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snugy · snugy #1 (**permalink**)

08-01-2010, 04:43 PM

I have a MacBook Pro and I am using bootcamp with windows XP. I only use it for gaming, now that Steam is for mac do i still have to keep the bootcamp partition or can i delete it and still play the games on the mac side? I know they are partioned, but i thought i read somewhere you need to have it on windows for you dont have to pay for the games again.

chas_m · chas_m #2 (**permalink**)

08-02-2010, 06:08 AM

Not all Steam games have Mac versions yet, so that's definitely something you'll want to check first. But yes, your ownership of the games is tied to your account, not your platform, so if the Mac version is available you can use that instead at no extra charge.

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Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,696 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	08-02-2010, 06:08 AM Not all Steam games have Mac versions yet, so that's definitely something you'll want to check first. But yes, your ownership of the games is tied to your account, not your platform, so if the Mac version is available you can use that instead at no extra charge. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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Member Since: Dec 02, 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 56 Mac Specs: 13.3" Macbook Pro 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 4GB of RAM Snow Leopard 10.6.2\| iPhone 4 32GB Black.	08-01-2010, 04:43 PM I have a MacBook Pro and I am using bootcamp with windows XP. I only use it for gaming, now that Steam is for mac do i still have to keep the bootcamp partition or can i delete it and still play the games on the mac side? I know they are partioned, but i thought i read somewhere you need to have it on windows for you dont have to pay for the games again.
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