Two PC DVD-ROMs sit on opposite ends of one shelf: Total War: SHOGUN Gold Edition is a brand new and sealed Sega strategy game, while Portal PC DVD-ROM is a Valve puzzle classic with manual included. The price spread is narrow - from USD 8.99 to USD 11.99 - but the play experience is very different.
Quick Verdict
If you want a sealed, ready-to-open strategy campaign set in feudal Japan, choose Total War: SHOGUN Gold Edition. If you want a lower-priced, shorter puzzle game with a physical manual and a US/Canada region code, choose Portal.
Listed-Price and Feature Comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total War : SHOGUN Gold Edition PC DVD ROM | USD 11.99 | Brand New and Sealed; PEGI 12; Region Free | |
| Portal PC DVD-ROM 2008 Valve Standalone Edition Case | USD 8.99 | Manual Included; Puzzle; NTSC-U/C (US/Canada) |
Where Each Product Wins
- Total War: SHOGUN Gold Edition wins for strategy fans who want a factory-sealed, region-free PC game with a PEGI 12 rating and a full feudal-Japan campaign.
- Portal wins for puzzle lovers who want a standalone Valve release, a printed manual, and a lower listed price.
Product Notes
Total War: SHOGUN Gold Edition PC DVD ROM
This is the larger of the two investments at the top of the $8.99-$11.99 range. Total War: SHOGUN Gold Edition comes as a brand new and sealed PC DVD-ROM from Sega Of America. It is region free, so it doesn't carry a regional lock, and its PEGI 12 rating targets teenage and adult players. The Gold Edition points to the feudal Japan setting that defines the Shogun Total War series. This is the copy to pick when you want the unboxing experience of shrink-wrapped physical media and a grand, map-wide strategy campaign. Its limitation is straightforward: it costs more than Portal, and if you only want a quick puzzle session, the epic scope might be more than you need.
Portal PC DVD-ROM 2008 Valve Standalone Edition Case
Portal PC DVD-ROM is the standalone Valve release, so it isn't the version tucked into The Orange Box. It includes the manual, which is a nice touch for anyone who wants a printed game guide, and its puzzle genre makes it a shorter, more focused experience than a Total War campaign. It also carries an NTSC-U/C (US/Canada) region code. The Steam activation status is unknown, which matters on a Valve PC release. Its lower price makes it the easier pick if you want to revisit the original portal-puzzle gameplay without spending more. Choose this one when you want a compact, manual-included PC game with a focused single-player puzzle adventure.
Final Choice by Use Case
Pick Total War: SHOGUN Gold Edition for a sealed, region-free grand strategy campaign set in feudal Japan. Pick Portal for a lower-priced, manual-included puzzle classic with the original standalone disc. Both are physical PC DVD-ROMs, but they answer different gamer moods.
