Unofficial List of games that offer incentives/bonus features when purchased retail!

[game_fanatic]

I'm a big fan of gaming (obviously) and a big fan of saving money on gaming (again, obviously). Sometimes, in order to save money, we must delve into the seedy underworld that is 'pre-owned games.' However, there are some games that come with certain extras and goodies when you buy them new. I took inspiration from dtp11's thread on the GOTY/Platinum Hits/Complete Edition's, which outlines the content that is included on the game disk and which content is a one-time DLC code. If you don't see a specific game on my list, check out dtp11's list to be sure!

Essentially, this thread is designed to inform fellow gamers about the games that are better to buy brand new, for they may contain special DLC out-of-the-box, or an online pass to access future DLC or play the game online. So, without further ado, here's the list!


Alan Wake
- Contains a one-time DLC code to download 'The Signal' (regularly 560 MS Points)

Battlefield: Bad Company 2; *Has since been updated with 'Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Ultimate Edition*
- Buying BC2 at retail enables 'VIP' status, giving you access to additional DLC and map packs
- Purchasing the 'Limited Edition' at retail gives you certain weapons and vehicles perks at the beginning of the game, but can be unlocked in-game as well
- Being a VIP member also gives you access to the additional map packs (there are 7 in total, although I'm not sure if ALL the map packs are free with the VIP network)
- Refer here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battlefield:_Bad_Company_2

Bulletstorm (Xbox 360=Epic Edition, PS3=Limited Edition)
- 25,000 Experience Points
- Visual Upgrades for the Iconic Leash
- Deadly Peace Maker Carbine
- Additional Boots and Armor
- Epic Edition (Xbox 360) includes the Gears of War 3 Beta

Dead Space 2
- Requires EA's Online Pass to access online play; http://www.ea.com/1/online-pass
- Contains a code to redeem 'Ser Isaac's Armor' in Dragon Age II; http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Ser_Isaac's_Armor_Set

Dragon Age: Origins *Has since been updated with the Dragon Age: Origins Ultimate Edition*
- Includes free DLC when purchased new;
- The Stone Prisoner DLC; http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/The_Stone_Prisoner (Regularly 1200MS Points/$14.99 on PSN Store)
- Blood Dragon Armor; http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Blood_Dragon_Armor_Set

Dragon Age II
- Bonus DLC; The Black Emporium-800 MS points, contains:
- A fighting Mabari War Hound
- The Mirror of Transformation
- Access to exclusive Magic and Crafting Store
- More here; http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/The_Black_Emporium

EA Sports Titles
- NCAA Football 11
- NBA Elite 11
- NHL 11
- Madden 11
- EA Sports MMA
- Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11
- Fifa 11
- All these EA Sports games require an 'Online Pass', which grants access to online play, as well as bonus content; http://www.easports.com/onlinepass

Forza Motorsport 3 *Has since been updated with the Forza Motorsport 3 Ultimate Edition*
- Contains a one-time DLC code for the "Motorsports Legends Car Pack", accessing an additional 10 cars

Killzone 3
- Contains SOCOM 4 Beta

Mass Effect 2
- New copies include a code to access the 'Cerberus Network'; http://masseffect.bioware.com/info/cerberus/ (Regularly 1200MS Points)
- AFAIK, you need the Cerberus code to access all the extra DLC; http://masseffect.bioware.com/info/dlc/

Medal of Honor
- EA's Online Pass is required to access future DLC (it appears you can still play online without the Online Pass)

Need for Speed Hot Pursuit
- Requires EA's Online Pass to access online play, as well as additional DLC; http://www.ea.com/1/online-pass

Rock Band Series
Full games:
- Rock Band - Import all songs, aside from Rock Band 3, into Rock Band 2 for 400 MS Points.
- Rock Band 2 - Contains a one-time use DLC code on the manual that unlocks 20 songs
- Lego Rock Band - Import songs into Rock Band 2/3 via code.
- Green Day: Rock Band - Import songs into Rock Band 2/3 via code.
- Rock Band 3 - Import all songs (except 5) from Rock Band 2 via code in RB2's manual, along with 800 MS Points

Track Packs released:
- AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack - Import songs into Rock Band 2/3.
- Rock Band: Track Pack Vol. 1 - Same as above.
- Rock Band: Track Pack Vol. 2 - Same as above.
- Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock - Same as above.
- Rock Band: Country Track Pack - Same as above.
- Rock Band: Medal Track Pack - Same as above.

Skate 3
- Contains a one-time DLC download for the 'Skate Share' pack. Having the Skate Share pack also unlocks the 'After Dark' park, enabling night-time skateboarding and two new locations

The Saboteur
- Contains a one-time use DLC code for 'The Midnight Show', unlocking, among other things, glorious virtual ta-ta's (Regularly 240MS Points)

UFC Undisputed 2009
- Contains a code for two exclusive fighters

UFC Undisputed 2010
- Requires a code to enable online play (Regularly 400MS Points)

WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2011
- Requires a code to enable online play (Regularly 800MS Points)


If more games come out that need to be added, post 'em up and I'll update the OP! Thanks to everyone who's contributing!

 

[dtp11]

This reminds me, I think I have to update my list with a couple games

 

[kyle071785]

Dead Space 2 also includes a code for "Sir Issac" armor in Dragon Age 2

 

[game_fanatic]

[quote name='kyle071785']Dead Space 2 also includes a code for "Sir Issac" armor in Dragon Age 2[/QUOTE]

Thank you!

 

[Princess Zelda]

Dragon Age II
Dragon Age 2 The Black Emporium 800 points
-A fighting Mabari War Hound
-The Mirror of Transformation
-Access to exclusive Magic and Crafting Store

 

[game_fanatic]

[quote name='Princess Zelda']Dragon Age II
Dragon Age 2 The Black Emporium 800 points
-A fighting Mabari War Hound
-The Mirror of Transformation
-Access to exclusive Magic and Crafting Store[/QUOTE]

Thank you Princess!

 

[Cthulhu8u]

PS3 Dante's Inferno has the "Trials of St. Lucia" code, I think it's just some extra multiplayer levels

Also, I think DA:O's The Stone Prisoner DLC was date-limited, I bought it recently and sold it to a friend, but remember seeing the DLC code had a 2010 date on it. I didn't bother with the code since it was a)expired and b)I had already decided I wasn't going to play it through.

 

[game_fanatic]

[quote name='Cthulhu8u']PS3 Dante's Inferno has the "Trials of St. Lucia" code, I think it's just some extra multiplayer levels

Also, I think DA:O's The Stone Prisoner DLC was date-limited, I bought it recently and sold it to a friend, but remember seeing the DLC code had a 2010 date on it. I didn't bother with the code since it was a)expired and b)I had already decided I wasn't going to play it through.[/QUOTE]

I don't believe the Trials of St. Lucia came packed-in with new copies.

In regards to the DA:O code, I believe there is a date stamped on the package, but some have reported you have been able to redeem for the DLC after it has 'expired' (me being one of them!) At this point, though, you shouldn't be buying Dragon Age: Origins, you should be buying the Ultimate Edition!

 

[JoJoBlue]

I believe Gears of War 2 comes with a DLC code for the Flashback map pack.

 

[game_fanatic]

one thing I should mention now that JoJo brings it up, this will only include original releases, so 'GotY' or 'Platinum Hits' or re-releases will not be included in this list, as dtp11's list covers those games as well.