Steam Summer Sale: How to Get The Most From It

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So, the Steam Summer is inevitably going to happen soon (Maybe even today). So, I have a few tips on how to get the most bang for your buck and still being able to afford food for your gaming marathons.

1. Budget yourself
In my opinion, the easiest way to budget yourself during a Steam sale is to go out and buy a prepaid card. Go to an EBgames, a Gamestop, etc., and buy whatever is the most affordable for you. You can also put money right onto your Steam wallet as well. This way, you never spend money you don't already have, and you have to choose wisely and be patient for games you want. Even $20 can go a long way during the summer sale.

2. Only Buy Games You Want
This one is simple. Don't buy games that don't interest you. You don't need a game just because it's 80% off. You should only buy games that you know you would play, or have been waiting to go on sale for a while. Then buy them.

3. 66% or higher
Another good way to keep yourself on budget is to go after games only when they are 66% off or higher. AAA titles that have been out for a year or two (Bioshock, Tomb Raider, etc.) usually get that high, and Indie titles can go for 80% some times. From my experience, huge games like Call of Duty and such don't go above 25%, so unless you are desperate for the latest Call of Duty, it's not recommended.

4. Watch the Flash Sales
You need to look at the flash sales every 8 hours. These games can give you amazing deals, but remember rule 2.

5. Don't waste your entire budget in the first three days
This sale is going to last 12 days. Do not think that a game won't get a greater discount later in the sale.

I hope you guys use these tips and get as much for your money as possible. Steam Sales are crazy times, so hopefully the Valve servers can handle the massive surge of users.

Happy gaming, and happy spending.