What's the difference between buying a "PC game" and a "PC code"?

I have been playing Xbox games on Windows 10 and I want to buy Far Cry 3 to play on my PC. On Amazon I see two different things: one is Far Cry 3 for PC only which is the one I should buy but then there is also another much cheaper which says Far Cry 3 (PC Code). What is Far Cry 3 (PC Code)? Is it full game or a key to download the game from somewhere or something else?

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Speaking of Far Cry 3 specifically:

PC Standard is the physical disc. You will still need Uplay to activate it.

PC Download Standard and PC Download Deluxe are codes to be redeemed on Uplay.

PC Download Standard - Steam DRM and PC Download Deluxe - Steam DRM are codes to be redeemed on Steam, but this is just a semi-redeem, Steam will launch Uplay when you launch FC3, and it will ask you to redeem the code again the first time you launch. After that it launches Uplay (updates it) and then the game automatically.

So in conclusion: You always need Uplay.

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What does PC code Steam mean?

"PC Code" or "Key" refers to a product key that can be used to activate a game on a download platform, such as Steam (the big one), Origin (EA), uPlay (Ubisoft) or GOG. Once activated, you can download the game through this platform. Typically, this platform will also keep your game up to date.

What is a game key on PC?

A game key is a serial number made up of a series of digits and numbers. This key is a personal proof of ownership that you can activate on gaming platforms such as Steam. You can only exchange a game key once for a game, so that you receive the game in your account.

What does online game code mean?

It means it comes with a redeemable code that you can use to download the game (generally via Steam). You can redeem the code via the software to download it and add it to your library.

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