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Target's military coupon has been used to shave money off Grand Theft Auto VI preorders on PlayStation 5 and Xbox, and it can stack with other savings for a much lower final price. The physical version is being discussed as a code-in-box or later disc release, with some expecting a disc in December and others noting a physical case still has resale and lending value. The main catch is that the coupon appears to be one-time use and may no longer apply, since Target exclusions now list Grand Theft Auto gaming software. It is a deal worth watching, but the discount may not survive checkout.
Veterans with a verified Target account who already receive Circle offers, because the military coupon can appear in the account and work on the purchase.
Physical-media collectors who want a disc they can resell or lend later, because the disc version can be sold after finishing the game or borrowed by others.
Players who want a cheaper premium edition and already use PlayStation Store credit, because the discount stack can bring the Ultimate Edition down to about $65 before tax.
Players who want a guaranteed physical launch disc, because the launch version may be code-in-box and the disc release timing is uncertain.
Offline players who need a fully installable disc, because the physical version may still require downloading the rest of the game before it can be played.
A stacking approach can reduce the effective cost by combining Redcard savings, military discount, cashback, and discounted PlayStation Store gift cards.
It worked for some accounts, but it no longer applies to GTA VI pre-orders under Target's current exclusions. The exclusions specifically list "Grand Theft Auto gaming software," so the discount may show in cart and then disappear at checkout.
The thread points to a code-in-box physical launch rather than a true disc release, with some comments mentioning a possible later disc version in December. That means the launch copy may still require downloading the game rather than installing fully from disc.
There is no confirmation that online will be a paid add-on. The only concrete detail in the thread is that the base release is being discussed as single-player at launch, with online not confirmed as a separate purchase.
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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Target's military coupon has been used to shave money off Grand Theft Auto VI preorders on PlayStation 5 and Xbox, and it can stack with other savings for a much lower final price. The physical version is being discussed as a code-in-box or later disc release, with some expecting a disc in December and others noting a physical case still has resale and lending value. The main catch is that the coupon appears to be one-time use and may no longer apply, since Target exclusions now list Grand Theft Auto gaming software. It is a deal worth watching, but the discount may not survive checkout.
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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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