Official Collector's Edition Compilation III

[dreamer131313]

Target: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - Collector's Edition $99.99

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD Collector's Edition 3/17/15 $99.99 - $109.99

CONTENTS:

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• Final Fantasy Type-0 HD Collector's Edition Includes:
• Collector's Box and Game Disc
• GOLDEN STEELBOOK CASE: Featuring illustrations by world-renowned artist Yoshitaka Amano, this premium case holds both the game and soundtrack CD.
• COMPOSER'S SELECTIONS SOUNDTRACK: Includes 15 tracks hand-picked by the game's composer, Takeharu Ishimoto.
• FINAL FANTASY® TYPE-0 MANGA: A complete 200 page manga comic establishing the world and characters of the game.
• 80 PAGE ART BOOK: Dive into the war-torn land of Orience through its illustrations and art renders.
• ACE'S CARDS: Five life-size replicas of the iconic cards held by Class Zero's Ace.
• FINAL FANTASY® XV EPISODE DUSCAE DEMO: Every copy of the Collector's Edition includes a code for the FINAL FANTASY® XV playable demo.

Gamestop: http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-Final+Fantasy+Type+0+HD+Collector+s+Edition,28zu0
Square Enix: https://type0.na.square-enix.com/
 
Mario Party 10 + Mario amiibo Bundle - Wii U 3/20/15 $59.99

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Mario-Party-10-amiibo-Bundle-Wii/dp/B00S7O6R9O?tag=cheapassgam08-20
Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mario-Party-10-Mario-Amiibo-Wii-U/43093229
Target: http://www.target.com/p/mario-party-10-mario-amiibo-bundle-for-nintendo-wii-u/-/A-17015936
Gamestop: http://www.gamestop.com/wii-u/games/mario-party-10-with-mario-amiibo/120240
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/mario-party-10-with-mario-amiibo-figure-bundle-nintendo-wii-u/3208016.p?id=1219573004122&skuId=3208016
Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16878190546
 
Borderlands: The Handsome Collection- Claptrap-in-a-Box Edition 3/24/15 $399.99 OUT OF STOCK

CONTENTS:

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Released world-wide and Limited to 5000 units across all consoles and all regions this edition will cost $400 and include a SteelBook, 12 exclusive lithographs featuring all of the vault hunters from the two games as well as a very cool remote-controlled claptrap.
The included claptrap uses an internal gyroscope to maintain balance, it’s controlled by an app available for iPhone or Android, features a camera mounted in it’s eye so you can see what it sees, and is able to spout several phrases, also controlled from the app.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dvideogames&field-keywords=Borderlands%3A%20The%20Handsome%20Collection-%20Claptrap-in-a-Box%20Edition
GameStop: http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-Borderlands+The+Handsome+Collection+Claptrap+in+a,28zu0
2K Store: http://store.2k.com/store/Tk22k/en_US/pd/productID.313363000
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?st=Borderlands%3A+The+Handsome+Collection+Claptrap-in-a-Box+Edition&_dyncharset=UTF-8&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=15&sp=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&keys=keys
 
MLB 15: The Show 10th Anniversary Edition 3/31/15 $69.99

Contents:

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• Exclusive MLB 15 The Show 10th Anniversary Steel Book and Exclusive Cover
• 12K in Stubs ($9.99 value)
• 15 Bonus Item Packs ($15.99 value)
• All 30 MLB Dynamic Themes
• MLB 15 Dynamic Theme

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/MLB15-Show-10th-Anniversary-PlayStation-4/dp/B00SVYCCT4/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1424296278&sr=1-1&keywords=mlb+15+10th
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/mlb-15-the-show-10th-anniversary-edition-playstation-4/3702113.p?id=1219593651477&skuId=3702113
Gamestop: http://www.gamestop.com/ps4/games/mlb-15-the-show-10th-anniversary-edition/120253
 
Mortal Kombat X Kollector's Import Edition 4/14/15 $179.99 AMAZON EXCLUSIVE

Contents:

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• Includes: The Game, Kollector's Box, Serialized Steel Card, Hand Painted Scorpion Statue, Exclusive Steel Pack, In-Game Bonus Content, Comic Book Volume 1.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Mortal-Kombat-Kollectors-Import-Edition-PlayStation/dp/B00SXAQTI6/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t
 
Mortal Kombat X Kollector's Edition by Coarse 4/14/14 $149.99

Contents:

Spoiler

• Includes: The Game, Scorpion Figurine by Coarse, Certificate of Authenticity, Gold Scorpion Skin and Kombat Pack Downloadable Content.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Mortal-Kombat-Kollectors-Import-Edition-PlayStation/dp/B00SXAQTI6/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t
Gamestop: http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-Mortal+Kombat+X+Kollector+s+Edition
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?st=mortal+kombat+x+coarse&_dyncharset=UTF-8&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=15&sp=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&keys=keys
 
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Collector's Edition 5/19/15       $149.99

CONTENTS:

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• The standard edition of the game
• A giant, 33x24x26 cm (10" w US), 100% hand painted, Polystone figure of Geralt of Rivia battling a Griffin
• An exclusive, collector grade Witcher medallion
• A one of a kind SteelBook
• A two-hundred page artbook, containing breathtaking art from the game
• A huge Outer and Inner Collector's Boxes you can store your Witcher merchandise in!

NOTES: THE XBOX ONE VERSION GET EXTRAS SUCH AS 2 DECK OF CARDS & CLOTH MAP EXCLUSIVE TO THAT VERSION
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Witcher-The-Wild-Hunt-Collectors-Edition/dp/B00KSN7OGC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1411072532&sr=8-2&keywords=The+Witcher+3%3A+Wild+Hunt+Collector" href="http://www.amazon.com/Witcher-The-Wild-Hunt-Collectors-Edition/dp/B00KSN7OGC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1411072532&sr=8-2&keywords=The+Witcher+3%3A+Wild+Hunt+Collector" s+edition"="">http://www.amazon.com/Witcher-The-Wild-Hunt-Collectors-Edition/dp/B00KSN7OGC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1411072532&sr=8-2&keywords=The+Witcher+3%3A+Wild+Hunt+Collector's+Edition       OOS
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?_dyncharset=UTF-8&_dynSessConf=-7444514076999432562&id=pcat17071&type=page&ks=960&st=The+Witcher+3%3A+Wild+Hunt+Collector's+Edition&sc=Global&cp=1&sp=&qp=currentprice_facet%3DPrice~%24100+-+%24149.99&list=y&usc=All+Categories&nrp=15&iht=n&seeAll=       OOS
Gamestop: http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-The+Witcher+3+Wild+Hunt+Collector+s+Edition,28zu0,1342
Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?Find=Find&_refineresult=true&ic=16_0&search_constraint=0&search_query=The+Witcher+3%3A+Wild+Hunt+Collector's+Edition&cat_id=2636&facet=price%3A%24100+-+%24150||brand%3AWarner+Bros.
 
Batman: Arkham Knight Limited Edition 6/2/15 $99.99

CONTENTS:

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• Custom Art Book - 80 Page, Full Colour Art Book Showcasing the concept art of Batman Arkham Knight
• Limited Edition SteelBook - Unique SteelBook case and game disc
• Comic Book - Limited Edition DC Comics Batman: Arkham Knight #0 Comic Book
• Exclusive Character Skin Pack - Three Unique Skins from DC Comics - The New 52
• Batman Memorial Statue - Imposing statue commemorating Gotham's Protector, the Dark Knight

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Arkham-Knight-Limited-Edition-PlayStation/dp/B00NESHEW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411072648&sr=8-1&keywords=Batman%3A+Arkham+Knight+Limited+Edition
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?_dyncharset=UTF-8&_dynSessConf=ATG15573771225&keys=keys&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=15&sp=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&st=Batman%3A+Arkham+Knight+Limited+Edition
GameStop: http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-Batman+Arkham+Knight+Limited+Edition,28zu0

Batman: Arkham Knight Batmobile Edition 6/2/15 $199.99

CONTENTS:

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• Custom Art Book - 80 Page, Full Colour Art Book Showcasing the concept art of Batman Arkham Knight
• Limited Edition SteelBook - Unique SteelBook case and game disc
• Comic Book - Limited Edition DC Comics Batman: Arkham Knight #0 Comic Book
• Exclusive Character Skin Pack - Three Unique Skins from DC Comics - The New 52
• Transforming Batmobile Statue - Fully transformable Batmobile statue realised in exquisite detail by TriForce

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Arkham-Knight-Batmobile-Edition-PlayStation/dp/B00NESHDRI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411072710&sr=8-1&keywords=Batman%3A+Arkham+Knight+Batmobile+Edition OOS
Best Buy: N/A
Gamestop: http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-Batman+Arkham+Knight+Batmobile+Edition,28zu0 OOS
 
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain 9/1/15 $99.99

Contents:

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• Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Collector's Edition Includes:
• Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Game
• Collectible Steelbook Case
• Exclusive Packaging
• Map
• Half Scale Replica of Snake's Bionic Arm
• Behind the Scenes Documentary and Trailers Blu-ray
• Additional Game Content:
• Customizable 'Venom Snake' Emblem
• Snake Costume X 4
• Cardboard Box X 3
• Weapon and Shield Set X 4
• MGO Item X 4
• XP Boost

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Metal-Gear-Solid-Phantom-Pain-Collectors/dp/B00UFOYR8W/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1426435614&sr=1-1&keywords=metal+gear+solid+v+the+phantom+pain+collectors+edition
Gamestop: http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-Metal+Gear+Solid+V+The+Phantom+Pain+Collector+s+Edition

Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?st=4920015%2C+4918011&_dyncharset=UTF-8&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=15&sp=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&keys=keys
 
HALO 5 Limited Edition TBD $99.99

Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/halo-5-guardians-limited-edition-xbox-one/2235002.p?id=1219533980899&skuId=2235002
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Halo-5-Guardians-Limited-Xbox-One/dp/B00RKK11O2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1421784570&sr=8-2&keywords=halo+5+limited+edition
Gamestop: http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-one/games/halo-5-guardians-limited-edition/119594
Microsoft Store: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/productID.313091700

Halo 5: Guardians Limited Collector's Edition TBD $249.99

Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/halo-5-guardians-limited-collectors-edition-xbox-one/2237037.p?id=1219534062973&skuId=2237037
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Guardians-Limited-Collectors-Xbox-One/dp/B00RKK15H0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421784809&sr=8-1&keywords=Halo+5%3A+Guardians+Limited+Collector's+Edition&pebp=1421784813716&peasin=B00RKK15H0
Gamestop: http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-one/games/halo-5-guardians-limited-collectors-edition/119593
Microsoft Store: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/productID.313091600

 

[Stickboy46]

Anybody have any success with an OMS for the Witcher CE @ bb?

as an update.. My CE that I ordered through OMS this morning already shipped!

 

[shrike4242]

How did they fit the CE in a bubble mailer?

Duh. Sorry, the BB SB, not BB CE.

 

[ck0]

I got my Witcher CE today and surprised to see the steelbook thrown along inside the shipping box along with the CE.   The bad news is, that it's dented to all hell.  Top corner won't even close due to a dent in the middle front.  

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By the way did anyone receive their CE with loose seal stickers?  The box top was practically open due to the 3 circular seal stickers.  I thought someone had opened it up.  Nothing was missing inside.  

 

[Vogyn]

I got my Witcher CE today and surprised to see the steelbook thrown along inside the shipping box along with the CE. The bad news is, that it's dented to all hell. Top corner won't even close due to a dent in the middle front.

witcher3.jpg

By the way did anyone receive their CE with loose seal stickers? The box top was practically open due to the 3 circular seal stickers. I thought someone had opened it up. Nothing was missing inside.

Oh god, where did you order from? Mine's still shipping.

 

[Pikagreg]

It looks like BB sent my steelbook and PS4 copy in separate boxes/envelopes.

 

[krishna_malladi]

I got my Witcher CE today and surprised to see the steelbook thrown along inside the shipping box along with the CE. The bad news is, that it's dented to all hell. Top corner won't even close due to a dent in the middle front.

witcher3.jpg

By the way did anyone receive their CE with loose seal stickers? The box top was practically open due to the 3 circular seal stickers. I thought someone had opened it up. Nothing was missing inside.

My steelbook came almost looking the same as yours. It doesnt fully close and moves on the hinges. I am mighty pissed and complained everywhere I can...I think I am ok now...

 

[ck0]

Oh god, where did you order from? Mine's still shipping.

Oh I forgot to mention it was from Best Buy (free one they threw in for pre-orders, not the same one you get from the CE).

My steelbook came almost looking the same as yours. It doesnt fully close and moves on the hinges. I am mighty pissed and complained everywhere I can...I think I am ok now...

I'm thought about going up to my local Best Buys and ask if I could get a replacement, but the cost of gas deterred me. (I could call ahead to ask if they even had them in stock, but I'm sure they are clueless and would be wasting my time)

Honestly man, I think I would rather not have this steelbook in possession, because every time I look at it, I'm just reminded of how marred and mangled it is. It's disappointing to look at because all you see is that imperfection that I can't look past. I know it's complaining about a freebie, but as a Witcher fan... "it's a damn shame" -- is all I can say about this.

 

[dgwillia006]

Wow, Amazon actually got my Witcher CE out for delivery today instead of the original Thursday date.

Just wondering where the hell the UPS truck is though, 6PM and still no show, and I dont want them leaving it on my front porch like my 500$ camera that they said I'd have to sign for.....

 

[slowdive21]

Wow, Amazon actually got my Witcher CE out for delivery today instead of the original Thursday date.

Just wondering where the hell the UPS truck is though, 6PM and still no show, and I dont want them leaving it on my front porch like my 500$ camera that they said I'd have to sign for.....

Don't worry you will hear the driver drop it from waist height.

 

[Donut2922]

Yesterday, a BB rep posted: 'In regards to the Collector’s Edition pre-orders; Yes, you will also receive the Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook! If your Collector’s Edition is being shipped to your home, the shipment should also include the Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook, aside from the already included Collector’s Edition specific SteelBook. If you’re picking yours up in-store, you’ll receive the SteelBook when you pick up your copy."

I just got my CE from BB.com and the steelbook was thrown in the box. Shockingly, it was not damaged. Not that I care, but there's no title on the spine.

Where can I this post? I may need to reference this. I didn't have any luck searching the forums myself.

Edit nvm found it. Posted by bby Brian

 

[knight19]

Where can I this post? I may need to reference this. I didn't have any luck searching the forums myself.

Edit nvm found it. Posted by bby Brian

Yeah, I really stayed on them in the forums to clarify the Steelbook for the CE Pre-orders (I'm the one who asked yesterday for them to clarify). I had to show them my post and BBY-Brian's reply to get my steelbook this morning.

 

[Bombarded]

FYI you can OMS order the Witcher 3 collectors in store at Best Buy still

Just because it just came out right? I hope I can do that for batman limited edition when it releases or even better, phantom pain ce. They would also be able to apply a movers coupon too right?

 

[dgwillia006]

7:15 and still not even a UPS attempt.....I now remember why I hated UPS in this area so much.

They cant even try to say they attempted to deliver because my brother has been doing yardwork most of the day

 

[Thrakker]

I did a bestbuy.com preorder last year for in store pickup, prior to the steelbook announcement. When I got there after work, my CE was waiting for me. I said I heard it came with a free steelbook, and she nodded, grabbed one out of the fairly decent size box of them they had, and called a manager over to override it to free, since it wasn't on my original receipt. No hassle or argument needed. She just knew that all copies were supposed to be given one.

Of course the poor guy at the terminal next to mine who had preordered the regular edition was given his steelbook, walked away, and then came back because his steelbook was empty. Neither he nor the clerk realized that he needed to be given a copy of the actual game as well. 

 

[Bombarded]

Oddly enough no one is selling it via ebay there is one auction and that is the price of the game.

I checked ebay and no one was selling it and if there were, they'd be sold for a high proce so I just ordered the limited edition from amazon uk the other day

 

[dgwillia006]

Just chased the UPS truck down and got my CE lol. This thing is huuuuuugeee

Holy crap this CE is epic. Probably one of the best ones I ever brought at the 150$ range. The artbook  is massive, the steelbook is awesome, and the statue is just beautiful.

 

[GamerDude316]

Surprise surprise, all kinds of problems picking up my Witcher 3 PS4 CE for store pickup today.

• Store didnt receive any steelbooks and were adamant that the only steelbook was the one inside the physical CE
• They screwed up my $10 preorder bonus.  I asked if I could change payment methods to use a couple GC's and the lady said it was no problem but I got home and saw they outright cancelled the order and then resold it to me.
• Box has VERY noticeable outer damage!  Couldnt do an exchange as it was the only one in the store.

I posted on the forums so hopefully that will help fix some of this.  I really hope they can ship the steelbook to me, I preordered at a Best Biy over an hour from my house cause it was on the way back from an already planned trip.  Would prefer to not have to drive back cause of their own up.

 

[ShadowAssassin]

This CE is the 2nd biggest I've seen other than the Titanfall CE.

 

[knight19]

Could anyone who is satisfied with their Witcher 3 Statues take a close-up pic of the face so I can compare?  Mine doesn't seem to have pupils and has a darker streak on one side.  I assume it's mispainted (or not completely painted), but if that's what it's supposed to look like...

 

[TaylorM06]

as an update.. My CE that I ordered through OMS this morning already shipped!

Thanks for these OMS posts!!! I OMS'd one about 30 mins ago. Gotta get that GCU discount.

 

[Stickboy46]

Just because it just came out right? I hope I can do that for batman limited edition when it releases or even better, phantom pain ce. They would also be able to apply a movers coupon too right?

Correct, oms allows you to order from warehouse inventory or other store inventory. So you can order from those extras that get shipped around launch. It's rang up in the regular register so you can apply anything that a regular instore purchase would allow

 

[YBX87]

Wow, Amazon actually got my Witcher CE out for delivery today instead of the original Thursday date.

Just wondering where the hell the UPS truck is though, 6PM and still no show, and I dont want them leaving it on my front porch like my 500$ camera that they said I'd have to sign for.....

don't worry the fedex delivery person will pick up your package

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFgxNIVglvU

 

[YBX87]

Just chased the UPS truck down and got my CE lol. This thing is huuuuuugeee

Holy crap this CE is epic. Probably one of the best ones I ever brought at the 150$ range. The artbook is massive, the steelbook is awesome, and the statue is just beautiful.

did you yell after the driver like this one with the fedex driver

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0EYi_a4vX4

 

[Bleedingwickedly]

Wow, Amazon actually got my Witcher CE out for delivery today instead of the original Thursday date.

Just wondering where the hell the UPS truck is though, 6PM and still no show, and I dont want them leaving it on my front porch like my 500$ camera that they said I'd have to sign for.....

They did the same with my preordered PS4. I wasn't too happy...

I do remember locally around this past X-Mas, some people got arrested for following around UPS & FedEx trucks and taking packages off people's porches. To me that's just insane, but this world is messed up now days.

Off topic: When I was younger I use to run all around my neighborhood till 9-10pm in the Summer. Now days I won't even let my kids play outside, in the yard, unless I'm outside with them. It's kind of depressing to actually think about. We live in a scary world nowadays.

 

[tepro]

Just got home, saw 2 big ass boxes, got excited.  Both were PS4 Witcher 3 CE instead of X1 like ordered a long time ago. WTF BB. Even receipts inside said X1 CE. Both were inside sealed developer box, inside shipping box. BB didn't even opened the ing developer box to check to make sure they ship me the right game.

 

[Boss]

Well the XB1 version does has extra swag (the 2 decks of playing cards)... So maybe not a loss.

 

[YBX87]

is this one of you guys?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_xRrYMuZtE

 

[Bleedingwickedly]

Well the XB1 version does has extra swag (the 2 decks of playing cards)... So maybe not a loss.

Think you read it wrong. He wanted the X1 version but received the PS4 version.


That really sucks though. It's going to be difficult to find a replacement to swap for.

Also yes that's the Steelbook from BB.

 

[jvang117]

I went to Best Buy right at opening this morning hoping they might get an extra Wild Hunt edition but they had none. No one there had a single clue about anything regarding the Witcher 3 besides the normal copies that were sitting on one endcap. Like four employees held their arms up and went around to different parts of the store asking various managers and workers what is the deal with the Steelbooks and where are the special editions. After a number of requests I was able to get them to bring the steelbooks out from the back, and finally the hardcover strategy guides too. They learned that the steelbooks were for pre-orders but after a couple of brief requests I was able to get one as a walk-in. It never hurts to ask nicely and tell them exactly what you want.

In the end I was able to score the game, a steelbook, and the hardcover guide for $78 after tax.

Which Best Buy lol?

 

[Bezerker]

By the way did anyone receive their CE with loose seal stickers? The box top was practically open due to the 3 circular seal stickers. I thought someone had opened it up. Nothing was missing inside.

The stickers might as well not have been there on mine. They seemed like they lost all their adhesive during whatever shipping process they went thru. Considering I didn't have any options short of going home empty handed, I didn't say anything. Everything inside was still there so I don't think anyone actually opened the items.

NISA slowly adding more random stuff to increase prices for vita CE's~

Since they lost the rights to Neptunia they're probably looking for whatever way they can to make some extra $.

 

[deadlykittenpaws]

Anyone have a link to info on the LINE group? Please!

 

[Bombarded]

If you return the game, would they charge you for the witcher 3 steelbook? It doesn't really cost anything does it?

 

[k20em1]

They would charge you $50 as that would be stealing, and they had to pay something to have those made.

 

[KnightOfTruth]

If you return the game, would they charge you for the witcher 3 steelbook? It doesn't really cost anything does it?

Depends on how they rang you up -- if the steelbook was recorded as part of the "bundle", then I believe they wouldn't accept a return without it (they tried that with the Batman:AO metalpaks IIRC). But if it wasn't even rung up, or rung up separately and had the price overridden to $.01 or whatnot, then you might be good -- still, it irks me a bit when people want to do this as it helps to dissuade companies from doing things like "free steelbook" giveaways and this steelbook is truly one of the nicest ones I've seen, let alone that it was essentially free if you were getting the game anyway!

 

[shrike4242]

[quote name="Bombarded" post="12699425" timestamp="1432117072"]If you return the game, would they charge you for the witcher 3 steelbook? It doesn't really cost anything does it?[/quote]
You'll get $50 deducted from the return, so it's not free. They did this to stop scamming assholes like you. Go trade the game in somewhere if you only want the steelbook.

 

[KnightOfTruth]

You'll get $50 deducted from the return, so it's not free. They did this to stop scamming a**holes like you. Go trade the game in somewhere if you only want the steelbook.

Hmm... after reading your post and mine, you made the point I really WANTED to make, but much more emphatically. Thanks!

Also, since it was discussed yesterday and I didn't see any definitive answer on here, I tracked down where we can get the 3rd iteration of the G2-sized Steelbook for Witcher 3 -- looks like it was only available as part of the "Steelbook Edition" at this particular retailer https://cdp.pl/wiedzmin-3-dziki-gon-pud-ps4.html (courtesy of barnaba @ce.org)

Edit: Also, as of writing this all X1 and PC versions were sold out, only PS4 remained as of last check

 

[BrandonJF]

You'll get $50 deducted from the return, so it's not free.

When did that start? I find that really hard to believe. The steelbook has a value of $50 on the receipt? I can't see how that's possible.

 

[godofwar7]

Believe it. Two people here got charged 48 dollars for their steelbooks for trying to change their payment method.

So how do I go about doing an OMS order at best buy? I have the witcher CE ordered on amazon but would greatly prefer the GCU savings.

 

[shrike4242]

[quote name="BrandonJF" post="12699537" timestamp="1432126968"]When did that start? I find that really hard to believe. The steelbook has a value of $50 on the receipt? I can't see how that's possible. [/quote]
I think it was when Arkham Asylum had its free steelbook with pre-order or possibly earlier.

They make it a package deal with the value of the SB deducted from the game value when you return the game. Same as how Target did the free guide with purchase.

 

[Bezerker]

I've actually seen the Prototype 2 steelbook at a store recently still with its $50 pricetag. They don't sell the game anymore, so I have no clue how they plan on bundling that with anything.

 

[BigTime2Play]

Believe it. Two people here got charged 48 dollars for their steelbooks for trying to change their payment method.

So how do I go about doing an OMS order at best buy? I have the witcher CE ordered on amazon but would greatly prefer the GCU savings.

Sales associate in store. Did this a while ago for the Uncharted 3 CE.

 

[Stickboy46]

Believe it. Two people here got charged 48 dollars for their steelbooks for trying to change their payment method.

So how do I go about doing an OMS order at best buy? I have the witcher CE ordered on amazon but would greatly prefer the GCU savings.

You have to do it in store. Tell an associate you want to place an OMS order and give them the Sku. You should have an option for in store pickup or shipping. (keep in mind, this is until inventory is gone at the warehouse or other stores, so it could turn off at anytime)

 

[BrandonJF]

I think it was when Arkham Asylum had its free steelbook with pre-order or possibly earlier. They make it a package deal with the value of the SB deducted from the game value when you return the game. Same as how Target did the free guide with purchase.

The difference is that Target doesn't set the "free" guide to a value higher than the game. Under this Best Buy process, if someone didn't even care about the "free" steelbook, tossed it or gave it away, then decided to return the game unopened, Best Buy would refund them $10? I could see giving the steelbook some value and creating a bundle, but to attribute $50 to the steelbook and $10 to the actual game sounds insane. It would sound more reasonable if that were reversed.

 

[shrike4242]

I've actually seen the Prototype 2 steelbook at a store recently still with its $50 pricetag. They don't sell the game anymore, so I have no clue how they plan on bundling that with anything.

That was the one I couldn't remember about the start of the $50 SB. I remember having an issue with either the SB or the game getting damaged in shipment and had to exchange it in-store and almost soiled my drawers when the cost came up of the SB when trying to desal with the return process.

The difference is that Target doesn't set the "free" guide to a value higher than the game. Under this Best Buy process, if someone didn't even care about the "free" steelbook, tossed it or gave it away, then decided to return the game unopened, Best Buy would refund them $10? I could see giving the steelbook some value and creating a bundle, but to attribute $50 to the steelbook and $10 to the actual game sounds insane. It would sound more reasonable if that were reversed.

The MSRP of the game is $59.99, so the SB being $50 would have BB return $10 when trying to return the game, yes. Or no money back in case of the $48 price with GCU.

The $50 is to deter people from buying the item with the "free" bonus item and return the game/movie to keep the "free" item. I was guilty of doing that a while back when BB would have the "preorder movie X for $5/$7.50 and get a free SB", then cancel the pre-order weeks after release and never pick up the money. The $5/$7.50 would be refunded back and you would have the SB for "free". Then, they changed it to be a $9.99 item price around the time of FFXIII being released, so it was a $9.99 deduction from the return if you returned the game, or a stand-up $9.99 purchase without the game.

The $50 is to deter returns to keep the "free" item, nothing more. If I really don't want my PS4 copy of Witcher 3, I'll either sell it third-party on CL/somewhere else or trade it in. With the $10 cert figured into the mix off of the $48 price, if I get $40 TIV somewhere, I've received my "free" steelbook.

 

[Josef]

Believe it. Two people here got charged 48 dollars for their steelbooks for trying to change their payment method.

So how do I go about doing an OMS order at best buy? I have the witcher CE ordered on amazon but would greatly prefer the GCU savings.

Yep, I was one of those people. Apparently they broke up my preorder bundle when I had to enter a new credit card number a few days ago and I was charged $47.99 for the game and $47.99 for the steelbook for a total of $102 with tax. This leads me to believe the steelbook actually has a pre-GCU price of $59.99. Anyway, as long as it's kept as a bundle the steelbook should ring up free, however if it is bought separately it will ring up $59.99 or $47.99.

Also, since the promotion is no longer listed on the website it took a lot of research by the CSR to credit my account back for the bonus steelbook, but she finally did. It was definitely annoying though, and a waste of my half hour of valuable time.

 

[VTCO]

Thanks for the heads up about the MGS5 CE being available @ Target.

Missed out when BBY and Amazon had them up.

 

[shrike4242]

What's Target's track record on CEs?  I see that some people were having their Witcher 3 CEs being canceled at Walmart, though besides the occasional "look, here's the CE showing up at the wrong price since we had a online SKU screw-up", I don't see much about Target selling CEs and doing well on not dropping the ball on them.

 

[MSUHitman]

In the past you remember as well as I do that they would just ship out the normal edition and the CE being listed at the regular price was an error. But that was also the time when you couldn't guarantee an online order of a movie would get you the Steelbook from Target b/c normal & Steel were same SKU.

With Target's recent change to their online system & movies being separated by SKU properly, maybe this has changed for CE as well? I've not been brave enough to try b/c w/o preorder bonus why trust Target, even as last resort, when I have the reliability of GS/AZ & GCU w/BB but with less competent staff to factor into the discounted price.

 

[shrike4242]

I think if it's a CE at a normal $59.99 price, you're pretty much going to get the regular version.

The CE of each version has a different online SKU and in-store SKU than the regular version and each one is at the correct price.  That makes me think if you preorder it, you'll get the right version, though it's the inventory allocation that's always the concern with someone other than Amazon, BB or GS.

 

[ghost1914]

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