Best collector's editions in games

[Randroid]

Inspired by this thread, but then the opposite. What are your favorite special/collector's editions? Here's two of mine that I own:

That statue is just awesome, it's large and detailed with a cool pose. The artbook is huge, the cloth map is nice... just overall a really cool package.

Man, that glass music box thing just looks so nice and here's another artbook filled to the brim with dreamy pictures, plus that cute pop-up thing. The only thing I was a bit disappointed in, is that the vinyl record only includes two tracks and not the entire soundtrack.

 

[Theswweet]

Ys: Memories of Celceta's Silver Anniversary Edition.

Maybe it's not the most bombastic, but it *was* an absolute steal for the price - $60, only $20 more than the base game, got you a 3CD soundtrack that was essentially Wyrdwad's own personal mixtape for the series' history... and a cloth map, a really nice strategy guide written from the perspective of the main character, and a silly little compass. The value was insane for the music alone!

 

[-shadow-]

Not sure if this counts since it was the only edition available for the price of a regular edition, but:

 

[ClickyCal']

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Fucking NoA...we're the ones that have supported metroid the most.

 

[Steeped in a Sea of Games]

Fucking NoA...we're the ones that have supported metroid the most.

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Seriously, that CE looks so good.

I know most people hated it, but I actually treasure my MGSV babby hand.

 

[Jailer of Hope]

Ys: Memories of Celceta's Silver Anniversary Edition.

Maybe it's not the most bombastic, but it *was* an absolute steal for the price - $60, only $20 more than the base game, got you a 3CD soundtrack that was essentially Wyrdwad's own personal mixtape for the series' history... and a cloth map, a really nice strategy guide written from the perspective of the main character, and a silly little compass. The value was insane for the music alone!

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You really can't go wrong with LE/CEs like this. Physical game OST aren't easy to come by and an easy sell at an extra $20 or so. FFXIII-2 had a similar one that came with the full 4-disc OST and art book for $80. It really bugs me when publishers ask you to pay extra just for a sample though.

 

[Twilight Suzuka]

Final Fantasy XIII-2. Slim packaging, not weighed down with a giant box that you want to throw away in a month. Has the entire 4 disc OST for the game, something that's actually valuable and complete and will save me money. There's even a small artbook built into the packaging.

Fire Emblem Fates

Rare physical cart with 3 games on it.

 

[ZiggyPalffyLA]

Lol I came to post the Ni no Kuni II and Samus Returns ones, but I'm glad they've already been posted. Here's another really good one:

I still use that Sheikah slate Switch case. I just wish it had come with a steelbook.

 

[Twilight Suzuka]

Lol I came to post the Ni no Kuni II and Samus Returns ones, but I'm glad they've already been posted. Here's another really good one:

I still use that Sheikah slate Switch case. I just wish it had come with a steelbook.

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One of the best ever. That case is great.

 

[Bosh]

Ones most impressed with

Got this one for $42, solid ce

Case with BOTW was great, perfect for carrying little extras. Elder Scrolls Online artbook is seriously imoressive with lore in it.

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Loved this in also. Technically have power armor ordered but undecided if I want to spend that much

 

[Team_Feisar]

The statue that came with the European CE of Arkham Origins is incredible. I have a small collection of figures and statues and this one is legit one if the best Batman statues is have ever seen for less than say 500€. Flawless details and paint job.

 

[MrConbon210]

I still use the bag it came with and the statue was pretty good quality. I got it at GameStop when it was on sale for the price of the regular game.

 

[Nosgoth]

I still use the bag it came with and the statue was pretty good quality. I got it at GameStop when it was on sale for the price of the regular game.

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Yeah, man, this one is awesome. I too got the ce at the gamestop sale, and I've been carrying that bag ever since. I also wear that second son beanie when it's cold.

 

[sir_crocodile]

For the ones I personally own:

The Eternal Arcadia (Skies of Arcadia) one is nice.

As is the Fire Emblem Thracia 776 Deluxe box:

Pretty much all of Vic's ones from Working Design/Gajinworks too - Lunar, Growlanser, Summon Night....

 

[Deleted member 7130]

I love my Fallout 3 lunchbox and bobble

 

[BrickArts295]

I still use the bag it came with and the statue was pretty good quality. I got it at GameStop when it was on sale for the price of the regular game.

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My favorite CE by far. Still use the messenger bag to this day.

 

[Rudiano]

an actual RC plane? cmon

 

[Cort]

Master Chief's fucking helmet

 

[RedStep]

Bioshock 2: Nice big box, prints w/ UV highlights, record, book, CD. All of it is fairly useful, unique stuff. I still have it all, unlike most CEs that end up with the little dingus toys tossed one day.

 

[erlim]

I liked stranglehold collectors edition on PS3 because it came with hard boiled even if the transfer wasn't really HD.

 

[Avantgarde]

As storage space is getting limited and CE's are getting bigger and more bombastic, I have to be more selective and I have come to appreciate the most those CE's that pack good quality, relevant items in smaller, compact boxes, at a fair price, no nonsense.

Such examples are Oblivion CE, Spore, Witcher 1 EE, Mass Effect CE, Dreamfall LE, Divinity Anthology, etc…

As for my priorities when it comes to appreciating CE's, lore books / artbooks always come first, the bigger the better, then comes a special box that stands out on a shelf (see Anno 1404's wooden chest or Fallout Anthology's mini nuke), then an in-universe relevant, small item like a coin or a ring, then a good looking steelbook, then physical soundtrack.

While big statues are sometimes very eye catching, in my experience their quality (especially for faces) is so hit-and-miss, but I will keep collecting those in some series where I'm trapped, such as Assassin's Creed and Fallout.

 

[Novocaine]

I have the DS3 one and I love it. Although in retrospect I wish I got the super expensive one with the Yhorm statue.

 

[Mugen]

For the ones I personally own:

The Eternal Arcadia (Skies of Arcadia) one is nice.

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Wow, that is a beauty. Jealous of you. =)

 

[Box]

I love my D:OS 2 CE.
Too dark in here for photos.

Wow that minimalist Final Fantasy XIII-2 is gorgeous.
Anno ones too. Really nice.

Edit: Hated the Fallout 4 Pip Boy. In a few years when a semi functional version is feasible then yeah. Would've bought F4 CE in a heartbeat if it just had some enemy types as small models.

 

[PlayBee]

The Last of Us Survival Edition was a steal at $80. Not a huge fan of the artwork on the steelbook though.

 

[tiebreaker]

A collection of sonic's soundtracks, small artbook, documentary and interviews, a figurine, and a gold ring. All packed in one sturdy box.

 

[Borowski]

The european Special Edition of The Last of Us

Might not be the most fancy of collector's editions, but given its price it was amazing

For 5 buck more than the standard edition, you got a lot of stuff

 

[Wolfman.JD]

The european Special Edition of The Last of Us

Might not be the most fancy of collector's editions, but given its price it was amazing

For 5 buck more than the standard edition, you got a lot of stuff

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This has my vote, the store I got this from threw in the Joel and Ellie Sackboy key chains which have since become rare!

 

[ValtermcPires]

And this one was nice too

 

[Kurtikeya]

These ones are actually collectible because they're limited and can only be acquired by winning contests. Otherwise, the Bioshock 2 Special Edition would be my pick because it pays attention to the unboxing process/presentation and not just the package itself.

 

[Slacker247]

Most of DJMax Portable's stuff was great.

The EU Final Fantasy XIII-2 was a nicely put together package. Shame they've never done anything quite like that since then. Sample OSTs are shit and just pointless inclusions, unless you're doing a high quality vinyl, then it's different.

Recently though, the No No Kuni II EU one has been my fave. Super nice collection overall.

 

[leder]

Sometimes they can be kinda lame, but ecapcom limited editions are often amazing.

They're also way too expensive though.

 

[Mikachu]

Undertale.

The Collector's edition includes:

• The complete UNDERTALE soundtrack: Over 100 songs on 2 CDs
• UNDERTALE sheet music booklet featuring six songs with annotations by Toby Fox
• A 14k gold-plated brass music box locket
• A sturdy matchbox-style collector's box
• A standard edition copy of UNDERTALE for PS4, PS Vita, or PC

• A 24-page storybooklet illustrated by Temmie Chang

I own this and it's great quality, the locket is great, the soundtrack is great, the art is great. It's a fantastic collectors edition

 

[Lucumo]

 

[HstrangeDreaMs]

For me Horizon Zero Dawn

 

[IvanSlavkov]

Here are some of mine all time favourite ( the W3 statue was purchased separately).

 

[phant0m]

All the Blizzard CEs

I actually keep this one on display. Package styling is superb and the it actually looks/feels like an old action figure:

 

[awake4ages]

My personal favorite. Gotta love that Wiimote.

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Also, if you disregard the fact that, you know, it didn't include a physical copy of the game, the Sonic Mania CE is pretty amazing in my book. Not normally a fan of statues but they got this one so, so right.

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[shynra]

How about the classic USA Working Design PS1 Lunar Silver Star Story Complete:

• two game discs
• hardbound instruction manual
• soundtrack CD
• "Making of Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete" special disc
• Cloth map

 

[Rodney McKay]

Master Chief's fucking helmet

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Probably the only collectors edition with a statue/model I've ever actually wanted, but as a new college student I didn't exactly have a ton of disposable income.

Sucks so bad that America never got that Samus Returns collectors edition. The Gameboy cartridge looking case and the keychain were great.

 

[Borowski]

This has my vote, the store I got this from threw in the Joel and Ellie Sackboy key chains which have since become rare!

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My store threw in a compass/climbing thing from Uncharted 3

 

[Ravelle]

I have and love all three of those and really hope FROM also has a Sekiro Collectors edition coming.

 

[Aangster]

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Hope they knock it out of the park for Anno 1800.

I'm a big fan of collector's editions with artbooks, missed out on Hitman 2016's offering, loved the one for The Witcher 3 and keen to see what Cyberpunk 2077's will offer.

 

[PlayBee]

My store threw in a compass/climbing thing from Uncharted 3

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It's called a carabiner

 

[TheYanger]

Every single one of these should've been the first reply. And all the ones I don't own too.

 

[Yautja_Warrior]

Yeah, man, this one is awesome. I too got the ce at the gamestop sale, and I've been carrying that bag ever since. I also wear that second son beanie when it's cold.

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I still use the bag when going on trips. Great bag and one of the most practical special editions I've ever picked up.

 

[LevityNYC]

My personal favorite that I own is the Last Guardian statue.

Pretty nice and well painted.

 

[Piggychan]

Lol I came to post the Ni no Kuni II and Samus Returns ones, but I'm glad they've already been posted. Here's another really good one:

I still use that Sheikah slate Switch case. I just wish it had come with a steelbook.

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I really would have loved the US edition, The UK version only came with the sword, game and soundtrack :/

 

[whiskas_fanatic]

I always liked the CE of GTA IV, so on point. Never owned it though.

 

[TheInfinityGauntlet]

I still use the bag it came with and the statue was pretty good quality. I got it at GameStop when it was on sale for the price of the regular game.

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Man I have this still, I don't know where the bag is and I replaced the Cole statue with the Kazuya/Heihachi statue from the T7 collectors BUT THIS WAS SUPER GOOD and the bag was a cool gimmick