BlazBlue Continuum Shift EXTEND

[Collector's Edition]

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[twistedsymphony]

*** added NTSC Limited Edition to database ***

[SquirrelRaper]

There's also another edition for BlazBlue in AUS

https://www.ebgames.com.au/search?title=BlazBlue%3a+Continuum+Shift+Extend+Li mited+Edition

https://content.ebgames.com.au/website/images/detail/156146_detail.jpg


Contents:
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Limited Edition game
Official soundtrack from Daisuke Ishiwatari
Graphic Novel and Art Book
Visual character and plot map - detailing the world of BlazBlue and the relationships within it

[Twisted]

is this ebgames australia one really totally different?..because i can't really make out what the gamestop usa listing is saying as far as content, this one appears to be better..but it is "exclusive" to aus?..or readily available in europe?..and is the american version just as good but packaged differently?..if anybody knows please chime in..thanks :)

[buttah42]

Yeah it really is different. Seems like the AU one has a bit more stuff and IMO looks a nicer.
http://www.aksysgames.com/2012/01/11/bbcs-extend-limited-edition-contents-announced/

Any from AU willing to import this to me? lol

[SquirrelRaper]

And there's one listed on game.co.uk so you could try getting it from there. Im just waiting on pictures, too double check it's contents. It's also slightly cheaper and you can order it there yourself lol.

[Neilikki]

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/395173_445671494976_126073299976_1608228_213606352 5_n.jpg

It seems the UK one is also different. It only has soundtrack + art prints.
While I'm seriously lusting for those art prints, the AUS version with artbook+manga+soundtrack+poster looks way nicer overall.

[DemonATX]

Here's the unboxing video for the american version, which looks totally different from what these pics show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIt_G_QxcnY

[Twisted]

the american version looks thrashy and done on the cheap..if it's one of those freebie collectors editions priced at 59.99 then ok! fine..but if u paid more,..than what a rip!!

[kirby2096]

http://cdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_277788.jpg

As with previous special editions of BlazBlue, the package will be limited to a run of 200 units and currently the Manga Pack is only available as part of this package.

Here's what the Premium Edition contains:
The Limited Edition version of BlazBlue Continuum Shift Extend on PS3, PS Vita or Xbox 360, which includes:
12 high-grade Hahnemuehle Torchon sketch cards for an exceptional reproduction of concepts and technical drawings from the BlazBlue archives.
The sought after 'Song Interlude' soundtrack, featuring music from Extend and two vocal arrangements, Childish Killer and Blue-Bloom composed by Daisuke Ishiwatari.
An exclusive Manga Pack in a beautiful Ragna sleeve, which includes;
-The original, first volume of the BlazBlue manga which has received a limited reprint due to popular demand.
-Volume 2 of the BlazBlue Manga, localised and published for the first time for western audiences.
-Hazama and Ragna poster featuring an illustration by BlazBlue character designer, Kato Yuuki.


360 version is region locked.

[twistedsymphony]

*** Added Photos of the NTSC Xbox 360 Limited Edition ***

Interesting observation:... when I was picking this up I noticed that the PS3 box is nearly twice as thick... according to every piece of information I've found they have the exact same content so I'm curious why the PS3 box is bigger...

if anyone has the PS3 version I'd be interested to know what the content looks like.

[gurpswoo1]

That is interesting information, Yeah would like to know what the difference is also.

[sleepwalker]

Hm, I didnt notice no such thing. Boxes look same to me? Anyway these are renders and not actual stock photos, so might be just inaccurate render?

Oh you mean you were picking it up, as in you had them both before your eyes. Then it is interesting indeed.

[gurpswoo1]

Ok I just checked the unboxing,

There is definitely a size difference.

However the only difference is that the soundtrack CD comes seperate in the PS3 version, in the xbox version it comes in the sealed standard game case.

However the CD is in nothing more than a thin white CD wallet for both versions.

I'm more confused now than when I started:think:

[sleepwalker]

Are there any pics of Premium Edition for this, except for stock renders?

[gurpswoo1]

I just looked for the youtube unboxing for both version, I can't find pictures.

[sleepwalker]

Not the limited, or australian edition, but the Premium Edition, that was exclusive to BlazBlue store - 1/200?

Can you post a link for unboxing, because I did not see any.

[gurpswoo1]

Oh sorry, that is not out yet, release date is 22nd. unless someone gets it early.

[kirby2096]

I don't expect there to be an outer package for the premium edition, if it's anything like the BBCS Fans Edition it's going to be just a brown postal box containing the LE with the manga pack at the lying flat on the bottom.

[sleepwalker]

At the very least Premium edition has a different outer box (similar to the australian one).
And the soundtrack comes not in a sleeve or a jewel case, but in a special case as well, with sketches inside. Comics can and probably will indeed be separate from the main box. Hopefully not.

http://images.vg247.com/current//2012/02/PE_Productshot_FS.jpg.

[gurpswoo1]

Sadly this is going to turn out bad for many buyers.

It will come with the normal Limited edition version of the game plus an A4 envelope with 2 manga and poster separately.

Will almost certainly be sent in a large jiffy bag like all the previous releases, so expect a few marks.

[kirby2096]

Mine arrived a few hours ago. The poster, manga sleeve and Limited Edition box was arranged on top of a piece of cardboard, covered in layer of bubblewrap and slid into a large jiffy bag. I don't see how that will survive the arduous journey abroad without at least one of the items having been wrecked. I wish Zen United/ASW Europe would give us the option to pay a little more for a box as sites like Play-Asia do.


Anyway, here is my damage report and overall impressions on the Premium Edition:

The LE box has light creases on the left spine but I can deal with that. The PS Vita version comes with a card inlet to prop up the tiny game case sitting it perfectly at the top of the box, with the spine sticking up. The sketches on the textured Torchon paper gives you the impression that they are the actual handdrawn original, and are a great alternative collectable to yet another Blazblue artbook.

Along the centre of the poster where it's been folded horizontally and then vertically, bits of white from the paper is showing through. It's been wearing away on the other side of the poster, so it won't be long before a hole starts to appear there ruining the poster which will be especially aggravating to me when that happens.

The Ragna sleeve feels really cheap and nasty and had creases along the edges, you can tell it was originally just a plain envelope as it has that strip at the opening which you can peel off and stick down to seal it.
At least it does it's job in keeping the manga in perfect condition. The first volume has 24 pages while the second is 40 pages long, both printed on thick paper stock that feel quite durable.

To top it off there was a BB:CSEX art card in the sleeve, and on the back a 'thank you for your support' message handwritten by someone from the Arc Team.

[sleepwalker]

Can you please make a picture of it all, because I dont think there are any actual images of it in the net right now.

[gurpswoo1]

Sorry to hear about the damage, it's one of reason I decided not to purchase these edition from Blazblue any more, although I didn't know about this one.

Is there any chance for some pictures.

What number did you get?

Thanks

[kirby2096]

I've uploaded photos of the Premium Edition from an iphone -> click here (http://s1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg571/kirby2096/)

I'm not too bothered about the damage on my copy because I know it could have been much worse, others will probably end up with one in far worse nick than this, mine only had to travel 50 miles from Bristol. Just imagine it having to go through many more hands before it reaches the customer.

I don't see any number anywhere on the Premium Edition and the item description on the store (before they removed it) didn't say it would be numbered.

[sleepwalker]

What about the front cover of the main box? is it the same as on the stock render or different? Can you please make a picture of that as well.

I'm not sure that I am happy with the fact that I ordered one now :( I expected it to be bigger :(

[gurpswoo1]

Thanks for pictures, looks to be the same edition as the normal LE, as expected but with separate Mangas and poster.

As for the numbering, I presume it was numbered because it was restricted to 200 like the Guilty gear one, guess not.

[nipperkipper]

I swear collecting is such a hit and miss game. After the first manga edition and arcana heart 3 suggoi fans edition decided to not buy from their store again. Lo and behold, this sells out at the preorder stage:think::shrug:

[sleepwalker]

I think it sold out because, stock render looked a lot nicer, than the actual item :(

Box looked a lot bigger, and the art on it was different.

[Legendhawk]

Here is my BlazBlue Continuum Shift EXTEND Limited Edition PAL UNBOXING !
This nice and good looking edition ;) hope you like it .

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Contains :

-: Exclusive Soundtrack
-: 12 Premium Quality Sketches

[gurpswoo1]

Thanks for the unboxing, this confirms that this edition is another big disappointment.

Glad I decided against this edition, will pick up later.

[Matrix6]

Under £20 @Zavvi in a few weeks time?? :P

[gurpswoo1]

Well the standard limited edition, that is for sure but the premium version with the Manga is already soldout.

[Legendhawk]

Thanks for the unboxing, this confirms that this edition is another big disappointment.

Glad I decided against this edition, will pick up later.

Np, i do these Unboxing just for fun :)

[geralds]

Added the Vita Editions.