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 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 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. 5192:12.3.02LM/SSHmkl Link to comment 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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