Official Collector's Edition Compilation IV (No reselling discussions)

[dreamer131313]

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12/01/2015​

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Just Cause 3 Collector's Edition $119.99​

CONTENTS:

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• Day 1 Edition of Game: Launch your assault in style with the weaponized vehicle pack included in the Day 1 Edition of Just Cause 3.
• Replica Grappling Hook: A faithfully recreated 15" desplay version of Roco's trademark grappling hook
• Map of Medici: A 24" x 24" poster map of the Mediterranean archipelago of Medici
• Hardcover Artbook: A 32 page, hardcover book bringing the explosive world of Just Cause 3 to life.

GameStop http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-Just+Cause+3+Collector+s+Edition,28zu0
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Just+Cause+3+Collector%27s+Edition&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AJust+Cause+3+Collector%27s+Edition
Best Buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?st=Just+Cause+3+Collector%27s+Edition&_dyncharset=UTF-8&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=15&sp=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&keys=keys
 

12/04/2015​

Xenoblade Chronicles X Special Edition $89.99​

CONTENTS:

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• Special Edition includes
• Xenoblade chronicles x game
• Art book
• One art card of characters
• Soundtrack with 10 songs on USB

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Xenoblade-Chronicles-X-Special-Wii-U/dp/B014LNTVGK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441237921&sr=8-1&keywords=xenoblade+special+edition&pebp=1441237924177&perid=1RBKDR6N4HDZMFP6J8S0
 

01/19/2016​

Life is Strange: Limited Edition $39.99​

CONTENTS:

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 air soon find themselves investigating the mysterious disappearance of fellow student Rachel Amber, uncovering a dark side to life in Arcadia Bay. Meanwhile, Max must quickly learn that changing the past can sometimes lead to a devastating future. Limited Edition includes: 32 page artbook including unreleased concept art; Licensed 13 track soundtrack (featuring alt-J, Foals, José González…) plus an 8 track original score by Jonathan Morali; Directors’ commentary

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Life-Strange-Limited-PlayStation-4/dp/B017AGIDT6/ref=sr_1_5?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1447888601&sr=1-5&keywords=limited+edition+ps4
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?st=life+is+strange+limited+edition&_dyncharset=UTF-8&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=&sp=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&keys=keys
Gamestop: http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-life+is+strange+limited+edition,28zu0
 

01/26/2016​

FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS COLLECTOR'S EDITION $69.99 SQUARE ENIX EXCLUSIVE​

CONTENTS:

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 32-page artbook featuring illustrations by renowned artists Yoshitaka Amano, Gen Kobayashi and Toshiyuki Itahana
•    “Songs for the Journey,” a 20-track music soundtrack sampler comprised of tracks by celebrated Composer Tsuyoshi Sekito
•    Themed FINAL FANTASY EXPLORERS Nintendo 3DS hard case
•    Exclusive box packaging, featuring the artwork of series concept artist Amano

https://store.na.square-enix.com/product/291359/final-fantasy-explorers-collector-s-edition-3ds

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02/19/2016​

Fire Emblem Fates Special Edition $79.99​

CONTENTS:

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• All Three Versions of Fire Emblem: Fates (Birthright, Conquest, Revelation*) on a Single Cartrige**
  *Allows purchasers to play Revelations three weeks prior to launch on eshop
• **Only way to get all Three Versions on a Single Cartridge

[*]Hardcover Art Book
[*]Nintendo 3DS XL Carrying Pouch featuring Game Art

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Fire-Emblem-Special-Nintendo-3DS/dp/B017W16ZDK/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1447887391&sr=1-3&keywords=fire+emblem+fates
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/fire-emblem-fates-special-edition-nintendo-3ds/9507179.p?id=1219020249013&skuId=9507179
Gamestop: http://www.gamestop.com/nintendo-3ds/games/fire-emblem-fates-special-edition/126802
 

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02/23/2016​

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - Collector's Edition $139.99​

CONTENTS:

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• Collector's Edition includes Day 1 Edition Game with all of the In-Game Content & Rewards from "Augment Your Pre-Order", 9" Adam Jensen Figurine, 48 Page Titan Art Book, Limited Edition Steel book

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Deus-Ex-Mankind-Divided-Collectors-Xbox/dp/B014HB2GIQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1441238224&sr=1-1&keywords=Deus+Ex%3A+Mankind+Divided+-+Collector%27s+Edition&pebp=1441238226390&perid=0E18KM8DHQJAV8Q8Z6GB
GameStop: http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-Deus+Ex+Mankind+Divided+Collector+s+Edition,28zu0
 

Mega Man Legacy Collection - Collector's Edition $49.99​

CONTENTS:

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 Collector's Edition includes Mega Man Legacy Collection game, two Nintendo 3DS Mega Man themes, 18-song sample compilation soundtrack, four Mega Man stickers, six Mega Man postcards and an exclusive gold Mega Man amiibo Figure

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Mega-Man-Legacy-Collection-Collectors-Nintendo/dp/B017WWFLVG/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1447887621&sr=1-1&keywords=mega+man+collector&pebp=1447887626744&perid=1YXQNDK9KB2Y71RMJBT3
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/mega-man-legacy-collection-collectors-edition-nintendo-3ds/4738600.p?id=bb4738600&skuId=4738600
Gamestop: http://www.gamestop.com/nintendo-3ds/games/mega-man-legacy-collection-collectors-edition/126782
 

03/04/2016​

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD + amiibo Figure $59.99​

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Legend-Zelda-Twilight-Princess-HD-Wii/dp/B017W1771Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1447887841&sr=1-1&keywords=twilight+princess+wii+u
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/the-legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess-hd-amiibo-figure-nintendo-wii-u/8476002.p?id=1219692427284&skuId=8476002
Gamestop: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/the-legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess-hd-amiibo-figure-nintendo-wii-u/8476002.p?id=1219692427284&skuId=8476002

03/8/2016​

Tom Clancy's The Division Collector's Edition $159.99​

CONTENTS:

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• Tom Clancy's The Division Collector's Edition Includes:
• Tom Clancy's The Division Game
• Season Pass
• Real Agent Watch
• Poster
• Agent Armband
• Art Book

GameStop http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-Tom+Clancy+s+The+Division+Collector+s+Edition,28zu0
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Tom+Clancy%27s+The+Division+Collector%27s+Edition
 

03/18/2016​

UNCHARTED 4: A Thief's End Special Edition $79.99​

CONTENTS:

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• The Special Edition includes: UNCHARTED 4: A Thief's End
• Collectible Steelbook Case
• 48-Page Hardcover Art Book by Dark Horse
• Naughty Dog & Pirate Sigil Sticker Sheet
• Naughty Dog Points: in-game currency to unlock various multiplayer content

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/UNCHARTED-Thiefs-End-Special-PlayStation-4/dp/B014R4ZZ0E/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1441239408&sr=1-2&keywords=UNCHARTED+4%3A+A+Thief%27s+End+Special+Edition&pebp=1441239411898&perid=05QQMN18B57X7P7JKQNY
GameStop: http://www.gamestop.com/ps4/games/uncharted-4-a-thiefs-end-special-edition/125332
 

UNCHARTED 4: A Thief's End Libertalia Collector's Edition $119.99​

CONTENTS:

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• The Libertalia Collector's Edition includes: UNCHARTED 4: A Thief's End
• 12" Premium Drake Statue
• Two EXCLUSIVE instant multiplayer unlocks: Madagascar Sidekick Outfits & Henry Avery Sigil Ball Cap
• Five additional instant multiplayer unlocks: UNCHARTED: Drake's Fortune Outfit, Heist Drake Outfit, Desert Drake Outfit, Golden Weapon Skin, and Desert Weapon Skin
• Collectible Steelbook Case, 48-Page Hardcover Art Book by Dark Horse, Naughty Dog & Pirate Sigil Sticker Sheet, and Naughty Dog Points to unlock more multiplayer content

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/UNCHARTED-Thiefs-Libertalia-Collectors-PlayStation-4/dp/B014R50404/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1441239629&sr=1-1&keywords=UNCHARTED+4%3A+A+Thief%27s+End+Libertalia+Collector%27s+Edition&pebp=1441239638373&perid=07EK7MHGEFJKJ60ZFZ83
GameStop: http://www.gamestop.com/ps4/games/uncharted-4-a-thiefs-end-libertalia-collectors-edition/125333
 
 

03/26/2016​

Mirror's Edge Catalyst Collector's Edition $199.99​

CONTENTS:

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• Base Game
• Adult Faith/Young Faith diorama (14" Tall)
• Exclusive Steel book
• Exclusive lithograph
• Set of 10 concept pieces
• Temporary logo tattoo-
• Temporary Faith arm tattoo
• Storage box

GameStop http://www.gamestop.com/ps4/games/mirrors-edge-catalyst-collectors-edition/123411
 

03/31/2016​

Street Fighter V Collector's Edition $99.99​

CONTENTS:

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• Includes Street Fighter V game disc
• 10 inch fully painted Ryu figurine
• 48 page hardcover artbook
• DLC cards for extra goodies

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Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Street-Fighter-V-Collectors-PlayStation-4/dp/B014PCUKJO/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1441239793&sr=1-1&keywords=street+fighter+collector+ps4
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/street-fighter-v-collectors-edition-playstation-4/4479602.p?id=1219751248489&skuId=4479602
 

04/12/2016​

Odin Sphere Leifthrasir: Storybook Edition $79.99​

CONTENTS:

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 Available exclusively for the PlayStation 4 version of Odin Sphere Leifthrasir is the "Storybook Edition." This beautiful premium edition will contain a bevy of exclusive items designed with the collector in mind. The PS4 game will come nestled in a Collector's Metal Slipcase with the game's key art on the front and a not-yet-revealed image on the reverse. A high-quality Art Print, suitable for framing, brings magic into your home while a Potion Recipe T-shirt, emblazoned with a helpful reminder of the game's alchemy system, lets you take your fandom out into the world. A hardcover version of the 64-page Art Book filled with original drawings from the legendary George Kamitani and Vanillaware rounds out the set. All this is housed within a Premium Outer Box that displays breathtaking art work on every side.

AMAZON: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0186D1U74/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20
 
Dark Souls III Collector Edition $129.99

CONTENTS:

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• 10" Red Knight Statue
• Prima Starter Guide
• Official Dark Souls III Soundtrack
• Official art book
• Cloth game map
• Collector's box
• Dark Souls III Software

Gamestop: http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-3-Dark+Souls+III+Collector+s+Edition,28zu0
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Souls-III-Collectors-PlayStation-4/dp/B0191J0SE8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451667334&sr=8-1&keywords=dark+souls+iii+collector%27s+edition
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?st=dark+souls+iii+collector%27s+edition&_dyncharset=UTF-8&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=&sp=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&keys=keys
 
TBD 
One Piece: Burning Blood - Marineford Edition $129.99

CONTENTS:

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• Includes 2 Figurines: Edward "Whitebeard" Newgate Statue & Whitebeard's Grave
• Official Artbook
• Marineford Display Background
• Collector's Box
• Limited to 5,000 pieces in North America

 
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/One-Piece-Burning-Blood-Marineford-PlayStation/dp/B019ICBP3Q/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1451667391&sr=1-2&keywords=one+piece+burning+blood
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

[gentlyporking]

Pretty much how easily available the Pip boy is going to be will depend on how many resellers will be willing to cancel theirs vs making $20 to $40 in profit on each in the next couple of weeks. There certainly won't be any magical extra productions that suddenly pops up on launch day. I actually believe the Pipboy Edition will be more valuable few years down the line like all the previous Fallout CEs.

I also see it being like the last few Fallout CEs, which you could have found in retailers for ~$50 6 months after launch or can buy now on eBay for $40-80. So yes, I don't see it being rare. Just like the last two.

 

[yokofox33]

My Zesteria CE from BBY went from preparing shipment to now just processing again. I have the authorization charge on my credit card, but I'm a bit worried now.

 

[Stickboy46]

How fast do you guys think the Halo 5 Collector's edition will reach under $100?

Most Best Buys got 10+ of these. The box is huge though

 

[Cloudx9]

I also see it being like the last few Fallout CEs, which you could have found in retailers for ~$50 6 months after launch or can buy now on eBay for $40-80. So yes, I don't see it being rare. Just like the last two.

Lol you will not be able to find Pipboys at discounted prices at retailers 6 months from now. Don't know where'd you get that idea. And please find me an brand new sealed Fallout 3 or New Vegas CE on Ebay for $40 to $80. They're going for twice the msrp now if not more. Were you looking at used ones.

 

[chnandler_bong]

Lol you will not be able to find Pipboys at discounted prices at retailers 6 months from now. Don't know where'd you get that idea. And please find me an brand new sealed Fallout 3 or New Vegas CE on Ebay for $40 to $80. They're going for twice the msrp now if not more. Were you looking at used ones.

This isn't recent, but way after the game came out, but there were a handful of Walmart stores around me that had the FO3 lunch box sitting in their gamecases collecting dust.

 

[Cloudx9]

This isn't recent, but way after the game came out, but there were a handful of Walmart stores around me that had the FO3 lunch box sitting in their gamecases collecting dust.

Yes I know that, I bought some at clearance prices. But Fallout 3 and NV CEs also never sold out at retailers at any point in time during preorders or months after it went live and it certainly never commanded premium prices on ebay until it dried up completely in stores. So comparing the Pipboy to those two are just silly. To me, the fact that the two previous CEs now sell for twice or more msrp despite being clearance items at one point tells me Fallout has grown alot of fanbase wanting CEs over the years. And Pipboy will follow the same trend of settling at double the msrp or more whenever they are dried up at retailers for good. I don't expect the Pipboy to ever hit clearance unless Bethesda is dumb enough to produce more than the current production, that's just silly.

 

[scott_matthews]

This isn't recent, but way after the game came out, but there were a handful of Walmart stores around me that had the FO3 lunch box sitting in their gamecases collecting dust.

According to my collection database, I picked up my FO3 lunchbox set at a Wal-Mart on February 8, 2010 for $24.98... which means it sat on their shelf for almost a year and a half.

 

[Nothing-]

Yeah I remember those Fallout 3 lunchboxes lining the PS3 shelves at Best Buy for quite awhile after release. 

 

[arsenalcrazy8]

holy jeez...when did the fallout 3 / new vegas CEs get so expensive?! I swear only a couple of months ago the lunchbox editions were selling for like 40-50.

actually checking ebay sold listings they are still in the 50-60 range so nvm.

 

[Cloudx9]

holy jeez...when did the fallout 3 / new vegas CEs get so expensive?! I swear only a couple of months ago the lunchbox editions were selling for like 40-50.

It's actually been like this since at least the end of last year. The unsealed ones were selling for $40 - $50, you sure you didn't mistaken for one of those?

 

[shrike4242]

I'm more miffed about the $150 premium for the very large bookends. The digital copy of the game doesn't bother me so much.

The digital copy of the game packaged with a steelbook. That's the part that simply makes absolutely no sense in any possible description of the word "sense" and that's what bothers me the most.

 

[Cloudx9]

holy jeez...when did the fallout 3 / new vegas CEs get so expensive?! I swear only a couple of months ago the lunchbox editions were selling for like 40-50.

actually checking ebay sold listings they are still in the 50-60 range so nvm.

Again, please provide a link to sealed ones for $50-$60 I'd like to buy it. I'm guessing you just typed in Fallout 3/NV collectors edition without checking if it's new or used.

 

[gentlyporking]

Lol you will not be able to find Pipboys at discounted prices at retailers 6 months from now. Don't know where'd you get that idea. And please find me an brand new sealed Fallout 3 or New Vegas CE on Ebay for $40 to $80. They're going for twice the msrp now if not more. Were you looking at used ones.

LOL I got that idea from the same situation happening with Fallout 3, New Vegas and Skyrim.

Bethesda promotes their CE, saying it's extremely limited and only will have one print. Bethesda lies and releases a large print run.

Best Buy needs to get rid of the huge boxes that are sitting on their shelves and discounts them greatly 6-9 months after release. You can go off the word of Bethesda. I will go off what has happened EVERY time Bethesda releases a game.

So far I am 3/3 on getting a sealed Bethesda CE 6 months out for ~$40-50 from Best Buy.

Also, sealed ones are going from $70-200 on eBay (with many not selling): http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=fallout+3+collector%27s+edition+sealed&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc

I would call that far from double the MSRP.

 

[chnandler_bong]

The digital copy of the game packaged with a steelbook. That's the part that simply makes absolutely no sense in any possible description of the word "sense" and that's what bothers me the most.

That doesn't bother me much either. I have a handful of empty SB cases because of games I've traded in. What IS goofy about that is that some of the Halo 5 SB cases don't give the option to slap a disk in there. Not a deal killer for me, but THAT doesn't make much sense.

 

[Cloudx9]

LOL I got that idea from the same situation happening with Fallout 3, New Vegas and Skyrim.

Bethesda promotes their CE, saying it's extremely limited and only will have one print. Bethesda lies and releases a large print run.

Best Buy needs to get rid of the huge boxes that are sitting on their shelves and discounts them greatly 6-9 months after release. You can go off the word of Bethesda. I will go off what has happened EVERY time Bethesda releases a game.

I know you got the idea from previous Fallout CEs. But again like I said, previous Fallout CEs were not at any moment ever sold out. It was just liked the Halo 5 CE right now. Always available for preorder and always in stock after release. Pipboys been sold out for months ago and Bethesda has confirmed it's sold out with no more coming, so essentially the only availability from now on are from counting on people to cancel their orders. I mean unless you're saying you believe Bethesda is lying about not producing more. Otherwise you can't compare the Pipboy CE with previous Fallout CEs. I do believe alot more people want the Pip boy compared to Fallout 3 or New Vegas CE.

 

[WingsDJY]

That doesn't bother me much either. I have a handful of empty SB cases because of games I've traded in. What IS goofy about that is that some of the Halo 5 SB cases don't give the option to slap a disk in there. Not a deal killer for me, but THAT doesn't make much sense.

Wait. What!?! Are you saying that the Halo 5 SB cases don't even have a disc holder inside?

 

[Cloudx9]

Also, sealed ones are going from $70-200 on eBay (with many not selling): http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=fallout+3+collector%27s+edition+sealed&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc

I would call that far from double the MSRP.

Lol why are you counting unsealed used ones. The sealed ones have averaged 2x msrp. They were $79.99 msrp selling between $120 to $200.

 

[chnandler_bong]

Wait. What!?! Are you saying that the Halo 5 SB cases don't even have a disc holder inside?

I don't know exactly which ones don't have a disk holder and I'm too tired to look (sugar crash), but the only one that makes sense to have a disk holder is the LE ($100 version) since it comes with a disk. The other two (LCE and console bundle) likely won't have a disk holder in the SB case because they both come with digital versions of the game.

 

[LordMaloysius]

Wait. What!?! Are you saying that the Halo 5 SB cases don't even have a disc holder inside?

Steel book plastic inserts are easy to change out without screwing up the steelbook if that makes you feel better.

 

[Novar]

According to my collection database, I picked up my FO3 lunchbox set at a Wal-Mart on February 8, 2010 for $24.98... which means it sat on their shelf for almost a year and a half.

So you're talking about 1 game found at one store? I doubt it sat on that same shelf for over a year. More likely scenario is it sat under something in the back for a year, 5 months and 28 days then was put out and you bought it. Besides, this is walmart after all.

If you expect fallout 4 ce to sit on store shelves for longer than 30 days youre just being a contrarian.

 

[gentlyporking]

I know you got the idea from previous Fallout CEs. But again like I said, previous Fallout CEs were not at any moment ever sold out. It was just liked the Halo 5 CE right now. Always available for preorder and always in stock after release. Pipboys been sold out for months ago and Bethesda has confirmed it's sold out with no more coming, so essentially the only availability from now on are from counting on people to cancel their orders. I mean unless you're saying you believe Bethesda is lying about not producing more. Otherwise you can't compare the Pipboy CE with previous Fallout CEs. I do believe alot more people want the Pip boy compared to Fallout 3 or New Vegas CE.

They sure were. I remember almost this same exact conversation on these boards years ago about people alerting users when the "sold out" Fallout 3 CEs were randomly back in stock across retailers that had sold out. And the same thing happened with New Vegas. And the same thing happened with Skyrim. And the same thing will happen with this.

Nothing builds hype like the promise of an artifical shortage and Bethesda (along with many others) employ this sales tactic for every major release.

So you're talking about 1 game found at one store? I doubt it sat on that same shelf for over a year. More likely scenario is it sat under something in the back for a year, 5 months and 28 days then was put out and you bought it. Besides, this is walmart after all.

If you expect fallout 4 ce to sit on store shelves for longer than 30 days youre just being a contrarian.

And if you don't expect Bethesda to make enough for the demand that is out there, while playing up the "scarcity" of their product, then you haven't been paying attention to previous Bethesda releases.

 

[bojay1997]

They sure were. I remember almost this same exact conversation on these boards years ago about people alerting users when the "sold out" Fallout 3 CEs were randomly back in stock across retailers that had sold out. And the same thing happened with New Vegas. And the same thing happened with Skyrim. And the same thing will happen with this.

Nothing builds hype like the promise of an artifical shortage and Bethesda (along with many others) employ this sales tactic for every major release.

And if you don't expect Bethesda to make enough for the demand that is out there, while playing up the "scarcity" of their product, then you haven't been paying attention to previous Bethesda releases.

Except most retailers won't even carry CE versions in their retail stores anymore. Even Best Buy and Gamestop (the two that still do) don't carry every CE in stores and when they do, it's often only a few copies. I'm not saying there isn't a possibility that you are correct about the CE being available at a discount after launch, but I believe that the retail and even online landscape has changed quite a bit in just the past six months with regard to how extensively retailers will stock pricey CEs.

 

[Cloudx9]

So you're talking about 1 game found at one store? I doubt it sat on that same shelf for over a year. More likely scenario is it sat under something in the back for a year, 5 months and 28 days then was put out and you bought it. Besides, this is walmart after all.

If you expect fallout 4 ce to sit on store shelves for longer than 30 days youre just being a contrarian.

Actually there were cases of Fallout 3 CE lasting that long on shelves. Mainly cause back then, interest wasn't as high and it didn't command any premiums online. I'm just more surprised some here would feel like Fallout 4 CE Will be the same situation when preorder situation was so different.

 

[gentlyporking]

How are they different? You keep saying that with 0 explination. 

How is it different compared to Fallout 3? How is it different compared to New Vegas? How is it different to Skyrim (BTW, sales and gamer anticipation for ESO has always been higher than the Fallout series)?  All very popular games, all having huge demand. And all having the same. exact. result.

BTW, just texted my buddy who's a manager at Best Buy. He said, currently they have preorders for about 275 CEs (across all platforms) and are expecting a shipment of 500 CEs on release.

 

[the_vahngo]

According to my collection database, I picked up my FO3 lunchbox set at a Wal-Mart on February 8, 2010 for $24.98... which means it sat on their shelf for almost a year and a half.

Yea, but Fallout's fanbase has also increased by a significant amount since fallout 3 and I don't seem to recall fallout 3 having a Factory Limit on Fallout 3 CE, so comparing the 2 at this point for estimated availability of the pipboy is pointless.

 

[Cloudx9]

They sure were. I remember almost this same exact conversation on these boards years ago about people alerting users when the "sold out" Fallout 3 CEs were randomly back in stock across retailers that had sold out. And the same thing happened with New Vegas. And the same thing happened with Skyrim. And the same thing will happen with this.

Nothing builds hype like the promise of an artifical shortage and Bethesda (along with many others) employ this sales tactic for every major release.


And if you don't expect Bethesda to make enough for the demand that is out there, while playing up the "scarcity" of their product, then you haven't been paying attention to previous Bethesda releases.

I actually have all the Bethesda CEs so I know the history. Bethesda never once came out to publicly declare they officially sold out of an item. Sure some retailers might've claimed sold out while confirming stock with Bethesda then putting it back up when they know Bethesda would send them more. But that completely different from Bethesda themselves telling all the video game news sites and on their official twitter page that it's sold out for good.

 

[Lil Frier]

I personally don't see the hype behind the fallout 4 CE. If it was a legit pipboy that had its own built in screen and I didn't have to put my phone in the thing then that would be cool.

On another note, got an email from Best Buy saying my Tales CE will be ready for pickup tomorrow.

To me, if it weren't described so cheaply, I would have had more interest. They basically came out and said its a generic chunk of plastic that doesn't support larger phones. Given I take all corporate stuff as embellished, the quality becomes a concern to me. $120 isn't a terrible price, but it feels like it's missing something. That artibook they're going to sell would have been a nice sweetener, or even a bobblehead.

How fast do you guys think the Halo 5 Collector's edition will reach under $100?

Titanfall took quite a long time. It'll depend on desperation of MS to get it off the shelf to at least make it LOOK popular. The Halo 3 Legendary Edition didn't take too long to drop.

I don't think there is a PS4 controller, at least not this week. They are doing 5,000 of the Xbox One controller available starting tomorrow. Unfortunately, it's wired and a third party design. There is also a watch, messenger bag and limited edition of the art book coming later in the week.

Saw "Fallout 4 Xbox One controller" and got excited.

Saw: "wired and a third party design," and went to the internal struggle of quality vs. branding.

Looked it up, and the controller does look pretty cool. Depending on the price, I might grab it as my next PC controller (as opposed to buying a wireless dongle). The artbook is also intriguing. I'll have to keep an eye on it. Did they say what time these things go live?

 

[Cloudx9]

How are they different? You keep saying that with 0 explination.

How is it different compared to Fallout 3? How is it different compared to New Vegas? How is it different to Skyrim (BTW, sales and gamer anticipation for ESO has always been higher than the Fallout series)? All very popular games, all having huge demand. And all having the same. exact. result.


BTW, just texted my buddy who's a manager at Best Buy. He said, currently they have preorders for about 275 CEs (across all platforms) and are expecting a shipment of 500 CEs on release.

Lol sure thing there buddy. Anyways its kind of pointless going back and forth on this topic. I'll tell you what, if you manage to find one 6 months from now at any retailer (not just Bestbuy), I will personally paypal you $50. I'm a man of my word, there are other witnesses here too lol. However if you can't find one, I don't want any money from you, just have to put up a picture next to your username of my choosing. How bout it?

 

[asspickle]

I don't think this ever went oos at any retailer. Hopefully Microsoft learns a hard lesson about including digital copies for collector editions.

I dont think that including a digital copy is the main problem. the CE is overpriced and underwhelming for most, unlike the Juggernog and pip boy edition.

 

[the_vahngo]

Lol sure thing there buddy. Anyways its kind of pointless going back and forth on this topic. I'll tell you what, if you manage to find one 6 months from now at any retailer (not just Bestbuy), I will personally paypal you $50. I'm a man of my word, there are other witnesses here too lol. However if you can't find one, I don't want any money from you, just have to put up a picture next to your username of my choosing. How bout it?

I don't think you can logic with people who refuse to look at different factors that will affect it's availability.

People like that ignore every word of your post and repeat the same thing.

You might as well be arguing with a wall.

 

[gentlyporking]

I actually have all the Bethesda CEs so I know the history. Bethesda never once came out to publicly declare they officially sold out of an item. Sure some retailers might've claimed sold out while confirming stock with Bethesda then putting it back up when they know Bethesda would send them more. But that completely different from Bethesda themselves telling all the video game news sites and on their official twitter page that it's sold out for good.

It's crazy then that they were able to sell a "sold out for good" product on their site earler today. But we should just agree to disagree. I will continue to see this as a marketing ploy by Bethesda to build hype and sales, you will see it as a multimillion dollar company not being able to accurately predict demand for one of its flagship products.

I will also be picking up the regular edition at launch and a "Pip Boy" edition 6-9 months from release at my local Best Buy for ~$50.

 

[scott_matthews]

So you're talking about 1 game found at one store? I doubt it sat on that same shelf for over a year. More likely scenario is it sat under something in the back for a year, 5 months and 28 days then was put out and you bought it. Besides, this is walmart after all.

If you expect fallout 4 ce to sit on store shelves for longer than 30 days youre just being a contrarian.

I'm not talking about one copy at one store. This was widely available at many Wal-Marts for this price back then. In fact there was a CAG thread on it (which is how I found out about it), but since you've only been here a month you probably didn't see it. But, yes, the FO3 CE was widely available at clearance prices.

And I never said anything about Fallout 3's clearance having any bearing on the long-term retail availability of the Fallout 4 CE, I'm actually on Cloud's side on that one. That said, I couldn't care less about that, frankly, I'm already locked in on a pre-order for one either way. I was merely confirming what someone else said about FO3 being clearanced.

 

[Cloudx9]

I don't think you can logic with people who refuse to look at different factors that will affect it's availability.

People like that ignore every word of your post and repeat the same thing.

You might as well be arguing with a wall.

Lol I know, but it's a slow day at work, my patient had to cancel, need something to keep me entertained

 

[the_vahngo]

I will also be picking up the regular edition at launch and a "Pip Boy" edition 6-9 months from release at my local Best Buy for ~$50.

Might be sig worthy, but I hate sigs

 

[Cloudx9]

It's crazy then that they were able to sell a "sold out for good" product on their site earler today. But we should just agree to disagree. I will continue to see this as a marketing ploy by Bethesda to build hype and sales, you will see it as a multimillion dollar company not being able to accurately predict demand for one of its flagship products.

I will also be picking up the regular edition at launch and a "Pip Boy" edition 6-9 months from release at my local Best Buy for ~$50.

Lol you do know people do have the right to cancel their orders right, and if people cancel orders Bethesda will have to put them back up. Or can you not even understand that logic. The ones that Bethesda put up this morning lasted only a few minutes. Can't believe you actually used this as an example lmao. By the way if Bethesda did produce more, nows probably a pretty good time to put them up for preorder lol, we're only 3 weeks away from release. Otherwise people on ebay are taking all of Bethesda business.

 

[chnandler_bong]

I'm starting to miss TPP console talks...

 

[Lil Frier]

I'm starting to miss TPP console talks...

I've taken to just scrolling through the comments, in case pictures of something new get posted.

 

[Cloudx9]

It's crazy then that they were able to sell a "sold out for good" product on their site earler today. But we should just agree to disagree. I will continue to see this as a marketing ploy by Bethesda to build hype and sales, you will see it as a multimillion dollar company not being able to accurately predict demand for one of its flagship products.

I will also be picking up the regular edition at launch and a "Pip Boy" edition 6-9 months from release at my local Best Buy for ~$50.

Btw to add to your point about whether or not Bethesda knows demand, I agree with you that they probably know approximately how many Fallout fans would want the Pipboy. What they can't predict is how many extra copies of this people would buy to resell. That's the biggest difference between the Pipboy vs FO3 or NV CEs. The artificial demand isn't created by Bethesda, it was created by ebay. Back when FO3 or NV CE came out, there weren't anyone buying those to resell. Despite drop in Pipboy prices on Ebay, it's still profitable enough that majority of re sellers will not cancel their orders and we're only 3 weeks out. Bethesda also will not make more and risk all the re sellers cancelling their orders creating huge amounts of access stock. Companies don't make money having to clearancing items out. Anyways good luck to you picking one up for $50 6-9 months from now lol.

 

[Bleedingwickedly]

The Fallout controller, looks pretty good for being 3rd party. I really like the detailed d-pad. If the price is right, I'll bite. Wonder if it will receiver the 20% discount running this week? Like someone said, could be used as a PC controller.

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[GamerDude316]

So, back on the Halo 5 CE...

I have an order of it from Best Buy during the 50% off glitch.  Been giving it a lot of thought lately and just not sure I can justify it even at that price, so if any CAG's in the NH/MA area are interested in working something out shoot me a PM.  Cant return it to BB as I have 4-5 other games on that order still coming out and really dont feel like dealing with eBay for this one.  Would prefer to do a local meetup since I'm sure shipping is gonna be pricey.

 

[WingsDJY]

Steel book plastic inserts are easy to change out without screwing up the steelbook if that makes you feel better.

Yes and no. Front and back are easy. Spine is stuck on with adhesive so it's a bit tougher. Also, I think this is a jumbo one which would make it harder to find one to scavenge.

 

[elessar123]

Yes and no. Front and back are easy. Spine is stuck on with adhesive so it's a bit tougher. Also, I think this is a jumbo one which would make it harder to find one to scavenge.

Jumbo as in G1 sized, or as in Walking Dead thick?

 

[WingsDJY]

Walking Dead thick. At least from what I saw on Major Nelsons blog

 

[LordMaloysius]

Yes and no. Front and back are easy. Spine is stuck on with adhesive so it's a bit tougher. Also, I think this is a jumbo one which would make it harder to find one to scavenge.

You are right, I forgot about the spine. That is just slow going though to make sure it doesn't bend and curl it instead.

 

[Lil Frier]

The Fallout controller, looks pretty good for being 3rd party. I really like the detailed d-pad. If the price is right, I'll bite. Wonder if it will receiver the 20% discount running this week? Like someone said, could be used as a PC controller.

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Yeah, I was thinking of PC use. The only things that worry me are:

1. Limited quantity means it probably is $50. If they don't let the 20% discount apply, that's pricey for a third-party controller that isn't even wireless. $40 and 20% off? I'm all over it.

2. When this goes live; if it's midnight ET, cool. If it's midnight PT, that's 2 AM here, and I'm not staying up. If it's sometime in the middle of tomorrow, I'm at work, and I'm hosed.

3. Overall quality always comes to the front of my mind with controllers. I got a GameStop-brand 360 wired controller, as well as the 360 AirFlo one. Both took to ghosting inside of 6 months, I think. They just sucked. Rather now drop $40-60 on a controller to last hardly any time, though it seems my Xbox One controller collecting's going to make such things more-personalized (have the Titanfall controller, and planning to add the Forza one and both Halo ones, and I'll probably rotate them out by which game I'm playing).

So, back on the Halo 5 CE...

I have an order of it from Best Buy during the 50% off glitch. Been giving it a lot of thought lately and just not sure I can justify it even at that price, so if any CAG's in the NH/MA area are interested in working something out shoot me a PM. Cant return it to BB as I have 4-5 other games on that order still coming out and really dont feel like dealing with eBay for this one. Would prefer to do a local meetup since I'm sure shipping is gonna be pricey.

Do you mean the $100 LE or the $250 LCE? Wondering about the clarity of that.

 

[Darkwarlord]

If anyone is interested in getting the European release of Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water, Amazon.de currently has it available for pre-order.  It has gone in and out of stock for awhile.  It's available as of this post.

http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B014DSPUZ4

I know the Wii U is region locked, but my hope is some enterprising individual will break the region lock in the future just like the Wii.  Its the closest we can get to a physical English release here in the USA.

 

[Cloudx9]

Pretty sure he meant the $250 LCE. I remember him offering it up a few months back. He was able to get it for 50% off during that Bestbuy glitch. I was really interested in it, but lives nowhere near him.

 

[Lil Frier]

Pretty sure he meant the $250 LCE. I remember him offering it up a few months back. He was able to get it for 50% off during that Bestbuy glitch. I was really interested in it, but lives nowhere near him.

Yeah, that's why I asked. I live half the country away, but I'd be intrigued at that price.

 

[chnandler_bong]

I got back from GS about half an hour ago with my Halo 5 console, and the vast majority of the folks in the store weren't there for GHL.  

That LCE box is HUGE, you could fit three console boxes in that thing.

 

[Lil Frier]

I got back from GS about half an hour ago with my Halo 5 console, and the vast majority of the folks in the store weren't there for GHL.

That LCE box is HUGE, you could fit three console boxes in that thing.

Pics or it didn't happen.