CarpetDweller Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I'd be surprised if this has never been discussed before, but I couldn't find a similar topic. This is inspired by a recent "Special Ed" article in the UK's XBOX World 360 magazine. Many games today are also available as part of a Special Collector's Limited Edition. Sometimes these seem to be little more than a different box and some postcards. In many cases the games themelves are unchanged, but they give you extra "tat" to go along with it, be it artwork books, figurines or [what are claimed to be] night-vision goggles. Some games actually change the game itself in some way by adding new vehicles, characters or levels. Personally, I haven't bought many. I got the GTAIV one with the safety deposit box, holdall, artbook, keychain, Soundtrack CD etc. I'm actually surprised that I have found regular uses for the box and bag, but have never used the keychain and only occasionally bothered with the CD & book. Before buying I thought it would be the other way around. I'm very interested in 'behind the scenes' stuff, so books, commentaries or DVDs regarding the 'making of' are enticing to me. I regard prop statues or figurines as just tat that will eventually clutter up my home. As an example the special edition for Assassins Creed 2 includes: "Serialized Black Collector's box" [not interested] "Exclusive Conspiracy Book" [could be good] "Ezio Master Assassin Figurine" [complete turn off] "Bonus DVD and Game Soundtrack" [Hmm, interesting] "3 Exclusive in-game bonus quests" [Could be good or bad, but I hate missing out on in-game content] What makes you choose to spend more on a game than you have to? What do you really want or even expect to have in a special edition? What do you hate to see in special editions that turn you off buying them? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/431293-special-collectors-editions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
?!=+_- Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I'm a sucker for special editions, I just like all the extra stuff with it. I like having a nice set of stuff all in a nice package of a game I like and it feels so complete, I just can't help but be seduced by all the goodies like with GTA IV it had a few extra things but the lockbox and duffel bag is what I really liked and I in future I will buy more SE but only for the special games. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/431293-special-collectors-editions/#findComment-1059607748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
swolo yaggins Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 What makes you choose to spend more on a game than you have to? What do you really want or even expect to have in a special edition? What do you hate to see in special editions that turn you off buying them? 1) Cool game box and exclusive cars and sh*te. 2) Soundtrack is a definite. 3) Nothing, so far. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/431293-special-collectors-editions/#findComment-1059607793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelly Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Trinkets. Like the Oblivion coin. I can't find mine any more though I like those and things like special maps, booklets and such. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/431293-special-collectors-editions/#findComment-1059608044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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