Quick Take
Choosing PC game physical media means weighing the game against how it arrives. This group has two brand-new sealed discs, one used standalone Valve title, and one complete-in-box package. The listed prices spread across a wide range, so the buying tension is real: do you choose a less expensive single disc with caveats, or spend more for a complete boxed set? Your answer depends on whether you want a pristine shelf copy, a specific genre pick, or the least expensive way to get a particular game on disc.
| Product | Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Total War : SHOGUN Gold Edition PC DVD ROM BRAND NEW AND SEALED | USD 11.99 | |
| Street Fighter IV PC DVD Capcom Game For Windows Brand New Sealed | USD 12.00 | |
| Portal PC DVD-ROM 2008 Valve Standalone Edition Case | USD 8.99 | |
| The Orange Box (PC DVD-ROM) CIB COMPLETE | USD 30.95 |
Decision Matrix
- Single Valve disc: Portal
- Complete physical set: The Orange Box
- Strategy pick: Total War: Shogun Gold Edition
- Fighting pick: Street Fighter IV
Product Notes
Total War : SHOGUN Gold Edition PC DVD ROM BRAND NEW AND SEALED
This is the sealed, brand-new strategy entry in the group. Sega of America is the publisher, and the region code is region-free, so it doesn't lock you into North American hardware. The Gold Edition label points to an expanded version of Total War: Shogun, with feudal Japan as the setting. The one thing to keep in mind: because the DVD-ROM is sealed, the disc itself isn't visible until you open the case. If you're satisfied with a factory-sealed strategy title, that's a straightforward trade.
Street Fighter IV PC DVD Capcom Game For Windows Brand New Sealed
This one covers the fighting genre. Street Fighter IV is a Windows PC release from Capcom, and the listed details include a 2009 release date and a PEGI 12 rating. As a physically sealed copy, it's the cleanest way in this set to get a fighting game on the shelf. The gameplay direction is specific: this is a one-on-one fighting title, so if you're looking for puzzle-solving or slower strategy, it won't stretch across those modes. The packaging is a standard sealed DVD case.
Portal PC DVD-ROM 2008 Valve Standalone Edition Case
Portal stands alone as the single-game Valve disc here, and it's the standalone edition rather than the version that ships inside The Orange Box. The manual is included, and the region code is NTSC-U/C (US/Canada), which is useful for North American systems. The trade-off is the condition: this is a used copy with normal wear to the case and artwork. More importantly, Steam activation may be required, and there is no guarantee that an activation key is included, readable, valid, or transferable. That makes this disc appealing only if you're comfortable with that uncertainty and just want a physical Portal case.
The Orange Box (PC DVD-ROM) CIB COMPLETE
The Orange Box is the only entry labeled CIB COMPLETE, meaning the box, manual, and original artwork are part of the package. It is in Very Good condition, and it is a Windows PC release with an NTSC-U/C (US/Canada) region code. If you want a comprehensive physical package rather than a single standalone disc, this is the one that fits that request. The obvious limitation is the price: among these four products, this is the most expensive, and the complete-in-box presentation is what the higher asking price buys.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
- For the least expensive listed option, choose Portal at USD 8.99.
- For a Sega-published strategy game, choose Total War: Shogun Gold Edition at USD 11.99.
- For a Capcom fighting game on Windows, choose Street Fighter IV at USD 12.00.
- For a complete-in-box Windows PC set, choose The Orange Box at USD 30.95.
