Telltale Games

Mike Haley · 12/04/2010, 12:51 pm

I have come out of hiding to ask a burning question...

Okay, I went to Best Buy yesterday to look for the PC version of CSI: Fatal Conspiracy, and was told that it did not exist. Their computers showed that they only had Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360 versions in stock. They seemed baffled when I told them that there should be a PC version. I Google'd for a bit, and found that some people are saying that CSI: Fatal Conspiracy is download only, while others claim to have seen a PC-DVD at Best Buy.

It's a conspiracy! No, wait, there has to be a logical explanation.

Foxhack · 12/06/2010, 11:09 am

If there's a version on disc, it's probably available in Europe.

I checked Amazon and they have a copy... for $35. The cover has a PEGI rating and the "PC CD-ROM" logo at the top that I've seen in UK/Euro games over the past few years.

Funny thing, though? The Ubisoft website for Fatal Conspiracy HAS a picture of the US PC version! Maybe you can buy a hard copy at their webstore. I tried checking but apparently they think Mexico is part of Europe and they want me to pay in Euros.

gershep1 · 12/07/2010, 12:00 am

Best Buy actually had a PC version in their weekly ad a few weeks ago, but when I called to check they didn't have it, couldn't find in in their system, and were completely confused. I've seen some for sale from Europe but don't know if it's a real DVD or something copied onto a DVD.

Pretty crappy that it hasn't been released for PC other than d/l without even giving the system requirements on the Ubisoft site. The PC versions of the CSI games built the popularity.

SHODANFreeman · 12/07/2010, 01:59 am

I'm also disappointed in this Best Buy "exclusive" thing, as they do not carry it and have no idea what I am talking about when I ask for it.

Foxhack · 12/09/2010, 11:56 am

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Originally Posted by gershep1

Best Buy actually had a PC version in their weekly ad a few weeks ago, but when I called to check they didn't have it, couldn't find in in their system, and were completely confused. I've seen some for sale from Europe but don't know if it's a real DVD or something copied onto a DVD.

Pretty crappy that it hasn't been released for PC other than d/l without even giving the system requirements on the Ubisoft site. The PC versions of the CSI games built the popularity.

Don't worry, downloadable games often get released on disc over in Europe for some reason. I've seen pictures of actual retail versions of the Telltale Bone games sold in Europe! It might make sense to import a copy, but I'd rather wait until Ubisoft decides to bundle Fatal Conspiracy with the other games in the series.

Poseidon · 12/11/2010, 07:56 am

Guys,
I am disconsolate. And none of have offered any sound advice of where to buy to buy it.

Udvarnoky · 12/14/2010, 05:31 pm

It does appear to be the case that Ubisoft decided to sell the PC version digital-only in the US.

SHODANFreeman · 12/15/2010, 03:07 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Udvarnoky

It does appear to be the case that Ubisoft decided to sell the PC version digital-only in the US.

Jake told me that one of their producers for the CSI games told him that the retail version is a Best Buy exclusive, though I've yet to see a copy of it.

Poseidon · 12/16/2010, 09:28 pm

What I heard on another site was that those sent to Best Buy had defective sound cards and were recalled but that the English ones didn't have this defect.

pst89 · 12/16/2010, 11:48 pm

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Originally Posted by SHODANFreeman

Jake told me that one of their producers for the CSI games told him that the retail version is a Best Buy exclusive, though I've yet to see a copy of it.

Do the Xbox, WII etc versions have exclusives or are they globally available? It looks as though the PC isn't as popular as the other platforms otherwise it would have been published in physical format.

gershep1 · 12/18/2010, 12:15 am

Now I'm seeing CSI FC for the PC for sale on Ebay from the USA. Where are these coming from? It's not Best Buy.

SHODANFreeman · 12/18/2010, 03:12 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by gershep1

Now I'm seeing CSI FC for the PC for sale on Ebay from the USA. Where are these coming from? It's not Best Buy.

Maybe they're selling download gift codes or something? Or maybe it's the UK version of the game?

Foxhack · 12/18/2010, 06:56 pm

Nope, these seem to be legit US versions. I got this picture from one guy's auction.

The seller's name is "discount_electronics_surplus"... which may mean they got the game on clearance or something.

Edit: Yeah, many of his items appear to be stuff fished out from the returns bin or Goodwill. I think this guy got a ton of Best Buy's returns / trash items and decided to sell 'em online.

SHODANFreeman · 12/19/2010, 06:01 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxhack

Nope, these seem to be legit US versions. I got this picture from one guy's auction.

The seller's name is "discount_electronics_surplus"... which may mean they got the game on clearance or something.

Edit: Yeah, many of his items appear to be stuff fished out from the returns bin or Goodwill. I think this guy got a ton of Best Buy's returns / trash items and decided to sell 'em online.

So, apparently, there was some heinous glitch, causing Best Buy to just dump every copy they had off to surplus outlets?

Can anyone from Telltale tell us what exactly is going on with this?

Poseidon · 12/23/2010, 11:11 am

That guy should be arrested for selling fraudulent material.

Poseidon · 12/23/2010, 11:34 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHODANFreeman

So, apparently, there was some heinous glitch, causing Best Buy to just dump every copy they had off to surplus outlets?

Can anyone from Telltale tell us what exactly is going on with this?

The games sent to the U.S. were recalled because of a defective sound card but those from England hadn't any. That's why the one made for PC was download.

SHODANFreeman · 12/23/2010, 01:03 pm

I hope a retail copy comes out soon because I'm not buying the game until it does.

gershep1 · 01/07/2011, 01:46 am

Anyone know if the UK or Austrailian PC versions are OK?

12/04/2010, 12:51 pm	#1
Mike Haley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 367	Fatal Conspiracy... PC-DVD? I have come out of hiding to ask a burning question... Okay, I went to Best Buy yesterday to look for the PC version of CSI: Fatal Conspiracy, and was told that it did not exist. Their computers showed that they only had Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360 versions in stock. They seemed baffled when I told them that there should be a PC version. I Google'd for a bit, and found that some people are saying that CSI: Fatal Conspiracy is download only, while others claim to have seen a PC-DVD at Best Buy. It's a conspiracy! No, wait, there has to be a logical explanation. Last edited by Mike Haley; 12/04/2010 at 01:09 pm.

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12/06/2010, 11:09 am	#2
Foxhack Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 47	If there's a version on disc, it's probably available in Europe. I checked Amazon and they have a copy... for $35. The cover has a PEGI rating and the "PC CD-ROM" logo at the top that I've seen in UK/Euro games over the past few years. Funny thing, though? The Ubisoft website for Fatal Conspiracy HAS a picture of the US PC version! Maybe you can buy a hard copy at their webstore. I tried checking but apparently they think Mexico is part of Europe and they want me to pay in Euros.

12/07/2010, 12:00 am	#3
gershep1 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 10	Best Buy actually had a PC version in their weekly ad a few weeks ago, but when I called to check they didn't have it, couldn't find in in their system, and were completely confused. I've seen some for sale from Europe but don't know if it's a real DVD or something copied onto a DVD. Pretty crappy that it hasn't been released for PC other than d/l without even giving the system requirements on the Ubisoft site. The PC versions of the CSI games built the popularity.

12/07/2010, 01:59 am	#4
SHODANFreeman Mute Ruler of Insects Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,741	I'm also disappointed in this Best Buy "exclusive" thing, as they do not carry it and have no idea what I am talking about when I ask for it.

12/11/2010, 07:56 am	#6
Poseidon Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 29	Guys, I am disconsolate. And none of have offered any sound advice of where to buy to buy it.

12/14/2010, 05:31 pm	#7
Udvarnoky Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Thibodaux, LA Posts: 855	It does appear to be the case that Ubisoft decided to sell the PC version digital-only in the US.

12/16/2010, 09:28 pm	#9
Poseidon Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 29	What I heard on another site was that those sent to Best Buy had defective sound cards and were recalled but that the English ones didn't have this defect.

12/18/2010, 12:15 am	#11
gershep1 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 10	Now I'm seeing CSI FC for the PC for sale on Ebay from the USA. Where are these coming from? It's not Best Buy.

12/23/2010, 11:11 am	#15
Poseidon Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 29	That guy should be arrested for selling fraudulent material.

12/23/2010, 01:03 pm	#17
SHODANFreeman Mute Ruler of Insects Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,741	I hope a retail copy comes out soon because I'm not buying the game until it does.

01/07/2011, 01:46 am	#18
gershep1 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 10	Anyone know if the UK or Austrailian PC versions are OK?