Can I deactivate Portal on Steam so I can sell/give it?

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Also I think I'm going to get the Orange Box even though it's ugly as hell because most shops around here think TF2 should cost more than the Box itself =/
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Orange Box is ugly as hell?
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Mozgus wrote:Orange Box is ugly as hell?
Not sure what that means either.
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Droid party wrote:
Mozgus wrote:Orange Box is ugly as hell?
Not sure what that means either.
I think he means the horrible box art.
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Let's see if I can decode. There are two retail packages. The first is standalone TF2, for some price, let's say $30. Then there is the Orange Box, which he feels comes in very ugly packaging, that only costs $25. So it's basically a no brainer to buy the Orange Box.
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I bought TF2 for $6 at Circuit City during closing =P
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No, you cannot deactivate your games and re-sell them. That's the whole point of steam...
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MrPopo wrote:Let's see if I can decode. There are two retail packages. The first is standalone TF2, for some price, let's say $30. Then there is the Orange Box, which he feels comes in very ugly packaging, that only costs $25. So it's basically a no brainer to buy the Orange Box.
Yes, that is it.

I hate digital distribution, it makes us costumers pay more in the end and is full of inconveniences.

So supoussing I want the three games and I already have Portal, do you think I should buy the box or get the games alone? I think HL2 will be released with it's three episodes in a pack so it may be worth waiting.

And while I hate the Box art if getting them alone is too expensive I would get it even if I end up with two portals . What do you think?
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You might be able to gift the copy of Portal in the Orange Box.
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If all you really care about is the packaging, I can scan my cover of TF2 and send it to you.
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