Cheap and Old Collector's Editions

Fernando Rocker

Fernando Rocker

CAGiversary!
I saw a thread talking about the new upcoming CE games, and obviously the prices are MRSP.

So, I created this thread to easily identify old and cheap CE games.

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:wii: Cursed Mountain Limited Edition - $26.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Cursed-Mounta...VSOM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1298994563&sr=8-2
Details: Complete Game With Bonus Disc with 15 tracks of in-game music and a 5-part "making of" DVD. Interior Art in Steelbook case.

:360: Clive Barker's Jericho: Special Edition - $26.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003MUSI5E
Details: Limited edition in steelbook. Includes bonus DVD and downloadable content.

:360: Perfect Dark Zero: Collector's Edition - $11.45 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000B6ML1Y
Details: Colorfully-embossed metal collector's case with a protective cover. Includes a bonus DVD, comic booklet, and a collectible Perfect Dark Zero Glyph Card.

:psp: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Limited Edition - $29.99 at Gamestop
Gamestop Link: http://www.gamestop.com/psp/games/metal-gear-solid-peace-walker-collectors-edition/77649
Details: Includes 35-40 page artbook.

:psp: Ys: Seven Premium Edition - $99.95 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Ys-Seven-Prem...UAGO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301962731&sr=8-1
Details: Oversized 12.5" by 34" Cloth Map highlighting the world of the Ys series, Game soundtrack CD, and 60-page art book.

:psp: Ys: Oath of Felghana Premium Edition - $40.94 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Ys-Oath-Felgh...E6KU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1301962731&sr=8-3
Details: Ys: The Oath in Felghana Limited Edition comes with Game soundtrack CD featuring more than 20 songs and a 4" by 6" 2011 art calendar featuring art from the game

:360: Stranglehold Collector's Edition - $24.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000O5K1ZA
Details: Includes bonus footage and videos of behind the scenes of the game, concept art, and sound design.

:ps2: Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2
Gamestop Link: http://www.gamestop.com/ps2/games/shin-megami-tensei-devil-summoner-2/73846
Details: Numbered box with game and plushie.

:pc: City of Villians Collector's Edition - $9.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000BJHS8C
Details:

  • A DVD version of City of Villains
  • Seven limited edition HeroClix™ figures, including the one exclusive to this edition – Lord Recluse
  • Art Collection Book from both sides of the law
  • A preview deck of the City of Heroes collectible card game from Alderac Entertainment Group (This preview deck was not included with the European collectors box.)
  • One exclusive City of Heroes collector card from Alderac Entertainment Group
  • Two-sided poster featuring: Villains vs. Heroes battle scene and an Ancient Map of the Rogue Isles
:pc: Auto Assault Limited Edition - $69.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000AFKDE8
Details: Includes Creative Labs premium HS- 150 headset and microphone combo

:wii: Super Mario All-Stars - $49.50 at Amazon (YMMV ~$30 at Target and Sam's Club)
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Super-Mario-A...YNNO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1299373430&sr=8-1
Details: 25th Anniversary Mario Edition with Booklet, Soundtrack CD, and Game Disc.

:xbox: Mech Assault 2 Limited Edition
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Mech-Assault-...0?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1299373833&sr=1-80
Details: 2 Disc Set w/ Extra Levels

:pc: Age of Conan Limited Edition - $50.32 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Age-Conan-Hyb...?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1299374162&sr=1-158
Details: Soundtrack CD, Artbook, DVD of behind the scenes, Leather Map, and Collector's Box

:pc: Medieval Total War II Limited Edition - $14.97 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Medieval-II-T...0?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1299374507&sr=1-50
Details: Exclusive World Map and Soundtrack CD.

:ds: Bakugan Battle Brawlers - $9.20 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Bakugan-Brawl...8?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1299374398&sr=1-38
Details: Includes collectible Bakugan ball

:pc: Another World 15th Anniversary Edition - $8.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Another-World...8?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1299374507&sr=1-58
Details: Includes The Making of Another World, Development Diary, Technical Handbook, and exclusive original soundtrack.

:360: Prey Limited Collector's Edition
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Prey-Limited-...UT2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1299538004&sr=8-1
Details: Limited Collector's Edition includes: 2 Pewter Figurines: Die-cast figurines of the lead character, Tommy, and the alien Hunter; The Art of Prey Book - Collected conceptual and development images from the artists behind Prey.

:ps3: Killzone 3 Helghast Edition - $36.68 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Killzone-3-Playstation/dp/B002I0K6DG/
Details: Helmet, sniper camo figurine, artbook, super voucher inlcuding 24 hour double xp, premium dynamic theme, and downloadable soundtrack.

:360::ps3::pc: Fallout New Vegas Collector's Edition
Gamestop: http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-360/games/fallout-new-vegas-collectors-edition/77856
Details: Lucky 38 collector's coin, poker chips, card deck, hardcover graphic novel, making of new vegas DVD.

:360::ps3: Dead Rising 2 CE - $27.99 / $25.81 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Rising-2...49PY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1301971357&sr=8-3
Details:

  • Dead Rising 2 game disc for Xbox 360
  • Exclusive two-disc steelbook case
  • High-Def disc with 83 Minute "Zombrex Dead Rising Sun" motion picture and 24 minute "Making of" featurette
  • Zombrex "Syringe" pen
  • Zombrex "Prescription" notepad (25 pages)
  • Zombrex "Safety" card
  • Zombrex "Prospectus" sales brochure (16 pages)
  • Dead Rising 2 hardback artbook (48 pages)
:pc: Star Trek Online Collector's Edition: - $9.50 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Star-Trek-Onl..._1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1303600287&sr=1-1
Details:

  • 30 Days Game Time(can be added to current subs!)
  • 40 Page Art Book
  • Die Cast Badge
  • Exclusive In Game Uniforms
  • Collector's Packaging
:ps3: Infamous 2 Hero Edition - $59.99 at Newegg
Newegg Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16879261296
Details:

:pc::360::ps3: Mafia II CE - $29.95 / $36.00 / $41.13 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003NG5K8A?tag=cheapassgam08-20
Details:

:360: Alan Wake LE - $51.86 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002I0JFN8?tag=cheapassgam08-20
Details:

:360: Alan Wake LE - $29.96 - Walmart
Walmart Link:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Alan-Wake...ner=FKSJxY2VJAk&sourceid=21676437853715242345
Details: Hardbound in quality linen, the Limited Collector’s edition is designed to resemble a hardcover book.




It includes:
  • Game Disc in box with unique art
  • Exclusive In-Game Audio Commentary and Hints by Remedy
  • “The Alan Wake Files” – a 144pg book that includes a short story written by Alan Wake and compiles the FBI dossiers investigating the events in Bright Falls, WA
  • Exclusive Audio Disc with Soundtrack and Score
  • Game Add-on token redeemable on Xbox LIVE for the first Alan Wake add-on content pack
  • Exclusive Xbox disc with special content: Alan Wake Xbox Live Theme and Alan Wake Avatar for Xbox LIVE
:pc::360::ps3: Deus Ex: Human Revolution Augmented Edition - $39.99 (Download) / $69.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B004EINB0U/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20
Details:

:360: Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood CE - $39.99 at Best Buy
Best Buy Link: http://www.bestbuy.com
Details:

:360::ps3: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II CE - $30.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003O65UCK/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20
Details:

:360::ps3: Mortal Kombat CE - $70.80 / $85.54 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B004GCZRX8/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20
Details:

:ps3: Spider-Man 3 CE - $27.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000ORJF6O/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20
Details:

:360::ps3: Batman Arkham City Collector's Edition $39.96 at WalMart / $49.99 at Best Buy
WalMart Links: 360:http://www.walmart.com/ip/Batman-Arkham-City-Collector-s-Edition-Xbox-360/16932518 PS3: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Batman-Arkham-City-Collector-s-Edition-PS3/16932518
Best Buy Link: PS3:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Batman:...on-3/3046579.p?id=1218374325485&skuId=3046579



Includes:
  • Batman Statue by Kotobukiya
  • Iceberg Lounge challenge map
  • Batman: The Dark Knight Returns skin
  • Art Book
  • Batman: Gotham Knight Movie
  • Soundtrack (digital download)
:360::ps3:Soul Calibur V Collector's Edition $29.99 at Best Buy / $29.99 at Amazon / $30.16 at WalMart
Best Buy Links: PS3:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Soul+Ca...736&skuId=4037596&st=soul calibur v&lp=3&cp=1 360: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Soul+Ca...610&skuId=4037693&st=soul calibur v&lp=5&cp=1
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Soul-Calibur-V-Collectors-Xbox-360/dp/B00604I94E
WalMart Link: PS3: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Soul-Calibur-V-Collector-s-Edition-PS3-PlayStation-3/19423318



Includes:
  • Comes in Collectible Book Case
  • Art Book
  • Soundtrack CD
  • Making-of DVD
  • Signed Artwork
  • DLC card for the Black Knight and Paladin armor sets.
:ps3:Uncharted 3 Collector's Edition $29.99 at Best Buy / $45.99 at Amazon
Best Buy Link:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Unchart...59004736&skuId=2877929&st=uncharted&lp=1&cp=1
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Uncharted-3-Deception-Collectors-Edition-Playstation/dp/B0053OOEAA



Includes:
  • A standard copy of Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception on Blu-ray disc
  • Exclusive Collector's Edition steelbook
  • Wearable replicas of Nathan Drake's buckle and ring with necklace strap
  • Nathan Drake statue by SlideShow Collectibles
  • Traveling Chest Packaging
:360: Mass Effect 3: N7 Collector's Edition $59.99 at BestBuy
BestBuy Link:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Mass+Ef...88685&skuId=2889044&st=collector's&lp=14&cp=1



Includes:
  • Premium metal case
  • Hardbound art book
  • Limited edition Mass Effect comic by Dark Horse Comics
  • Fabric N7 patch
  • 4" x 6" lithographic print
  • Digital soundtrack
  • Collection of in-game content
:ps3:Fallout 3 Collector's Edition $59.99 at BestBuy
BestBuy Link:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Fallout...79087109&skuId=8873034&st=fallout 3&lp=3&cp=1



Includes:
  • Packed in Fallout Themed Lunchbox
  • Vault Boy Bobblehead
  • The Art of Fallout 3 with nearly 100 pages of never-before-seen concept art
  • The Making of Fallout 3 DVD
:360:The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Collector's Edition $59.99 at BestBuy
BestBuy Link:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/The+Eld...55441&skuId=3244621&st=collector's&lp=41&cp=1



Includes:
  • Alduin Statue
  • The Art of Skyrim' Official Art Book (200 pages)
  • The Making of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim' DVD
:ps3: Resistance 2 Collector's Edition $49.14 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Resistance-2-...358733780&sr=1-9&keywords=collector's+edition



Includes:
  • 5.5-inch Chimera Hybrid
  • double-sided Resistance
  • Bonus DVD that includes exclusive commentary
  • in-game HVAP Wraith multiplayer skin
  • Behind the Scenes video
:360::ps3:Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Platinum Edition $49.49 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Unleashed-Collectors-Xbox-360/dp/B003O6G718



Includes:
  • Collectible steelbook
  • Starkiller 2GB flash drive designed by Mimobot
  • Digital art book
  • In-game content (3 exclusive challenge mode levels, exclusive Ralph McQuarrie concept "Deak Starkiller" skin, exclusive lightsaber crystal)
:360:Street Fighter IV Collector's Edition $34.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Street-Fighter-IV-Collectors-Xbox-360/dp/B001CH2I1O



Includes:
  • Limited-edition figurine
  • Street Fighter IV - The Ties That Bind - a 65 minute anime movie
  • A mini-straegy guide from Prima
  • CD soundtrack
:360:Halo Reach Collector's Edition $39.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Reach-Limited-Xbox-360/dp/B003IT6E8C



Includes:
  • Game disc housed in recovered ONI "black box"
  • An exclusive Elite armor set for use in multiplayer modes
  • Artifact bag containing Dr. Halsey's personal journal and other classified documents
:360::ps3:Prototype 2 Blackwatch Collector's Edition $32.74 ($49.95 PS3) at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Prototype-2-Blackwatch-Collectors-Playstation-3/dp/B00795XGKA



Includes:
  • All Prototype 2 Radnet Edition content
  • Free Prototype 2 DLC pack #1 - Colossal Mayhem (available in May 2012)
  • Prototype 2 soundtrack CD
  • Exclusive illustrated Prototype 2 art book
  • Voucher code to download Dark Horse Comic's third and final Prototype 2 comic - The Labyrinth
  • 20% discount voucher at the Prototype merchandise store
:360:Deathsmiles Limited Edition $24.30 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Deathsmiles-Limited-Xbox-360/dp/B003E6VK5Q



Includes:
  • Exclusive Deathsmiles Xbox 360 faceplate
  • CD soundtrack
  • Special box/boxart
:360::ps3:Max Payne Special Edition 43.95 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Max-Payne-3-Special-Xbox-360/dp/B0067KR316



Includes:
  • 10" tall collectible Max Payne statue
  • Series of game-inspired original Still Life Art Prints
  • Copper and brass-plated iron, bullet-shaped bullet keychain featuring a screw-off back
  • Classic multiplayer character pack of eight playable characters
  • Disorderly Conduct multiplayer weapons pack
  • Max Payne 3 official soundtrack featuring the game's instrumental score
:ps3:Tekken Hybrid Limited Edition $29.80 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/TEKKEN-Hybrid-Limited-Playstation-3



Includes:
  • Tekken Blood Vengeance 3D The Movie
  • Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Prologue
  • Art book
  • 2 full length music CDs containing fan favorite tracks from Tekken Tag HD and Tekken Tag 2
  • PSN Home content: Tekken themed costumes and accessories
:360:Halo 3 Limited Edition 38.95 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Halo-3-Limited-Xbox-360/dp/B000K8YAKI



Includes:
  • Has a three-way folding steel container.
  • Bestiarum: A hard cover, bound collection of information and art covering the species, cultures and civilizations of Halo 3.
  • Poster
  • Behind the scenes bonus DVD
:360::ps3:Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds Special Edition 43.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Marvel-vs-Capcom-Special-Playstation-3/dp/B004BWKS1E



Includes:
  • Steel case
  • 12-page comic
  • DLC code for Jill & Shuma-Gorath playable DLC characters
  • 1 month Subscription to Marvel Digital Comics
:360:Gears of War 2 Limited Edition $44.99 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Gears-War-2-Limited-Xbox-360/dp/B0014CFO4K



Includes:
  • Special case
  • 48-page art book
  • Gold-plated Lancer Assault Rifle DLC code
:360:Gears of War 3 Epic Edition $98.97 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Gears-War-3-Epic-Xbox-360/dp/B003O6EEEK



Includes:
  • Limited Edition Marcus Fenix Statue
  • The Art and Design of Gears of War by Tom Bissell
  • Octus award box and Octus Service Medal
  • DLC codes for Adam Fenix multiplayer character and Infected Omen Weapon Pack
  • Fenix family mementos and fabric COG flag.
:360:Gears of War 3 Limited Edition $36.95 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Gears-War-3-Limited-Xbox-360/dp/B003O6G790



Includes:
  • Octus award box and Octus Service Medal
  • DLC codes for Adam Fenix multiplayer character
  • Fenix family mementos and fabric COG flag.
:360:Otomedius Excellent Special Edition $19.09 at Amazon
Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Otomedius-Excellent-Special-Xbox-360/dp/B004ZGYZXS



Includes:
  • 2-sided pillow case
  • Art book
  • Soundtrack
:ps3:Little Big Planet 2 Special Edition $19.99 at BestBuy
BestBuy Link:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/LittleB...on+3/3294743.p?id=1218394225559&skuId=3294743



Includes:
  • PlayStation Move support
  • Move Pack: Rise of the Cakeling (5 new levels and 7 mini-levels)
  • "Disney/Pixar Toy Story Level" and "Costume" packs
  • "Pets Costumes" (the "Dogs", "Cats", and "Even More Animals Costume" packs)
:360:Street Fighter X Tekken Special Edition $48.99 at BestBuy
BestBuy Link:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Street+...+360/3967307.p?id=1218444150264&skuId=3967307



Includes:
  • Special Edition artwork
  • Prequel comic book created by UDON Comics
  • Build-it-Yourself Arcade Cabinet Bank
  • DLC code for 36 GEM powerups
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[quote name='RabbitSuit']I just hit up Sears today and thought I had EPIC luck, but I didn't.

I saw sealed Persona 3 for the PS2 in the back of their plastic prison. The game was released with an artbook and CD, and it's freaking Persona! I asked the guy to take it out so I could have a look, but there was this giant 49.99 tag on the front.. overlapping the name. Dunno who the genius was that did that.

The guy asked me when it came out, I said it was 2006 or 2007. He then took it back to the register and price checked it saying, "49.99 couldn't be right."

Sadly, it was correct :(. No Sealed Persona 3 for me -- hell, not even a complete one.[/QUOTE]

That is one lucky find. Most Sears dont carry PS2 games anymore.
If it was sitting for so long, shouldnt it drop?Things go on clearance cause
need to make room for newer games. This is why Sears was going out of business until came Kmart purchase it in 2004.
I would keep a eye on it just in case they do drop the price.
 
[quote name='The Punisher']That is one lucky find. Most Sears dont carry PS2 games anymore.
If it was sitting for so long, shouldnt it drop?Things go on clearance cause
need to make room for newer games. This is why Sears was going out of business until came Kmart purchase it in 2004.
I would keep a eye on it just in case they do drop the price.[/QUOTE]

I've been watching one for 3 years now @ Sears. It still hasn't dropped. Actually I think another CAG finally bought it.
 
Kind of a long shot, but has anyone seen the Gran Turismo 5 Collector's Edition for less than $80? I've been seeing a few in local Gamestops but all still ring up for almost full price.
 
[quote name='stavros45']Kind of a long shot, but has anyone seen the Gran Turismo 5 Collector's Edition for less than $80? I've been seeing a few in local Gamestops but all still ring up for almost full price.[/QUOTE]

Target had them on clearance a short while ago, but it was very YMMV. I never saw ANY at any of the NEOH targets. :(
 
[quote name='The Punisher']This is why Sears was going out of business until came Kmart purchase it in 2004.[/QUOTE]
Because they didn't clearance out their games fast enough? Didn't know clearance games brought any profit.
 
[quote name='RabbitSuit']I just hit up Sears today and thought I had EPIC luck, but I didn't.

I saw sealed Persona 3 for the PS2 in the back of their plastic prison. The game was released with an artbook and CD, and it's freaking Persona! I asked the guy to take it out so I could have a look, but there was this giant 49.99 tag on the front.. overlapping the name. Dunno who the genius was that did that.

The guy asked me when it came out, I said it was 2006 or 2007. He then took it back to the register and price checked it saying, "49.99 couldn't be right."

Sadly, it was correct :(. No Sealed Persona 3 for me -- hell, not even a complete one.[/QUOTE]

I saw 3 sealed at the same price last week lol
 
[quote name='Stele']Because they didn't clearance out their games fast enough? Didn't know clearance games brought any profit.[/QUOTE]

they don't bring profit, but they do bring in money, which is better than nothing. If you have 10 copies of a game, most of the time they don't need to sell all of them to cover costs and after that it's all profits. So say they sold 9 copies and had one sit for a year. Why not clearance and get rid of it if you've already covered costs?
 
[quote name='oldboy26']they don't bring profit, but they do bring in money, which is better than nothing. If you have 10 copies of a game, most of the time they don't need to sell all of them to cover costs and after that it's all profits. So say they sold 9 copies and had one sit for a year. Why not clearance and get rid of it if you've already covered costs?[/QUOTE]
Do you know the cost structure of videogame software for big box retailers? No.

Do you know whether the sales volume of Persona was profitable given the cost structure you have no clue about? No and most likely, no, it was probably not profitable given the niche audience.

Do you know whether Sears is in such dire cash need straits that they need to clearance all their games ASAP to generate some infinitesimal cash amount relative to their overall cash flow? No.

Did you know clearancing products results in accounting losses, as they would have to write off higher priced inventory cost bases they had previously capitalized on their balance sheet, that executives generally cares "much" more about than cash inflows? 99.9% most likely not.

Did you completely miss the fact that my initial post was primarily to point out that it was absolutely stupid to assume clearancing games had "anything" do with Sears' systematic decline from the king of the retail space since the early 80s? Hell yeah.
 
Wow dude you need to fucking chill. What he said made sense. If they sell 9 and have a solid profit, even if they have one left and sell it, it's free money. A store wouldn't hinges their profits margin on one copy of one title. Think about what you say dude.
 
[quote name='Stele']Do you know the cost structure of videogame software for big box retailers? No.

Do you know whether the sales volume of Persona was profitable given the cost structure you have no clue about? No and most likely, no, it was probably not profitable given the niche audience.

Do you know whether Sears is in such dire cash need straits that they need to clearance all their games ASAP to generate some infinitesimal cash amount relative to their overall cash flow? No.

Did you know clearancing products results in accounting losses, as they would have to write off higher priced inventory cost bases they had previously capitalized on their balance sheet, that executives generally cares "much" more about than cash inflows? 99.9% most likely not.

Did you completely miss the fact that my initial post was primarily to point out that it was absolutely stupid to assume clearancing games had "anything" do with Sears' systematic decline from the king of the retail space since the early 80s? Hell yeah.[/QUOTE]


Internet... Serious business.
 
[quote name='Stele']Do you know the cost structure of videogame software for big box retailers? No.

Do you know whether the sales volume of Persona was profitable given the cost structure you have no clue about? No and most likely, no, it was probably not profitable given the niche audience.

Do you know whether Sears is in such dire cash need straits that they need to clearance all their games ASAP to generate some infinitesimal cash amount relative to their overall cash flow? No.

Did you know clearancing products results in accounting losses, as they would have to write off higher priced inventory cost bases they had previously capitalized on their balance sheet, that executives generally cares "much" more about than cash inflows? 99.9% most likely not.

Did you completely miss the fact that my initial post was primarily to point out that it was absolutely stupid to assume clearancing games had "anything" do with Sears' systematic decline from the king of the retail space since the early 80s? Hell yeah.[/QUOTE]


Remember that games over time depreciate. For instance, if a game depreciates $10 every 6 months, then two years in, it should be $20 or so. If it is clearanced a year in for $40, it helps two-fold. 1 - shelf space is expensive so freeing space has a value. 2 - The longer a game is held onto, the less value it retains. So putting them on clearance early can maximize revenue. Remember that products are a sunk cost. They already bought the game. The selling process is the means to recoup and then some the money paid for the product. After enough time passes, a store has to cut it's losses to make their next product investment. Cash flow is very important to any company.

If you look at Target, they do a very good job of balancing this. That thought process applied to all products is why Target is such a successful brand.
 
[quote name='Stele']Do you know the cost structure of videogame software for big box retailers? No.

Do you know whether the sales volume of Persona was profitable given the cost structure you have no clue about? No and most likely, no, it was probably not profitable given the niche audience.

Do you know whether Sears is in such dire cash need straits that they need to clearance all their games ASAP to generate some infinitesimal cash amount relative to their overall cash flow? No.

Did you know clearancing products results in accounting losses, as they would have to write off higher priced inventory cost bases they had previously capitalized on their balance sheet, that executives generally cares "much" more about than cash inflows? 99.9% most likely not.

Did you completely miss the fact that my initial post was primarily to point out that it was absolutely stupid to assume clearancing games had "anything" do with Sears' systematic decline from the king of the retail space since the early 80s? Hell yeah.[/QUOTE]

:boxing:
 
[quote name='slowdive21']Devil May Cry as well.

I wish there was a Prince of Persia.[/QUOTE]

My wish is granted apparently there is a PoP Collection on PS3 like the GoW collection! yeah!
 
[quote name='RabbitSuit']Sears was dethroned as king in their industry because these shirts went out of fashion.

/discussion[/QUOTE]


Wait... those AREN'T in fashion anymore? Shit. I need to go clothes shopping I guess.
 


$18.90 & Free Shipping w/ Prime or $25 FSSS

Looks like a mash-up of GTA-Infamous-Dead Rising

Photos of Contents and Tin Case
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Atari Press Release Info

From IGN:
"The bonus bits here offer a nice sense of presentation, as users are made to feel apart of the world that Trane inhabits. The whole package comes in a tidy tin box. There's a real black book that has around 40 pages of color images that show various illustrations used through-out the development of the game. If you were as fond of the soundtrack as I was, you can take it with you in the car in CD form. The DVD is also a nice touch, giving users a quick history lesson about real graffiti. And if Trane's exploits in the game finds a way to inspire the tagger that lives in you, there's a silver sharpie pen here, ready and waiting to help start your artistic career. "

Unboxing Video

Gameplay Video

EDIT - Just bought 2, 5 left.
 
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[quote name='Muthafodder']
Looks Like a Decent Game and comes in a metal case with soundtrack.

Looks like a mash-up of GTA-Infamous-Dead Rising[/QUOTE]

For some reason, I thought it was universally panned when it was released, but looking at the reviews now, it's pretty well liked. Must of been thinking of something else.

Thanks for the tip.
 
From amazon, some more about the stuff you get:

...You get a nice Getting Up tin case, of course the game, the Hybrid Disc feat. videos/films: a collection of short films on the history of graf writing and the disc also includes a music CD produced by Mark Ecko and Puffy. You also get a Getting Up silver Sharpie marker, and a Mark Ecko blackbook with extra content on the game and several empty pages to fill up with your own.
Click to expand...
 
[quote name='Brenex']from amazon:[/QUOTE]

That information is in my post and in much shorter form, but if your intention is the review itself...you should note he gave it 5 stars...

EDIT - Nevermind...you shortened that wall of text :)
IGN stated a DVD is included as well...
 
Actually I just noticed that you did in fact list the other contents. Pretty sure at first you just said steelbook or whatever.
 
[quote name='Brenex']Actually I just noticed that you did in fact list the other contents. Pretty sure at first you just said steelbook or whatever.[/QUOTE]

I did...was looking for the info too as the Amazon review wasn't the full contents.
 
I have the Getting Up LE for XBox.. I like it a lot.. never really used anything with it. The silver sharpie was pretty cool bc I don't think they sold silver sharpies at the time it came out. The game's not too bad, either
 
[quote name='woz3323']Remember that games over time depreciate. For instance, if a game depreciates $10 every 6 months, then two years in, it should be $20 or so. If it is clearanced a year in for $40, it helps two-fold. 1 - shelf space is expensive so freeing space has a value. 2 - The longer a game is held onto, the less value it retains. So putting them on clearance early can maximize revenue. Remember that products are a sunk cost. They already bought the game. The selling process is the means to recoup and then some the money paid for the product. After enough time passes, a store has to cut it's losses to make their next product investment. Cash flow is very important to any company.

If you look at Target, they do a very good job of balancing this. That thought process applied to all products is why Target is such a successful brand.[/QUOTE]

stop.
 
[quote name='confoosious']stop.[/QUOTE]

I think he did...I found this thread on page 5!

You may have just invited him to continue though...
 
[quote name='Muthafodder']I found some nice photos of the contents and case and came across this website:

CollectorsEditions.org

Seems like a pretty awesome site for this thread...[/QUOTE]

Like most sites, they fail to recognize the Counter-Strike limited edition for the original XBox. It was extremely limited and the only difference was a raised numbered litho, but still, it does say collector's edition. I think they were only numbered to 10K. Mine's somewhere in the 8K range.
 
[quote name='Scorch']Like most sites, they fail to recognize the Counter-Strike limited edition for the original XBox. It was extremely limited and the only difference was a raised numbered litho, but still, it does say collector's edition. I think they were only numbered to 10K. Mine's somewhere in the 8K range.[/QUOTE]

I don't think it is a complete listing.
You should submit it to them, I believe that's what they rely on.
 
[quote name='Muthafodder']The seller 'johnmusic' must think increasing the price $7.39 will sell the remainder of his stock of the Getting Up game.[/QUOTE]

:wall:I put it in my cart at home, but didnt log in and had to fly out the house to work and noticed the same thing! So his scheme is going to work in the opposite direction for me, because he just lost one...
 
Saw 3 Fallout 3 CEs for PS3 at Walmart tonight for $30/ea.

Inventory said they had 3 360 copies too, but there was no given location in the system for them. :(
 
[quote name='dabamus']Saw 3 Fallout 3 CEs for PS3 at Walmart tonight for $30/ea.

Inventory said they had 3 360 copies too, but there was no given location in the system for them. :([/QUOTE]

Heard this mentioned a few times but finding them around here has been impossible at any store. $30 is about my price too :cry:
 
[quote name='Scorch']Like most sites, they fail to recognize the Counter-Strike limited edition for the original XBox. It was extremely limited and the only difference was a raised numbered litho, but still, it does say collector's edition. I think they were only numbered to 10K. Mine's somewhere in the 8K range.[/QUOTE]

That's because it's not an actual limited edition/separate SKU. If you pre-ordered the game at a physical Gamestop location, and picked it up in person they handed you the separate limited edition insert in a little wax paper sleeve. The actual game you got was still the same old regular edition.
 
[quote name='dabamus']Saw 3 Fallout 3 CEs for PS3 at Walmart tonight for $30/ea.

Inventory said they had 3 360 copies too, but there was no given location in the system for them. :([/QUOTE]


Can you share the inventory link? I want it for pc > 360 > ps3 in that order of preference. Sorry if I overlooked it.
 
[quote name='fortunado']Can you share the inventory link? I want it for pc > 360 > ps3 in that order of preference. Sorry if I overlooked it.[/QUOTE]

There is no inventory link. I had them look it up in store via the UPC.
 
anyone know how low the dead rising 2 zombrex edition has droped? particularly on amazon? I saw a copy for 44 bucks at Frys today, which is roughly what ive seen it on Amazon at. Has it droped to 39.99 or lower at any point? Wondering if i should wait it out or get one around nwo
 
[quote name='Kenshindono']anyone know how low the dead rising 2 zombrex edition has droped? particularly on amazon? I saw a copy for 44 bucks at Frys today, which is roughly what ive seen it on Amazon at. Has it droped to 39.99 or lower at any point? Wondering if i should wait it out or get one around nwo[/QUOTE]

It's hit $30 a couple of times.
 
[quote name='Kenshindono']anyone know how low the dead rising 2 zombrex edition has droped? particularly on amazon? I saw a copy for 44 bucks at Frys today, which is roughly what ive seen it on Amazon at. Has it droped to 39.99 or lower at any point? Wondering if i should wait it out or get one around nwo[/QUOTE]

Funny, i just picked one up a few hours ago and was looking for a place to post this. I asked a Gamestop employee to price check the Zombrex ed earlier(ps3 btw), and it somehow came up as a used copy of the regular game. He tried again(i know this time he scanned the upc) and the same thing. He laughed and said grats, and rang me up for 34.99(-10%).

I'd say give it a go if you have one nearby. I looked it up when i got home and there seemed to be at least 3 more stores in driving distance with a copy(it shows up $49.99 on site) Its not the cheapest LE ever, but i really love the contents.
 
[quote name='dabamus']I saw a used copy today of the Zombrex at GS too. It was in the glass case behind the counter.[/QUOTE]

The one i bought was sealed. It may have been a fluke, but he did ring it up twice, and not from a sticker as it had none. I'm not sure if this is intentional or not. I'm sure it rang up used because i got my edge discount, and $34.99 is the price of the standard edition.
 
im not sure what the deal is with the Dead rising 2. I checked 3 gamestops today while i was out and about and all had copies and it was 49.99 at all of them. One guy mentioned it was on sale a while back, maybe thats what you found. He said when its converted to used its store wide so theres no reason it would be at one store or another. Really dont know what the deal is. I grabbed one at 50 bucks but i think i may return it

I DID however find a copy of record of Agarest war naughty edition in VERY good shape. ive never seen one that was completely uncrushed. The box is garbage, but one store had a copy with just a tiny dent on the top right so i bought it. It was only 30 bucks too! There were copies at the other stores too but they looked like a truck had run them over

As far as Dead rising goes im not sure what to do. I guess i'll keep watching amazon for it to hit around 30 bucks again? Im assuming i'll find a better deal than 50 at least, right?
 
[quote name='Kenshindono']im not sure what the deal is with the Dead rising 2. I checked 3 gamestops today while i was out and about and all had copies and it was 49.99 at all of them. One guy mentioned it was on sale a while back, maybe thats what you found. He said when its converted to used its store wide so theres no reason it would be at one store or another. Really dont know what the deal is. I grabbed one at 50 bucks but i think i may return it

I DID however find a copy of record of Agarest war naughty edition in VERY good shape. ive never seen one that was completely uncrushed. The box is garbage, but one store had a copy with just a tiny dent on the top right so i bought it. It was only 30 bucks too! There were copies at the other stores too but they looked like a truck had run them over

As far as Dead rising goes im not sure what to do. I guess i'll keep watching amazon for it to hit around 30 bucks again? Im assuming i'll find a better deal than 50 at least, right?[/QUOTE]
I have seen the DR 2 CE as low as $34.99 so you might luck out finding it cheaper. If you don't mind the $49.99 price then just keep it. If this Black Friday this year is anything like last years then: LET THE PRICES FALL!
 
[quote name='Kenshindono'] I DID however find a copy of record of Agarest war naughty edition in VERY good shape. ive never seen one that was completely uncrushed. The box is garbage, but one store had a copy with just a tiny dent on the top right so i bought it. It was only 30 bucks too! There were copies at the other stores too but they looked like a truck had run them over
[/QUOTE]

Wait, by any chance do you know if it was marked as new or used? Two stores around me have it and might pick it up if it's $30.
 
[quote name='Luxuria']Wait, by any chance do you know if it was marked as new or used? Two stores around me have it and might pick it up if it's $30.[/QUOTE]

almost positive it was marked new, not used. Make sure you go look at them. odds are you wont find a perfect one but some of the smashed ones are REALLY smashed. Its one of the worst packages ever. ITs a very thin wall box with no support in it at all and a bunch of soft cloth extras inside. The mouspad and pillow case can actually expand out if its layed wrong and crush the sides even more

as for the dead rising thing.. hmm i may just return it then, its not like im super stoked to play it anyway. Just looked like a cool CE
 
[quote name='Kenshindono']I DID however find a copy of record of Agarest war naughty edition in VERY good shape. ive never seen one that was completely uncrushed. The box is garbage, but one store had a copy with just a tiny dent on the top right so i bought it. It was only 30 bucks too! There were copies at the other stores too but they looked like a truck had run them over[/QUOTE]

You brought the Record of Agarest War LE for $30 NEW? It shows $40 online. Could you please confirm, I'm going in to find me one.

Thanks!
 
[quote name='Kenshindono']im not sure what the deal is with the Dead rising 2. I checked 3 gamestops today while i was out and about and all had copies and it was 49.99 at all of them. One guy mentioned it was on sale a while back, maybe thats what you found. He said when its converted to used its store wide so theres no reason it would be at one store or another. Really dont know what the deal is. I grabbed one at 50 bucks but i think i may return it

I DID however find a copy of record of Agarest war naughty edition in VERY good shape. ive never seen one that was completely uncrushed. The box is garbage, but one store had a copy with just a tiny dent on the top right so i bought it. It was only 30 bucks too! There were copies at the other stores too but they looked like a truck had run them over

As far as Dead rising goes im not sure what to do. I guess i'll keep watching amazon for it to hit around 30 bucks again? Im assuming i'll find a better deal than 50 at least, right?[/QUOTE]
I bought my CE of Dead Rising 2 at GS for $30 so it should be that way everywhere as it was converted. I say $50 is too high as I bet there are still a lot out there. Also if you sayyou dont even want to play it then its definately not worth $50. Although I will say I loved the game.
 
[quote name='wrencrest']I bought my CE of Dead Rising 2 at GS for $30 so it should be that way everywhere as it was converted. I say $50 is too high as I bet there are still a lot out there. Also if you sayyou dont even want to play it then its definately not worth $50. Although I will say I loved the game.[/QUOTE]

Hey, quick question... how was that giant brochure included? I got a used copy off of a trade and it was just folded twice (into a nice little rectangle) and placed inside the box. Is that how it's really supposed to be?
 
[quote name='Asgardian']You brought the Record of Agarest War LE for $30 NEW? It shows $40 online. Could you please confirm, I'm going in to find me one.

Thanks![/QUOTE]

Its $40 online. Not sure how he got it for $30. Is this worth $30 and is this a good game?
 
[quote name='Vinny']Hey, quick question... how was that giant brochure included? I got a used copy off of a trade and it was just folded twice (into a nice little rectangle) and placed inside the box. Is that how it's really supposed to be?[/QUOTE]
Yeah man, it was folded into a square in the box. Mine was new and sealed and I remember someone else from that old thread saying theirs was the same way. So I am sure they all are like that.
 
[quote name='Kazaganthi']:wii: Cursed Mountain Limited Edition is down to $8.99 on Amazon from $10.50 earlier. Sold by Hubbagames, fulfilled by Amazon, pic2 of screaming thing is actual cover on steelbook.
http://www.amazon.com/Cursed-Mounta..._1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1304310570&sr=8-1[/QUOTE]


is that game any good? ive seen that around 10 bucks several times now but never got it because id never heard of it. what the hell is it?

[quote name='Asgardian']You brought the Record of Agarest War LE for $30 NEW? It shows $40 online. Could you please confirm, I'm going in to find me one.

Thanks![/QUOTE]


sorry, it was actually 40 bucks. I remember my total was like 50 dolars which made me think it was only 30, but the other stuff i bought was just really cheap (eyetoy 2.00, and a couple cheap games)

thats still a killer price if you find one in decent condtion though, it goes for around 80 bucks new online

@ Dead rising 2.. i really dont get it. if it is converted to used, shouldnt that be the case everywhere? why is it coming up 50 bucks everywhere? maybe you guys got actual used copies? I dont think i'm gonna keep it at that price, i wish i could get it for 35. I dont get the discrepancy here
 
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