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Collector's Edition you have gotten the most practical use out of?
- Thread starter Bansai
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The Halo Reach collector's edition with Dr. Halsey's journal has been about the only collector's edition I've found was actually worth the extra money spent...
That said, I don't know how much "practical" use I got out of it...outside of something to read while on the toilet...
That said, I don't know how much "practical" use I got out of it...outside of something to read while on the toilet...
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Can't think of any sadly. I wish a game I actually loved enough to get a LE would have actually useful stuff in it. All I have is a bunch of figurines n trinkets.
One framed picture from the Guild Wars 2 CE is hanging in my apartment, if that counts.
One framed picture from the Guild Wars 2 CE is hanging in my apartment, if that counts.
I use Pandora's Box to hold my collection of an ill-fated board game called Yu-Gi-Oh! Dungeon Dice Monsters. It holds all of the miniatures, dice, and crest counting gadgets nicely.
I also got the GTA IV CE. I've used the duffel bag as a carry-on for day trips, and I use the GTA IV lockbox to hold various moments from my relationship with my wife (movie stubs, etc.) over the years.
Yeah that Wizard's Edition was great. The King's Edition of NNK2, not so much.
This one also, almost 2 years later and I'm still using it as my Switch case (although I did just buy a Waterfield case).
+1.
And from the day of release, I am using the talking head keychain that came with GoW 2018 stone mason edition.
This!! I searched hard for that edition, but couldnt even find one that is below 300$ :(
Also the book ends that came with MK9 CE are very useful and looks awesome too.
Random google image.
Super Smash Bros Ultimate's Limited Edition. Sure, it's just a steelbook and a controller, but that controller is awesome.
It really is beautiful but surprisingly it also fits 100% without any shenanigans. I thought the Muramasa and P4G CEs have been manufactured by the same company as the items in there look very similar? At least the hard case and skin do.
The bag that came with Persona 5 was really good. I lost it, but I had a ton of use out of it when I still had it.
I use those Yakuza 6 whiskey glasses now and then when I feel like drinking some whiskey. It's nice stuff.
I guess I'm still using the bottle opener I got from the InFamous: SS collectors edition sometimes too. I also used to wear the beanie now and then, but I lost it.
I guess I'm still using the bottle opener I got from the InFamous: SS collectors edition sometimes too. I also used to wear the beanie now and then, but I lost it.
This badass shell (and the screen protector) has been protecting my OG Vita for the past five years years:
I'm talking specifically about the gray shell and screen/face protector, the other items are nice but don't get much use.
Came here to post this. I put my Vita in the shell and it never came back out ever since I got it. The pouch is also really cool, but a complete dust and lint magnet, so I just kept it in the box. I eventually changed the screen protector to the P4DAN one, cause I got tired of the Muramasa design.
The PC Collector's Edition of Rayman 3 came with a bag. I gave it to a girl I liked at a time, so in a way it contributed to getting me laid.
I think the Muramasa stuff is done by Hori, not sure about the P4G thingies. Also, here's a picture to show how the skin is designed not to wrap around completely the d-pad/face buttons:
Heh, same here. It also feels somewhat unnecessary what with how the shell is pretty sturdy.
Edit: better picture
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I quite like my Fire Emblem Fates special edition with all three campaigns on one cart as I knew I'd play them all. One of the few collectors editions I've bothered with. Most of the physical stuff you get with such editions is cheap tat, but generally I like artbooks, maps and soundtrack CDs over cheap, badly painted models, posters with fold lines in them where they've been squeezed into a small box and poorly cast statues.
I have no use for collector's editions usually, unless they're marginally more than a standard, like a steelbook and maybe an audio CD or something.
HOWEVER
There was a time when the $99 or whatever collector's edition of Mirror's Edge: Catalyst was being blown out for $20 or something ridiculous on Amazon:
I bought that- but it has never actually left the Amazon box it shipped in. the box is HUGE. I've never looked at it. It sits an obscure corner of my mancave and I forget I own this game constantly.
HOWEVER
There was a time when the $99 or whatever collector's edition of Mirror's Edge: Catalyst was being blown out for $20 or something ridiculous on Amazon:
I bought that- but it has never actually left the Amazon box it shipped in. the box is HUGE. I've never looked at it. It sits an obscure corner of my mancave and I forget I own this game constantly.
Never played Yakuza, but passing by that CE at Best Buy has been tempting.
As for what I've purchased, probably the Fallout 3 Lunch box, though it mostly stores bits and bobs from other CEs and preorders.
As for what I've purchased, probably the Fallout 3 Lunch box, though it mostly stores bits and bobs from other CEs and preorders.
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Never!
That actually reminds me, as an apology for delayed start for Witcher 2 CE owners [we were supposed to start a day early] CDPR send us apology t-shirts and to this fuckin' day I wear this when I'm at home [photo not mine, but it's identical]:
Came to thread thinking about this. Still use the lock box...i use the bag when i go to gym.
It's of pretty good quality too!
It's actually a bound, hardcover book, not just some wiki pages glued together.
AND most important of all, it comes with a Mr. Droopy plushie. :P
PS: Damn drunk quoting failure!
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CDPR sent you a T-shirt in the mail (which must've cost them at least $15 with production and shipping) because you got the game a single day late?Never!
That actually reminds me, as an apology for delayed start for Witcher 2 CE owners [we were supposed to start a day early] CDPR send us apology t-shirts and to this fuckin' day I wear this when I'm at home [photo not mine, but it's identical]:
Man i fucking love their devotion to customer satisfaction.
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You nailed it OP. I saw that and, having been recently converted into a Yakuza fan, decided that I absolutely needed it. I only ever sip rum from those awesome glasses. The art book is super nice. Those chilling rocks are pretty cool too.
It's the only CE I think is worth a damn.
It's the only CE I think is worth a damn.
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Agree. Initially I thought it was tad too pricey but after using it for so long I'd gladly pay even more haha.
My mom keeps Pandora's Box from the GoW III CE as decoration for the living room, to this day I don't think she realizes what the hell it is lol, she just thinks it's cool so I let her have it. I'd take a pic of it but it's in the other house and I'm not there rn :(
Diablo 3 Collector Edition on PC.
I still play D2 and I still use the red crystal USB dongle when I need to install it. This is the best CE I bought so far.
Also the Persona Q CE for the 3DS pouch it came with...still carrying my 3DS in it to this day.
I still play D2 and I still use the red crystal USB dongle when I need to install it. This is the best CE I bought so far.
Also the Persona Q CE for the 3DS pouch it came with...still carrying my 3DS in it to this day.