Steam software was developed for gamers in order to play games across
various platforms and on multiple computers. The gamer requires his
unique identification and password to access his gaming page. All the
games downloaded and installed on the Steam software can be viewed and
played from anywhere in the world. This invention has made the gaming
life easy and convenient.
There
are many games available on the Steam store which can be downloaded by
the users. Originally, the gamers had to make their purchases using
credit card or debit card transactions. Valve Corporation decided to
implement Steam Wallet into the content delivery system of Steam in
order to the help the gamers with micro transactions. Steam Wallet was
released to the public after beta testing in the year 2010. It is
nothing but a bank containing money which can be used for purchasing
games and other downloadable content on Steam.
The following simple steps are to be followed in order to use the Steam Wallet:
- Create an account on the Steam software to access the games.
- Open the Steam home page and go to the accounts page.
- Choose Steam Wallet tab.
- Add funds into the Wallet by entering the redemption code from the Steam Wallet cards.
- The current amount available in the Steam Wallet will be displayed on the top right corner of the page.
- Open the Store page from which the games can be purchased.
- Choose the games that need to be purchased.
- Use the Steam Wallet money in order to finish the transaction.
- The purchased game will be downloaded and installed on the Steam for the gamers to have a hassle free gaming experience.
This
allows the gamers to use the money that is already preloaded into the
Steam Wallet and hence they can avoid entering the bank details for
completing the purchase. Steam Wallet also helps in making quick
transaction while the game is in progress.
The funds can be added
into the Steam Wallet by purchasing steam wallet cards which are
available at any gaming store or by purchasing on the Steam website. The
funds available for this purchase are in the increments of $5, $10,
$25, $50 and $100. The Steam Wallet cards contain a 15 digit redemption
code on the receipt or at the back of the card. This code should be
entered in the wallet code redemption page on Steam for the amount to be
added into the account. The Steam Wallet cards can also be purchased
online. In this case, the code is sent to the registered email of the
gamer from which the code can be redeemed for the funds to be added.
The store bought Steam Wallet cards can also prove to be a well appreciated and useful holiday gift for the gamers in the family.
