Killer Instinct: Pin Ultimate Edition Available For Pre-Order, NA

[Ayiu]

The Free-2-Play launch title Killer Instinct for the Xbox One will get a special retail edition called Pin Ultimate Edition.?So far the edition has only been announced for North America and retails exclusively through the Microsoft Store (http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/productID.287694100?siteID=te1Fq2FCseg-6eCtJuDsxCQzxH1B374nrw) for $ 59.99 USD. Unfortunately you will only get a Digital Download Code for the game from Xbox Live and no disc.

The Pin Ultimate Edition was designed by Penny Arcade and comes?packed in a premium case that unfolds into a pin display. It includes the following additional content:


First two pins (Jago and Killer Instinct 3D Logo) from a collection of 16: Each character will get its own pin and the official Killer Instinct page will reveal surprise pins, every month until the end of the season, that can be earned through your community and in-game efforts

All Season 1 characters (8)

Season pass for all costumers (8) and accessory packs (16)

Early access to all Season 1 content

Original Killer Instinct Classic Arcade game

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According to the MS-Store the release date is the 29th of November - Pre-orders can be placed here (http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/productID.287694100?siteID=te1Fq2FCseg-6eCtJuDsxCQzxH1B374nrw)

Thanks to ce.o member SwiftDeath (http://collectorsedition.org/forums/member.php?u=2188) for the heads up!... View this article on the HomePage. (http://collectorsedition.org/18506/killer-instinct-pin-ultimate-edition-available-for-pre-order-na)

[comaamen86]

awful

[StayFree( ' 3')]

What's with MS and collecting pins?? They have been doing this at all recent conventions too. More recently, the epic halo pin scavenger hunt at SDCC where all you win is a wasted comic-con badge. :D

[comaamen86]

i think its disgusting the premuim they charge for a very incomplete ce

if the other pins retail will be no less than 5 dollars a piece and that optimistic


what started as a free to play game has turned into a multi tiered cash cow that does not complete even at the highest price

[Twisted]

I wonder if they will release some sort of killer instinct compilation on disc (finally) down the road?...I think they will..that is the ONLY way to get this game to the masses...MSN with there resources and clout, and especially as pioneers in the software business.i find it absurd they can't pay for a flimsy plastic blue ray disc to be packaged into this..we all know what Microsoft means when they say limited edition..look at the HALO editions...plus this is most likely also found at the Microsoft stores and not just there on line store either.

[SwiftDeath]

I wonder if they will release some sort of killer instinct compilation on disc (finally) down the road?...I think they will..that is the ONLY way to get this game to the masses...MSN with there resources and clout, and especially as pioneers in the software business.i find it absurd they can't pay for a flimsy plastic blue ray disc to be packaged into this..we all know what Microsoft means when they say limited edition..look at the HALO editions...plus this is most likely also found at the Microsoft stores and not just there on line store either.

MS doesn't want a disc release of Killer instinct

They have always and imo will always want it to be digital only

MS will never have to worry about old sales of KI cannibalizing new sales this way

Personally I just don't see it

MS are not capcom

[Twisted]

the Microsoft store website chat person claims that is not the final box art...can someone else ask and find out if the artwork is to be changed?..its only 6 weeks left..he said "artwork has not been revealed as this edition was just announced"...I am conflicted..someone please LOL..ask on chat and confirm on the store website?..(Microsoft store)

[twistedsymphony]

What's the deal with Pin collecting? I've never seen/heard of this before.

Is there somewhere you can buy the pins or if you want the whole set are you expected to fly all over the place attending exclusive events?

EDIT:
It seems that this edition was co-created with Penny Arcade: http://www.penny-arcade.com/2013/10/11/pin-ultimate-edition

[Twisted]

it seems next to impossible to complete..i think if one was to complete this set..then at that point you would have a true rare collectors edition in hand..i bet they probably won't get through all 16 to the end of the line..interest might drop off around pin number 12 or 13..and it wouldn't be cost effective or marketable or worthwhile for them to make more pin batches...plus I guess you would have to criss cross the globe and even somehow attend closed door trade shows to get this set done..or they might just come out with a "complete edition"..knocked down to $29.99..or sell them off to a Tuesday morning store or a big lots store..or dollar tree..etc..who knows.

[twistedsymphony]

it seems next to impossible to complete..i think if one was to complete this set..then at that point you would have a true rare collectors edition in hand..i bet they probably won't get through all 16 to the end of the line..interest might drop off around pin number 12 or 13..and it wouldn't be cost effective or marketable or worthwhile for them to make more pin batches...plus I guess you would have to criss cross the globe and even somehow attend closed door trade shows to get this set done..or they might just come out with a "complete edition"..knocked down to $29.99..or sell them off to a Tuesday morning store or a big lots store..or dollar tree..etc..who knows.

I don't think so... if you check out eBay for "Pinny Arcade" people are going f*cking bonkers for this stuff...

There's a thread on the Penny Arcade forum with dozens of people talking about buying this edition and then re-selling the game codes just to get the two pins it comes with.

[StayFree( ' 3')]

...but why??

[twistedsymphony]

...but why??

because they're collectors... they just happen to collect pins instead of games.

[Twisted]

I wish they could at very least made the arcade game disc based..if not the rest of the stuff..something tangible to hold on to.

[StayFree( ' 3')]

because they're collectors... they just happen to collect pins instead of games.

I was more specifically curious of the relationship between penny arcade fans and pin collecting. Have they done this type of thing before?

[twistedsymphony]

I was more specifically curious of the relationship between penny arcade fans and pin collecting. Have they done this type of thing before?

Yeah, Penny arcade started "Pinny Arcade" a pin collecting program that intersects with the PAX (Penny Arcade eXpo) events to encourage people to interact by trading pins.

You can buy a "starter kit" on their website which includes a few pins along with a lanyard, supposedly you pin the pins you're willing to trade on the lanyard, you attend an event like PAX and if you see someone with a pin you'd like to trade you can offer to trade them one of your pins.

they've been doing it for at least a few years now... there's more info here: http://penny-arcade.com/pinny-arcade

[Ayiu]

Killer Instinct Ultra Fan Book & Jago Guide

ISBN: 9780804162760
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The Ultimate Killer Instinct Fan Book takes a retrospective look at the series to showcase the art and history of the franchise and its characters.
A True Collectors Item Packed With Exclusives - The Killer Instinct Ultra Fan Book includes exclusive interviews with the development team and the creator of the series, exclusive artwork that can?t be seen anywhere else and exclusive back stage tour through the studios making the game.
Living Mobile Guide for All Character Strategies - Each hardcover book includes access to the living strategy guide with videos, tips and strategies all constantly being updated to cover the latest game changes and new characters.
Includes 16 Page Pull-Out Jago Strategy Guide - Exclusive Strategy booklet provides in-depth coverage of Jago, your free character included with Killer Instinct.
Learn from Killer Instinct Pros - Updated Strategies written by our tournament-champion authors and verified by the Killer Instinct team to take your game to the next level.
Explore the Studios Behind Killer Instinct - Peek inside the minds of the creators to see their inspiration and learn how the characters and their art has evolved.


http://www.amazon.com/Killer-Instinct-Prima-Official-Guide/dp/080416276X

[comaamen86]

i dont like it germy


why you do this?

[Ayiu]

i dont like it germy


why you do this?

Because I like it :ghey:

[comaamen86]

Because I like it :ghey:

its like they are releasing everything but a games disc for ki

[Twisted]

this is stupid..release everything under the sun but the game itself...they could of released game right now..and then if they want more DLC ..,send it our way in the future or re release a game of the year edition, but in the meantime give us some damn proper collectors edition with the game at it's core.not pins for cry'in aloud..how much does it cost to burn a game on a disc via mass production and ms resources?..probably the same or less then pins.