I bought Mega Man X Dive Offline, really hyped for it, but then when I double checked my VPN, I realized it was set for the Netherlands… Not good, I thought I had it set for the US as per usual.

Now it still showed the price in USD, but now I’m paranoid, I put in a refund explaining the situation and promising I’d buy it with the VPN turned off this time…

How fucked am I?

  • Restaldt@lemm.eeEnglish
    1271·
    1 year ago

    Its already too late.

    Every relevant law enforcement and investigation agency from the fbi to interpol have been notified

  • QubaXR@lemmy.worldEnglish
    22·
    1 year ago

    (assuming your home country is USA) You are allowed to purchase games from US websites while you travel. As long as the purchase is linked to your US payment method, with US residence address on the bill, it does not matter where I’m the world you connect from.

    You might raise suspicion if you bought something via NL VPN, using Dutch credit card and address. Otherwise you are all good.

  • DeusHircus@lemmy.zipEnglish
    214·
    1 year ago

    What’s your concern? I’ve never heard any issues with purchasing anything on VPN. In fact, it’s recommended to save money by getting around geo-pricing

    • SymbioteSynapse@lemmy.worldEnglish
      14·
      1 year ago

      It is against the steam subscriber agreement to use a VPN. Particularly if you’re using it to get around a region restricted game. Will they check and catch you? Probably not, but they can. It’s definately not recommended though.

  • Nephalis@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
    21·
    1 year ago

    I dont see any problem. Even without refund, what would be the worst case?

    My guess: you need to play the game with vpn set to the netherlands? Not more, not less. Or is using vpn prohibitted where you life?

  • pm_boobs_send_nudes@lemmy.worldEnglish
    11·
    1 year ago

    Does anyone know if its illegal for me to login to my friends account and buy the game for him because I live in a region that’s cheaper?