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Originally Posted by elessar123 As in, I canceled my copy at Amazon, ordered from Gamestop because it was a Gamestop preorder exclusive, which was a blatant lie again. And like a slap in the face, it goes on their store before my preorder even arrives. that. Not preordering any of their games again.

Did Gamestop claim it was an exclusive or did Aksys?

Originally Posted by kidrocklive Did Gamestop claim it was an exclusive or did Aksys?

Both.

Originally Posted by Kenshindono wel.... shit. I was thinking of waiting but it looks like this may actually be rare. I wonder if i can still pre order at Gamestop or something like that. Are other places still taking orders or are we all just shit out of luck? *sigh* i hate having to gamble on what CE's will be rare and which you can just wait 4 months to drop in price. This is one i assumed would be cake to find later. It looks like the 360 version may be, but who the hell wants to play MGS on the 360

GameStop is still taking pre-order but I've heard stories how GS sold more MGS4 LE than they have for stock. Also, this wouldn't be the first time that happen except in the past, MGS LE only have an initial print and that's it. So try your luck with GS.

The best way to figure out which will drop in price quick is to consider the words they use, the publisher's history with previous collector editions, the likely size of the audience and whatnot.

Niche games/small publisher like NISA means limited when they collector/premium. Sony is likely to make accordingly to a peojected demand. GT5 CE sold out in most places and lowest it ever hit was 60 at very limited locations. While KZ3 projection was probably really off. Infamous 2 which I expected not to sell as well as hype claim it will allow me to snag the hero edition at 60.

MS tends to make wayyyyyyy too many. I've see the Halo 3 LE lying around 3 years later. I still see the LE for Reach.

Nintendo usually keep a small print run when it comes to limited and special bundles.

As for wording, limited usually mean limited but more so with niche titles. If they say collector for big hits, expect over abundance but be quick when price drops. If they say each will be number, that means nothing since they can keep adding. If they say out of xxxx copies, that mean something. Then you need to consider what is included. Strangely enough, collector editions/limited editions with artbooks tend to sell out quicker and see a limited print run.

So that's the basic rundown/advice I can give you about buying ce/le.

http://kotaku.com/5858224/heres-what...ectors-edition



PRE-ORDERED. Although, where the is my steelbook!?

Originally Posted by PrinnyOtaku http://kotaku.com/5858224/heres-what...ectors-edition PRE-ORDERED. Although, where the is my steelbook!?

Future Shop may get those steelbook w/ purchase of Regular or Collector Edition & maybe Crystal Edition. *Fingercross*

Originally Posted by godwin Getting close to confirming this guys...Should have a final word next week if we can get this PS: 90% confident!

http://community.futureshop.ca/t5/So...-2/td-p/319042

Yeah but Future doesn't ship to the States... Would still have to ask a Canadian bro to pre-order for me :/

Wait, is that CE for the US?!

Originally Posted by jodou wait, is that ce for the us?!

ja

Thank god, definitely ordering one the moment Amazon has it up.

Argh. I kinda want the FF ce but I don't see anything I'll get the extra 20 dollars out of. Might preorder just incase amazon has another famous CE 1 hour price mistake.

Still can't decide between amazon and BB preorder

It's pretty weak tbh. They couldn't put out an art book bigger than 20 pages? That's like barely anything. The hardened casing is the best part of the CE

I'll update the OP in a bit, on my eee atm which is a hassle to type/edit stuff on.

$20 for a 4-disc soundtrack is pretty solid IMO, considering it's Final Fantasy. Best Buy has it up now as well, their pre-order bonus is the small hardcover book.

the FFXIII-2 CE better become available on Amazon soon so I can order it

Originally Posted by buckythekat the FFXIII-2 CE better become available on Amazon soon so I can order it

It is up actually.

Originally Posted by buckythekat the FFXIII-2 CE better become available on Amazon soon so I can order it

www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-XIII-2-Collectors-sony-playstation3/dp/B0062VM8LU/ (PS3)
http://www.amazon.com/Fantasy-XIII-2...dp/B0062VM8M4/ (Xbox 360)

weird I tried searching for it and couldn't find it

Damn, that FFXIII-2 CE box is gorgeous... now I don't know if I should get that or the UK Crystal Edition. Both seem pretty overpriced honestly, even with a full soundtrack.

Totally in for the FF XIII-2 CE. Soundtrack and artbook? Sounds sweet.

I'm in for the Final Fantasy XIII-2 CE from Amazon ... wish they had Best Buy's bonus as well though.

Originally Posted by Rychy I'm in for the Final Fantasy XIII-2 CE from Amazon ... wish they had Best Buy's bonus as well though.

Ditto, but I am really hoping for the steelbook from the Crystal edition...