The Last of Us: Survival, Post-Pandemic Edition coming to North America & Joel & Ellie Edition for Europe + One Special Edition

[Ayiu]

Today, Sony and Naughty Dog confirm the following Editions for their upcoming game The Last of Us.?The game is exclusively to PS3 and will launch worldwide on May 7, 2013
North America:


The Last Of Us Survival Edition


The Survival Edition retails for $79.99 and is available in-store and online at participating retailers.


Steelbook

Full size hardcover Artbook by Dark Horse

The Last of Us - American Dreams #1 Comic

Naughty Dog Sticker Sheet

Sights & Sounds DLC Pack

Official Game Soundtrack by Academy Award winning musician Gustavo Santaolalla

PS3 Dynamic Theme

PSN Avatars: Winter Joel & Ellie



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The Last Of Us Post-Pandemic Edition


The Post-Pandemic Edition will only be available at GameStop (http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/games/the-last-of-us-post-pandemic-edition/107705) for $159.99 and is said to be "very exclusive"


Steelbook

12 inch Premium Statue by Project Triforce

The Last of Us - American Dreams #1 Comic

Naughty Dog Sticker Sheet

Sights & Sounds DLC Pack

Official Game Soundtrack by Academy Award winning musician Gustavo Santaolalla

PS3 Dynamic Theme

PSN Avatars: Winter Joel & Ellie





Survival DLC Pack

Bonus Joel and Ellie skins available once the single player game is completed

Multiplayer Bonuses:

Bonus XP

Melee booster

In-game currency

Customizable character items





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Europe


Both Special Editions, The Last of Us: Ellie Edition and The Last of Us: Joel Edition, are available for pre-order now at your local participating retailer or online for ?59.99 GBP/?79.99 EUR/$114.95 AUD
The Last of Us Joel Edition




Canvas Wrap

The Last Of Us Mini Artbook

The Last Of Us Mini Comic

Screen Print Effect Poster

Joel Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller Skin

LittleBigPlanet Joel Sackboy Costume

Sights & Sounds DLC Pack

Official Game Soundtrack by Academy Award winning musician Gustavo Santaolalla

PS3 Dynamic Theme

PSN Avatars: Winter Joel & Ellie



Survival DLC Pack

Bonus Joel and Ellie skins available once the single player game is completed

Multiplayer Bonuses:

Bonus XP

Melee booster

In-game currency

Customizable character items





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The Last Of Us Ellie Edition




Canvas Wrap

The Last Of Us Mini Artbook

The Last Of Us Mini Comic

Screen Print Effect Poster

Joel Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller Skin

LittleBigPlanet Elli Sackboy Costume

Sights & Sounds DLC Pack

Official Game Soundtrack by Academy Award winning musician Gustavo Santaolalla

PS3 Dynamic Theme

PSN Avatars: Winter Joel & Ellie



Survival DLC Pack

Bonus Joel and Ellie skins available once the single player game is completed

Multiplayer Bonuses:

Bonus XP

Melee booster

In-game currency

Customizable character items








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Italy


Exclusive to Amazon.it (http://www.amazon.it/Last-Us-Special-Esclusiva-Amazon/dp/B00ARIPKDM/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1356241848&sr=1-1) for ?89.99 EUR
The Last of Us Special Limited Edition




Metal water bottle

PlayStation Plus Card: Subscription 30 Days

Skin (outer cover) for PlayStation 3 Console and Controller

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[comaamen86]

ayiu are aus and euro retailers confirmed? i will update db listing?

[SwiftDeath]

Yeah TLOU steelbook :banana:

[comaamen86]

also massive improvement on pga news post 8D

[Ayiu]

ayiu are aus and euro retailers confirmed? i will update db listing?

No retailers from outside the UK are listing this yet but the official press statement from Sony and ND does include that the Joel and Ellie Edition will also be available in Australia and other European countries.

I also found this about UK retailers:

"You can choose between The Last of Us: Ellie Edition which will be made available exclusively at GAME or The Last of Us: Joel Edition which will be made available exclusively at Tesco and independent shops."

[thefunk007]

The Last Of Us Post-Pandemic Edition - pretty epic!

[NaughtyDogJames]

No retailers from outside the UK are listing this yet but the official press statement from Sony and ND does include that the Joel and Ellie Edition will also be available in Australia and other European countries.

I also found this about UK retailers:

"You can choose between The Last of Us: Ellie Edition which will be made available exclusively at GAME or The Last of Us: Joel Edition which will be made available exclusively at Tesco and independent shops."

Shopto.net have the joel edition?

[Letrico]

Wait what? Eu doesnt have a steelbook? Great job sony

[Dreamcazman]

Preordered the Post Pandemic edition through Gamestop. :)

$40 shipping to Australia, hope the game is worth it.

[comaamen86]

No retailers from outside the UK are listing this yet but the official press statement from Sony and ND does include that the Joel and Ellie Edition will also be available in Australia and other European countries.



added germy, added

[ingmar1988]

small mistake in news item, the 160 edition does not have an artbook :(

[Letrico]

Then with the NA one, what's the deal with that? You buy the big $160 edition and they don't give you the artbook of the tier below? So again, if you want the complete thing you'd have to buy more than that.



It's not shown in the picture but they actually give it according to the description. I thought of that as well but saw the description and preordered it at gamestop straight away.

EDIT:

I failed. Ignore me

[comaamen86]

small mistake in news item, the 160 edition does not have an artbook :(

dont think ayiu is back on tonight so edited that bit for her

[ingmar1988]

Mick Perona on January 22nd, 2013 at 12:32 pm said:

Hey Jose, We’re packing an unbelievable amount of value into these editions. “THE ART OF THE LAST OF US” Art Book alone will retail separately for $39.99 so it’s literally impossible to “squeeze” it into the Post-Pandemic Edition where we are already including a $200 12″ statue of Joel and Ellie in for only $159

quote on playstation blog

[Letrico]

At least it is not some exclusive version of artbook and can be purchased separately.

[NaughtyDogJames]

At least it is not some exclusive version of artbook and can be purchased separately.

This. I hope the artbook will be sold in europe.

[Ionotropic]

Here's a link to buy the art book:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Art-Last-Us/dp/161655164X/

[Letrico]

Seems like in Australia, EB games are geting Joel Edition and JB Hifi is getting Ellie Edition.

[Matrix6]

They'd better announce the One Special Edition for PAL region really soon! I hope it's as epic as the US one!?

[NaughtyDogJames]

They'd better announce the One Special Edition for PAL region really soon! I hope it's as epic as the US one!?

There's two plus an italian one???

[Matrix6]

^ Doesn't count, needs to be for the mass, not just one or two
countries. I'm guessing it'll be the PAL's big edition...hopefully.

[NaughtyDogJames]

^ Doesn't count, needs to be for the mass, not just one or two
countries. I'm guessing it'll be the PAL's big edition...hopefully.

The Joel and Ellie editions are for all PAL.

[Letrico]

Horrible Horrible for pal region to be honest. Like they just fking get the idea from Far Cry 3 to do the canvas shit that sold well. If we get exclusive steelbook for each version that is still acceptable. Joel steel for Joel ed and Ellie steel for Ellie ed.

They did well for UC3 and this one kind of turn me off

[Evilhawk]

well, atleast the artbook is available from amazon quite cheap. http://www.amazon.com/The-Art-Last-Us/dp/161655164X/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1358900025&sr=8-5&keywords=the+art+of+last+of+us

[ingmar1988]

I ordered the survival edition also, i will leave the other one sealed. I know i will love that artbook.

[Matrix6]

Why is the PAL region getting shafted? If anything, we've shown ND how much we've always loved them and buy everything they throw at us! Rawrrr lol

[Mike1888]

Post-pandemic edition looks great :thumb:

[Evilhawk]

anybody knows how gamestop.com is packaging wise, heard some bad stories about their packaging before

[xpl0sive]

This blows. No post-pandemic edition for PAL regions? F-U Naughty Dog!

[xeenx77]

Should i import it from gamestop hmmm

[enesis]

Why Gamestop always get exclusive items ? :banghead:
more sadly , also can't ship worldwide :mad:

[Murtera]

Why Gamestop always get exclusive items ? :banghead:
more sadly , also can't ship worldwide :mad:

I'm sure people would be willing to help get it to you that live in the US. Happens pretty often here, right?

[imironmann]

anybody knows how gamestop.com is packaging wise, heard some bad stories about their packaging before

Its 50/50 with their packing. Usually with something small like the Hitman CE it was just in a box with no added protection. When I got my Darksiders 2 CE they padded it with air packs but put way too many and crushed the CE before it was even shipped.

[enesis]

I'm sure people would be willing to help get it to you that live in the US. Happens pretty often here, right?
yes ... you're right .
but I've not try it out , maybe this time I will :)

[xeenx77]

Is Gamestop shipping worldwide? Like in Australia?

[Letrico]

anybody knows how gamestop.com is packaging wise, heard some bad stories about their packaging before



They use USPS for their shipping. So expect full tax shipped to UK.

They just put the item in a box with no bubblewrap for my Walking Dead CE but no damage at all. Probably USPS doing a good job?

[themidlandmaster]

Ridiculous to claim that statue is worth 200 dollars

[comaamen86]

Ridiculous to claim that statue is worth 200 dollars

i know at least 250-300, it is hand painted by drop bears and sprinkled with gold shavings

[kittychloe]

Eu got jipped, someone get me a pandemic ed?

[Letrico]

Eu got jipped, someone get me a pandemic ed?

Kitty I think it might be better to buy it directly from gamestop lol. I bet it will be huge and the standard post office shipping to forward might cost a lot more than gamestop shipping.

[kittychloe]

Fine.. When i get home

[Dreamcazman]

I don't know why some of you are having issues ordering from Gamestop. :scratch:

They ship internationally, to Australia is $40

Hope to God they pack it properly.

[comaamen86]

Eu got jipped, someone get me a pandemic ed?

would not jump the gun, i am sure there will be more to come

[enesis]

I don't know why some of you are having issues ordering from Gamestop. :scratch:

They ship internationally, to Australia is $40

Hope to God they pack it properly.
They don't . I've emailed them several time and the answer is still NO
Maybe internationally is Limited internationally , they don't ship to all country due to regulation and bla bla bla ...... although (PS3) there is no region protection .
I live in Asia region and we have to spend more time and money just to buy one of these ( CE / LE / SE )

[scourdx]

I wish the Post Pandemic would have included the hard cover book. Urg...

[NaughtyDogJames]

would not jump the gun, i am sure there will be more to come

Really? They announced 4 in a day so I doubt they'll announce anymore.

[Matrix6]

Steelbook will be hot for this, especially as there's none in the PAL regions as yet...
But I bet the Steelbooks will become pre-order bonuses in PAL regions anyways ^_^

[ferrari100]

Ordered both survival and pandemic from gamestop to UK.


Subtotal: $239.98
Estimated Tax: $0.00
Handling: $44.98
Total: $284.96

[xpl0sive]

Just realised the guys that made the Max Payne 3 statue are the same people making this one. Instant pass for me. That MP3 statue was a pile of dog sh!t! Will get Survival Edition instead, save some money and get a quality hardcover art book.

[Viridius]

Still hoping we a nicer au/eu edition.

[ferrari100]

Well,
There is no harm in ordering now peeps.
They don't charge until dispatch and you can always change your mind in the run up if something else turns up that you prefer.

Worth it, in case these go oos.

[gamerCUB]

how do you order from Gamestop? :scratch: my order wont go through it says my details are incorrect when they are am i missing something here?:banghead:

[StyX]

PUh, 160$ + 35$ for shipping to Austria. Makes 195$ in total...I guess i?ve never spent that much on a CE. But I guess it?s worth it.

So is it 100% sure that Gamestop won?t charge until it is shipped?

[ferrari100]

PUh, 160$ + 35$ for shipping to Austria. Makes 195$ in total...I guess i?ve never spent that much on a CE. But I guess it?s worth it.

So is it 100% sure that Gamestop won?t charge until it is shipped?

It clearly stated for me that I would not be charges until dispatch.
I'm sure it will do the same for you.
If not perhaps there are different rules for different countries??

The form was straightforward for me to fill in?

[xpl0sive]

how do you order from Gamestop? :scratch: my order wont go through it says my details are incorrect when they are am i missing something here?:banghead:

I had the same issue when trying to order the walking dead collector's edition. I called up my bank and they told me it was being bounced back as they were testing my card by charging $0 to it or something, and that doesn't work in Australia.

[gamerCUB]

So should I call my bank or call gamestop to fix this? What did you do?

[xpl0sive]

Tell Gamestop to test your card for $1 and not $0 as that is not valid in Australia. I think that's what my bank told me, it was a while ago now...but yeah, Gamestop needs to fix it. If you want to be certain what to tell them before you speak to them, just call your bank and confirm the issue.

FYI, I didn't end up getting it resolved, as I had told Gamestop the issue, and they asked me if I was sure my billing info was correct. I didn't get back to them as I decided not to order The Walking Dead CE, but I guess I'll have to sort it out now if I want to order this, lol.

[gamerCUB]

Let me know how you go if you order it

[NaughtyDogJames]

Ellie edition up for preorder- http://www.game.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/HubArticleView?hubId=170533&articleId=170534&catalogId=10201&langId=44&storeId=10151&cm_sp=lastofus-_-topnav-_-lastofus

[Ayiu]

Thanks coma for correcting my little mistake :blush: I really love the team spirit in this forum:barsong:


Both Editions are also up for pre-order at Amazon.de.

In Australia the Joel Edition is exclusive to EbGames.com.au and the Ellie Edition is available at jbhifi.com.au

[comaamen86]

no probs kat 8), you help me enough

[TruenoBoy86]

for the love of god!
can someone in the US kind enough to help me pre order this ??
i got tired asking around for help a couple of times before for other games and no one gives a damn....
except for cosmic-link, god bless you mate.
its hard for me to get these exclusives either from US or UK.
anyone willing to help a fellow collector pleam PM me.

[ferrari100]

Hi peeps.
Just letting you know about international order from Gamestop.

I received an email a Little while ago requesting that I fax a copy of my credit card statement to them.

Problems:
I don't have a fax machine.


Solution:


Fortunately, like many people I have a scanner, but am aware this still might not help some people without one!
I found this site, gotfreefax.com

Here you can upload a scan of your statement then send the fax to them with your gamestop order number as requested.

The format has to be .doc or .pdf which might be another issue.
Fortunately I have acrobat full version to convert jpeg to pdf.

When you select the document, add gamestops fax number as in your email, but lose the first two zero's so the number starts 177******
This is becuase it is sending the fax from within the States so no international dialling code necessary.
You will have to confirm you wish the email to be sent through an email, so don't make an email address up.
You will also receive a confirmation of delivery.
Hope this helps some of you.
:)

[tonybsg]

Just so everyone knows, gamestop.us used (until recently, for sure) UPS for international orders.

So be careful what to expect for the extra custom fees, in some countries UPS charge huge amounts of handling fees (these are different from the standard custom fees).

[NaughtyDogJames]

Just so everyone knows, gamestop.us used (until recently, for sure) UPS for international orders.

So be careful what to expect for the extra custom fees, in some countries UPS charge huge amounts of handling fees (these are different from the standard custom fees).

I think it's ?13.50 in the UK? Anyone confirm this? Is customs the fee plus VAT?

[ingmar1988]

Just so everyone knows, gamestop.us used (until recently, for sure) UPS for international orders.

So be careful what to expect for the extra custom fees, in some countries UPS charge huge amounts of handling fees (these are different from the standard custom fees).

I dont understand still how custom fees work, does the postal company do it? Or because the customs check your package? Because sometimes you get fees and sometime you dont.

[tonybsg]

Firsty, it depends on each countries' laws regarding the goods you import from third countries (not from the EU if you are already in EU for example).

Then, it's the postal company that delivers the goods.

Usually there is a minimum cost in what you import that you don't pay anything regardless the company (public mail or private company).

The problem is that when sth is imported via a company like UPS, DHL, FEDEX you have to pay not only the fees accepted by law (which are not that much) but also a handling fee, which is the overall proceeding of importing the item.

UPS for example, in many EU countries (apparently not in the UK if indeed they charge you only 13,5 GBP!) charge at least 50-70E only for the their carriers to clear the package in customs.

Of course you'll have to pay the rest of the custom fees by law as well.

Amazon.com has an AmazonGlobalProgram which you pay in advance all import fees (which are only what you should pay by law, nothing more) and you don't have to pay anything when the item reaches your destination.

[Evilhawk]

the charge ups does in norway is below ?20, cant remember the exact amount atm. Although the one thing that bothers me with is that they always include the shipping when declaring something in customs. So an item below the limit automaticly exceeds the limit forcing you to pay their fee and VAT on the items

[ferrari100]

Yes in the UK, Parcelforce takes UPS parcels and charge ?13.50 handling plus 20% tax.

In the UK the vat on the delivery amount is included only if it has been sent express delivery.

Standard delivery does not incur vat above the item's vat amount.

[NaughtyDogJames]

Yes in the UK, Parcelforce takes UPS parcels and charge ?13.50 handling plus 20% tax.

In the UK the delivery amount is included only if it has been sent express delivery.

Standard delivery does not incur vat above the item's vat amount.

Thanks for confirmation.

[tonybsg]

Yes, I'm talking express services, too.

In standard shipping methods, Hellenic Post receives the package and don't charge you anything or just a small amount.

If UPS receives the package (it happens on expedited and express services), we are screwed :D

[NaughtyDogJames]

I have an order placed with another member atm but I'm thinking of switching and just having it shipped straight here as it'd be easier so i I were how would I figure out how much customs? Would it be ?13.50 plus 20%?

[comaamen86]

i think 20 percent of order total and they will prob hold it so another 10 to 15 pound for your local depo

[Redmagster]

Yeah TLOU steelbook :banana:

So, Swifty, any plans to create a steelbook shortage panic on this one???..

:think: :taunt:

[SwiftDeath]

So, Swifty, any plans to create a steelbook shortage panic on this one???..

:think: :taunt:

:sorry:

I'm so sorry about that Mags

I really should have done more research before worrying people

Just because it was hard to get near me doesn't mean it would be hard to get elsewhere

Still mad at myself for this one

My bad Mags, My bad :surrender:

[comaamen86]

i am curious what steel was it swifty?

[Redmagster]

:sorry:

I'm so sorry about that Mags

I really should have done more research before worrying people

Just because it was hard to get near me doesn't mean it would be hard to get elsewhere

Still mad at myself for this one

My bad Mags, My bad :surrender:

Bad Swifty :hammer: Bad Swifty :hammer:

But each of us is responsible for how we respond...

Someone throw Swifty a sock...

[SwiftDeath]

i am curious what steel was it swifty?

I unjustly created a sense of rarity for the Ni No Kuni steelbook

In my defense there was no unreserved steelbooks within 20 miles of me but I always forget that there are like 4400 Gamestops and each get at least 4 steelies each....

Will eventually be a pain to find especially mint though

Bad Swifty :hammer: Bad Swifty :hammer:

But each of us is responsible for how we respond...

Someone throw Swifty a sock...

yep def Bad swifty on this one

I'll have to do something nice for you to make it up at some point :think:

[NaughtyDogJames]

i am curious what steel was it swifty?

I'm guessing it was Ni No Kuni.
Edit: Beaten to it.

[comaamen86]

Bad Swifty :hammer: Bad Swifty :hammer:

But each of us is responsible for how we respond...

Someone throw Swifty a sock...

never a truer word said, somewhere between your hysteria and my "what steel" is the healthy balance

[Redmagster]

ayiu are aus and euro retailers confirmed? i will update db listing?

Mighty Ape have got it - or has someone already updated that??

http://www.mightyape.com.au/newsletter/20130123/The-Last-Of-Us-Special-Editions-JUST-ANNOUNCED/1389/

[comaamen86]

Mighty Ape have got it - or has someone already updated that??

http://www.mightyape.com.au/newsletter/20130123/The-Last-Of-Us-Special-Editions-JUST-ANNOUNCED/1389/

db peeps are on the cutting edge of news mag i have not slept for days. was added yesterday anymore store specifics will be added once all stores are announced

[ferrari100]

Pandemic edition already sold out by the looks of it.



http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/games/the-last-of-us-post-pandemic-edition/107705

[Dreamcazman]

Pandemic edition already sold out by the looks of it.



http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/games/the-last-of-us-post-pandemic-edition/107705
Wow, wasn't expecting that so soon.

[SwiftDeath]

Wow, wasn't expecting that so soon.

Would be interesting to know if you could still preorder it in store :think:

Probably not

[TruenoBoy86]

so after spending a day asking for help pre ordering this, its sold out !? not only this namco cancelled my order of wizard edition just because it sold out before i placed the order which was minutes after it became available !
such a great start for this year :(
let the depression begins ........

[MikeCosgrove]

I am so pissed off it's not coming to Europe....ND are arseholes

I complained on the blog, like many Europe gamers and this was the response from someone at ND

"Many factors come into play when making these editions. There might be opportunities for everyone to get the contents of the editions in other countries via promos and contests in the future."

Basicaly

"We don't care about you guys.....want to win one and compete against thousands of other gamers where you'll probably not win participate in our crappy contests.

One minute ND say it's up to SCEE which region gets what and then SCEE say it's ND who decides on the quality of what they've picked.

PLEASE...PLEASE PLEASE Complain guys

Go onto the PS blog

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/01/22/the-last-of-us-joel-edition-and-ellie-edition-announced/#comments

or you can go to the forums, someone has already started a thread.....please make yourself heard, sign up and support him. The forums are a little dead, just sign up using your PS account

http://community.us.playstation.com/t5/The-Last-of-Us-General/Bring-The-Last-Of-Us-Post-Pandemic-Edition-to-EUROPE/m-p/39359865#U39359865

Come on guys we have four months to get them to change their mind

[comaamen86]

i still think pal regions will get another, and i will be there to say told you so

[winds]

Dammit, sold out already?! I spent this entire time waiting to hear why Gamestop Canada hadn't had them listed yet, only by the time I found out their definition of "North America" excludes Canada and really means "USA", they completely sell out on gamestop.com!!! :rant:

Are there any trustworthy people on here that are willing to order in-store for a northern neighbour? :D

[xpl0sive]

i still think pal regions will get another, and i will be there to say told you so

Doubt it. We already get 2 editions.

[gamerCUB]

Did anyone order multiple copies of the post pandemic edition? I would like to buy a copy but gamestop.com seems to have sold out and I REALLY want this edition

[kittychloe]

I think a heap of us missed out, they wouldnt accept my cred card :(

[gamerCUB]

A copy of the post pandemic edition is up on ebay already they are asking $299 US for it

[kittychloe]

I wish its was possible for stores to cancel peoples ebay listings for preorders..

It could be done if ebay requested reciept numbers and enforced that they be shown on the listing

[gamerCUB]

Are any of the preorders on ebay legit?

[kittychloe]

Probably not, would be easier to ban all listings of non in hand items

[gamerCUB]

Did anyone preorder multiple copies that they are willing to sell to members of this forum?

[vhal_x]

It was limited to three per customer, so probably most of the people who preordered from here either only preordered for themselves, or preordered on behalf of other people in the first place. So it might be quite a slim chance of anyone having extra spares (especially since you had to pay a deposit up front)

Good luck though :) xx

[ferrari100]

I never paid a deposit.

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

[vhal_x]

People in America need to pay a deposit xx

[gamerCUB]

Thanks vhal xxx

[ferrari100]

Thanks vhal xxx

Gotcha

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

[Redmagster]

:( that is all..... :(

[Murtera]

Are any of the preorders on ebay legit?

They are actually. However, our policies state that preorders are not suppose to be done on ebay if it's posted before 30 days of the release date. So right now, these games should not be posted until about April 7th for preorders.

[vhal_x]

Yeah, if you preorder and pay now on ebay, and on release they don't send you anything, unfortunately you'll be well out of time to make a claim xx

[Murtera]

Yeah, if you preorder and pay now on ebay, and on release they don't send you anything, unfortunately you'll be well out of time to make a claim xx

Exactly :) ill be sure to try to get them removed from the site.

[Robalvarez2010]

Did anyone order multiple copies of the post pandemic edition? I would like to buy a copy but gamestop.com seems to have sold out and I REALLY want this edition

They have not sold out yet. I just got back from my local GameStop store and purchased 4 of them. They are not available online but they are still available in store.

[winds]

Is there no other way of getting the post-pandemic edition now, short of either travelling to the US and pre-ordering one in-store or being scammed with ebay prices? :(

[Pixolator]

I'd like to pay for the shipping and purchasing cost for it if someone purchase and extra copy for me please, I'm in Vancouver, Canada so the shipping may cost $20 maximum please DM me if you could buy an extra copy for me I really appreciate it if you can help me out :(

[winds]

I second Pixolators comment!
I'm in Toronto, Canada. Shouldn't be too much of a hassle, I hope haha.

[NaughtyDogJames]

So who got one of these? Me, Swift death and ingmar did but can't remember anyone else.

[vhal_x]

I did, so did Xmo xx

[NaughtyDogJames]

I did, so did Xmo xx

Glad to hear some other people got them not just resellers.

[Pixolator]

I've been DM'ing our fellow US members on the forum since morning, I hope some one can do a favour, really appreciate it ...

[ingmar1988]

They have not sold out yet. I just got back from my local GameStop store and purchased 4 of them. They are not available online but they are still available in store.

Did every store get assigned a certain number of pre-orders?
I mean, if a lot of people go pre-order in store, without a clear number available they could easily oversell, maybe thats why they stopped online selling and waiting for instore numbers to see how many are still available?

[Rumpy]

So who got one of these? Me, Swift death and ingmar did but can't remember anyone else.

I managed to snag a Post-Pandemic copy, hope they don't decide to cancel it come dispatch time, never ordered from anywhere but Amazon in the US before so I'm not sure how Gamestop will handle my address...

Still looking forward to it though!

[NaughtyDogJames]

I managed to snag a Post-Pandemic copy, hope they don't decide to cancel it come dispatch time, never ordered from anywhere but Amazon in the US before so I'm not sure how Gamestop will handle my address...

Still looking forward to it though!

Mine coming through a US member so hopefully mine'll be fine.

[Dreamcazman]

I preordered a copy as soon as I saw the posting on this forum.

[Leonsamus]

Preorder at GameStop on my lunch break today.

[mosavon]

Thread cleaned up, come back and post in the correct section when you have the game in hand, thanks.

[MortalMonday]

Hmmm...
I was gonna pass on the Post-pandemic edition 'cause I figured it would be super mass produced. Might have to get one though. I'm still not totally convinved that it will be truly limited (at least limited to a reasonable amount), but I guess I'll take a chance.

I'm gonna be pissed when they have stacks of these on clearance.

[kittychloe]

Im on the edge about getting this one, tempted to pass on it and work on the retro a little bit

[imironmann]

Its almost always a risk. Gotta bet big to win big!

[Monstermug]

Unless you want a crushed, already damaged box I wouldn't buy from Gamestop. I have had so many bad experience with them. I couldn't imagine what international shipping would turn out like. If it was a cheap item I may be tempted but at $159.99 plus shipping, you are going to get hit by a huge customs invoice even before you find out that it is damage and that Gamestop won't pay for the return postage.

[Xmo]

Glad to hear some other people got them not just resellers.

add NoscruffyNo on the list :ok:

[Rumpy]

Unless you want a crushed, already damaged box I wouldn't buy from Gamestop. I have had so many bad experience with them. I couldn't imagine what international shipping would turn out like. If it was a cheap item I may be tempted but at $159.99 plus shipping, you are going to get hit by a huge customs invoice even before you find out that it is damage and that Gamestop won't pay for the return postage.

Are they really that bad? I'd rather have no edition than a busted one.

[Doomsayer]

Are they really that bad? I'd rather have no edition than a busted one.


Everything I have ordered have come in damn well packed and not damaged. Btw did post pandemic edition sell out already? :(

[Rumpy]

Everything I have ordered have come in damn well packed and not damaged. Btw did post pandemic edition sell out already? :(

Only online, as far as I know. It could become available again at some point though, I don't think anyone knows too much about it.

[Doomsayer]

Only online, as far as I know. It could become available again at some point though, I don't think anyone knows too much about it.

Thanks. And don't worry about international ordering (only problem is that their fax numbers seem to be useless).

[ingmar1988]

Unless you want a crushed, already damaged box I wouldn't buy from Gamestop. I have had so many bad experience with them. I couldn't imagine what international shipping would turn out like. If it was a cheap item I may be tempted but at $159.99 plus shipping, you are going to get hit by a huge customs invoice even before you find out that it is damage and that Gamestop won't pay for the return postage.

I ordered from them the walking dead Ce, and it arrived fine! They use fast postal, so my experience is the faster the delivery the better the package.

[imironmann]

Post-Pandemic still in available for pre order

[Doomsayer]

Post-Pandemic still in available for pre order

In where? Not at gamestop.com at least

[NaughtyDogJames]

In where? Not at gamestop.com at least

Instore I presume but if they are indeed selling 11 etc then I doubt all the order'll be fufilled.

[Doomsayer]

Instore I presume but if they are indeed selling 11 etc then I doubt all the order'll be fufilled.

Damn. Then it looks like I have to pay +400$ for this :( it makes me a sad panda. Thanks for fast reply

[NaughtyDogJames]

Damn. Then it looks like I have to pay +400$ for this :( it makes me a sad panda. Thanks for fast reply

They may fufill them but I doubt it.

[imironmann]

Yes its still available in the store. I don't know why they quit selling them online while they still have them in the store.

[Doomsayer]

They may fufill them but I doubt it.


Makes kinda hard for me to walk into US Gamestop store and Pre-order anyway

[NaughtyDogJames]

Yes its still available in the store. I don't know why they quit selling them online while they still have them in the store.

Seperate allocations?

[imironmann]

Yes. I ordered my first one the day it was announced. When I discovered they were no longer online I went the next day and ordered 5. I went back later that day and got 5to more. I was just there asking the manager if I needed to worry about not getting them and assured me that for deposit I put in I'm guaranteed to get a copy for.

[NaughtyDogJames]

Yes. I ordered my first one the day it was announced. When I discovered they were no longer online I went the next day and ordered 5. I went back later that day and got 5to more. I was just there asking the manager if I needed to worry about not getting them and assured me that for deposit I put in I'm guaranteed to get a copy for.

Well I know the production numbers (but obviously I can't share- but they are very low) and there is now way that they could sustain even 5 orders per store (at 4000 stores).

[imironmann]

Well if it comes to them not being able to fill my order then I'll have a lot of upset people on my hands and refunds to hand out. Would they really allow me to place those orders and not fill them?

[NaughtyDogJames]

Well if it comes to them not being able to fill my order then I'll have a lot of upset people on my hands and refunds to hand out. Would they really allow me to place those orders and not fill them?

It's happened before. But some stores will get more than others. I'm trying to see what I can find out about this. Which store was it? Hope they fulfil them though.

[Xmo]

Well I know the production numbers (but obviously I can't share- but they are very low) and there is now way that they could sustain even 5 orders per store (at 4000 stores).

damn, I gotta pre-order extra just in case :(

[NaughtyDogJames]

damn, I gotta pre-order extra just in case :(

1 or 2 should be fine. I was more thinking about ironmanns 10 orders. I'm not trying to worry people just saying. I'm trying to get more information on this. I'll let you guys know later.

[Doomsayer]

Don't they usually limit these to two anyway? I placed my deposit with ironmann *yawns*

[NaughtyDogJames]

Don't they usually limit these to two anyway? I placed my deposit with ironmann *yawns*

Online limit was 3.

[imironmann]

I've never ordered this many of anything before, but I have been able to at least 3 CE at a time with Gamestop because I generally give a couple out for Christmas gifts as well as having one for myself.

[Doomsayer]

Ok. Thanks for info.

[SwiftDeath]

Problem with pre-ordering things in a gamestop store versus online is that the store stops taking pre-orders at a certain date whereas online stops taking order past a certain stock threshold

In my opinon with what I've been hearing from other American members on here (i.e. a bunch are preordering several copies) the gamestop stores will most likely have to cancel some pre-orders

Question is how will they allocate what they do get in?

Will they give them out by who pre-ordered first as they should?

Or will they give those who pre-ordered multiples one copy, try to fill the rest of people's pre-orders then give any remaining to the guy that pre-ordered multiple?

Not sure how clear I am but meh. I'm sure it will turn out ok for most of us

[NaughtyDogJames]

I imagine it'll be one per customer then 2 and so on.

[Rerder]

Damm i saw this to late. If anyone can help me on a gamestop editioni would be greatful forerver :D

[MortalMonday]

Well this sell out kind of came out of nowhere. Glad I ordered it. Now just hope gamestop doesn't screw me.

[stavie33]

well, checked with my local gamestop today, turns out they are officially out of pre orders even in stores, so now this is officially sold out EVERYWHERE. That was the quickest sell out ever, way quicker than amalur and loot chest. Glad I noticed this was sold out online day 1 and ran to the store. This is really surprising, I wouldn't have expected such a limited quantity

[vhal_x]

Just hope my preorder stands XD xx

[Xmo]

well, checked with my local gamestop today, turns out they are officially out of pre orders even in stores, so now this is officially sold out EVERYWHERE. That was the quickest sell out ever, way quicker than amalur and loot chest. Glad I noticed this was sold out online day 1 and ran to the store. This is really surprising, I wouldn't have expected such a limited quantity

Never thought it would be limited, I was hoping for it to be like Uncharted 3 NA CE.

[SwiftDeath]

Never thought it would be limited, I was hoping for it to be like Uncharted 3 NA CE.

I'm quite sure that this is at least partially in response to what happened with the UC 3 NA CE

I think because they saw how hmmmmm :quote:under appreciated:quote: the UC 3 CE was, they decided to limit this one so that it would be appreciated, keep its value etc.

Of course that's just my thoughts

Although I love my UC 3 CE regarldess....

[Xmo]

I'm quite sure that this is at least partially in response to what happened with the UC 3 NA CE

I think because they saw how hmmmmm :quote:under appreciated:quote: the UC 3 CE was, they decided to limit this one so that it would be appreciated, keep its value etc.

Of course that's just my thoughts

Although I love my UC 3 CE regarldess....

Yeah was a little bit pissed of when they reduced it to less than $40 retail. Naughty dog finally made up for it :D

[NaughtyDogJames]

I'll have my explorer edition and post pandemic for retail prices!

[SwiftDeath]

Yeah was a little bit pissed of when they reduced it to less than $40 retail. Naughty dog finally made up for it :D

Yep that stung a bit

Didn't help other when I got it on release day and there was like a stack of 30 or so in my best buy :suicide:

I'll have my explorer edition and post pandemic for retail prices!

Damn you good sir damn you :rotf:

Also 1000th post!!!! Wonder where I posted it though......

Guess there's a downside to lurking

[NaughtyDogJames]

Yep that stung a bit

Didn't help other when I got it on release day and there was like a stack of 30 or so in my best buy :suicide:



Damn you good sir damn you :rotf:

Also 1000th post!!!! Wonder where I posted it though......

Guess there's a downside to lurking

I'm really pleased getting both of them. Grea additions.

Oh and your 1000th post was
Great Pickups :D

Jealous of the AC & PoP preorder boxes/tins

I'll have to get those eventually

That historia is awesome as well

Is the smaller one any good?

[SwiftDeath]

Thanks James

I could have found it but I am quite lazy :shrug:

[NaughtyDogJames]

Thanks James

I could have found it but I am quite lazy :shrug:

Tut tut tut tut tut.

[Matrix6]

http://www.365games.co.uk/ps3-games/the-last-of-us-game-plus-iphone-4-limited-edition-case-ps3
The Last Of Us Game + iPhone 4 Limited Edition Case ?43.99

[Digi]

Found this version on the Italian Gamestop: The Last of Us Joel Edition (http://www.gamestop.it/PS3/Games/31283/the-last-of-us-joel-edition?previousUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamestop.it%2 FSearchResult%2FQuickSearch%3Fq%3Dthe%2Blast%2Bof% 2Bus)

[tonybsg]

Why I can't find amazon uk link for Joel Edition...?

[vhal_x]

Because Amazon UK doesn't have the Joel Edition xx

[tonybsg]

I thought I saw it there a couple days back... waiting then :D

[mosavon]

It's here Tony
http://www.shopto.net/ps3/PS3TH43-the-last-of-us-joel-edition

[tonybsg]

It's here Tony
http://www.shopto.net/ps3/PS3TH43-the-last-of-us-joel-edition

Thank you man, I'll wait amazon for now though :)

[stavie33]

how high do you think the price of these is gonna go before release? They are already selling for a little over $300 now...I only expect it to go up. Wow I can't believe how quickly these sold out. Do we ever get to know how many were made? They sold out faster than the dead space 3 dev team edition, so I'd honestly think there are less

[Xmo]

how high do you think the price of these is gonna go before release? They are already selling for a little over $300 now...I only expect it to go up. Wow I can't believe how quickly these sold out. Do we ever get to know how many were made? They sold out faster than the dead space 3 dev team edition, so I'd honestly think there are less

I was searching the web and saw this...
http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2013/01/23/heres-why-the-last-of-us-post-pandemic-edition-is-gamestop-and-usa-exclusive/

[Robalvarez2010]

Well so you guys could know the production number is only limited to 800 worldwide, so it is very limited and should hold is value and go up in value quite well as long as the game is good but coming from naughty dog I can't expect anything less from them.

[NaughtyDogJames]

Well so you guys could know the production number is only limited to 800 worldwide, so it is very limited and should hold is value and go up in value quite well as long as the game is good but coming from naughty dog I can't expect anything less from them.

That's not the number I got. I think that's the online number.

[Robalvarez2010]

Well I got that number from one of my sources and they told me that is 800pcs worldwide. They never told me online or instate number. And it was confirmed to me by 2 different individuals. Why would you think I preordered 4 of them��

[ingmar1988]

800 is imho not possible. Due to there being already 4000 gamestop stores. If it was the case, it would be numbered and it would have sell out in an hour or so.

I could believe its 8000, which is still very low for such a new big franchise.

[NaughtyDogJames]

Well I got that number from one of my sources and they told me that is 800pcs worldwide. They never told me online or instate number. And it was confirmed to me by 2 different individuals. Why would you think I preordered 4 of them��

My number came from your contact.

[Robalvarez2010]

I got it from the individual I told you about James and also check 3dsforums.com.

[NaughtyDogJames]

I got it from the individual I told you about James and also check 3dsforums.com.

Hmmm this is interesting. Both are realt reliable sources. Not sure how 3DSforums got that number.

[johnymohny]

The post pandemic edition is now back in stock to pre order - will gamestop post this to the uk or am I gonna have problems?

[Xmo]

800 worldwide

Million dollar CE right there :D
I really hope they won't produce any more :sorry:

[stavie33]

why is it back in stock online? This worries me, I hope it sells out again soon

[toxicatom5]

Well so you guys could know the production number is only limited to 800 worldwide

Hmmm this is interesting. Both are realt reliable sources.

800 is imho not possible.

Wow, this is intriguing! I agree that it seems it would have sold out much more quickly if only 800 are produced (unless we're headed for a lot of cancellations by GameStop -- let's hope this isn't the next Amazon/FF Sky-type screw-up). Looking forward to hearing more on this one...


edit: Stavie's right, it's back up at GameStop....I'll be surprised if this ends up limited to just 800 copies.

[Rumpy]

I feel like ordering another copy (to reserve) for a friend, but I'm not even sure if I'll get mine, hah.

Either way, doesn't matter how many are made (to me at least) as long as I don't buy one and see it for sale at half price later on!

[ferrari100]

I have a hunch that more stock allocation might be due to internationals not able to verify their credit details??
Of course I might be completely wrong.

[NaughtyDogJames]

why is it back in stock online? This worries me, I hope it sells out again soon

Don't worry, whether it's the number I got or Rob got then it's well under Ingmars 8000 guess.

[MortalMonday]

Hopefully the restock is just cancellations or stock that was just held back; and not new stock that was created in response to immense demand. Hopefully this doesn't turn in to another Loot Chest Edition mess.

[NaughtyDogJames]

Don't worry, whether it's the number I got or Rob got then it's well under Ingmars 8000 guess.
^This. Loot chest was over 32,000 in the US alone.
Hopefully the restock is just cancellations or stock that was just held back; and not new stock that was created in response to immense demand. Hopefully this doesn't turn in to another Loot Chest Edition mess.

[SwiftDeath]

^This. Loot chest was over 32,000 in the US alone.

Loot chest was around 50000 in the US and 52000 in PAL regions I believe

That means this is at least 10 - 11 times more limited than the loot chest

Even using the more generous number of 8000 made

[NaughtyDogJames]

Loot chest was around 50000 in the US and 52000 in PAL regions I believe

That means this is at least 10 - 11 times more limited than the loot chest

Even using the more generous number of 8000 made

It was over 100,000 in PAL I think.

[adam1289]

I ordered the Post Pandemic Edition earlier today and it says that my order is open instead of pre-ordered however I got an order confirmation. Is this normal?

[Evilhawk]

Just my thoughts, but i think its normal since its still an open order in some meaning. I know some sites does the same in norway with pre-orders. What they do is that they leave it with the open status and doesnt change it until its dispatched

[Redmagster]

I got an order in at last - now to find the funds before release if it gets honored :) :) :banana:

[ingmar1988]

mag change your avatar back lol...hardly recognize u.

[NaughtyDogJames]

mag change your avatar back lol...hardly recognize u.

^This

[Redmagster]

Just thought I'd put my photo up for a change so people can see the real me :rotf:

Anyway - don't you like my drippy plush?? :beee:

[Redmagster]

mag change your avatar back lol...hardly recognize u.

Ok ok... I'm back... ;)

[imironmann]

I ordered the Post Pandemic Edition earlier today and it says that my order is open instead of pre-ordered however I got an order confirmation. Is this normal?


It will say open untill they bill you and ship it. Then they will change it and it will say closed.

[ingmar1988]

Ok ok... I'm back... ;)

:thankyou::bananayes::bananayes::bananayes:

[Redmagster]

:thankyou::bananayes::bananayes::bananayes:

For you Ingmar.... ;) anything...

Except a NFS undercover :taunt:

[NaughtyDogJames]

For you Ingmar.... ;) anything...

Except a NFS undercover :taunt:

And what about me then, huh?!?!? ;)

[Redmagster]

And what about me then, huh?!?!? ;)

For you James?? Also anything...

Apart from an Uncharted Italian gamestop preorder bonus promo... :taunt:

[NaughtyDogJames]

For you James?? Also anything...

Apart from an Uncharted Italian gamestop preorder bonus promo... :taunt:

Lol I just pm'd you about the item in question!

[stavie33]

well, it's now been up longer on gamestop.com with the re-release than the initial one. Anyone know if they decided to make more of these or what?

[Letrico]

well, it's now been up longer on gamestop.com with the re-release than the initial one. Anyone know if they decided to make more of these or what?

Best if you ask them directly. No point asking us :(

[stavie33]

guess I could, it just seemed earlier like naughtydogjames and some other members were aware of things we weren't, like production numbers, which is essentially what I'm now asking about

[Twisted]

it's still up for preorder as of late night 1/29/13 US time..i think it's gonna be up for awhile...gamestop and naughtydog want to cash in as much as possible..NO WAY is at the very least gamestop going to refuse sales if they have a say in it, so extremely limited could mean 25% of regular production...if they were TRUELY EXTREMELY LIMITED and GAMESTOP WANTED TO KEEP THERE WORD ALONG WITH NAUGHTY DOG...they would have been individually NUMBERED.

[MortalMonday]

I'm getting one for sure, but my gut's already telling me this thing isn't gonna be anything special. Mass production is all this thing screams to me. We'll see what happens though. For now, I'm done with this edition.

[Robalvarez2010]

Well I just confirmed from my source that the reason why it's up again online is because some people order were canceled for improper information and for exceeding the limit. They want to make sure that not one individual can get duplicated to cash in, they want to make sure that other individuals have a chance on purchasing. I am still waiting for a response on if these will be numbered in any way and if the production number they have me is accurate. Is only online that's available not in store.
So if you purchased multiple, expect to get your order canceled.

[SwiftDeath]

Well I just confirmed from my source that the reason why it's up again online is because some people order were canceled for improper information and for exceeding the limit. They want to make sure that not one individual can get duplicated to cash in, they want to make sure that other individuals have a chance on purchasing. I am still waiting for a response on if these will be numbered in any way and if the production number they have me is accurate. Is only online that's available not in store.
So if you purchased multiple, expect to get your order canceled.

Do you know how much of a say Naughtydog has in making these decisions?

In my limited experience, the publisher / developer whatever makes x number of copies for the retailer then retailer has control over the stock

Don't think gamestop would give a damn if ppl bought to resell

ND would of course

[Xmo]

Well I just confirmed from my source that the reason why it's up again online is because some people order were canceled for improper information and for exceeding the limit. They want to make sure that not one individual can get duplicated to cash in, they want to make sure that other individuals have a chance on purchasing. I am still waiting for a response on if these will be numbered in any way and if the production number they have me is accurate. Is only online that's available not in store.
So if you purchased multiple, expect to get your order canceled.

Just to make it clear, if you order more than 1 in store its not going to get cancelled?

[Robalvarez2010]

I did not only get that information from my contact at naughty dog also from someone I know from GameStop, and naughty dog does have a saying on how many could be sold to one individual, they come up with a agreement with the corporation they are distributing it too, in this situation GameStop, at least that's what my contact from naughty dog told me. He told me that they have to have paper signed like a contract on how to sell it, what price to sell it for, how many per customer, ect.

[Robalvarez2010]

Just to make it clear, if you order more than 1 in store its not going to get cancelled?

If I am not mistaken in store you could order up to 2 or 3, and if you know the manager from the store you could get more, or you could just send some one else to get you another one. Every store has a limit on how many preorders there are allowed to take. Let's say they are only allowed to take up to 50 preorders, when they reach there limit that's it.

[Murtera]

Do you know how much of a say Naughtydog has in making these decisions?

In my limited experience, the publisher / developer whatever makes x number of copies for the retailer then retailer has control over the stock

Don't think gamestop would give a damn if ppl bought to resell

ND would of course

Unless ND had an agreement with Gamestop to limit the orders when they agreed to have it be a Gamestop exclusive :P

[Robalvarez2010]

Unless ND had an agreement with Gamestop to limit the orders when they agreed to have it be a Gamestop exclusive :P

You hit it right in the nail. That's another reason why because it's GameStop exclusive and there are about 4000 stores worldwide.

[SwiftDeath]

You hit it right in the nail. That's another reason why because it's GameStop exclusive and there are about 4000 stores worldwide.

4400 Gamestops in the US about 6000 stores or so worldwide

[Robalvarez2010]

4400 Gamestops in the US about 6000 stores or so worldwide

Too bad not every store will get one.

[Madigan]

ND allows a guy to sell a shitty figure for 2500 dollars but they restrict this CE to only 1 per customer? how ironic.

[NaughtyDogJames]

Well I just confirmed from my source that the reason why it's up again online is because some people order were canceled for improper information and for exceeding the limit. They want to make sure that not one individual can get duplicated to cash in, they want to make sure that other individuals have a chance on purchasing. I am still waiting for a response on if these will be numbered in any way and if the production number they have me is accurate. Is only online that's available not in store.
So if you purchased multiple, expect to get your order canceled.

I have mine preordered with another member who has also bought 1 so will that be cancelled? They've only the ordered two I think.

[NaughtyDogJames]

guess I could, it just seemed earlier like naughtydogjames and some other members were aware of things we weren't, like production numbers, which is essentially what I'm now asking about

I'll see what I can find out for you but I doubt I'll be able to as the person I ussaully contact is away ATM.

[motarules]

It is back in stock online at the moment.

[Twisted]

as of Feb 1st..these "ultra rare edition"..is still available on-line.

[stavie33]

^this. What happened?

[MortalMonday]

Business happened. It's just business people. I might just wait for this to go on clearance after all.

[adam1289]

Wow this looked set to become really rare. Does anyone know if it is available for pre-order in store again because if it is it might not sell out for quite a while and end up as just another mass produced edition.

[goonergaz]

Am I right to think Ellie is the only steelbook and the cheapest option to get it it survival EDITION?

[vhal_x]

The steelbook is included in both the Survival Edition and the Post-Pandemic edition. Survival Edition is cheapest. The steelbook has Ellie on one side and Joel on the other.

There is also a Futureshop steelbook I believe, but no idea what it looks like (or if it will be the same as this one) xx

[goonergaz]

The steelbook is included in both the Survival Edition and the Post-Pandemic edition. Survival Edition is cheapest. The steelbook has Ellie on one side and Joel on the other.

There is also a Futureshop steelbook I believe, but no idea what it looks like (or if it will be the same as this one) xx

Cheers vhal :beer:

Still got those dead islands with headsets if u r interested pm :wave:

[winds]

Any word on why these are still in stock on the website?
Were they really from the initial orders that got cancelled? Or did they decide to produce a new batch (a huge new batch)?

[NaughtyDogJames]

Any word on why these are still in stock on the website?
Were they really from the initial orders that got cancelled? Or did they decide to produce a new batch (a huge new batch)?

I'm currently trying to find out a bit more on this.

[Robalvarez2010]

Any word on why these are still in stock on the website?
Were they really from the initial orders that got cancelled? Or did they decide to produce a new batch (a huge new batch)?

There still in stock online because of the orders that got canceled. They are not selling in store anymore only online. These are very limited trust me. I got the correct number two days ago. Let's put it this way there is less then there is GameStop stores worldwide, and there will be more in stock when they cancel the orders of the individual's that order multiple ones.

[SwiftDeath]

There still in stock online because of the orders that got canceled. They are not selling in store anymore only online. These are very limited trust me. I got the correct number two days ago. Let's put it this way there is less then there is GameStop stores worldwide, and there will be more in stock when they cancel the orders of the individual's that order multiple ones.

I have trouble believing that though

As it sold out so fast online originally and now after cancelling some portion of the number that was originally available online, it's taking a lot longer to sell out

If it is as limited as you suggest (and I do believe it could be) I think gamestop must have oversold this

I mean has anyone heard of any orders actually getting cancelled?

Some international orders maybe but just because of gamestops archaic verification system and not because of multiple orders and the like

Again I would love this to to be truly limited but from the what I can see, it looks far more like an increase in production size more than cancellations of orders that led to opening the pre-order again

Would love to be wrong though.....

[Robalvarez2010]

I have trouble believing that though

As it sold out so fast online originally and now after cancelling some portion of the number that was originally available online, it's taking a lot longer to sell out

If it is as limited as you suggest (and I do believe it could be) I think gamestop must have oversold this

I mean has anyone heard of any orders actually getting cancelled?

Some international orders maybe but just because of gamestops archaic verification system and not because of multiple orders and the like

Again I would love this to to be truly limited but from the what I can see, it looks far more like an increase in production size more than cancellations of orders that led to opening the pre-order again

Would love to be wrong though.....

I understand what you mean, but they canceled orders for many reasons, for improper information, for exceeding quantity or it could even be the one who purchased canceled there own order, and like I stated before this is very limited, I just can't go into details. None of you have to believe me and that's fine, but just so you guys know I know a couple of high ranked individuals at naughty dog and I have even gone to there main office a couple of times. If you guys don't believe me and are so sure that this would be mass produced then don't preorder then and just wait to price drop but don't complain later on when you guys have to pay double or even triple on what you guys could have really gotten it for.

[adam1289]

I understand what you mean, but they canceled orders for many reasons, for improper information, for exceeding quantity or it could even be the one who purchased canceled there own order, and like I stated before this is very limited, I just can't go into details. None of you have to believe me and that's fine, but just so you guys know I know a couple of high ranked individuals at naughty dog and I have even gone to there main office a couple of times. If you guys don't believe me and are so sure that this would be mass produced then don't preorder then and just wait to price drop but don't complain later on when you guys have to pay double or even triple on what you guys could have really gotten it for.

A problem I have is that it has been one of the top sellers on Gamestop since it was back in stock. No way it could be rare with the way it is selling.

[Robalvarez2010]

A problem I have is that it has been one of the top sellers on Gamestop since it was back in stock. No way it could be rare with the way it is selling.

Ok like I said don't purchase it on day one and wait for a price drop. I am one of the main one on here that could get a lot of information on this or any other game from naughty dog. Why do you think I could pretty much get anything from naughty dog, since you guys have been waiting to play a demo from the last of us, I have already played it about a year ago. I have had lunch with Evan wells for god sake. So I could pretty much say that I know a thing or two about what's going on. There are just some things that I can't mention or show you guys. Unless they are all lying to me.

[adam1289]

I understand what you mean, but they canceled orders for many reasons, for improper information, for exceeding quantity or it could even be the one who purchased canceled there own order, and like I stated before this is very limited, I just can't go into details. None of you have to believe me and that's fine, but just so you guys know I know a couple of high ranked individuals at naughty dog and I have even gone to there main office a couple of times. If you guys don't believe me and are so sure that this would be mass produced then don't preorder then and just wait to price drop but don't complain later on when you guys have to pay double or even triple on what you guys could have really gotten it for.

Ok like I said don't purchase it on day one and wait for a price drop. I am one of the main one on here that could get a lot of information on this or any other game from naughty dog. Why do you think I could pretty much get anything from naughty dog, since you guys have been waiting to play a demo from the last of us, I have already played it about a year ago. I have had lunch with Evan wells for god sake. So I could pretty much say that I know a thing or two about what's going on. There are just some things that I can't mention or show you guys. Unless they are all lying to me.

Ok, is it possible that Gamestop has oversold it then?

[Robalvarez2010]

Ok, is it possible that Gamestop has oversold it then?

It is possible, it's happened before that they have sold more then what developers have made.

[Twisted]

Feb 4...still available for sale..it let's me put up to 3 in my cart.

[mosavon]

I did not only get that information from my contact at naughty dog also from someone I know from GameStop, and naughty dog does have a saying on how many could be sold to one individual, they come up with a agreement with the corporation they are distributing it too, in this situation GameStop, at least that's what my contact from naughty dog told me. He told me that they have to have paper signed like a contract on how to sell it, what price to sell it for, how many per customer, ect.

Lets face it, since when does a developer have much say in the production numbers, limitation per customer or anything remote like that? Sony as the publisher are calling the shots, i already cancelled :thumb:

[Twisted]

it is now Feb 5th..and this edition is still available...limited to perhaps one million? :D..let's get real..we once again almost fell for the limited edition marketing gimmick...this one is being made in the thousands..just like the US NTSC Uncharted 3 edition.

[SwiftDeath]

it is now Feb 5th..and this edition is still available...limited to perhaps one million? :D..let's get real..we once again almost fell for the limited edition marketing gimmick...this one is being made in the thousands..just like the US NTSC Uncharted 3 edition.

I would be happy if this was only going to be made in the "thousands"

Most CE releases are in the 10's of thousands

Borderlands 2 was 50000.....just for north america :(

Problem I have with this though is where the info is coming from

I don't trust game journalists or ign when they tell me "Hey there going to make less Halo 4 LE's than originally thought, it's going to be a mad rush on it!"

And then there's 600,000 hmmmm Bad journalists :hammer:

With this one though the production size is being suggested by individuals personally connected with Naughty dog which I thought would be better information

Not really sure on that now though of course (not their fault of course)

Here's what I think actually happened:

- Naughty Dog wants to make pandemic for true collectors
- So limited production run of less than 8000 decided on
- ND makes deal with gamestop for rights to said edition
- Original Pre-order goes crazy
- Gamestop pressures sony or ND to increase production size to make the moolahs
- Someone gives in and production size is increased tenfold
- Kids in china get a couple more days of work....

[Madigan]

The Post-Pandemic Edition will only be available at GameStop for $159.99. It?s very limited,

Very limited for them is not very limited for us. This is not numbered so they can do whatever they want. Produce more, or produce less.

I agree with Swift's theory.

It sold out a couple of days after the pre orders, but now it's still available, I really don't know what to think. It's really weird.

[stavie33]

well the only thing I think is weird is if they produced more, then why are pre orders still sold out in stores. It's ONLY available online, no store is taking pre orders. If they really wanted to cash in, and really wanted to make a ton of these (or tenfold as you say), then I'm sure they would be available again in stores.

At the same time, I have no clue WTF is going on because they have been up again for a LOOOONG time. I have no clue what's going on and I"m worried, I might end up cancelling all of my orders, and I recommended friends buy a copy as a collectors item because it would be huge, as their first CE game. I'd hate to tell them 'sorry guys it's mass produced'

[SwiftDeath]

I will say that we can all pretty much agree that this is very strange whatever the reason

No one has given a truly satisfactory explanation that accounts for what's happened thus far

It's just strange....

[fromsinkingsands]

I'm calling the item sells out by the end of the week and everyone will relax. Majority of us are collectors or hard core gamers so its easy to justify throwing down $160 on a video game. To most, that's not really appealing at all. Also, most people don't even know what the hell this game is, once it actually gets released and people connect with the game they'll want own something like a statue which was... LIMITED.

You guys need to relax, seriously.

[Xmo]

what the F. I called all gamestop around me and its no longer available...

[NaughtyDogJames]

I would be happy if this was only going to be made in the "thousands"

Most CE releases are in the 10's of thousands

Borderlands 2 was 50000.....just for north america :(

Problem I have with this though is where the info is coming from

I don't trust game journalists or ign when they tell me "Hey there going to make less Halo 4 LE's than originally thought, it's going to be a mad rush on it!"

And then there's 600,000 hmmmm Bad journalists :hammer:

With this one though the production size is being suggested by individuals personally connected with Naughty dog which I thought would be better information

Not really sure on that now though of course (not their fault of course)

Here's what I think actually happened:

- Naughty Dog wants to make pandemic for true collectors
- So limited production run of less than 8000 decided on
- ND makes deal with gamestop for rights to said edition
- Original Pre-order goes crazy
- Gamestop pressures sony or ND to increase production size to make the moolahs
- Someone gives in and production size is increased tenfold
- Kids in china get a couple more days of work....

Hmm I still think it's just cancelled orders. I mean how long did the Dead Space 3 Dev edition take to sell out and that's with no limit on preorders so if Gamestop do cancel orders of more than 3 then clearly it's not going to sell out rapidly.

As a statue noob what would be the best this could reasonably be (I know what it's made of just not if it's any good or not lol)?

If it's a decent statue then I doubt the profit margins are massive as between a 12" statue with 2 figures, Steel and a comic then the margins won't be much larger than a regular game.

[stavie33]

I was thinking about the dead space edition too. That was up for almost a month iirc, I pre ordered it day 1 and had to wait at least 3, if not 4 weeks for it to sell out, even with no limit. And it's true, most people aren't even aware of this game's announcement or what it's about, or at least the collectors edition. I'm hoping it'll sell out again, it's just this was a bit weird, but signs seem to say cancelled orders. Once more, I think the greatest evidence is it's not available in stores anymore, which if they made more, I have no clue why they'd restrict it to online only.

[rapidly-greying]

Awesome news for me,as I regretted not buying it the minute it sold out.

All that's different from the survivor Edith is the statue,is that correct?

[Robalvarez2010]

I was thinking about the dead space edition too. That was up for almost a month iirc, I pre ordered it day 1 and had to wait at least 3, if not 4 weeks for it to sell out, even with no limit. And it's true, most people aren't even aware of this game's announcement or what it's about, or at least the collectors edition. I'm hoping it'll sell out again, it's just this was a bit weird, but signs seem to say cancelled orders. Once more, I think the greatest evidence is it's not available in stores anymore, which if they made more, I have no clue why they'd restrict it to online only.

What every one has to understand is that dead space is for all consoles when the last of us is just ps3 exclusive. So yeah that's another reason why dead space sold out quicker then the last of us, also because like I said what was told to me by numerous individuals at naughty dog is that a bunch of orders online were canceled because they exceeded the limit or because they put wrong information, why do you guys think it's only being sold online and not in store. It has been sold out in store for over a week. Like I said before from what I was told there is less pandemic edition then there is GameStop stores worldwide and also take into consideration that this is exclusive to only GameStop stores and not all retailers, if they really wanted to cash in they would have distributed this worldwide.

[NaughtyDogJames]

Awesome news for me,as I regretted not buying it the minute it sold out.

All that's different from the survivor Edith is the statue,is that correct?

No artbook (?30 on amazon) but you do get the steel and comic.