Metal Gear Solid Ultimate HD Collection Zavvi World Exclusive only 4000 worldwide

[Matrix6]

Originally Posted by dlc28

Well my PS3 version arrived yesterday after being posted to me on Tuesday. The packaging was quite solid if I'm honest. The boxset was undamaged, though I'm not sure of the contents as I ain't opened it yet.

I wasn't part of the original pre-order scheme but did order this set the day the pre-orders went up.

I have no idea if it's a steelbook or a stickerbook as I haven't opened it yet. I'm undecided as to whather to keep it sealed. I have the 360 version as well and this too is also still sealed at this time. I want to open one but not too sure which one?

Open the Xbox version, it only has a Stickerbook but there's been less of those made

And you have a Steelbook in your PS3 version, there is no question about it because it's never been proven otherwise.

[goonergaz]

barcode might answer the question...always worth a check!

[Matrix6]

Originally Posted by goonergaz

barcode might answer the question...always worth a check!

what will the barcode reveal?

[goonergaz]

Originally Posted by Matrix6

what will the barcode reveal?

well if it's different to that already posted then it's more likely a stickerbook

the latest info is that there were XX that were real steelies and the rest are stickerbooks...this was confirmed by zavvi and would explain why we have been told PS3s are stickerbooks all along.

there must be a way for zavvi to tell them apart, the only sure way is the barcode...in theory all stock should be scanned at entry and exit of the stores...this was the practice when I worked in stores for a company around 12 years ago so...it would be the only way to easily keep stock levels right and far cheaper than any other potential system.

[kennyrh]

Just going back to the packaging fiasco, has anybody who's actually opened their copy had one with interior packaging intact.??

It seems to me that the flimsiness of the cardboard combined with the weight of that artbook dictates that everybody's interior will be damaged in some way.

Supplementary question . . .why do couriers feel the need to chuck things around when they can just as easily set parcels down gently

[mosavon]

Originally Posted by goonergaz

well if it's different to that already posted then it's more likely a stickerbook

the latest info is that there were XX that were real steelies and the rest are stickerbooks...this was confirmed by zavvi and would explain why we have been told PS3s are stickerbooks all along.

there must be a way for zavvi to tell them apart, the only sure way is the barcode...in theory all stock should be scanned at entry and exit of the stores...this was the practice when I worked in stores for a company around 12 years ago so...it would be the only way to easily keep stock levels right and far cheaper than any other potential system.

Lol referencing to what zavvi said is pointless though, they haven't got a clue.

Konami want to make money, it makes no sense creating two separate editions for a single platform...it would be to much hassle and time so for me the 4,000 steelbook theory doesn't hold much weight.

Not to mention the fact there hasn't been anybody who can prove otherwise.

[goonergaz]

Originally Posted by mosavon

Lol referencing to what zavvi said is pointless though, they haven't got a clue.

Konami want to make money, it makes no sense creating two separate editions for a single platform...it would be to much hassle and time so for me the 4,000 steelbook theory doesn't hold much weight.

Not to mention the fact there hasn't been anybody who can prove otherwise.

I don't disagree mate, but then why tell val that the last of the real steelies were now gone? And why in a seperate facebook post say that there were so many real and the rest stickerbooks?

Just saying folk should be wary - don't forget this was changed so it could be that those 4K had been made already so then they switched the rest to stickerbooks

[mosavon]

Originally Posted by goonergaz

I don't disagree mate, but then why tell val that the last of the real steelies were now gone? And why in a seperate facebook post say that there were so many real and the rest stickerbooks?

Just saying folk should be wary - don't forget this was changed so it could be that those 4K had been made already so then they switched the rest to stickerbooks

They told people a bunch of stories though, so with that in mind ill believe it when i see it, i believe if they were going to segregate the PS3 version in such a way then they would of kept the original edition and made this separate one we see now.

[Matrix6]

Originally Posted by goonergaz

I don't disagree mate, but then why tell val that the last of the real steelies were now gone? And why in a seperate facebook post say that there were so many real and the rest stickerbooks?

Just saying folk should be wary - don't forget this was changed so it could be that those 4K had been made already so then they switched the rest to stickerbooks

Sounds all good about what you said about the barcodes, had two different barcodes existed then I may actually have some belief...but alas, that doesn't exist

This is Zavvi you're talking about....I really shouldn't need to say more but...

Why haven't Zavvi proven [physically] about the [mythological] elusive PS3 Stickerbook? Had they shown a video or real pics or if Konami themselves confirmed it....then I'd most likely believe it more and if it was actually confirm by a customer [by at least x100 customers] then that's it then!

[havuk]

Originally Posted by goonergaz

well if it's different to that already posted then it's more likely a stickerbook

the latest info is that there were XX that were real steelies and the rest are stickerbooks...this was confirmed by zavvi and would explain why we have been told PS3s are stickerbooks all along.

there must be a way for zavvi to tell them apart, the only sure way is the barcode...in theory all stock should be scanned at entry and exit of the stores...this was the practice when I worked in stores for a company around 12 years ago so...it would be the only way to easily keep stock levels right and far cheaper than any other potential system.

WOW i just went back through this thread and everyone of your posts is talking about the first 4000 are "steelies" and all others are gonna be stickerbooks.. i have a strong feeling you're going to be VERY disappointed when we all get steelbooks with the PS3 version..

if there are PS3 stickerbooks, why hasn't anyone recieved one yet?
zavvi hasn't been correct on anything about this release yet you take every word they say as the gospel??