No Man's Sky Limited Edition (PS4) / Explorers Edition (PC)

[Raven]

Full Game Name: No Man's Sky
Edition Name: No Man's Sky Limited Edition
Platform(s): PS4
Region(s): Europe and US
Publisher: Hello Games
Release Date: June 22 2016
Price (RRP): $79.99 / £69.99
Bar Code: (if known)
Package Description: See below
Content Description:


Steelbook
48-page artbook
Exclusive comic
PS4 Dynamic Theme
Starter Kit DLC Code


Link(s) to source(s): https://blog.eu.playstation.com/2016/03/03/no-mans-sky-release-date-confirmed-22nd-june-2016-2/

Note: Guess US is not having this - http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/03/03/no-mans-sky-launching-june-21st-on-ps4/

Edit: available in US (Amazon - thanks 0329liuken (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01CINIAKS/ref=nosim/aurobius-20) / Gamestop + exclusive pre-order bonus - thanks SBCollectorAl (http://www.gamestop.com/ps4/games/no-mans-sky-limited-edition/129027#bonusFeatures)) and UK (Game - thanks stevenjameshyde ~ use PREORDER10 to get £62.99 (http://www.game.co.uk/en/no-mans-sky-special-edition-only-at-game-1058496?pageSize=40&searchTerm=no+man%27s+sky&catGroupId=))

Other Info/Pics:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcosnuXUUAASWlL.jpg:large

[Raven]

Full Game Name: No Man's Sky
Edition Name: No Man's Sky "Explorer's Edition"
Platform(s): PC (Limited to 10,000)
Region(s): Americas
Publisher: Hello Games
Release Date: June 21 2016
Price (RRP): $149.99
Bar Code: (if known)
Package Description: See below
Content Description:

Limited Edition of 10,000
+ PC game code (via Steam or GOG)* - $60 value
+ Hand-painted, Cast Metal Ship Replica (1:35 scale) w/ decals for customization - $125 value
+ Hard-enamel Traveller Pin - $10 value
+ Diorama Display Backdrop - $5 value
+ Mystery Item (revealed @ launch) - $10 value
+ A Rad Box - priceless!

Link(s) to source(s): http://store.iam8bit.com/collections/no-mans-sky/products/no-mans-sky-explorers-edition
Other Info/Pics:

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0580/0965/products/NMS-Explorer_s_Edition-iam8bit.png?v=1457017605http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0580/0965/products/NMS-Explorer_s_Edition-BG_Ship-iam8bit_bfb4acf8-56da-4a7b-b1bd-5c38a3c05924.png?v=1457017605http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0580/0965/products/NMS-Explorer_s_Edition-Ship-iam8bit_8c951dc5-1b71-4513-b15e-8bdff15f963d.png?v=1457017605http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0580/0965/products/NMS-Explorer_s_Edition-Traveller_Pin-iam8bit_e81fbdfb-5a66-4984-b916-9cb493db0414.png?v=1457017605

[Twisted]

i like that steelbook package..to me, that is an ideal size for a special collectors edition..i wish all came like that.

[damar]

Is the PS4 steelbook version up for pre-order anywhere yet?


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[0329liuken]

Limited edition for PS4 is up at Amazon.com and Best Buy in US

[Toasty the Baker]

Sold out at Best Buy

[SBCollectorAl]

Limited edition for PS4 is up at Amazon.com and Best Buy in US

Available at gamestop.com, too.

[Nachtfalke]

The boxart is gorgeous but the actual steelbook is a bit disappointing.

[etkeller]

I feel the iam8bit version is really just an item you get separately with a download of the game. Is this truly a CE? It doesn't have some components that the LE with the PS4 has including the DLC and preorder bonus DLC. I think a full CE that has been truly "blessed" by the publisher would have some unique DLC (even if it has to be different from the console versions that may pay to license DLC). What are peoples thoughts on this trend?

[Letrico]

I feel the iam8bit version is really just an item you get separately with a download of the game. Is this truly a CE? It doesn't have some components that the LE with the PS4 has including the DLC and preorder bonus DLC. I think a full CE that has been truly "blessed" by the publisher would have some unique DLC (even if it has to be different from the console versions that may pay to license DLC). What are peoples thoughts on this trend?

Um it does include the the same dlc. It's called starter pack I believe. If you go to iam8bit it is written there.

EDIT.

I am actually very wrong and I fucked up. You are right there is no mention of the DLC. I must be imagining things.

[rapister]

the ship replica is a tad small at 8 inches, but metal display pieces are hard to come by nowadays, so I'm getting it... hopefully it would look good out on display.

the limited steelbook edition is still up on US amazon, it has a preorder DLC bonus too
http://www.amazon.com/No-Mans-Sky-Limited-PlayStation-4/dp/B01CINIAKS/

[stevenjameshyde]

Limited edition us exclusive to Game in the UK - £69.99

[sarasouls]

Ugh, of course is Game exclusive... Time to wait for other national/european options to pop up.

[goonergaz]

Limited edition us exclusive to Game in the UK - £69.99

hopefully it will drop to the correct price (£60)

[CollectorFanatic]

Preordered mine yesterday at gamestop. Sooo stoked

[trentd01]

Sold out on Amazon.

[Raven]

hopefully it will drop to the correct price (£60)

Use PREORDER10 to drop it down to £62.99, wasn't working when I tried Thursday =/

[xhunter]

Does iam8bit charge for pre-orders upfront?

[ose]

pretty sure yes

[Dreamcazman]

Limited edition still available from EB games here in Australia, $115. Happy to pick up an extra or two if members here want one. :)

https://www.ebgames.com.au/ps4-215176-No-Mans-Sky-Limited-Edition-PlayStation-4

[Letrico]

Does iam8bit charge for pre-orders upfront?

Yes. They take full payment on preorder.

[xhunter]

Yes. They take full payment on preorder.

Lame. I don't have the money for it now, but I want it. I wonder how long 10,000 will last.

[Letrico]

Lame. I don't have the money for it now, but I want it. I wonder how long 10,000 will last.

I'm actually quite surprised that the it is still available given the amount of hype the game has. Maybe because Explorer edition is only for PC?

[CollectorFanatic]

Probably. I honestly dont know why they also didnt have a ps4 version that came with the ship replica.....although im pretty happy with the limited edition. Its subtle....but nice

[rapister]

i dont think that many people know about the explorer's edition...

[xhunter]

I'm actually quite surprised that the it is still available given the amount of hype the game has. Maybe because Explorer edition is only for PC?

Yeah, I am a bit surprised, too. I guess I will try to pick it up next week when I get paid.

[flatout]

Sold out on Amazon.

Saw that, hope it comes back as I did not get one.

Wondering if i should get the big edition or not. Would love to unbox it and even possibly keep it after but seems like a big risk because of how expensive the CE is for what you get (your paying for the hype and the 10,000 limit).

[THEREALDEALDUDE]

US added

[flatout]

Amazon is back up for the Limited Edition (was sold out): http://amzn.to/1UnipEI

[Codreanu]

Limited edition still available on amazon.de:
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B01EASV8O4/ref=s9_newr_gw_d0_g63_i4?pf_rd_m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=0M862Z159VWC84A5010D&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=862808927&pf_rd_i=desktop

[Mike1888]

Not available anywhere in Canada?

[weggz]

I got one from The actual site, Iam8bit I think. Shipping to Aus was a bit pricey though


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[bluenote]

Yeah, it's difficult to get here in Canada. Actually I missed the announcement and have been trying to track one of these down with no luck. :(

[King Peter]

Delayed until July or August last time I heard

[Vlad]

Delayed until July or August last time I heard

Here's (http://kotaku.com/sources-no-mans-sky-delayed-1778797365?utm_campaign=Socialflow_Kotaku_Twitter&utm_source=Kotaku_Twitter&utm_medium=Socialflow) an article about that. :(

[King Peter]

August 9 is the new date for NA, one day later for EU

[Vlad]

Just got an e-mail from Game:-

Hi Alice

We just wanted to write with some good news. The price for No Man's Sky Limited Edition - Only At GAME has decreased to £59.99. Our Pre-order Price Promise means you pay the lower price, and not the original price so there's no need to worry. Thought you should know.

Thanks again for pre-ordering with us.

Keep gaming,

The Team
GAME.co.uk


Seems weird they'd lower the price of it when it already sold out at £70 but hey, I won't complain over getting it for a tenner less! :)

[Vlad]

Double post to bump this for information purposes.

Strangely I just got another e-mail from Game this morning saying the price has risen again but not to worry as I'd still be paying the lower price.


Hi Alice

I just wanted to write with some good news! Although the price for No Man's Sky Limited Edition - Only At GAME has increased, our Pre-order Price Promise means you'll still pay the original, lower price. Thought you should know.

Thanks again for pre-ordering with us.

Keep gaming,

The Team
GAME.co.uk

Seems really weird that they'd drop the price on a sold out game for one day then raise it again. :scratch:

[stevenjameshyde]

Weirdly, I only got the second one of those mails. No idea what Game are playing at!

[Codreanu]

Am I the only one that is slightly disappointed by the "mystery" item that comes with Iam8bit's Explorer's Edition?
https://s31.postimg.org/xe15a8b17/nms.jpg

[Exohain]

Am I the only one that is slightly disappointed by the "mystery" item that comes with Iam8bit's Explorer's Edition?
https://s31.postimg.org/xe15a8b17/nms.jpg

Yeah that's a little disappointing tbh, still, the main reason I bought it was for the statue.

Also, if you're in Europe and didn't manage to grab the limited edition it's up for sale on Amazon.fr (https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B01DW0GR2E/ref=twister_B01E52SRBW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1)

[Vlad]

EDIT: Can't delete post for some reason but ignore me as it's moot now.

[Codreanu]

PC NMS release will now be global and will be August 12th worldwide.

https://twitter.com/NoMansSky/status/761694858562207744?mc_cid=4255df752b&mc_eid=cd4e726540

:S

[Stefanos]

Early Unboxing (LE)
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[Codreanu]

What happened to the nice outer sleeve box? And why does it have to look like a old book? Doesn't really fit the setting of the game imho... :S

[Stefanos]

What happened to the nice outer sleeve box? And why does it have to look like a old book? Doesn't really fit the setting of the game imho... :S

I agree
Nobody knows what they had in their minds :P

[goonergaz]

Anyone in the UK with a spare please let me know :beg:

[Exohain]

Are you looking for the ps4 edition? Because Amazon.fr still have them and ship to the UK

[goonergaz]

hi mate, yeah I saw your other post...I;m assuming it'll have French writing so would rather not...I'm sure something will come up :)

[Codreanu]

At least the comic book is in English no matter if it's the French or German version.

[XMutant]

I can help with completely English version. It is still available http://www.xzone.cz/nahledps3.php3?idg=2042 (2399CZK is about 88EUR or 75GBP)

[Raven]

Anyone in the UK with a spare please let me know :beg:

Might want to grab this quick.

https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01CINIAKS/

Sign up to prime trial to get 20% off, i.e. your import fee deposit back!

[Mike1888]

Might want to grab this quick.

https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01CINIAKS/

Sign up to prime trial to get 20% off, i.e. your import fee deposit back!

Did this just come back in stock? Got it, thanks!

[WellDuh]

This game has so much hype, but a 10,000 copies explorer edition doesn't sell? even if people don't know about it, the other limited edition is also pretty easy to find yet. this might flop.:scratch:

[0329liuken]

Unboxing of the press kit.

https://youtu.be/g8c1o_yixi0

Very very disappointed with Sony press kits lately :(

[King Peter]

When I saw Doron picture of the PK, I knew it was going to be lame. :P

GT4 PK with case with sneakers, now that's rad :)

[xhunter]

Disappointed in the LE. Looked nicer in the mock up image on Amazon.

EDIT: I'll keep it. Only $4 more than retail of the game thanks to Amazon Prime.

[CollectorFanatic]

Heres my unboxing of the US version. Its gorgous. The steelbook is really nice https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8sf9jPMNx4o

[Nachtfalke]

And again, EU and US versions differ in packaging. Also they won't include the same steelbook. They share the same motive, but the EU version for example has an embossed frame on the front. It's also sealed, the US is not. And like Uncharted 4 it has a different spine.

US unboxing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sf9jPMNx4o

EU unboxing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-vfXsB6ytc (besides the rating, USK and PEGI version are the same)

The australien version is similar to the EU version, but the packaging is shrinked wrapped, the EU version is not. Also the steelbook is shrink wrapped. The EU steelbook is y-folded.

Edit: Oh, I just saw that I found your unboxing on Youtube, CollectorFanatic. Thanks for sharing.

[goonergaz]

And again, EU and US versions differ in packaging. Also they won't include the same steelbook. They share the same motive, but the EU version for example has an embossed frame on the front. It's also sealed, the US is not. And like Uncharted 4 it has a different spine.

US unboxing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sf9jPMNx4o

EU unboxing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-vfXsB6ytc (besides the rating, USK and PEGI version are the same)

The australien version is similar to the EU version, but the packaging is shrinked wrapped, the EU version is not. Also the steelbook is shrink wrapped. The EU steelbook is y-folded.

Edit: Oh, I just saw that I found your unboxing on Youtube, CollectorFanatic. Thanks for sharing.

ergh, I prefer the EU box and the US steelbook :banghead:

[Googlie]

I ordered the iam8bit collectors edition and I received an email saying I won't get the game code until August 12th. Anyone else in the same boat?

[goonergaz]

I ordered the iam8bit collectors edition and I received an email saying I won't get the game code until August 12th. Anyone else in the same boat?

That's the PC release date, I would have got that if it included the PS4 version

[flatout]

No Man's Sky Limited Edition Unboxing & Review - HD 1080p


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[Codreanu]

You're probably wondering when the physical version of the Explorer's Edition will be delivered. Here's a quick overview of where things are at this moment:

Because of the hand-painted nature of each ship, the level of detail is excruciating. To match everything to our quality standards, we've been carefully scrutinizing every aspect of the production. It's an attention to detail you've come to expect from iam8bit, and while we hate being the bearer of news re: any delay, we assure you - the Explorer's Edition will be worth the wait as we finish production over the next several weeks.

https://gallery.mailchimp.com/8b637472fccc468e5135adcbd/images/99a7540d-fb3b-4a1e-a6b6-e84c7e5509a8.png
It's with great pleasure we reveal to you a completed, hand-painted ship - because while we can use fancy adjectives to describe how cool it looks, we thought it better just to show you.
https://gallery.mailchimp.com/8b637472fccc468e5135adcbd/images/ad4726b4-3d4d-451f-ad42-0c7c947bd54f.png
Unlike other "collector's editions" that use a resin process, the Explorer's Edition ship is made of tried and true METAL. It's dense and provides a satisfying clang if you flick it. Check out the raw metal ship above for evidence of how much work goes into the finished paint job.
https://gallery.mailchimp.com/8b637472fccc468e5135adcbd/images/31439aa4-4b8d-4b4c-a33c-23886b1a1090.png
We can't thank you enough for your order, and hope you have a blast playing No Man's Sky in just a few short days!

xo,

iam8bit

[flatout]

Looks nice, still not sure about that price tag and PC only nonsense.

[xhunter]

I might pick it up down the road and sell the PC key to get a bit of money back.

[Letrico]

Got my cd key from iam8bit already. Can't for some space adventure in 2 days.

[Exohain]

Got my cd key too, shame that it can't be preloaded though, my net connection at home is awful

[bbki]

If you pre-order the Explorers Edition you probably receive this email.


Hi there!

We felt like this would be a good time to have a heart-to-heart.

iam8bit has been around for 11 years. We're a small company that has grown organically, with a focus on creating quality, unique, original merchandise for games, movies and TV shows we absolutely love.

We're not a mega-corporation. We are, in fact, just shy of 20 people strong, which is important because it means EVERYTHING we make has a personal touch. We are a family, through and through.

Despite being a small company, our evolution has always been AMBITIOUS. We don't follow any retail trends? because our sights are always on INNOVATING. That allows us to continually surprise you with exciting and unique products.

One of those products is the No Man's Sky "Explorer's Edition".

It's exciting and unique because almost EVERY OTHER Collector's Edition on the market today features some sort of statue. But those statues are made of cheap "resin," which is inexpensive to manufacture in LARGE quantities. Typically, hundreds of thousands of those things are made, making for a pretty ordinary and un-collectible piece.

For No Man's Sky, we wanted to do something DIFFERENT. We strived to create something UNIQUE by making the ship out of METAL. Yes, METAL. Like those tin toys from yesteryear, but much more substantial.

What's special about a METAL spaceship? Well, EVERYTHING!


Casting in metal is a MUCH more difficult and expensive manufacturing process, so making something out of metal automatically ups the quality quotient. A metal mold provides more detail than is typically possible with resin. Long story short, the fact that the "Explorer's Edition" is made of quality and natural METAL means that what you're getting is superior to almost any Collector's Edition on market. It also survives the test of time.

By ordering directly from iam8bit's website, you cut out the middle man. Consider the life cycle of the product if you had bought this at a retail mega-chain: It would go from a manufacturer to a wholesaler to a distributor to a retailer, and EVERY SINGLE one of those companies needs to make money. As a result, anything you buy in a store costs mere dollars to make. The iam8bit difference is that we invest in quality products, and we do that by cutting out the middlemen. If you were to buy the "Explorer's Edition" in a big chain store, it would cost you upwards of $400-500. No exaggeration.

We've received inquiries from EVERY MAJOR RETAIL outlet throughout the years, asking if they can carry iam8bit collectibles. Every single time, they've said that a requirement of the contract was to reduce our manufacturing costs by upwards of 80%.

To us, that means being forced to make crap by cutting corners ... and we're NOT in the business of making crap.

Since we're being honest, we'll also admit that our ambitions got the best of us with the "Explorer's Edition". We wanted to make such a superior collectible that we underestimated just how long it would take. Because we're sticklers for quality, we provide an endless stream of notes, which ultimately sets production back.

Last month, we approved a final prototype and production is well underway.?

Because this is a Limited Edition product, it means that your pre-order secures you one of the ships. Your name is already assigned to an "Explorer's Edition" and we put your money to honest work, paying a team of artisans to create one of those beautiful metal ships just for you.

The "Explorer's Edition" is being finished as you read this email. We have been told by the plant managing the process that we can expect them, at the very latest, by mid-November. HOWEVER, they have also told us that it could be much sooner. The caveat being - these are hand-assembled, hand-painted and hand-packed, so it's hard to give an exact timeline.

When you ask for a refund, it has repercussions. It doesn't mean we can simply stop production on your ship. ?A?s a small company, we have to eat that cost. To be clear - we are not millionaire one-percenters laughing all the way to the bank. Truly, these "Explorer's Editions" make us very little profit, and any profit that does result goes straight into paying the salaries of our loyal employees who depend on us to keep iam8bit going.

As a small company, and as a family, we ask for your patience. We understand that you may be upset, but the reality is - we're a small company that is trying to do something really, really rad. And we know, in our hearts, that you'll be absolutely satisfied with the end result.
Please, stick with us. You won't be disappointed.

As a small token of our appreciation, we'd like to offer you a 25% discount on ANY FUTURE ORDER in our store. If you have anything on hold with your "Explorer's Edition", we are happy to split your order and send what merchandise we have in stock RIGHT NOW, at no additional charge to ship.

As much as I am enjoy the trainwreck of NMS gotta say I'm feel bad for these guy.

You know how bad it is when you write an email begging customers not to cancel the order with 25% discount and free shipping on top

[Branden_Lucero]

i enjoy what iam8bit has, but there's no way in hell i'm going to pay $150 that includes a digital copy of the game, regardless if its on PC.

[Codreanu]

That e-mail was touching. I allready droped NMS for Deus Ex, but I'll keep my Explorer's Edition just coz these people deserve the support.