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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 XBox, Playstation or Nintendo.
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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.
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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.
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