PC Civilization V goes classy with its special edition

Collector's Edition · #1 07-10-2010, 04:46 AM

From Destructoid

Now granted, "classy" isn't the first word that pops into my mind when I see little metal men -- in fact, it would probably be one of the last descriptors to come up -- but look at that slick art for the box/book/CD covers. I can picture an aged gentleman smoking a pipe by the fireplace while eying it thoughtfully.

When Civilization V journeys to retail outlets on September 21, you'll have the opportunity to get the $99.99 version in North America. Quite a jump in price, isn't it? This is what the extra cash gets you:

5 metal figurines by Reaper Miniatures
A 2-disc CD soundtrack
A behind-the-scenes DVD (oh joy!)
Most importantly, a 176-page hardcover art book

I for one will be respectfully passing on it. I dig Civilization, just not that much. Where do you stand?

Mandingo · #2 09-24-2010, 08:46 AM

So, only 7,500 of these special editions were produced? Wow, I guess this makes for a true collectors edition, then.

$99 is still a steep price for what's included, so I'll pass on this as well.

scourdx · #3 09-25-2010, 04:31 AM

Dang I didn't realized it was extremely low quantity. None of my area has it. I guess I have to order it from Gamestop before it is gone.

Mandingo · #4 10-02-2010, 08:39 AM

scourdx · #5 10-04-2010, 06:02 AM

Front with slip cover off

Back

Front

Mandingo · #6 01-04-2011, 01:29 PM

OK, repeating the OP, eh?

Icek · #7 01-04-2011, 11:09 PM

$100 is not too much for this kind of low quantity special edition. Not even the package is poor...in contrary, it packs a lot. But $100 for PC game, although it is low quantity special edition...think not, not for me.

gurpswoo1 · #8 01-05-2011, 12:16 AM

It's currently at GAME for £28 or $40.

http://www.game.co.uk/Games/PC-Games...=Civilization+

scourdx · #9 01-05-2011, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icek

$100 is not too much for this kind of low quantity special edition. Not even the package is poor...in contrary, it packs a lot. But $100 for PC game, although it is low quantity special edition...think not, not for me.

Yup PC gaming don't sell as well as they used to. I believe the DRM, not able to resell it and high PC specs drive away gamers.

Mandingo · #10 01-13-2011, 08:58 PM

Quote:

high PC specs drive away gamers.

Yeah, my crappy PC couldn't even run Civ 5.