Collector Editions and Uber Collector Editions

krogothwolf · 08-20-2010, 04:34 PM

So, I have been looking at the strange trend of the Uber Collector Editions(Legendary/Prestige/Whatever else) being created now that generally comes to a $150. Now I occasionally purchased the collectors edition for a new game if it actually had anything worthwhile or just seemed neat, but those were only 10-20 bucks extra. This new trend of paying double the cost of the game confuses me somewhat, and some of the bundle stuff doesn't even seem worth it.

I was comparing the Legendary Halo Reach game to the Prestige Call of Duty Black Ops and well, the Halo game seems to be a gross waste of money at the same price as Call of Duty. Sure the toy in call of duty probably isn't that great but man, it does look freaking sweat and everything. It's a god damn remote control car! And if it is actually decent quality then it might actually be worth it, just because they have something pretty cool in it. Halo's well it seems tame. You get some documents, 2 patches and a Halo figure. Along with some in game stuff. But when compared to a FREAKIN REMOTE CONTROL CAR! it seems pathetic. I can't really fathom spending 150 for either of these naturally, and the Halo one even less because it seems pretty tame for an extra 90 bucks.

Does anyone actually plan to get these? Do you actually agree with this? Or do you also find it sort of pointless?

Azisien · 08-20-2010, 04:50 PM

It's like a non-game form of shovelware, I forget what the exact term for it is. Useless shit, I think!

My roommate is, or at least was, obsessed with getting anything and everything Collector's Edition for any game he actually wanted. Problem being: that was most games. It's all completely useless. It's all sitting like 30ft away from me right now, collecting dust on a shelf. Just an ugly conglomerate of cheap figurines and boxes made in China.

The only thing I tend to like out of some CEs or LEs are the aluminum cases. Less chance of cracking than the usual plastic case. But even then, I don't shell out the extra for it, I'm just in the opportune position to swap them at work most of the time.

A Zarkin' Frood · 08-20-2010, 04:57 PM

I like how sometimes they include stuff in a super limited pimp edition that would've been used as a means of copy protection in ancient times. Like... a map, or feelies of some kind.

Of course today this isn't used as copy protection because they know there's always gamefaqs. What they don't seem to know is that there's also plenty of torrent sites offering cracked games regardless of bogus protection.

The Argent Lord · 08-20-2010, 05:52 PM

I've gotta say, I wish we were back in the days when feelies were a cool extra that they sometimes put in your game instead of a "feature" that you pay twice as much for.

akaSM · 08-20-2010, 09:00 PM

My only collector's edition game is Metroid Prime Trilogy, and I think it was worth it, those 3 games are great, they come in a nice metal box and with some pictures in photographic paper and wasn't really expensive compared to other big-name wii games.

Magus · 08-20-2010, 10:09 PM

That was more like a three-for-one deal type of thingy, where you're actually saving money to get three games for only a little extra instead of getting them seperately. Uber Collector Editions are more like charging you 120 bucks to get a game case that looks like Master Chief's helmet or something.

I think they're pretty dumb--back in the day you used to get like, Earthbound that came with the strategy guide and scratch-and-sniff stickers and a bunch of other cool stuff for not a whole ton more of money, especially in comparison to nowadays. Heck, even now every Dragon Quest game comes with an 84 page instructional booklet (though they quit walking you through the entire game now like they used to, with maps and everything), and that wasn't even an extra!

RobinStarwing · 08-20-2010, 10:18 PM

MY only collector's edition is a Halo 2 package. Got that at Gamestop as Used.

Shyria Dracnoir · 08-20-2010, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by InsaneGenius

I like how sometimes they include stuff in a super limited pimp edition that would've been used as a means of copy protection in ancient times. Like... a map, or feelies of some kind.

Of course today this isn't used as copy protection because they know there's always gamefaqs. What they don't seem to know is that there's also plenty of torrent sites offering cracked games regardless of bogus protection.

I always wondered why they don't go back to using "feelies" as copy protection? Or even in general just offering people who buy legally something extra as a reward or an incentive rather than using DRM that just punishes everyone indiscriminately. You catch more flies with honey than vinegar, after all. Then again, I'm a little out of the loop on the copy-protection debate and don't want to threadjack this one.

greed · 08-21-2010, 01:39 AM

The only CE I'm willing to pay extra for is ones which come with an OST. I'd say paying an extra $5-15 for a 1 to 4 CDs of music ain't a terrible deal.

I'll also pre-order stuff if it comes with feelies. Like Shin Megami Tensei: Demon Summoner: Raidou Kuzonoha the Thirteenth vs King Abbadon and it's awesome Raiho(a Jack Frost dressed up like Raidou) plushie.

Also I got lucky a while back and managed to pick up the Collectors Edition of Arkham Asylum 2nd hand but with all it's bonus stuff for $20. That was awesome, the psych report on all the characters and the batarang are pretty neat.

Oh and Shyria that's roughly what ME2 did. People who bought a new copy got a bunch of (pretty awesome) DLC free.

Julford Hajime · 08-21-2010, 02:05 AM

I'll admit that I like souveniers and junk that's designed to sit on a shelf forever. Usually though I won't spend more than an extra ten, MAYBE twenty, for them; if I was really interested in it and it was that expensive, I'd just grab them at conventions or on eBay for cheaper.

08-20-2010, 04:34 PM	#1
krogothwolf Fetched the Candy Cane! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 4,278	Collector Editions and Uber Collector Editions So, I have been looking at the strange trend of the Uber Collector Editions(Legendary/Prestige/Whatever else) being created now that generally comes to a $150. Now I occasionally purchased the collectors edition for a new game if it actually had anything worthwhile or just seemed neat, but those were only 10-20 bucks extra. This new trend of paying double the cost of the game confuses me somewhat, and some of the bundle stuff doesn't even seem worth it. I was comparing the Legendary Halo Reach game to the Prestige Call of Duty Black Ops and well, the Halo game seems to be a gross waste of money at the same price as Call of Duty. Sure the toy in call of duty probably isn't that great but man, it does look freaking sweat and everything. It's a god damn remote control car! And if it is actually decent quality then it might actually be worth it, just because they have something pretty cool in it. Halo's well it seems tame. You get some documents, 2 patches and a Halo figure. Along with some in game stuff. But when compared to a FREAKIN REMOTE CONTROL CAR! it seems pathetic. I can't really fathom spending 150 for either of these naturally, and the Halo one even less because it seems pretty tame for an extra 90 bucks. Does anyone actually plan to get these? Do you actually agree with this? Or do you also find it sort of pointless? __________________ Knowledge is Power, Power is Knowledge ╔╦╦══╦══╦═╦══╦══╦╗╔╦╦╦╦══╦╗╔═╗ ║═╣╠═║╔╗║╔╣╔╗╠╗╔╣╚╝║║║║╔╗║║║═╣ ║║║╔╗╣╚╝║║║╚╝║║║║╔╗║║║║╚╝║╚╣╔╝ ╚╩╩╝╚╩══╩═╩══╝╚╝╚╝╚╩══╩══╩═╩╝

08-20-2010, 04:57 PM	#3
A Zarkin' Frood formerly known as Prince. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Right here, with you >:) Posts: 2,395	I like how sometimes they include stuff in a super limited pimp edition that would've been used as a means of copy protection in ancient times. Like... a map, or feelies of some kind. Of course today this isn't used as copy protection because they know there's always gamefaqs. What they don't seem to know is that there's also plenty of torrent sites offering cracked games regardless of bogus protection. __________________ >:( C-:

08-20-2010, 05:52 PM	#4
The Argent Lord Master of Silver Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Silver Keep Posts: 1,433	I've gotta say, I wish we were back in the days when feelies were a cool extra that they sometimes put in your game instead of a "feature" that you pay twice as much for. __________________ Dovie'andi se tovya sagain

08-20-2010, 10:18 PM	#7
RobinStarwing C.M.B.A.S.O.B Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Everywhere until you look at me. Posts: 737	MY only collector's edition is a Halo 2 package. Got that at Gamestop as Used. __________________ *NPF's resident Crazy Magnificent Bastard Ass Son Of A Bitch (CMBASOB)* Accept No Substitutes Also known as "The Least Interesting Man in The World" according to multiple surveys

08-20-2010, 04:50 PM	#2
Azisien wat Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,177	It's like a non-game form of shovelware, I forget what the exact term for it is. Useless shit, I think! My roommate is, or at least was, obsessed with getting anything and everything Collector's Edition for any game he actually wanted. Problem being: that was most games. It's all completely useless. It's all sitting like 30ft away from me right now, collecting dust on a shelf. Just an ugly conglomerate of cheap figurines and boxes made in China. The only thing I tend to like out of some CEs or LEs are the aluminum cases. Less chance of cracking than the usual plastic case. But even then, I don't shell out the extra for it, I'm just in the opportune position to swap them at work most of the time.

08-20-2010, 10:09 PM	#6
Magus Archer and Armstrong vs. the World Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,164	That was more like a three-for-one deal type of thingy, where you're actually saving money to get three games for only a little extra instead of getting them seperately. Uber Collector Editions are more like charging you 120 bucks to get a game case that looks like Master Chief's helmet or something. I think they're pretty dumb--back in the day you used to get like, Earthbound that came with the strategy guide and scratch-and-sniff stickers and a bunch of other cool stuff for not a whole ton more of money, especially in comparison to nowadays. Heck, even now every Dragon Quest game comes with an 84 page instructional booklet (though they quit walking you through the entire game now like they used to, with maps and everything), and that wasn't even an extra!

08-21-2010, 02:05 AM	#10
Julford Hajime Monty Mole Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 744	I'll admit that I like souveniers and junk that's designed to sit on a shelf forever. Usually though I won't spend more than an extra ten, MAYBE twenty, for them; if I was really interested in it and it was that expensive, I'd just grab them at conventions or on eBay for cheaper.