition to the "Set" Culture policyholders' "- as a gift"
Updated OP.

[sabaku_no_gaara]

aaSimplicity thank you for this thread! you saved me at least 25€

[Pesticide]

no you would not

[Orcus]

Just pre-ordered from greenmangaming.

Russian key sites might be slightly cheaper, but I don't trust them.

[sabaku_no_gaara]

Just pre-ordered from greenmangaming.

Russian key sites might be slightly cheaper, but I don't trust them.

I got it from onlinekeystore was a bit of a hastle with registration and paying via mastercard, but all went well eventually, can't believe that I payed 31 € when in retail I'd have payed 50-60€

[♞Rogue General♞]

I'm wondering.... if the only way to play Rome II is to pay 500 dollar would you do it?

If the reviews are good, I would probably pay the 500.

Some of us are on a tight budget, and don't have $500 lying around

Just pre-ordered from greenmangaming.

Russian key sites might be slightly cheaper, but I don't trust them.

I only put the trustworthy sites in the OP. There were some websites that I excluded from the list because of their negative reviews.
The only thing I would be worried about, really, is navigating the website itself (since its in Russian).
But Google Translate takes care of that problem too

[Orcus]

I only put the trustworthy sites in the OP. There were some websites that I excluded from the list because of their negative reviews.
The only thing I would be worried about, really, is navigating the website itself (since its in Russian).
But Google Translate takes care of that problem too

A lot of Russian key sites are censored on the Steam forums and replaced by the words "Unauthorized Reseller". That should tell you something (for example cdkeysdiscount.com is censored on the forums and replaced by "Unauthorized Reseller").

http://forums.steampowered.com/forum....php?t=2347945

That's why these Russian sites aren't worth it to me. You might save a few bucks, but end up having your account locked.

[♞Rogue General♞]

A lot of Russian key sites are censored on the Steam forums and replaced by the words "Unauthorized Reseller". That should tell you something (for example cdkeysdiscount.com is censored on the forums and replaced by "Unauthorized Reseller").

http://forums.steampowered.com/forum....php?t=2347945

That's why these Russian sites aren't worth it to me. You might save a few bucks, but end up having your account locked.

I wasn't aware of that. Removed the link from the OP, thanks for the tip.
I had originally based my judgement on user reviews of the website: http://www.trustpilot.com/review/cdkeysdiscount.com

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

34.89 USD
Get it here: http://www.cdkeysdiscount.com/241-to...pre-order.html
Site review: http://www.trustpilot.com/review/cdkeysdiscount.com

Just want to point out that I was in touch with the people over from CDKEYSDISCOUNT, and they informed me that the Keys for Rome 2 would not be coming from Russia, but the EU. That means they will be Multi8, which means you'll be able to play it in English no problem. I just wanted to let people know just in case they had qualms about ordering Russian keys.

Also, they informed me that they will, most likely, not come with the Greek DLC.

*Warning: This offer may not include the Greek States DLC!
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[Liu Zheng]

the Brazilian site is trustworthy and pretty cheap.

[fy9090]

This site pre order (no bonus pack) should be the cheapest i think.
http://gamesgarage.in/index.php/rome...-2-for-pc.html
Indian Ruppe ~ USD18.
I bought my Max Payne 3 from there and was ok.
But having credit payment issue this morning as seems i cannot buy from India anymore.

[Hitagi]

WATCH OUT!!

the Indian site maybe is ROME.
NOT ROME II !!

look detail below the web link

Product Relesed Date     Oct 1, 2012
Publisher     Activision
PEGI     12
Price     Rs.999.00

and I want to share my experiences

1. Russian Digital key is very cheap. BUT It's maybe can't active when you out of Russia IPs.

2. I send a mail (ask some questions) to cdkeysdiscount.com. After five days now, they still not response me.

3. COLLECTOR'S EDITION
　If you are not live in the US, Australia, Spain.
　the amazon.de and www.game.co.uk is best for you.

　offical's information
　http://wiki.totalwar.com/w/Total_War...or%27s_Edition

[Kahvipannu]

I have to ask, the pre-order thing, I know this topic isn't directly about it, but it is part of the deal so... Is it actual content that has been cut out from main game? I kinda don't want to pre-order a game if that is the case, just to not support behaviour like that, rather buy it after then. If it isn't content like that, I will propably pre-order it, Greenmangaming sounds good with -25% code, I really want to support it since it is great, and we need competition to Steam to keep things straight.

[♞Rogue General♞]

This site pre order (no bonus pack) should be the cheapest i think.
http://gamesgarage.in/index.php/rome...-2-for-pc.html
Indian Ruppe ~ USD18.
I bought my Max Payne 3 from there and was ok.
But having credit payment issue this morning as seems i cannot buy from India anymore.

Thanks, added.
Edit: Removed India link. A member alerted me that the offer may be for Rome, not Rome II (judging by product description).
Until someone can confirm without doubt that it is Rome II, it will not be included in the list.

I have to ask, the pre-order thing, I know this topic isn't directly about it, but it is part of the deal so... Is it actual content that has been cut out from main game? I kinda don't want to pre-order a game if that is the case, just to not support behaviour like that, rather buy it after then. If it isn't content like that, I will propably pre-order it, Greenmangaming sounds good with -25% code, I really want to support it since it is great, and we need competition to Steam to keep things straight.

Most retailers are offering the DLC for free (with the pre-order). I have included those that include the Greek DLC, and have clearly labelled those that do NOT include the DLC.

Having said that, what about those people that buy the game after it releases? They will have to spend extra cash to play as Greek states. Imagine the original RTW being released without having the Greeks as a playable faction?
Now, I don't mind DLCs that are released after the game is initially sold. But day-one DLCs... not a big fan of that. Might as well package it with the main game, imo.

[Kahvipannu]

Having said that, what about those people that buy the game after it releases? They will have to spend extra cash to play as Greek states. Imagine the original RTW being released without having the Greeks as a playable faction?
Now, I don't mind DLCs that are released after the game is initially sold. But day-one DLCs... not a big fan of that. Might as well package it with the main game, imo.

Yeah, this propably has nothing to do with CA, it's publishers and retailers that make deals like this, but still, if it is day one dlc, I just don't want to support that stuff. Everything released after post launch I don't care, it can be rpiced anything, and cen be anything, but cutted content, no no. But then thinking buying it without it, and then dlc, I would still be "supporting" day one dlc... After thinking it over, I don't think there is right way of doing this, but to just give up and buy the damn pre-order deal.

So I will just keep eye on this thread, it is a good idea. Is there a way knowing which sources give most to the devs? Like Steam takes cut, physical copy, is that actually less profitable for them, and so on, or is it pretty much the same all around?

[Lockcaps]

Yeah, this propably has nothing to do with CA, it's publishers and retailers that make deals like this, but still, if it is day one dlc, I just don't want to support that stuff. Everything released after post launch I don't care, it can be rpiced anything, and cen be anything, but cutted content, no no. But then thinking buying it without it, and then dlc, I would still be "supporting" day one dlc... After thinking it over, I don't think there is right way of doing this, but to just give up and buy the damn pre-order deal.

So I will just keep eye on this thread, it is a good idea. Is there a way knowing which sources give most to the devs? Like Steam takes cut, physical copy, is that actually less profitable for them, and so on, or is it pretty much the same all around?

It doesn't really work that way, since CA is owned by SEGA. SEGA gets all of the money (expect the part that goes to the retailers and similar, Steam takes 30% for example), CA doesn't have their own budgets, they get a budget from SEGA every time they make a new game.

[♞Rogue General♞]

double

[♞Rogue General♞]

Just wanna put in this http://www.thehut.com/games/platform.../10622825.html it is The Hut which basically is the same as the Zaavi.com with Price, description and free delivery, but you know, some people might already have an account there

Thanks, added under "Regional" section

[uzo70]

Just wanna put in this http://www.thehut.com/games/platform.../10622825.html it is The Hut which basically is the same as the Zaavi.com with Price, description and free delivery, but you know, some people might already have an account there

[SHREDDER]

Best Price for Russia and othet RU space - 899 рублей http://www.totalwars.ru/index.php/no...otal-wars.html

Add to "Current best deals (Region-specific)" - and the rest can be removed from there as irrelevant

[♞Rogue General♞]

Best Price for Russia and othet RU space - 899 рублей http://www.totalwars.ru/index.php/no...otal-wars.html

Add to "Current best deals (Region-specific)" - and the rest can be removed from there as irrelevant

Very good deal, and it looks like it includes the Greek DLC!
Added under "Region" section. However, I am still leaving the other offers on the list.
The idea is to give people choices, because sometimes people are unable to buy from a specific place (due to payment methods, or perhaps other reasons).
Thanks