How to get Steam Games/DLCs with 50-80% discount

[banonkiel]

I really hate people in the marketplace using this & making money off people.
Anyone can do this so don't let someone rip you off.


Steps:

- Go to steamdb.info & search for the game you want.
For teaching purposes, lets say I'm buying PUBG
Searching should yield results like this
Now click on the App ID and it should open the game's information.

- Head to Price tab
You can find it here if you are completely clueless

- Now you can see the prices in all regions (or most of them at least)
Generally, I suggest you pick a region which is cheap in all games, not just the game you are buying.
Personally, I use Argentine region

- Logout your Steam account & start your VPN
You can find tons of VPN accounts being sold here on MPGH for cheap prices, pick whatever has the region you want.
I suggest VyprVPN or NordVPN, I've used both myself.

After connecting to the VPN, Open steam again and login.

- Change your Steam Account Details
Found in the top right of your steam client, you will find your username.
Click on it then pick "Account Details" and a page should load for you.

Click on "Update store Country"

- Update your country
It should show you a drop list, click on it & pick the country you connected it.
It will ask you to fill some details Search random address generator for the country you picked and use it.
Have done this various times and my account never got into any issues for it so don't be afraid of the fake details.


If the details you filled are correct, it will show success and your balance will change to the corresponding country currency

FAQ

"Do I need to keep the VPN on when I'm using the account/playing/etc after finishing those steps?"
No. Absolutely not

"Does this have any negative effect on my experience on Steam?"
The only thing I have noticed changing is that you won't be able to use your Credit Card to buy Steam Balance. (since details won't match your credit card)
However, you can always use Gift cards disregarding of their currency, Steam gift cards work worldwide (as far as I know & tried myself)

"Can I switch region every time I want to buy a game?"
No. Steam has rules that you can ONLY change your region once every week (or it once a month? Not sure)
That's why I suggest you pick a region & stick with it for a long time.

"Is this 100% safe?"
I have done this trick myself for years, switched to various regions in Europe/South America for cheaper games and I haven't had a single issue with my account personally.
Yet, I cannot promise anyone 100% that this won't harm you. Use at your own risk

"Can I use this method to start my own Sales topic in the market section above?"
Yes, many people already do this.


Cheers!


edit: typos & stuff.

[CYBERPVNK]

So this is how the cheap steam sellers do it? Nice man! Thanks for sharing this, for real.

[ZForce]

thanks for sharing my brother

[banonkiel]

For people wondering if this is worth it.

GTA:V is $29.99 in U.S region.
GTA:V is $10.57 in Argentine region.

Don't get ripped bros

[jewbeard]

This is great! One question. If I want to gift someone a game does their steam have to be set to the same region as mine?

[blackout99]

This is great! One question. If I want to gift someone a game does their steam have to be set to the same region as mine?

They need to use VPN to activate gift.

[trentasette]

They need to use VPN to activate gift.

Only for activation? Or even for a few days / weeks?

[blackout99]

Only for activation? Or even for a few days / weeks?

Only for activation

[74kieran]

If i gift to a friend do they have to change their region or just use vpn to accept gift or both

[banonkiel]

If i gift to a friend do they have to change their region or just use vpn to accept gift or both

You will need to have your friend be in same region as you or in a region where the game price is close to yours.

[KuroHekireki]

Awesome post! Recommended because you can only change your country every 1-2 weeks. Put more $$ in before changing your country store so you have more options just in case of games going on sale.

[kr_nekdo]

Thanks for posting mate

[APASH]

Work for me thanks man

[BananenJoker]

Thanks mate its still working.

[Djohnson313]

Hmm this is some good information for quarantine