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Are Collector’s Editions Worth It?

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With the recent release of Watch Dogs and its numerous collector’s editions, it made me think about the collector’s editions of games I’ve purchased. Not all of them have lived up to my expectations, but that never stopped me from buying more. I’m currently out of shelf space and looking for some way to display all of my video game stuff.

I don’t think of myself as an early adopter, but some things I have to have Day 1 if I can afford it. So do I think they’re worth it? Yes and no. No, it’s not the best use of money. However, I love them I’ll continue to buy them so I think they’re worth it. I don’t go out and buy the collectors or limited edition for every game. I usually only buy the collector’s edition if it’s relatively cheap or if it’s for a series that I love like Halo.  The Legendary Edition of Halo 3 pictured above was the first collector’s edition that I purchased. For new IPs, I’ll probably only buy it if comes with something awesome like the Atlas statue that came with the Titanfall CE. Even though the Titanfall CE costs $250.00, it was well worth it. I love seeing the huge Atlas on top of my bookshelf every day. It reminds me of all the fun I have while playing the game. Overall, if you’re into collecting and love video games then they’re worth it.

Collector’s Editions I Own:

  • Alan Wake Limited Collector’s Edition [Xbox 360]
  • Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood Collector’s Edition (GameStop Harlequin Jack-In-The-Box) [Xbox 360]
  • Assassin’s Creed 3 Freedom Edition [Xbox 360]
  • BioShock 2 Limited Edition [Xbox 360]
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Hardened Edition [Xbox 360]
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops II Hardened Edition [Xbox 360]
  • Duke Nukem Forever Balls of Steel Edition [Xbox 360]
  • Gears of War Limited Collector’s Edition [Xbox 360]
  • Gears of War 2 Limited Edition [Xbox 360]
  • Gears of War 3 Epic Edition [Xbox 360]
  • Halo 2 Collector’s Edition [Original Xbox]
  • Halo 3 Legendary Edition [Xbox 360]
  • Halo Wars Limited Edition [Xbox 360]
  • Halo: Reach Legendary Edition [Xbox 360]
  • Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Pre-order Edition [Xbox 360]
  • Halo 4 Limited Edition [Xbox 360]
  • Titanfall Collector’s Edition [Xbox One]
  • Tron Evolution Collector’s Edition [Xbox 360]

Until next time.

 

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