Cheap and Old Collector's Editions

Fernando Rocker

Fernando Rocker

CAGiversary!
I saw a thread talking about the new upcoming CE games, and obviously the prices are MRSP.

So, I created this thread to easily identify old and cheap CE games.

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:wii: Cursed Mountain Limited Edition - $26.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Cursed-Mounta...VSOM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1298994563&sr=8-2
Details: Complete Game With Bonus Disc with 15 tracks of in-game music and a 5-part "making of" DVD. Interior Art in Steelbook case.

:360: Clive Barker's Jericho: Special Edition - $26.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003MUSI5E
Details: Limited edition in steelbook. Includes bonus DVD and downloadable content.

:360: Perfect Dark Zero: Collector's Edition - $11.45 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000B6ML1Y
Details: Colorfully-embossed metal collector's case with a protective cover. Includes a bonus DVD, comic booklet, and a collectible Perfect Dark Zero Glyph Card.

:psp: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Limited Edition - $29.99 at Gamestop
Gamestop Link: http://www.gamestop.com/psp/games/metal-gear-solid-peace-walker-collectors-edition/77649
Details: Includes 35-40 page artbook.

:psp: Ys: Seven Premium Edition - $99.95 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Ys-Seven-Prem...UAGO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301962731&sr=8-1
Details: Oversized 12.5" by 34" Cloth Map highlighting the world of the Ys series, Game soundtrack CD, and 60-page art book.

:psp: Ys: Oath of Felghana Premium Edition - $40.94 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Ys-Oath-Felgh...E6KU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1301962731&sr=8-3
Details: Ys: The Oath in Felghana Limited Edition comes with Game soundtrack CD featuring more than 20 songs and a 4" by 6" 2011 art calendar featuring art from the game

:360: Stranglehold Collector's Edition - $24.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000O5K1ZA
Details: Includes bonus footage and videos of behind the scenes of the game, concept art, and sound design.

:ps2: Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2
Gamestop Link: http://www.gamestop.com/ps2/games/shin-megami-tensei-devil-summoner-2/73846
Details: Numbered box with game and plushie.

:pc: City of Villians Collector's Edition - $9.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000BJHS8C
Details:

  • A DVD version of City of Villains
  • Seven limited edition HeroClix™ figures, including the one exclusive to this edition – Lord Recluse
  • Art Collection Book from both sides of the law
  • A preview deck of the City of Heroes collectible card game from Alderac Entertainment Group (This preview deck was not included with the European collectors box.)
  • One exclusive City of Heroes collector card from Alderac Entertainment Group
  • Two-sided poster featuring: Villains vs. Heroes battle scene and an Ancient Map of the Rogue Isles
:pc: Auto Assault Limited Edition - $69.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000AFKDE8
Details: Includes Creative Labs premium HS- 150 headset and microphone combo

:wii: Super Mario All-Stars - $49.50 at Amazon (YMMV ~$30 at Target and Sam's Club)
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Super-Mario-A...YNNO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1299373430&sr=8-1
Details: 25th Anniversary Mario Edition with Booklet, Soundtrack CD, and Game Disc.

:xbox: Mech Assault 2 Limited Edition
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Mech-Assault-...0?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1299373833&sr=1-80
Details: 2 Disc Set w/ Extra Levels

:pc: Age of Conan Limited Edition - $50.32 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Age-Conan-Hyb...?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1299374162&sr=1-158
Details: Soundtrack CD, Artbook, DVD of behind the scenes, Leather Map, and Collector's Box

:pc: Medieval Total War II Limited Edition - $14.97 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Medieval-II-T...0?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1299374507&sr=1-50
Details: Exclusive World Map and Soundtrack CD.

:ds: Bakugan Battle Brawlers - $9.20 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Bakugan-Brawl...8?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1299374398&sr=1-38
Details: Includes collectible Bakugan ball

:pc: Another World 15th Anniversary Edition - $8.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Another-World...8?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1299374507&sr=1-58
Details: Includes The Making of Another World, Development Diary, Technical Handbook, and exclusive original soundtrack.

:360: Prey Limited Collector's Edition
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Prey-Limited-...UT2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1299538004&sr=8-1
Details: Limited Collector's Edition includes: 2 Pewter Figurines: Die-cast figurines of the lead character, Tommy, and the alien Hunter; The Art of Prey Book - Collected conceptual and development images from the artists behind Prey.

:ps3: Killzone 3 Helghast Edition - $36.68 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Killzone-3-Playstation/dp/B002I0K6DG/
Details: Helmet, sniper camo figurine, artbook, super voucher inlcuding 24 hour double xp, premium dynamic theme, and downloadable soundtrack.

:360::ps3::pc: Fallout New Vegas Collector's Edition
Gamestop: http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-360/games/fallout-new-vegas-collectors-edition/77856
Details: Lucky 38 collector's coin, poker chips, card deck, hardcover graphic novel, making of new vegas DVD.

:360::ps3: Dead Rising 2 CE - $27.99 / $25.81 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Rising-2...49PY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1301971357&sr=8-3
Details:

  • Dead Rising 2 game disc for Xbox 360
  • Exclusive two-disc steelbook case
  • High-Def disc with 83 Minute "Zombrex Dead Rising Sun" motion picture and 24 minute "Making of" featurette
  • Zombrex "Syringe" pen
  • Zombrex "Prescription" notepad (25 pages)
  • Zombrex "Safety" card
  • Zombrex "Prospectus" sales brochure (16 pages)
  • Dead Rising 2 hardback artbook (48 pages)
:pc: Star Trek Online Collector's Edition: - $9.50 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Star-Trek-Onl..._1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1303600287&sr=1-1
Details:

  • 30 Days Game Time(can be added to current subs!)
  • 40 Page Art Book
  • Die Cast Badge
  • Exclusive In Game Uniforms
  • Collector's Packaging
:ps3: Infamous 2 Hero Edition - $59.99 at Newegg
Newegg Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16879261296
Details:

:pc::360::ps3: Mafia II CE - $29.95 / $36.00 / $41.13 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003NG5K8A?tag=cheapassgam08-20
Details:

:360: Alan Wake LE - $51.86 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002I0JFN8?tag=cheapassgam08-20
Details:

:360: Alan Wake LE - $29.96 - Walmart
Walmart Link:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Alan-Wake...ner=FKSJxY2VJAk&sourceid=21676437853715242345
Details: Hardbound in quality linen, the Limited Collector’s edition is designed to resemble a hardcover book.




It includes:
  • Game Disc in box with unique art
  • Exclusive In-Game Audio Commentary and Hints by Remedy
  • “The Alan Wake Files” – a 144pg book that includes a short story written by Alan Wake and compiles the FBI dossiers investigating the events in Bright Falls, WA
  • Exclusive Audio Disc with Soundtrack and Score
  • Game Add-on token redeemable on Xbox LIVE for the first Alan Wake add-on content pack
  • Exclusive Xbox disc with special content: Alan Wake Xbox Live Theme and Alan Wake Avatar for Xbox LIVE
:pc::360::ps3: Deus Ex: Human Revolution Augmented Edition - $39.99 (Download) / $69.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B004EINB0U/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20
Details:

:360: Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood CE - $39.99 at Best Buy
Best Buy Link: http://www.bestbuy.com
Details:

:360::ps3: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II CE - $30.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003O65UCK/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20
Details:

:360::ps3: Mortal Kombat CE - $70.80 / $85.54 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B004GCZRX8/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20
Details:

:ps3: Spider-Man 3 CE - $27.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000ORJF6O/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20
Details:

:360::ps3: Batman Arkham City Collector's Edition $39.96 at WalMart / $49.99 at Best Buy
WalMart Links: 360:http://www.walmart.com/ip/Batman-Arkham-City-Collector-s-Edition-Xbox-360/16932518 PS3: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Batman-Arkham-City-Collector-s-Edition-PS3/16932518
Best Buy Link: PS3:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Batman:...on-3/3046579.p?id=1218374325485&skuId=3046579



Includes:
  • Batman Statue by Kotobukiya
  • Iceberg Lounge challenge map
  • Batman: The Dark Knight Returns skin
  • Art Book
  • Batman: Gotham Knight Movie
  • Soundtrack (digital download)
:360::ps3:Soul Calibur V Collector's Edition $29.99 at Best Buy / $29.99 at Amazon / $30.16 at WalMart
Best Buy Links: PS3:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Soul+Ca...736&skuId=4037596&st=soul calibur v&lp=3&cp=1 360: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Soul+Ca...610&skuId=4037693&st=soul calibur v&lp=5&cp=1
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Soul-Calibur-V-Collectors-Xbox-360/dp/B00604I94E
WalMart Link: PS3: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Soul-Calibur-V-Collector-s-Edition-PS3-PlayStation-3/19423318



Includes:
  • Comes in Collectible Book Case
  • Art Book
  • Soundtrack CD
  • Making-of DVD
  • Signed Artwork
  • DLC card for the Black Knight and Paladin armor sets.
:ps3:Uncharted 3 Collector's Edition $29.99 at Best Buy / $45.99 at Amazon
Best Buy Link:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Unchart...59004736&skuId=2877929&st=uncharted&lp=1&cp=1
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Uncharted-3-Deception-Collectors-Edition-Playstation/dp/B0053OOEAA



Includes:
  • A standard copy of Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception on Blu-ray disc
  • Exclusive Collector's Edition steelbook
  • Wearable replicas of Nathan Drake's buckle and ring with necklace strap
  • Nathan Drake statue by SlideShow Collectibles
  • Traveling Chest Packaging
:360: Mass Effect 3: N7 Collector's Edition $59.99 at BestBuy
BestBuy Link:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Mass+Ef...88685&skuId=2889044&st=collector's&lp=14&cp=1



Includes:
  • Premium metal case
  • Hardbound art book
  • Limited edition Mass Effect comic by Dark Horse Comics
  • Fabric N7 patch
  • 4" x 6" lithographic print
  • Digital soundtrack
  • Collection of in-game content
:ps3:Fallout 3 Collector's Edition $59.99 at BestBuy
BestBuy Link:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Fallout...79087109&skuId=8873034&st=fallout 3&lp=3&cp=1



Includes:
  • Packed in Fallout Themed Lunchbox
  • Vault Boy Bobblehead
  • The Art of Fallout 3 with nearly 100 pages of never-before-seen concept art
  • The Making of Fallout 3 DVD
:360:The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Collector's Edition $59.99 at BestBuy
BestBuy Link:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/The+Eld...55441&skuId=3244621&st=collector's&lp=41&cp=1



Includes:
  • Alduin Statue
  • The Art of Skyrim' Official Art Book (200 pages)
  • The Making of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim' DVD
:ps3: Resistance 2 Collector's Edition $49.14 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Resistance-2-...358733780&sr=1-9&keywords=collector's+edition



Includes:
  • 5.5-inch Chimera Hybrid
  • double-sided Resistance
  • Bonus DVD that includes exclusive commentary
  • in-game HVAP Wraith multiplayer skin
  • Behind the Scenes video
:360::ps3:Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Platinum Edition $49.49 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Unleashed-Collectors-Xbox-360/dp/B003O6G718



Includes:
  • Collectible steelbook
  • Starkiller 2GB flash drive designed by Mimobot
  • Digital art book
  • In-game content (3 exclusive challenge mode levels, exclusive Ralph McQuarrie concept "Deak Starkiller" skin, exclusive lightsaber crystal)
:360:Street Fighter IV Collector's Edition $34.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Street-Fighter-IV-Collectors-Xbox-360/dp/B001CH2I1O



Includes:
  • Limited-edition figurine
  • Street Fighter IV - The Ties That Bind - a 65 minute anime movie
  • A mini-straegy guide from Prima
  • CD soundtrack
:360:Halo Reach Collector's Edition $39.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Reach-Limited-Xbox-360/dp/B003IT6E8C



Includes:
  • Game disc housed in recovered ONI "black box"
  • An exclusive Elite armor set for use in multiplayer modes
  • Artifact bag containing Dr. Halsey's personal journal and other classified documents
:360::ps3:Prototype 2 Blackwatch Collector's Edition $32.74 ($49.95 PS3) at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Prototype-2-Blackwatch-Collectors-Playstation-3/dp/B00795XGKA



Includes:
  • All Prototype 2 Radnet Edition content
  • Free Prototype 2 DLC pack #1 - Colossal Mayhem (available in May 2012)
  • Prototype 2 soundtrack CD
  • Exclusive illustrated Prototype 2 art book
  • Voucher code to download Dark Horse Comic's third and final Prototype 2 comic - The Labyrinth
  • 20% discount voucher at the Prototype merchandise store
:360:Deathsmiles Limited Edition $24.30 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Deathsmiles-Limited-Xbox-360/dp/B003E6VK5Q



Includes:
  • Exclusive Deathsmiles Xbox 360 faceplate
  • CD soundtrack
  • Special box/boxart
:360::ps3:Max Payne Special Edition 43.95 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Max-Payne-3-Special-Xbox-360/dp/B0067KR316



Includes:
  • 10" tall collectible Max Payne statue
  • Series of game-inspired original Still Life Art Prints
  • Copper and brass-plated iron, bullet-shaped bullet keychain featuring a screw-off back
  • Classic multiplayer character pack of eight playable characters
  • Disorderly Conduct multiplayer weapons pack
  • Max Payne 3 official soundtrack featuring the game's instrumental score
:ps3:Tekken Hybrid Limited Edition $29.80 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/TEKKEN-Hybrid-Limited-Playstation-3



Includes:
  • Tekken Blood Vengeance 3D The Movie
  • Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Prologue
  • Art book
  • 2 full length music CDs containing fan favorite tracks from Tekken Tag HD and Tekken Tag 2
  • PSN Home content: Tekken themed costumes and accessories
:360:Halo 3 Limited Edition 38.95 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Halo-3-Limited-Xbox-360/dp/B000K8YAKI



Includes:
  • Has a three-way folding steel container.
  • Bestiarum: A hard cover, bound collection of information and art covering the species, cultures and civilizations of Halo 3.
  • Poster
  • Behind the scenes bonus DVD
:360::ps3:Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds Special Edition 43.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Marvel-vs-Capcom-Special-Playstation-3/dp/B004BWKS1E



Includes:
  • Steel case
  • 12-page comic
  • DLC code for Jill & Shuma-Gorath playable DLC characters
  • 1 month Subscription to Marvel Digital Comics
:360:Gears of War 2 Limited Edition $44.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Gears-War-2-Limited-Xbox-360/dp/B0014CFO4K



Includes:
  • Special case
  • 48-page art book
  • Gold-plated Lancer Assault Rifle DLC code
:360:Gears of War 3 Epic Edition $98.97 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Gears-War-3-Epic-Xbox-360/dp/B003O6EEEK



Includes:
  • Limited Edition Marcus Fenix Statue
  • The Art and Design of Gears of War by Tom Bissell
  • Octus award box and Octus Service Medal
  • DLC codes for Adam Fenix multiplayer character and Infected Omen Weapon Pack
  • Fenix family mementos and fabric COG flag.
:360:Gears of War 3 Limited Edition $36.95 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Gears-War-3-Limited-Xbox-360/dp/B003O6G790



Includes:
  • Octus award box and Octus Service Medal
  • DLC codes for Adam Fenix multiplayer character
  • Fenix family mementos and fabric COG flag.
:360:Otomedius Excellent Special Edition $19.09 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Otomedius-Excellent-Special-Xbox-360/dp/B004ZGYZXS



Includes:
  • 2-sided pillow case
  • Art book
  • Soundtrack
:ps3:Little Big Planet 2 Special Edition $19.99 at BestBuy
BestBuy Link:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/LittleB...on+3/3294743.p?id=1218394225559&skuId=3294743



Includes:
  • PlayStation Move support
  • Move Pack: Rise of the Cakeling (5 new levels and 7 mini-levels)
  • "Disney/Pixar Toy Story Level" and "Costume" packs
  • "Pets Costumes" (the "Dogs", "Cats", and "Even More Animals Costume" packs)
:360:Street Fighter X Tekken Special Edition $48.99 at BestBuy
BestBuy Link:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Street+...+360/3967307.p?id=1218444150264&skuId=3967307



Includes:
  • Special Edition artwork
  • Prequel comic book created by UDON Comics
  • Build-it-Yourself Arcade Cabinet Bank
  • DLC code for 36 GEM powerups
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[quote name='Corbet']I'm pretty tempted to pick up the Brotherhood CE, but the stores aren't moving the stock of them, even at $55. Maybe when it hits $35.

I'm excited for the Killzone Heighast Edition to go on sale - I can't believe how many are rotting on the shelves at Best Buy.[/QUOTE]


this. I actually saw quite a few at my GS's Im waiting on it to hit about 30 bucks like the new vegas one did

[quote name='DarkonJohn']Yeah, coulda woulda shoulda. On the drive home I was really pissed and still am, but when it happened I was actually more dumbfounded because I just couldn't believe the words coming out of his mouth since he said them as if it was really a pretty straightforward thing. As much as I come to expect stupid crap when going to GS I just wasn't mentally prepared for that level of stupidity and obtuseness. I really wouldn't have been more surprised if the guy had pulled out an icepick and slowly inserted it all the way into his ear with a shit-eating grin on his fact the whole time. Like something out of a Stephen King story, I just wanted to get out of there before it got even more f-ed up.

But I've been to other GS's with other very helpful people (at least as helpful as they can be while working at GS), so I sometimes still stop by one every once in a while. But not that store...never again.[/QUOTE]


lol well thats the only reason i still shop at the store occasionally. Theres one near my house that actually has some cool employees.. well, it used to. They got a new manager thats one of those all about corporate guys and the store has been going downhill ever since he got there. Im pretty sure it will be complete shit soon

Still, you REALLY should have left a bad survery for the guy. Even ignoring all the other crap, they told you it was there and complete and it WASN'T you wasted a lot of time and gas, thats utter crap. I see several people mention they have gotten people in trouble or even fired with those things. I am aware that they take them seriously because theyre always pushing me to fill them out.

I never do because i straight up asked one of the guys at the store if it reflects on them or the store in general. Because i enjoyed the service he gave but hated the store, he said its about the person that sells you the item. So if you were to give low scores it would hurt the person who sold you the items, not just be a gripe about GS.

blea, anyway all this GS talk reminds me i need to check the reciept for the dead rising 2 CE i bought. it was 50 bucks but isn't worth that to me, ive been watching amazon for it to hit
 
The Tron Evolution Collector's edition is $40.36 at Amazon right now. It's marked down from $129.99 for both the 360 and the PS3. I'm not surer if there's any interest as the game and the statue are both supposed to be pretty bad, but it is quite a markdown.

http://www.amazon.com/TRON-Evolutio...VD58/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1305282833&sr=8-3

If someone wants to edit it into the OP, go for it, if not I'll add it later when I'm not on an iPad.
 
[quote name='DarkonJohn']Sometimes (actually, most of the time) GS really sucks balls. I had called several GS's to find a hard-to-find game and was told one place had it. I asked it was new and unopened and was told it was new but had been opened and still included original box and manual.

Well, I drove over an hour round trip only to find they only had the disk...no case, no manual...nothing but the disk, but they were still insisting on selling it at the new price ($29.99) even though the used price was $4.99.

While their gutted box crap is already nearly intolerable, this was just over top insanity. "Yes, we are a retail store that is selling you a game that doesn't include the manual, box or cover art, but since it is showing up in our computer as "new" we are going to charge you the new product price even though it comes with less than what most used games come with.".

So regarding your experience, nothing even remotely surprising about that in the least.[/QUOTE]

I had this exact same experience, except luckily the GS was just across the street from where I work so it wasn't much of a wasted drive. I laughed in the guy's face when he told me the disk-only game was still "new".
 
Any self respecting GS manager would have taken it and moved it to used just to get rid of it. It's one thing to have a gutted game, another to have disc only.
 
Gotta love GS the only place you pay MORE for a used gutted game than the same game brand NEW on clearance at Target, Sears, Kmart, etc.

Point in case, I picked up the Beatles RB at target for $13 while the used version w/o the manual was $29.99 at my local GS. When every store near me has SW:tfu for $19.99 new, GS has it for that same price USED!

I feel like Corky from that early 90's show; "Becka, I dun't Undersstaand?"
 
DOnt know where to post this so i figured this would be a good place, but BB in Wichita KS, has like 20 KZ3 collectors editions on sale for $89. I dunno if the price is world wide or what not but this was the price when I just left there just over 5 minutes ago.
 
[quote name='Madrocsz']Any self respecting GS manager would have taken it and moved it to used just to get rid of it. It's one thing to have a gutted game, another to have disc only.[/QUOTE]

Chances are if you're working at GS, you said goodbye to your self-respect a while ago :)
 
Just picked up the last copy of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Limited Edition from Gamestop for $29.99. Today is a good day! :)
 
So i was visiting my Grandfather for his bday today. And figured id check out the GS in his town since im rarely out there. It was a really nice one. Much larger than any near me, and clean.. no little kid or fat nerd BO, like a lot of them have.

I found some great collectors editions. I found the MGS peacewalker limited edition which ive been looking for for a while. It was in perfect condition. It was a little weird, when i asked the guy if he had any he said they did but they couldn't sell it.. when i pressed him and asked why, he claimed it was damaged or something and they couldn't sell it.. i wouldnt let it go though and kept questioning him so he went in the back and said there was a 2nd one and brought it out.. i dunno if he was trying to hold it for himself or what, but i didnt let 'we cant sell it' slide. Persistance payed off

I also got a MINT copy of record of Agarest war. I have NEVER seen one in that condition anywhere. Im talking perfectly mint, not a single dent or crushed bit. I snagged it up too. They also had a copy of Brothers and Arms hells highway, which i normally wouldnt' be interested in but for 30 bucks i was down with it. Final good buy was Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey. They have it for 14 bucks i guess which was cool.

thats it for the LE's They also had a copy of baten kaitos origins complete which was cool and i got a few other random games

so in total i got
MGS peacealker LE: 29.99
Record of Agarest war LE 39.99
Brothers in arms: Hells highway LE: 29.99

Just wanted to let people know that some GS's do indeed still have the peace walker LE set in stock, and that evidently there are some mint Agarest war LE's out there. That was a real shock. Ive seen like a dozen and this is the first that was perfect. I took some pics

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The 2nd pic is at a side angle to show that Record of Agarest war is in perfect condition. Ignore the other stuff on the desk =P i gotta clean and sort my room out and the desk was the best place to get a side shot. Im actually considering if i should keep all 3 sealed copies i have now FOr Agarest war, or return the most crushed one back to GS and keep the 2 best ones. I have 1 i got from amazon thats crushed pretty good. One from GS thats slightly crushed on the right side, and this one i just picked up. I think 3 sealed copies is a bit much. I suppose i should return the most crushed one.. but its kinda cool having so many copies! >_<

They actually have a 2nd GS in the city but i didn't know they closed at 6pm on Sunday, so i didn't get there in time before they closed. It was too bad, i really wanted to check their stuff out =(
 
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All the hells highway CEs around here look like they've been through a wood chipper :*( not sure why... they just sit on the shelf. AC:B is the same way. Looks like someone sandblasted them at all 5 nearby GS. Congrats on the score.
 
One of my Best Buys finally marked down the 360 Alan Wake and Mafia 2 CE's to 35 and 30 respectively. Might see that at some of the stores that have been hold out.
 
[quote name='Kenshindono']So i was visiting my Grandfather for his bday today. And figured id check out the GS in his town since im rarely out there. It was a really nice one. Much larger than any near me, and clean.. no little kid or fat nerd BO, like a lot of them have.

I found some great collectors editions. I found the MGS peacewalker limited edition which ive been looking for for a while. It was in perfect condition. It was a little weird, when i asked the guy if he had any he said they did but they couldn't sell it.. when i pressed him and asked why, he claimed it was damaged or something and they couldn't sell it.. i wouldnt let it go though and kept questioning him so he went in the back and said there was a 2nd one and brought it out.. i dunno if he was trying to hold it for himself or what, but i didnt let 'we cant sell it' slide. Persistance payed off

I also got a MINT copy of record of Agarest war. I have NEVER seen one in that condition anywhere. Im talking perfectly mint, not a single dent or crushed bit. I snagged it up too. They also had a copy of Brothers and Arms hells highway, which i normally wouldnt' be interested in but for 30 bucks i was down with it. Final good buy was Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey. They have it for 14 bucks i guess which was cool.

thats it for the LE's They also had a copy of baten kaitos origins complete which was cool and i got a few other random games

so in total i got
MGS peacealker LE: 29.99
Record of Agarest war LE 39.99
Brothers in arms: Hells highway LE: 29.99

Just wanted to let people know that some GS's do indeed still have the peace walker LE set in stock, and that evidently there are some mint Agarest war LE's out there. That was a real shock. Ive seen like a dozen and this is the first that was perfect. I took some pics

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The 2nd pic is at a side angle to show that Record of Agarest war is in perfect condition. Ignore the other stuff on the desk =P i gotta clean and sort my room out and the desk was the best place to get a side shot. Im actually considering if i should keep all 3 sealed copies i have now FOr Agarest war, or return the most crushed one back to GS and keep the 2 best ones. I have 1 i got from amazon thats crushed pretty good. One from GS thats slightly crushed on the right side, and this one i just picked up. I think 3 sealed copies is a bit much. I suppose i should return the most crushed one.. but its kinda cool having so many copies! >_<

They actually have a 2nd GS in the city but i didn't know they closed at 6pm on Sunday, so i didn't get there in time before they closed. It was too bad, i really wanted to check their stuff out =([/QUOTE]


I also picked one of these up yesterday. (Metal Gear). I had to go to Wisconsin to get it, but they also has a Fallout NV CE on PS3 sealed, so that made the trip worth it. I like having an extra to keep sealed!
 
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[quote name='DarkonJohn']Sometimes (actually, most of the time) GS really sucks balls. I had called several GS's to find a hard-to-find game and was told one place had it. I asked it was new and unopened and was told it was new but had been opened and still included original box and manual.

Well, I drove over an hour round trip only to find they only had the disk...no case, no manual...nothing but the disk, but they were still insisting on selling it at the new price ($29.99) even though the used price was $4.99.

While their gutted box crap is already nearly intolerable, this was just over top insanity. "Yes, we are a retail store that is selling you a game that doesn't include the manual, box or cover art, but since it is showing up in our computer as "new" we are going to charge you the new product price even though it comes with less than what most used games come with.".

So regarding your experience, nothing even remotely surprising about that in the least.[/QUOTE]

omg.... that's f'd up
 
Over the weekend I picked up Brothers in Arms:Hell's Highway LE for 360 for $30 too. It was in pretty good shape. Last week I got Lego Harry Potter LE for $30 also. It was in perfect shape. I couldn't argue with either of those, so they're now on the shelf!
 
I was wondering if any of you guys had seen any good deals on the Dead Space 2 CE for PS3? I wasn't expecting to like the series (too gory) but I tried the 1st game on steam for $5 and its been amazing.
 
[quote name='powersurge']I was wondering if any of you guys had seen any good deals on the Dead Space 2 CE for PS3? I wasn't expecting to like the series (too gory) but I tried the 1st game on steam for $5 and its been amazing.[/QUOTE]
Check Best Buy! That's where I picked up my 360 version of it. I paid $40 for it, although it was clearanced at the store I went to.
 
How is Agarest War? I've noticed that most of the games that hint at having any adult content are pretty have pretty ugly-looking underlying games. I'm curious if they're just trying to push their games out the door by tossing in some partial nudity hoping that sells it. I'm not hating - mostly because I've never played any of these types of games - but that's what it appears to be. I love Japanese games though and anime so I'm curious if the gameplay of any of these titles can actually stand alone without the adult content?
 
Is anybody else excited to get the Gears of War 3 Epic edition when it inevitably gets marked down to $50? That statue is pretty cool.

Or maybe I'm wrong and the epic edition will actually be limited. It seems like the only LEs/CEs/SEs that are actually worth picking up at release are Blizzard ones.
 
[quote name='Corbet']Is anybody else excited to get the Gears of War 3 Epic edition when it inevitably gets marked down to $50? That statue is pretty cool.

Or maybe I'm wrong and the epic edition will actually be limited. It seems like the only LEs/CEs/SEs that are actually worth picking up at release are Blizzard ones.[/QUOTE]

It won't be limited. It will be mass produced like all the triple A title ones are. The supply will be > the demand for it at the $150 price point.
 
[quote name='ZxT Vendetta']It won't be limited. It will be mass produced like all the triple A title ones are. The supply will be > the demand for it at the $150 price point.[/QUOTE]

Yep. Learned my lesson with reach. Preordered the legendary because it was "limited" and it wasn't even close.
 
The trouble is you'll get some moron like me who will snatch it up on release day just to have it.


Yeah.....that'll be me. For Duke Nukem too....dammit.
 
[quote name='Mr Dude65']Yep. Learned my lesson with reach. Preordered the legendary because it was "limited" and it wasn't even close.[/QUOTE]

I bit the bullet with Reach because I love the Halo franchise so much and I didn't want to wait for a price drop. Same thing will happen with Gears of War 3 most likely. :wall: But we shall see. This winter is gonna kill me already.

I do enjoy the Reach Statue 100x more than that stupid Halo 3 cat helmet. :bomb:
 
I WANT
Lunar: Silver Star Harmony Limited Edition SEALED around 30$..

no gamestop. cuz i already check.. they only have not sealed one..

does anyone have any Tip!!? please. . . .
 
[quote name='fortunado']How is Agarest War? I've noticed that most of the games that hint at having any adult content are pretty have pretty ugly-looking underlying games. I'm curious if they're just trying to push their games out the door by tossing in some partial nudity hoping that sells it. I'm not hating - mostly because I've never played any of these types of games - but that's what it appears to be. I love Japanese games though and anime so I'm curious if the gameplay of any of these titles can actually stand alone without the adult content?[/QUOTE]

If you like Strategy RPGs with hints of a dating sim, you'll enjoy it. The only major downside I could say about Agarest is that you do need to grind quite a bit if you don't want to get your arse handed to you early on.

It's unfortunate that this game (and Hyperdimension Neptunia) got pigeonholed because of the hype made for them. It's actually quite tame, but a lot of fun. Notice the Teen rating on them. Now, Ar Tonelico Qoga is a little dirty but not nearly as a lot of the people were saying about it (look at the CAG threads on it & Neptunia to see what I mean).
 
[quote name='fujimitsu']All the hells highway CEs around here look like they've been through a wood chipper :*( not sure why... they just sit on the shelf. AC:B is the same way. Looks like someone sandblasted them at all 5 nearby GS. Congrats on the score.[/QUOTE]

actually they had like 3 hells highways but theyw ere all in terrible condition as well. Except for the one i got. Its actually not perfect, the plastic is a little torn on one corner, but the box is fine.

the Agarest war and MGS were absolute mint though which is awesome cuz there the two i want.

[quote name='fortunado']How is Agarest War? I've noticed that most of the games that hint at having any adult content are pretty have pretty ugly-looking underlying games. I'm curious if they're just trying to push their games out the door by tossing in some partial nudity hoping that sells it. I'm not hating - mostly because I've never played any of these types of games - but that's what it appears to be. I love Japanese games though and anime so I'm curious if the gameplay of any of these titles can actually stand alone without the adult content?[/QUOTE]

actually although i have 3 sealed LE copies of it at the moment plus one sealed regular copy +all extras but soundtrack (from aksys's Japan relief sale), i havent opened any or played them =P Still from what i hear its not nearly as risque as it lets on. It mostly inuendo like

THIS
or
THIS


and some cheezecake shots. The gameplay seems like pretty standard SRPG stuff with the hook being playing across a few generations of players and who you bone down with determining your succeeding players stats, ect. People who ive talked to that played it and enjoy traditional JSRPG's have enjoyed it. The gameplay graphics are pretty good. Nothing super high res, but the models are decent. Its not garbage like spectral force 3 or anything.

[quote name='onyzukae']I WANT
Lunar: Silver Star Harmony Limited Edition SEALED around 30$..

no gamestop. cuz i already check.. they only have not sealed one..

does anyone have any Tip!!? please. . . .[/QUOTE]

Try FRY's. I picked up my 2nd copy to keep sealed from there.

By the way @ the gears of war 3 thing.. ya anyone who doesn't think those are gonna be as insanely mass produced as the Halo reach ones is kidding themselves, theyve been taking preorders on that for a while now

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[quote name='Fatbot3']One of my Best Buys finally marked down the 360 Alan Wake and Mafia 2 CE's to 35 and 30 respectively. Might see that at some of the stores that have been hold out.[/QUOTE]

This one is YMMV. I checked my local one because id been keeping an eye out for Alan wake for around that price. It was still $45 bucks. I would have probably got it for that price anyway but they had the shitty spider wrap on all the copies and they were all crushed to hell. They did have dead rising 2 CE for 35 bucks, but only the ps3 version, i want the 360 version so it was a no go

I did wind up getting mafia II CE for $30 though. I actually think i bought it recnetly on amazon, i need to check my pile of games. If so i guess i'll keep the CE sealed
 
The MAfia 2 Collectors Edition isnt worth it. Just get the Greatest Hits Version (make sure its in a RED CASE and not just a GREATEST HITS STICKER ON IT). This version has ALL DLC on it. That version is MUCH more worth it.

And if you can snag the Alan Wake CE get it. IT is so worth it. One of the coolest CE I've ever gotten.

And for Triple A titles having their Collectors Editions able to be found all over the place. I have 2 games where that didnt happen. COD4 Modern Warfare & MGS4 Limited Edition.
 
[quote name='thecoryjihad']The trouble is you'll get some moron like me who will snatch it up on release day just to have it.


Yeah.....that'll be me. For Duke Nukem too....dammit.[/QUOTE]

I had the balls of steel edition pre ordered the very minute I saw it announced. Then a couple weeks later I realized no one was sold out of it for any system and then a week later I started looking real close at its contents and realized it was all shit so I canceled my pre order.

Id kind of like the bust and the comic, so Ill just wait for its price to drop and get one then. Shouldnt take long since I think people are getting sick of paying 100 bucks for a deck of cards, a poker chip, some cheap little artbook and other useless shit.

Now that la noire has a 20 dollar credit instead of 15 Ill get it and save the 20 for balls of steel drops in price.
 
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WTF. Cant you put a youtube video link without it embeding the video in the god damn post? I trie dseveral different combos, including regular cut and paste with html code off, hyperlink with text, everything and it wont friggin post without embeding on the page.[/QUOTE]
You could use [ code] tags (take out the space obviously), but then people will have to copy/paste the link.
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Not sure if this has been posted yet, but Fry's has the Killzone 3 Helghast Edition for 59.99 (20 cheaper than Amazon). It was that price at two of the Dallas/Fort Worth stores, so hopefully it's the same in your neck of the woods.
 
[quote name='HYDFDEMON']Amazon has Assassin's Creed Brotherhood Collector's Edition for $64 as of this posting. Comes with free 2-day shipping if you are a Prime member. Not sure if it's been lower than that or not, but MSRP looks like it was $99.99.

Only 6 left in stock.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=3201&pf_rd_p=1280661842&pf_rd_i=typ01[/QUOTE]


I'm confused by the price on this. For the longest time it was $59.99 at Best Buy because I know for a fact I bought a bunch of those when they had their last B2G1 Free promo. I actually bought sets of Dead Rising 2 Zombrex edition, Castlevania Limited Edition and AC: Brotherhood CE all for $59.99 each.

Now all of a sudden best buy has it back at $99.99 two months or so after my store was cleaned out. (They did have it on sale for $54.99 last week).

When I saw them back in stock I thought they must be super cheap and was amazed to see them at retail
 
I got mine in the same B2G1 sale at Best Buy. It was $59.99 ... And honestly, it's not worth it. I'd prefer to have an AC2 CE. If I can find a really good trade in I'll probably let it go.
 
[quote name='PatelKing']Currently, $60 at gamestop for both consoles[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the head's up. I'm going to wait for the $30 price drop seeing as how every store around me (and quite frankly that I've been to heh) has at least 3 of each console it seems!
 
Speaking of putting old CE's on clearance, my local BB has a huge stockpile of Halo Reach Legendary that they've been sitting on forever. I wish they'd put those on clearance already.
 
Yea between Halo Reach, Brotherhood and Helghast collector's editions, you think Best Buy would learn to probably never order nowhere near as many copies as they did.
 
Well they price them way higher than they should be initially so only a few sell to the hardcore collectors and little rich kids. The rest of us have to wait for them to hit a realistic pricepoint. Seriously though, Brotherhood is down to $39.99 at BB. Does a cheap, plastic jack-in-the box and a super tiny art book really justify a $60 price hike? If you saw those all sold separately in a store, you wouldn't pay more than $10-15 each for the extra items.

It's not like they are numbered, limited editions that spike the value. They're just monopolizing on the extra content. It's pretty sad that they charge so much. I prefer the collector's editions that have really nice extra content for just a small premium over the original edition (+$10-20) ... my favorite that comes to mind is Bioshock 2.

It seems they are just trying to throw stuff in boxes lately that people will buy just to make a crapload of extra cash. Think of it though, BB knocked $40 off that Brotherhood CE several times. Not $10, not $20, but almost half. You gotta wonder how much markup goes into these CE's to constitute such a price hike?
 
I agree that Bioshock 2 was a fantastic CE and once I saw what it came with decided to preorder it even at MSRP. The other recent CE I did that with was ME2 where I can see may not have been as worth it to many people but I have to admit, Mass Effect is one of my favorite series. I also bought the Fallout 3 CE on release day for similar reasons to Bioshock 2; so much good, real world material! The difference between these purchases and the three we've been talking about is that they're worth it to me and are fairly highly rated series.

Following the Bioshock 2 price drops since it came out is what got me to stop preordering CEs If something with that quality can suffer those market conditions and drop to $30, items like Killzone, Halo and AC:B will for sure make it to a cheap price point.

Now when we start talking about CEs like DA2 where it's just a bunch of ingame stuff? Get the fuck out of here with that crap! Give me tangible items! In the mean time I'll be selling useless DLC codes on ebay for $40-90 :lol:
 
[quote name='fortunado']Well they price them way higher than they should be initially so only a few sell to the hardcore collectors and little rich kids. The rest of us have to wait for them to hit a realistic pricepoint. Seriously though, Brotherhood is down to $39.99 at BB. Does a cheap, plastic jack-in-the box and a super tiny art book really justify a $60 price hike? If you saw those all sold separately in a store, you wouldn't pay more than $10-15 each for the extra items.

It's not like they are numbered, limited editions that spike the value. They're just monopolizing on the extra content. It's pretty sad that they charge so much. I prefer the collector's editions that have really nice extra content for just a small premium over the original edition (+$10-20) ... my favorite that comes to mind is Bioshock 2.

It seems they are just trying to throw stuff in boxes lately that people will buy just to make a crapload of extra cash. Think of it though, BB knocked $40 off that Brotherhood CE several times. Not $10, not $20, but almost half. You gotta wonder how much markup goes into these CE's to constitute such a price hike?[/QUOTE]

Good points bro. I learned my lesson some time ago when certain LE/CE/SE games dropped in price almost a week after release and then what made it worse was the 50%-75% that followed a month or two later.

Personally, I love Capcom's collector's edition as they usually include a Steelbook, artbook and a price hike of only $15-$20 from the regular. The limited editions I stay away from are the ones EA usually releases. Talk about absolute bullshit on their end with only DLC being the incentive. I loved the Dragon Age and Mass Effect 2 Collector's editions, but felt shafted with DA2 Signature edition. C'mon EA/Bioware!!

Either way, I'm waiting on the Witcher 2 Collector's edition to hit a much better price point even though it is packed with decent stuff and the game has received good reviews.
 
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