Tomb Raider Preorder Exclusives Comparison Thread

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This is my first attempt at a decent thread on here so any constructive criticism or advice is much appreciated and welcomed! I've saved a LOT of money on games in the past few months and the least I could do is contribute.

I'm currently in the market for Tomb Raider, and after comparing exclusives from some of the reputable retailers, I compiled a list of features for everyone to enjoy. I am aware that this is already a little dated, since Tomb Raider comes out next week, but it's my first attempt at this, and there's still some people on the fence about the game.

Also, this is my first of, hopefully, many posts like this. If anyone would like to give me a hand in compiling one solid, wikified thread that has preorder comparisons for all the upcoming games, please PM me and we can get something working.

3/5/13
TOMB RAIDER (X360/PS3)

Amazon:
  • Tomb Raider: Final Hours Edition $59.99 + FSS/Prime
    • Hunter Skin: An exclusive outfit that camouflages Lara in a heavy coating of mud, action movie-style.
    • The Final Hours of Tomb Raider 'Director's Cut' eBook for Kindle
    • The Art of Tomb Raider 'Amazon Edition' Art Book (Hardcover // 32 pages)
    • Tomb Raider Scavenger Hunt access code to unlock DLC items and chances to win prizes (mobile 'geocaching-esque' app, I believe? please correct me on this)
    • Shanty Town Multiplayer Map

  • Receive $5 Amazon credit off the purchase of items shipped and sold by Amazon.com (exclusions apply).
  • Exclusive codes e-mailed within 2 days of shipment. (including $5 Amazon credit)
  • Art book packaged and shipped with product.
  • Amazon will price match game to lowest cost on Amazon.com during time between preorder and the end of the day on release date.
Best Buy:
  • Tomb Raider $59.99 + FS/Pickup
    • Tomb Raider game
    • Aviatrix Skin: Dress Lara as a classic 1930s adventurer, bomber jacket and all.
    • Tomb Raider: The Beginnings Comic Book: Written by Rhianna Pratchett with cover art by Tomb Raider Art Director Brian Horton. The Beginnings is a 48-page, six-part comic book that explains how the Endurance's ill-fated voyage came to be. This special edition comic book brings together the cast and crew, including a budding young adventurer named Lara Croft, as they search for the Yamatai off Japan's East Coast. (Packages with the game.)
    • Shanty Town Multiplayer Map (thanks DeskLaser)

  • $20 Reward Zone Certificate if you are a Gamer’s Club [Unlocked] member (received 30 days from date of purchase)
  • 2X Reward Zone points for new video game purchases
  • 15% off a Limited Edition guide ($32.30 + tax after discount)
    • Guide includes an exclusive 1.5" metal amulet with rope from the game, two special in-game digital downloads and a collectible hardcover strategy guide with a deluxe finish.
  • Tomb Raider Survival XBOX 360 controller ($39.99 when purchased with game)
Walmart:
  • Tomb Raider $59.96 + FS/Pickup
    • Guardian of Light download (1200 MSP / $15 value)
    • Guerrilla skin: This exclusive outfit makes Lara look like a jungle warfare guerrilla
    • Tomb Raider Scavenger Hunt code
    • Shanty Town Multiplayer Map

  • $4.99 VUDU Movie Credits (e-mailed)
GameStop:
  • Tomb Raider $59.96 + FS/Pickup
    • Exclusive Lost Adventurer Challenge Tomb. An exclusive tomb for Lara to raid! In this new location, Lara will encounter all new environment puzzles that will test her abilities.
    • Shanty Town Multiplayer Map

  • 10 points per dollar spent for PowerUp Rewards members
  • Tomb Raider Survival XBOX 360 controller $59.99
Target:
  • Tomb Raider $59.99 + FS/Pickup
    • Exclusive Target steelbook (preorder NOT required)
  • $5 Target GC after purchase

Amazon/Best Buy/Walmart/GameStop:

  • Tomb Raider: Collector's Edition $99.99 + FS
    • Includes any store-specific exclusives (including Amazon)
    • Play Arts Kai Lara Croft Figurine: Fully posable figurine with over 40 points of articulation. The dirt on her body and clothes have been realistically recreated to tell the tale of Lara's fierce fight for survival on a desolate island in her first and most harrowing adventure. Comes with alternate set of 3 hands, bow and arrow, shotgun, handgun, and climbing axe. Figure Size: Approx 8.0" Tall
    • Endurance Survival Kit Packaging: Worn and weather-beaten steel tin (not a steel book) recovered from the Endurance shipwreck, and a 15" x 19" Double Sided Island Map and Poster. Discover Key Landmarks from the mysterious island of Yamati, where Lara Croft and her fellow castaways were marooned after the Endurance shipwreck. On the reverse is a poster size image of the box art that epitomizes Lara's origin story.
    • 5" x 7" heavy stock lithograph print with matte frame, designed by Crystal Dynamic's Senior Art Director, Brian Horton, painting by Brenoch Adams.
    • 3 Iron-on badges of the game's key icons (Animal Instincts, Climbing Axe, Fire Arrow)
    • Tomb Raider Original Soundtrack 'Survivalist cut'. A collection of 10 tracks totaling over 60 minutes of music from the game
    • Weapons Pack DLC
Microsoft Store:

  • Tomb Raider $59.99 + FS
    • 1600 points card free with preorder from microsoftstore.com ($20 value)
      • Coupon code will be sent to email address associated with purchase within 10 days of game being shipped.
Again, if anyone has any comments, suggestions, or anything please let me know. Hope you CAGs find this useful!
 
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[quote name='sfabo']Anyone think the DLC might make it too easy? :/[/QUOTE]
Yeah but Silencer i could not resist muhha :lol:
 
I picked up the target one and the bestbuy one, the upcs are for sure different

target xbox: 662248912905
bestbuy xbox: 662248912844

however the bestbuy one has a bigger packaging and the game is sealed separately from the comic book. I haven't opened the bestbuy one yet but maybe the game inside will have the same upc as target, who knows

Also the first target I went to got 0 tomb raider games? wut? They said they never get the games on release day and to come back another day. I even made them check the back and they came back and said no. I had to drive 30 min away to find a target with one and they had 6 ps3 steelbooks and 6 xbox, not sure if they had more in the back or not.
 
My Target was out of PS3 copies and had about 4 of the 360 version left. I totally understand someone passing for the inevitable huge price drop but if it's as limited as it looks there's probably 20-25k of these in the country which will keep the value of this version up over time.
 
[quote name='Ryuukishi']It's just some early skill unlocks. They're probably the first five skills you get in the game anyway. :lol:[/QUOTE]

Is that for sure? If thats the case I will redeem them asap
 
I was able to unlock two perks, the photo challenges seemed like way too much effort to put in. Shipped my copy via amazon one day shipping, t-minus four hours until delivery. If any Ps3 CAG's wanna try out our perks and multiplayer my S/N is:timobarrz
 
[quote name='jrr6415sun']I picked up the target one and the bestbuy one, the upcs are for sure different

target xbox: 662248912905
bestbuy xbox: 662248912844

however the bestbuy one has a bigger packaging and the game is sealed separately from the comic book. I haven't opened the bestbuy one yet but maybe the game inside will have the same upc as target, who knows

[/QUOTE]

It doesn't necessarily need to be the same UPC as the Target steelbook. It just needs to be the same UPC as the "normal" version, assuming Target will be selling the normal version at some point. Given that it doesn't sound like Target is selling the non-steelbook version yet, it will be somewhat ballsy for someone to attempt a return of something that Target isn't even selling yet... although, given the reported small number of copies of the steelbook at each store, I can't imagine they'll be waiting long to sell the normal version unless they can restock the steelbooks.

The Target I went to didn't have any copies of Tomb Raider out for either system when I was there at 10am.
 
Target steelbook was too gorgeous to pass up. But I had a BBY preorder paid off. Picked them up; now have to decide what to keep and what to sell.
 
Just got the 360 and PS3 version at Target. The guy behind the counter said they only had around 10 for each system. Oh yeah, they didn't have the $5 gift card deal :(
This was at Mira Mesa
 
Can anyone who's picked up the collectors edition tell me if the game is just sealed like normal inside and that it's the normal UPC for the game? In other words, the retail package for the game.

I had to resort to having my CE shipped and I'm not sure I can wait another week to play.
 
Well damn now I'm wondering if I should keep it sealed and keep my BB copy to play. I was going to try to either return the BB one or just sell it to a friend but now I'm wondering if will truly be rare.
 
Had a buddy grab me a copy. He texted me and told me that the guy in front of him bought 5 copies for each :roll:

Thankfully there were enough for him to get himself one and one for me :D
 
Even the CEs at Best Buy have the Aviatrix DLC included in the package, not emailed or on the receipt so I'm guessing the UPCs are different from the ones Amazon has.

I'm curious to see what the "Final Hours Edition" packaging looks like, especially for the CE. Will post pics of it later today when it comes, if no one else has by then.
 
[quote name='exileinoblivion']Can anyone who's picked up the collectors edition tell me if the game is just sealed like normal inside and that it's the normal UPC for the game? In other words, the retail package for the game.

I had to resort to having my CE shipped and I'm not sure I can wait another week to play.[/QUOTE]

Yeah the collectors edition game is game sealed alone and when I scanned it seems to be the normal UPC
 
[quote name='PrinnyOtaku']Even the CEs at Best Buy have the Aviatrix DLC included in the package, not emailed or on the receipt so I'm guessing the UPCs are different from the ones Amazon has.

I'm curious to see what the "Final Hours Edition" packaging looks like, especially for the CE. Will post pics of it later today when it comes, if no one else has by then.[/QUOTE]

Yes same here, I woke up and scoured for some early pics, but no one seems to have it.

I can't wait to get it, hopefully they didn't take the cheap way out and just shrinkwrap a small artbook to the game haha.
 
[quote name='PrinnyOtaku']Even the CEs at Best Buy have the Aviatrix DLC included in the package, not emailed or on the receipt so I'm guessing the UPCs are different from the ones Amazon has.

I'm curious to see what the "Final Hours Edition" packaging looks like, especially for the CE. Will post pics of it later today when it comes, if no one else has by then.[/QUOTE]

Does this mean that if I want to sell the skin i have to break the seal on the game itself?
 
[quote name='ZxT Vendetta']Had a buddy grab me a copy. He texted me and told me that the guy in front of him bought 5 copies for each :roll:

Thankfully there were enough for him to get himself one and one for me :D[/QUOTE]

5 copies EACH jeebus

I went during lunch and picked me up a 360 copy...the Target close to my work didn't even have them out on display. I almost walked out thinking they didn't get any, but I saw it with one last walk through.
 
[quote name='darkhado666']Just got the 360 and PS3 version at Target. The guy behind the counter said they only had around 10 for each system. Oh yeah, they didn't have the $5 gift card deal :(
This was at Mira Mesa[/QUOTE]

The $5 GC deal was a preorder bonus. The preorder cards that you can buy for a $1. I noticed that when I picked up my copy this morning you don't get a refund of the $1 you originally paid to preorder. So technically it was only a $4 GC.
 
[quote name='PrinnyOtaku']Even the CEs at Best Buy have the Aviatrix DLC included in the package, not emailed or on the receipt so I'm guessing the UPCs are different from the ones Amazon has.

I'm curious to see what the "Final Hours Edition" packaging looks like, especially for the CE. Will post pics of it later today when it comes, if no one else has by then.[/QUOTE]

Does this mean that if I want to sell the skin i have to break the seal on the game itself?
 
Can't believe with the new Tomb Raider coming out... I was able to sell my old (sealed) copy of Tomb Raider Legend for $70.
 
[quote name='exileinoblivion']Can anyone who's picked up the collectors edition tell me if the game is just sealed like normal inside and that it's the normal UPC for the game? In other words, the retail package for the game.

I had to resort to having my CE shipped and I'm not sure I can wait another week to play.[/QUOTE]

I got the CE at GameStop, and the Steelbook at Target. The copy inside the CE appears to be the normal retail version, as it had a price when scanned at Target. (It shares the same DPCI as the Steelbook.)
 
Really? I think someone said the Best Buy UPC and the Target one were different though...probably the packaged comic book then.

Poop, oh well I got Tomb Raider on each console I guess. I'm a sucker for steelbooks.
 
[quote name='jrr6415sun']However the bestbuy one has a bigger packaging and the game is sealed separately from the comic book.[/QUOTE]

Can someone that picked up the BB version please confirm? Pics would be helpful.
 
I just unboxed my collector's edition from Amazon. The art book is included. It is located underneath the tin inside of the plastic wrapping. After you pull off the slip cover, you will see the art book!

*EDIT*

After you take the game out of the collector's tin, you can put the art book in the space left by the game case. It is a perfect fit.
 
The soundtrack that comes with the CE edition is only HALF of the soundtrack. It has 10 songs on it and says to visit a website to purchase the rest of the tracks. There are 20 tracks on the website. Somehow they do not mention this in the advertising for the CE. What a ripoff....
 
[quote name='WViking']I just unboxed my collector's edition from Amazon. The art book is included. It is located underneath the tin inside of the plastic wrapping. After you pull off the slip cover, you will see the art book![/QUOTE]

That sucks. sounds like they did cheap out.. dammit.
 
I noticed there are 19 game add-ons already available for Tomb Raider on the XBL Marketplace. Some are pre-order bonuses and some are from buying Tomb Raider products like the strategy guides or controller. Here's a list for anyone curious like me.

[quote name='smackinisaiah']
3/5/13
TOMB RAIDER (X360/PS3)

Amazon:
  • Hunter Skin: An exclusive outfit that camouflages Lara in a heavy coating of mud, action movie-style. - 80 MSP

Best Buy:

  • 15% off a Limited Edition guide ($32.30 + tax after discount)
    • Guide includes an exclusive 1.5" metal amulet with rope from the game, two special in-game digital downloads (The Scavenger Scout - 80 MSP and the Scavenger Executioner (NOTE: NOT AVAILABLE ON XBOX LIVE...YET)) and a collectible hardcover strategy guide with a deluxe finish.
    • (NOTE: The regular Strategy Guide includes the The Scavenger Scout in-game digital download. - 80 MSP)
  • Tomb Raider Survival Limited Edition XBOX 360 controller ($39.99 when purchased with game) includes in-game digital download of the Scavenger Archer (NOTE: NOT AVAILABLE ON XBOX LIVE...YET).

Walmart:

GameStop:
  • Exclusive Lost Adventurer Challenge Tomb. An exclusive tomb for Lara to raid! In this new location, Lara will encounter all new environment puzzles that will test her abilities. (NOTE: NOT AVAILABLE ON XBOX LIVE...YET)
  • Shanty Town Multiplayer Map - 240 MSP

Amazon/Best Buy/Walmart/GameStop:

Tomb Raider: Collector's Edition $99.99 + FS
  • Includes any store-specific exclusives (including Amazon)
  • Weapons Pack DLC
  • (NOTE: There are two Hitman Absolution Weapon Packs (1, 2) available on Xbox LIVE for 160 MSP/pack and each pack includes 3 weapons. I believe these are different than what's included here. I could be wrong though. The picture of the LE contents look like a shotgun, assault rifle and pistol.)
    Here's a list of the individual weapons (6):
    [*]Agency SPS 12 - 80 MSP
    [*]HX AP-15 - 80 MSP
    [*]JAGD P22G - 80 MSP
    [*]M590 12ga - 80 MSP
    [*]Silverballer - 80 MSP
    [*]STG 58 Elite - 80 MSP

Hope you CAGs find this useful![/QUOTE]

There are some other add-ons available that don't fall into the pre-order category necessarily. First up, characters!

  • Tomb Raider Outfit Pack: A 3-pack bundle of outfits for Lara — Hunter, Aviatrix and Guerilla. - 240 MSP (NOTE: These are the pre-order outfits from Amazon, BestBuy and Walmart in a single pack.)
  • Scavenger Bandit: The crafty Scavenger Bandit - 80 MSP (NOTE: This is different than the Scavenger Scout, Executioner, or Archer that you can get with the regular/LE guide and LE controller).
  • Fisherman: The stalwart crew Fisherman - 80 MSP (NOTE: It seems to be the only way to get this character is to buy it).

Another odd category of downloads are in-game perks. If you pre-ordered the game from certain retailers you would have gotten a code for the Tomb Raider Scavenger Hunt. By answering 12 questions (1 point per correct response) or submitting 12 themed photos (2 points per accepted response) you earned entries into contests and could earn up to 5 perks (each costing 6 points). By doing only the trivia you could earn the first 2 perks - Animal Instinct and Agility. Now 3/5 perks are available for purchase. (NOTE: You can purchase the 3rd and 4th perks - Pistol Burst and Pistol Silencer) but not the final perk - Headshot Reticle.)



  • Animal Instinct: The Animal instinct skill lights up XP-laden animals in Survival Instinct mode, to help Lara upgrade more quickly. - 80 MSP
  • Pistol Burst: The three-shot burst pistol upgrade lets Lara unleash a hail of firepower on her foes. - 80 MSP
  • Pistol Silencer: The pistol silencer lets Lara use stealthy tactics to overcome even the trickiest of situations. - 80 MSP

There you go! I didn't scan the thread before doing all this so hopefully I didn't waste my time and this will help somebody.
 
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[quote name='iduncurr']Really? I think someone said the Best Buy UPC and the Target one were different though...probably the packaged comic book then.

Poop, oh well I got Tomb Raider on each console I guess. I'm a sucker for steelbooks.[/QUOTE]

I'd imagine the version inside the CE varies by store. Since GameStop has no physical bonuses, and loves print DLC codes on their receipts, they did not receive a specialized version of the game, and carry the standard retail SKU.

Best Buy and Amazon both have physical bonuses bundled with both versions of the game, so I imagine that's why the BB UPC is different, and why Amazon's is probably different.
 
[quote name='Ham Salad 360']
Best Buy and Amazon both have physical bonuses bundled with both versions of the game, so I imagine that's why the BB UPC is different, and why Amazon's is probably different.[/QUOTE]

I don't think anyone has confirmed the BB UPC is different, have they? The UPC on the slipcase will be different, but has anyone looked at the UPC on the actual game case inside the slipcase? If the exclusive codes are inside the game case, I can see the UPC being different, though. If they are just hanging out inside the slipcover, though, there would be no reason for the UPC on the game case to be different.
 
[quote name='tcooley2003']The soundtrack that comes with the CE edition is only HALF of the soundtrack. It has 10 songs on it and says to visit a website to purchase the rest of the tracks. There are 20 tracks on the website. Somehow they do not mention this in the advertising for the CE. What a ripoff....[/QUOTE]

Wow. Although Amazon says 10 tracks & BB says "Survivalist Cut" of the original soundtrack.. still stupid to not include the full thing in a CE
 
Hot damn, I did pre-order at Gamestop for the DLC code but if that's the case I'd rather swap the regular edition so I can keep the steelbook. Plus I can burn GS credit instead.
 
Apparently Amazon sent two emails with scavenger codes. The emails are slightly different in message content but both say the code is for scavenger hunt and to go to the site to redeem. Anyone know else get this?

I'm going to assume BB's exclusive version is akin to the FFXIII-2 exclusive. The game with standard packaging and upc will probably be sealed and encased in a cardboard holder.
 
[quote name='sfabo']Wow. Although Amazon says 10 tracks & BB says "Survivalist Cut" of the original soundtrack.. still stupid to not include the full thing in a CE[/QUOTE]

What has been confusing is that they advertised it as including over 60 minutes of music. It had already been reported on one site that there is between 30-40 minutes of music on the CE soundtrack, which would make the "over 60" claim false. I had wondered if there was some shot that they included some different tracks on the CE CD, but it isn't sounding like it...
 
heres hoping bestbuy drops the CE down in price a little in the future seeing as it looked like 2 were preorders and there were about 8 copies of the CE today
 
[quote name='FNL 4EVA']Yeah but there is signup code and then there is a dlc unlock code which i got yest morning from amzn. The unlock code gives people dlc of what they did in SH. The 2nd code is the problem.

Also amazon is sending unlock code most times for new orders and skipping the 1st signup code. So i think people are having 2 issues so ask amazon for 1st one without that its worthless.

SH register code email looks like this.

Your recent order entitles you to a promotional code.
Your promotional code:

[FONT=verdana,arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1]Promotion details: [/SIZE][/FONT] The Amazon Video Games team thanks you for preordering "Tomb Raider." Your purchase has entitled you to a Tomb Raider Scavenger Hunt download token.
See "Your Scavenger token" above.

Redeem your code at www.tombraider.com/hunt
Additional information on this offer can be found here.
This offer is subject to Terms and Conditions.
Thanks again for shopping with us.


SH unlock code email looks like this.


Your recent order entitles you to a promotional code.
Your promotional code:

[FONT=verdana,arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1]Promotion details: [/SIZE][/FONT] The Amazon Video Games team thanks you for purchasing “Tomb Raider; The Final Hours Edition.” Here is your redemption code for the Scavenger Hunt. The Kindle Fire Edition of "The Final Hours of Tomb Raider" will be sent to you within two days of the game's release.
The other bonuses (including the Shanty Town Multiplayer Map and Lara skin) will be included with your copy of the game.
How to redeem your code (See “Your promotional code” above):
To access any DLC you earned through the Tomb Raider Scavenger Hunt, enter the promotional code at www.tombraider.com/hunt
Additional information on this offer can be found here.
This offer is subject to Terms and Conditions.
Thanks again for shopping with us.

Again you need 2 codes they did what hitman absol did with sniper challenge and i never got 2nd code. Now contact amzn asap for right ones.

2nd one not working right now have to wait for tue?[/QUOTE]

Thanks for clarifying! I was beginning to wonder why I hadn't received my codes then seeing this I remember getting a 2nd email and wondering why they sent it when I already used the 1st code to enter the Scavenger Hunt. I just redeemed the 2nd code and got my 5 DLC perks! :D Now it's time to pick up the game and controller and Wreck-It Ralph since someone posted a $7 off coupon.

[quote name='Donut2922']Awesome can we also buy the retailer DLC's on PSN too?[/QUOTE]

I did a quick search on PSN and it didn't show anything.
 
[quote name='Cleaner7']Thanks for clarifying! I was beginning to wonder why I hadn't received my codes then seeing this I remember getting a 2nd email and wondering why they sent it when I already used the 1st code to enter the Scavenger Hunt. I just redeemed the 2nd code and got my 5 DLC perks! :D Now it's time to pick up the game and controller and Wreck-It Ralph since someone posted a $7 off coupon.[/QUOTE]

I'm still confused :roll:

The first code is needed to play the scavenger hunt at the website? The second code (despite email also saying it's for scavenger hunt) is actually a dlc code to enter on the console?
 
[quote name='ZxT Vendetta']Yeah I got 2 Scavenger Hunt codes as well. So if anyone wants the extra one, quote my post here and I will PM it to you. :bouncy:[/QUOTE]

I wouldn't mind! :D
 
[quote name='ragingst0rm6']I wouldn't mind! :D[/QUOTE]

Sorry! Yeah that 2nd code for redemption. Guess I should have read my email a little better.

Cleaner7 Thanks for the clarification.
 
[quote name='Gamer SDP']I'm still confused :roll:

The first code is needed to play the scavenger hunt at the website? The second code (despite email also saying it's for scavenger hunt) is actually a dlc code to enter on the console?[/QUOTE]

The 1st code is to register and play the scavenger hunt and after you log in you can then enter the 2nd code on the SH website and you will get an email with a code for each perk you unlocked (all 5 codes were in the 1 email for me). The email will have the normal XBL or PSN redeem codes.

Hope that helps!
 
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