• Best PC Games for less than 1000 bucks

    Best PC Games for less than 1000 bucks

    Roydon Cerejo, Dec 05, 2009 1000 hrs IST

    Must play games for newbies and veterans alike

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If you're a gamer or know someone whose a budding gamer, then today we make things easier for you. We've compiled a list of what we think are some really great PC games (some old, some new) that are now available for a throwaway price. This was a really tough one actually, since there are plenty of great games whose prices have dropped to very affordable levels. So instead of buying a single game worth a couple of thousands, you could get two or even three equally great games for the same price.


This list is of course not absolute and many more can be added. We've tried to limit the list to some of the best must-play titles that every beginner should try, while at the same time make a great gift for a seasoned  gamer for his collection. We've included most of the popular genres that we could think of and here's our list (not in any particular order) along with their prices, so if you've missed them before, here's your chance to grab them at a really good price.

Batman: Arkham Asylum


Price: Rs. 699




This is a third person action-adventure game that's brilliantly made and immense fun to play. You reprise the role of Batman, as you fight your way through Arkham Asylum among the chaos and destruction created by none other than the Joker. The level design is very well done and since its built on the Unreal 3 engine, it will easily run on a modest gaming system. For this price, it's really good value for money.



Grand Theft Auto IV


Price: Rs. 499




This has got to be the deal of the century. Imagine a game that spreads across two dual layer DVDs including a huge fold out map of Liberty City, all this for just Rs. 499! And what a game it is; GTA IV is sure to keep you occupied for hours and there's tons of replay value in the form of side missions and a strong multiplayer component as well.


Burnout Paradise


Price: Rs. 999




This long running franchise has finally hit the PC, and Paradise is the best looking of the lot. A dramatic shift from the regular gameplay, you now have a free roam mode. You can explore Paradise city and engage in various types of races in order to unlock more cars. This isn't as cheap as the other games but is definitely worth buying.

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(21) Comments
Grim
,Bangalore, on Dec 29, 2009 12:25 AM
I think you might have missed out Fallout 3 Roydon. PC gaming rocks by the way!
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Abhishek Mallic
,Bangalore, on Dec 08, 2009 01:01 PM
Its really great but what about the Splinter Cell Series are the rates of the series is coming down? And can you please let me know where i can get these games?
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Dev
,Bangalore, on Dec 05, 2009 09:23 PM
These price drops are really awesome. Hopefully it'll lead to a boom in the PC gaming scene, at least. I recently bought Dragon Age and Batman : AA recently. Sweet deals!
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fahd
,mysore, on Dec 06, 2009 01:42 AM
hay bro were can i buy these games or the latest one's in bangalore please any one help me
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Dev
,Bangalore, on Dec 07, 2009 09:38 PM
@fahd: I ordered them on ebay. I don't know which stored sell them, though. PlanetM and Landmark may have it. Haven't checked them out personally, though.
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SatyaDG
,chennai, on Dec 07, 2009 12:27 PM
great job Roydon Cerejo,keep up your good work
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Ambar
,Pune, on Dec 07, 2009 10:39 AM
lol at the laptop comment by Roydon Cerejo. I am able to play Warhead on my HP dv6 at High-Very High settings at 1280x720 with 25-35 fps. These settings are enough to enjoy the game. These Alienware fanboys need to realise that its overpriced and overrated.
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Arvind Vyas
,Chennai, on Dec 07, 2009 10:26 AM
Is there any online retailer who is selling at these prices? Please let me know? Or any idea where in chennai I can get this deal?
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chinu
,BBsr, on Dec 07, 2009 06:56 AM
Hey can we play call of duty multiplayer in bsnl broadband??
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Gadget Guy
,Hyderabad, on Dec 07, 2009 06:42 AM
I was at the Hyper City in the "Inorbit" mall in Hyderabad & when i saw the prices of these games i literally cried out Holy !@#$ cause i couldn't believe my eyes, i was like man did they get cheap or what?? picked up a few titles immediately..
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XsK. SimKill
,it was Baambay, now Amrika, on Dec 06, 2009 11:23 AM
Holy Superman, Dragon Age just 999 there. Thats fantastic. Oh btw only 1 flaw, Mr. Writer. There are actually better performing laptops than Alienware. I played warhead on my _laptop_ at 1680x1050 and completed it, and no its not an alienware... ever heard of real laptop brands like Sager, Clevo, and Compal? If not, please read up on them.
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fahd
,mysore, on Dec 06, 2009 01:41 AM
good artical and please tell were can i buy these games in bangalore
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SnakEy
,chd, on Dec 05, 2009 09:16 PM
Nice article.. i feel like buying some already :)
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Anonymous
,jo, on Dec 05, 2009 12:50 PM
if Price for any game is below 500 I will never buy a pirated game.
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Anonymous
,del, on Dec 05, 2009 06:28 PM
^^ I second that!!
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Shubham Juneja
,Mumbai, on Dec 05, 2009 06:20 PM
ohkay!! Modern Warfare 2 is overpriced !!?? are you kidding me !? its not yet released for the PC (In India) and how can you forget the Mention Left 4 Dead 2 ? its just Rs.699.!!
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daredevil
,mumbai, on Dec 05, 2009 05:25 PM
nice artical Roydon Cerejo good to know that pc games are cheaper than befor
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daredevil
,mumbai, on Dec 05, 2009 05:22 PM
ya gr8 pricing for games like Batman & gta iv i guess they are cheaper than the international rate
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kushal
,bangalore, on Dec 05, 2009 01:41 PM
Thanks for the review. Now, I can afford to buy original games since the prices are so less. Also would love to see a review specially for multiplayer games.
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sayan
,kolkata, on Dec 05, 2009 11:03 AM
yeah the prices seem to be on the lower side compared to what it was a couple of years back. thanks techtree!!
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sameer
,durg, on Dec 05, 2009 10:51 AM
its nice to see that the price of games has dropped so much. I remember games being sold for 2499/- just 1-2 years ago. These games are now good VFM.
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