Green Man Gaming review

Green Man Gaming ranks sixth. It is a London-based store, running since 2010, that says it has contracts with over 1,300 publishers, which makes it an official source for PC and Xbox keys. The store lists over 10,000 games, delivers keys instantly for released games and provides pre-purchase keys nearer to launch, with step-by-step guides for activating on each DRM platform. Its Hot Deals and XP Offers sections are where discounts collect. The terms are stricter than the launchers: refunds or store credit are at Green Man Gaming's discretion, the request must be within 7 days, the game must not be activated or downloaded, the key must not have been disclosed to you, and no refunds are processed 48 hours before release or preload. It also publishes games, though that matters less to buyers. Prices showed in zloty to us, so the price field is pending. Compare its key price with Fanatical and Steam before you buy.

Who it is for

PC and Xbox players who want discounted official keys, including pre-orders.

Price

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Key features

• Over 10,000 PC and Xbox games, with titles added daily
• Keys sourced directly from 1,300+ publishers
• Instant key delivery for released games
• Step-by-step activation guides for each DRM platform
• Hot Deals, XP Offers and bundles sections

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Official keys for both PC and Xbox
• Strength: Pre-purchase keys delivered near launch
• Strength: Clear activation guides for each platform
• Weakness: Refund requests must be within 7 days and before the key is disclosed
• Weakness: No refunds 48 hours before release or preload
• Weakness: Smaller catalog than the PC launchers

Key facts

• Catalog: Over 10,000 games
• Publisher contracts: Over 1,300
• Founded: 2010, London
• Platforms: PC and Xbox keys
• Refund conditions: Within 7 days, not activated or disclosed

Where it ranks

Green Man Gaming is No. 6 in our Best Places to Buy Video Games verdict.