Buy on Steam or KSP.com?

[AtomicTomato]

Hi, I've been playing the Kerbal Space Program demo for the past couple weeks and I'd like to upgrade to the full version. Is it better to buy it on steam or from kerbalspaceprogram.com? Thanks.

[OrbitusII]

It doesn't matter which you buy from. It's DRM free from both Steam and the KSP store, but Steam auto-updates when a new version comes out. Either way, you'll be getting the same game.

[daffy]

Personally, I would purchase direct from the KSP site. It's direct, you don't need to mess around with STEAM for it, at all. Pre or Post purchase, and it just downloads and installs...ready to rock and roll. I only play one other game through STEAM, and I wish that I were able to go around STEAM in order to play it.

[SpaceSphereOfDeath]

I've said it before, both have their benifits and downsides

[robly18]

Buy it from KSP.com. It gets more money to the devs. However, I do recommend that you then get a steam key and get the game on steam afterwards, because autoupdate ftw.

[Tiberion]

They are still working on a new launcher for the game, which I assume will have a new updater function included, so the auto-update shouldn't be a big issue

[Whirligig Girl]

If you buy through KSP.com, you can share it with your friends. It is also easier to aply mods.

[Guest]

Steam because instant updates when squad releases a new update but... your choice

[Zeroignite]

I for one don't like the idea of KSP auto-updating... a lot of updates break savegames, and I like to maintain clear control of my file structure for that kind of thing.

Also, the devs get more money if you buy directly, even if you transfer to Steam afterwards.

[El wonso]

I for one don't like the idea of KSP auto-updating... a lot of updates break savegames, and I like to maintain clear control of my file structure for that kind of thing.

You can turn that off.

Also, the devs get more money if you buy directly, even if you transfer to Steam afterwards.

You can't transfer KSP to Steam anymore (unless you have bought KSP ages ago).

Topic: I vote for Steam. And you should not care what's better for devs, but what's better for YOU.

[FellipeC]

KSP.com if possible. More money to the devs.

[ShaftamusPrime]

Get it from KSP.com although it really doesnt matter they are both great ways to get the game.

[M5000]

BOTH!

I have it on both platforms, for reasons I will never understand.

No, one was not a gift, I actively purchased under my own power the game on both platforms.

[lammatt]

Steam of course

auto update is gold.

[Epthelyn]

If you buy through KSP.com, you can share it with your friends (1). It is also easier to aply mods(2).

1) What part of "DRM-Free" do you not understand? The KSP.exe file in the Kerbal Space Program folder will run without Steam. It's only Steam-generated "appidd:xxxx" links from "Create shortcut" that won't.

2) The folder setup is exactly the same, just with C:\Program Files\Steam\Steamapps\Common on the front. I had a shortcut to the KSP folder on my desktop even before I switched to Steam (Was in C:\Games), so as far as I'm concerned there is no difference.

[42undead2]

Sure, KSP site gives more money from your purchase, but if you buy it on Steam it can get featured and then give even more purchases.

[acealeam]

With steam you get trading cards from the game. Now that may not seem important at all, but you can sell them for ~20 cents a piece. And you can turn off autoupdates and stuff, but you'll be told you have an update the second you log on.

So really, there's no reason not get a steam copy.

[skyace65]

I for one don't like the idea of KSP auto-updating... a lot of updates break savegames, and I like to maintain clear control of my file structure for that kind of thing.

Also, the devs get more money if you buy directly, even if you transfer to Steam afterwards.

if you don't want auto updates than just disable them in the options

[Trux]

If you buy through KSP.com, you can share it with your friends. It is also easier to aply mods.

Isn't this illegal?

[leax256]

Isn't this illegal?

yes, yes it is. I let my friend play my game, but on my PC, his 1.65 ghz dual core can't really run it well anyway.

[Skyrunner27]

KSP.com gets updates earlier or atleast when .21 hit.

[Whackjob]

I wants teh steam bawks!

KSP on big screen tee vee? Yes please.

[Maddmatts]

KSP.com gets updates earlier or atleast when .21 hit.

Not by any significant amount. The last few updates were released while I was at work. By the time I got home, steam had already updated KSP. It would have taken me longer to log into the store and download/unpack the new version.

While steam takes a percentage of the sales of the games, they do give a percentage of trading cards sales to the devs. If you don't care about them, sell them. If you do, then buy. Either way helps Squad out a little more.

[ArmchairGravy]

I'd say Steam so the KSP servers don't melt when everyone tries to update at once.

[lammatt]

I'd say Steam so the KSP servers don't melt when everyone tries to update at once.

this is true.

and Steam guarantees a very fast d/l speed too.