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* For the most stable and most "free" ''Celeste'' experience, one which is not constrained by digital restrictions management or other artificial limitations, [https://mattmakesgames.itch.io/celeste purchasing on itch.io] is your best bet.
* For those whom want to be on the bleeding edge, having access to [[Version history|beta versions of Celeste]], and whom value convenience, the [https://store.steampowered.com/app/504230/Celeste/ Steam version] of ''Celeste'' is best suited for you. However, this version ''is'' encumbered with digital restrictions management.
* For console gameplay, you should buy the version corresponding to your console, whether
* And don't even consider "purchasing" ''Celeste'' on any cloud gaming services.
== Itch.io ==
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* No launcher application is required to play
* No digital restrictions management
* You own a set of binaries, which be used to install the game; it's that simple!
* The portable nature of the installation binaries makes it semi-portable
* Full support for all common operating systems including GNU/Linux
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* No access to beta versions of ''Celeste''
* High price ($20 USD); Celeste never goes on sale and does not have regional pricing on itch.io.
* No automatic game library features; ''Celeste'' must be manually installed on every computer where it is desired. No cloud saves either.
Buying on itch.io is recommended for anyone who can spare the money needed to shell out a copy. However, for people requiring access to beta versions of ''Celeste'', it is not recommended to buy the itch.io version.
You may also have already obtained the game through itch.io if you have supported the Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality, Bundle for Palestinian Aid, or Bundle for Ukraine on itch.io.
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* Full support for all common operating systems including GNU/Linux
* Native support for Steam Remote Play and other Steam-integrated features
* Often low price (75% off ($5 USD) is common); regional pricing can bring this closer to $1
* Automatically synchronizing save files
Disadvantages to buying on Steam include:
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Buying on Steam is primarily recommended for people whom highly value access to beta versions of Celeste, or are otherwise unable to afford the itch.io version.
== Epic Games Store ==
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* No support for GNU/Linux, or any operating system with a [[w:free software|free software license]].
* No access to beta versions of ''Celeste''
* The Epic Games store checkout interface requires saving credit card info, which may pose a security risk
It is generally not recommended to buy ''Celeste'' on the Epic Games Store, primarily since there is no GNU/Linux support; there is effectively no way of run the Epic Games Store version on
== Console storefronts ==
On consoles, you are absolutely required to purchase the version of ''Celeste'' matching with your console. As such... you kind of have no choice here! For the Xbox lineup of consoles, you can only really buy the digital copy. For Playstation and Nintendo consoles, you can buy either the digital copy or the Collectors' Edition; however, for here, only the digital copy will be discussed.
Advantages to acquiring a digital copy for console include:
* Console gameplay! (of course)
* Playing ''Celeste'' on the go (applicable for Nintendo Switch only)
Disadvantages to doing so include:
* Absolutely no [[mods]] support
* Presence of digital restrictions management; game copies are ''not'' portable and are tied to an account
* No access to beta or even the latest versions of ''Celeste''
* No ability to transfer save data to other platforms
For short: if you wish to play on a console, go for it. It is especially recommended to purchase on console if you have a Nintendo Switch, as it enables you to play ''Celeste'' on the go. However, it is not recommended to purchase on console if you solely wish to play with a controller (computer versions have controller support too!) or if you have access to a computer (primarily for mod support).
== Physical collectors' editions ==
Fangamer sells physical, collectors' editions of ''Celeste''. These are the ''crème de la crème'' of ''Celeste'' copies, and comes with either an optical disc or a game cartridge, bundled with a generous amount of goodies and the [[Celeste OST]] (both cassette and digital via Bandcamp).
Collectors' editions are available for Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, and Playstation.
Advantages to acquiring physical copies include:
* Get the absolute best of the best copy of ''Celeste'' available!
* Everything that is bundled with the copy of ''Celeste'' provided... there's a lot of 'em!
* Physical medium means that you truly ''own'' the game (primarily PC version only)
* No digital restrictions management (PC version only)
* Support the developers!
Disadvantages to acquiring the collectors' editions include:
* VERY high price tag that never goes down! ($59 USD for PC, up to $79 USD for console)
* No native GNU/Linux or macOS support (PC version only)
* No Xbox support (console versions only)
* No access to beta or even the latest versions of ''Celeste'' - your copy of the game will be frozen in time!
* No ability to transfer save data to other platforms
* No automatic game library features; ''Celeste'' must be manually installed on every computer where it is desired. No cloud saves either. (PC version only)
* Often out of stock!
For short, only buy the collectors' edition for the stuff that comes with the collectors' edition, including the disc, but not the game! For buying solely the game itself, without all the goodies coming along with it, purchasing at itch.io, Steam, or your console storefront is much better.
== Places where you should never purchase Celeste ==
=== Microsoft Store ===
Microsoft is known for extremely shady and possibly illegal practices when it comes to, well, [https://www.gnu.org/proprietary/malware-microsoft.html literally everything]. Buying ''Celeste'' from the Microsoft Store poses similar problems. Here are a list of disadvantages from purchasing on the Microsoft Store (not to be confused with the Xbox Store):
* Absolutely no [[mods]] support
* No GNU/Linux support
* No macOS support
* No support for any version of Windows released prior to Windows 10
** Using Windows 10 means kissing your privacy goodbye!
* No access to beta versions of ''Celeste''
Unless you already own a digital copy of ''Celeste'' via an Xbox console, '''do not buy Celeste on the Microsoft Store'''.
=== Google Stadia ===
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Purchasing ''Celeste'' from streaming platforms where the ability to download the game is non-present, such as Google's Stadia "cloud gaming" SaaSS (service as a software substitute), is an extremely bad idea. You do not own the game, and [[Celeste Wiki:Who Does That Server Really Serve?|must continue paying for the service]] in order to be able to continue playing Celeste unimpeded; you are also unable to download Celeste onto your computer. If the service is discontinued '''(oh, seems like it is now, too bad)''', you no longer have access to the game. If you wish to stream Celeste (so you can play on your phone or on a lower-power computer), it is recommended to use either a service that can stream the game locally (e.g. Steam Home Sharing), or a service that uses binaries that you already own (e.g. Geforce NOW).
'''Do not buy Celeste off Stadia under any circumstances.'''
== Piracy ==
Since people ''will'' pirate anything, piracy does deserve a (semi-)honorable mention. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of acquiring ''Celeste'' through legal grey zones.
Advantages include:
* It's free! (Even when the Epic Games store doesn't make it free)
* Available on all PC platforms (GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows)
Disadvantages include:
* Outdated game versions are ''very'' common when it comes to piracy
* Access to beta versions is impossible
* Updating your game? Guess what, that's basically impossible.
* No console versions!
* No automatic game library features; ''Celeste'' must be manually installed on every computer where it is desired. No cloud saves either.
* Don't expect positive reactions when you disclose that you pirated an indie game that's buyable on itch.io!
* You're most definitely not supporting the [[developers]]!
Celeste Wiki and its editors know that piracy cannot be stopped, but here's one thing we'll say: Why not go pirate some game published by Electronic Arts instead? They're just greedy fools, unlike [[Maddy Thorson]] and [[Developers|friends]] (whom are super nice).
==References==
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[[Category:Celeste]]
▲It is generally not recommended to buy ''Celeste'' on the Epic Games Store, primarily since there is no GNU/Linux support; there is effectively no way of run the Epic Games Store version on unsupported operating systems.
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