How to buy Steam games cheaply even outside of sales [Domestic and overseas sites]

In addition to the two major sales held annually, Steam also holds various other sales.
For small ones, "週末限定セール" and when it becomes medium-sized, "Lunar New Year Sale"Or"Halloween Sale"There are things like this.
But wait a moment. Are the discounts really that great? Are the titles you want on sale?

So this time,How to buy Steam PC games cheaply outside of the Steam pageWe will be introducing some of these games, so be sure to buy wisely and have fun playing them!

Purchase a Steam download code from an external site

This time we will introduce "How to buy cheaply" allows you to purchase a download code that can be used on Steam from an external site.
For example, here is the "MELTY BLOOD Actress Again Current Code" that can be purchased on Amazon...

After purchasing this software on Amazon, you can download and play the game by activating the code on Steam.
Purchasing from Amazon is one example, but there are many sites around the world that sell download codes.Outside of Steam salesHowever, you may be able to purchase the software cheaper through sales unique to the sales site.

Activating a download code (Steam key)

The purchasing method and code display method vary depending on the site, but the steps to take on Steam are as follows.

・In the upper left corner of the Steam app,GamesFrom the menu inActivating items on Steam"choose

・Check the precautions when activating the product and click "ConsentPress

・Enter the code for the game you want to activate (download)
*The code format varies depending on how you obtain it.

・The entered code will be activated and you will be able to download it.

Introducing sites selling Steam download codes

From here on, we will introduce sites that sell download codes that can be used on Steam.
Some of the sites are overseas, so please visit and use them at your own risk.

Domestic sites selling Steam download codes

Amazon - A classic, but the selection is...

This is the most popular online shopping site.
They don't advertise sales information extensively, but depending on the title, you may occasionally be able to purchase it at the lowest price.
Of course, you can use Amazon points, so I think this is the perfect site for people who regularly shop on Amazon.
However, the selection is...

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DIRECT GAMES -LINE Pay can also be used

This is a new sales site that opened on June 15, 2021.
Seasonal sales are also planned for the future, so it would be a good idea to use these in conjunction with Steam sales to compare software prices.
Additionally, the company has also taken the initiative to introduce LINE Pay, which is rare for PC game download sales.

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KONAMI STYLE - Konami's official online store

Download codes can also be purchased from Konami's online store.
You can jump to the digital code page from the top page, and make your purchase by following the site's instructions.
Of course, there are sales from time to time, so it's a good idea to check regularly.

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Magino Drive -Please note that there are other options besides Steam

In addition to Steam codes, this site also sells PC game downloads.
Depending on the software you purchase, you will either be able to play via Steam using a code, or you will be able to download the game directly to your PC and play, so be careful not to make a mistake.

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Overseas sites selling Steam download codes

GAMESPLANET -High discount rate

This is an overseas site.
We generally carry software that is compatible with the Japanese region, but there are some titles that cannot be activated in Japan.
Be careful when searching for software.
The discount rates are quite high, and this is the site I often visit when there are no Steam sales.

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WinGameStore

This is also an overseas site, but the prices are listed in JPY (Japanese Yen).
Publisher (distributor) sales are held frequently, so I use them when I'm looking for a specific series.
Anyway, the Japanese yen notation is really helpful.

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Green Man Gaming - Easy to see rankings

This is also an overseas site.
They hold sales frequently, so I visit the site every time it's updated to look for new software.
New releases are often discounted, so you might be lucky if you go to check them out on the day of release.
I think it would be good if the rankings were as easy to read as this site.

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There are some malicious sites selling codes that can be used on Steam.
Sometimes you may purchase something and find that it is unusable, or activate it and find that it is a different game.
In order to have a better gaming life, it is also necessary to protect yourself by refraining from purchasing anything that seems even slightly suspicious.
However, if you use it well, it can also be a chance to buy the game you want at a low price, so it's important to do your research beforehand.