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This coupon thread centers on using the military discount to cut the cost of Grand Theft Auto VI preorders on PlayStation 5 or Xbox, with the code working and reportedly appearing in verified Target accounts. The strongest appeal is stacking savings, including RedCard, cashback, and discounted PlayStation Store gift cards, to bring the Ultimate Edition down sharply. Physical copies are valued for resale and lending, but the launch version is described as code in the box or otherwise requiring internet, with the coupon itself being one time use and expiring before the preorder window.
Veterans with verified Target accounts who buy through the store regularly, because military coupons can appear in the account and stack with other savings.
Players planning the premium edition through PlayStation Store credit, because the upgrade can be bought with discounted gift cards for about $65 before tax.
Players who want to keep the game entirely on the console without store credit, because the premium upgrade path can leave cash tied up in PlayStation Store balance.
A stacking approach reportedly can reduce the Ultimate Edition cost to around $65 before tax using Redcard, military discount, cashback, and discounted PS Store gift cards.
Yes. The coupon has been used successfully on the GTA VI preorder, and it can also be applied to Xbox console preorders, not just PS5. It is a one-time-use code.
The launch version is described as a code-in-box rather than a true disc release, with rumors of a later disc edition in December. That means the box may include a code instead of an installable disc at launch.
Not fully. The physical copy may still require an internet download because the game is expected to be larger than a Blu-ray can hold, so the disc alone may not install the whole game offline.
Yes, the 20% code expires before the preorder window for this deal. A separate November promotion is mentioned as a possible fallback, typically 10% off when buying two items.
I don't really need the disc, in fact I like games that don't have to access the disc drive every time you want to play them. But I am curious what else might be in the game box, like a map, and/or some type of game booklet.
I don't really need the disc, in fact I like games that don't have to access the disc drive every time you want to play them. But I am curious what else might be in the game box, like a map, and/or some type of game booklet.
Knowing how cheap Rockstar is, probably just a booklet that will be advertising GTA Online...
You do own it, you still get a physical case. But you're never gonna be able to install offline because the game size will be bigger than what a Bluray can hold. So even with a physical disc its useless because you need internet to download the rest of the gameThis is the future..
Why would that be the case? We've been installing games off multiple discs offline since the days of the floppy disc. And yes, this includes both modern games and a Rockstar game (including RDR2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Horizon Forbidden West). All three can be installed and played 100% with no internet. All three games do have day one patches that are strongly recommended for stability and QOL improvements (as will any modern AA/AAA game), but not necessary to play them.
When RDR2 released, I was visiting my parents and I played the first 2 or 3 chapters without ever connecting to the internet.
IT's been said by TTWO there will be no disc only a code in the box.
They said that the "physical" launch game will be a code-in-box. There are unsubstantiated rumors that there will be a disc release shortly after launch (likely in December to get some last minute holiday sales).
I don't know if there's anything to these rumors, but it kind of makes sense for a few reasons. It keeps discs out of retailers hands at launch, eliminating chances of leaks. It also would allow them to include the day one patch on the disc, allowing for a better gameplay experience out of the box without internet. And finally, it would offer a physical disc version for players like me who really don't want to buy a digital only copy of the game.
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You do own it, you still get a physical case. But you're never gonna be able to install offline because the game size will be bigger than what a Bluray can hold. So even with a physical disc its useless because you need internet to download the rest of the game
lol why are people making a big deal about the disc on consoles while at the same time worshipping steam where you are digitally buying games as well with no disc. These are the same people praising the steamdeck and steam then crying about no disc on consoles. It's kind of funny.
I don't really need the disc, in fact I like games that don't have to access the disc drive every time you want to play them. But I am curious what else might be in the game box, like a map, and/or some type of game booklet.
I read they will include a map
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lol why are people making a big deal about the disc on consoles while at the same time worshipping steam where you are digitally buying games as well with no disc. These are the same people praising the steamdeck and steam then crying about no disc on consoles. It's kind of funny.
My steam library is mostly indie games. Even the AA and AAA games in my steam library were bought at deep discount. Pretty sure the average transaction price for a game in my steam library is like $7 (less if you count bundles through sources like Humble Bundle and Fanatical). That's why people like Steam.
That combined with the fact that, at least for the last 23 years, Steam seems to be good forever. Buy a game now for PC and you can download it or keep playing it 10, 20, 30 years later on whatever computer you have at the time. If you bought a console game 20 years ago, it would be unplayable on modern hardware. Overall, Steam is convenient, versitile, has solid community features, pricing tends to be solid.
I'm not some massive PC gamer, nor a PC exclusive gamer (I own a Switch 2, PS5, and have owned other consoles in the past from all 3 major modern console manufacturers). But Steam is definitely a better way to digitally buy games compared to console digital game stores across the board.
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This coupon thread centers on using the military discount to cut the cost of Grand Theft Auto VI preorders on PlayStation 5 or Xbox, with the code working and reportedly appearing in verified Target accounts. The strongest appeal is stacking savings, including RedCard, cashback, and discounted PlayStation Store gift cards, to bring the Ultimate Edition down sharply. Physical copies are valued for resale and lending, but the launch version is described as code in the box or otherwise requiring internet, with the coupon itself being one time use and expiring before the preorder window.
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Yes. The coupon has been used successfully on the GTA VI preorder, and it can also be applied to Xbox console preorders, not just PS5. It is a one-time-use code.
The launch version is described as a code-in-box rather than a true disc release, with rumors of a later disc edition in December. That means the box may include a code instead of an installable disc at launch.
Not fully. The physical copy may still require an internet download because the game is expected to be larger than a Blu-ray can hold, so the disc alone may not install the whole game offline.
Yes, if you get a true disc version you can sell it later or lend it to someone else. That is the main advantage over a digital license.
Yes, the 20% code expires before the preorder window for this deal. A separate November promotion is mentioned as a possible fallback, typically 10% off when buying two items.
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When RDR2 released, I was visiting my parents and I played the first 2 or 3 chapters without ever connecting to the internet.
I don't know if there's anything to these rumors, but it kind of makes sense for a few reasons. It keeps discs out of retailers hands at launch, eliminating chances of leaks. It also would allow them to include the day one patch on the disc, allowing for a better gameplay experience out of the box without internet. And finally, it would offer a physical disc version for players like me who really don't want to buy a digital only copy of the game.
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That combined with the fact that, at least for the last 23 years, Steam seems to be good forever. Buy a game now for PC and you can download it or keep playing it 10, 20, 30 years later on whatever computer you have at the time. If you bought a console game 20 years ago, it would be unplayable on modern hardware. Overall, Steam is convenient, versitile, has solid community features, pricing tends to be solid.
I'm not some massive PC gamer, nor a PC exclusive gamer (I own a Switch 2, PS5, and have owned other consoles in the past from all 3 major modern console manufacturers). But Steam is definitely a better way to digitally buy games compared to console digital game stores across the board.
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