Resident Evil 4 CE Steelbook

[BismarckW]

Originally Posted by sinanspd

You mean between the collectors edition steelbooks? There is an entirely different design in the US that comes with Preorders

Yes. I mean the collector edition steelbooks. I notice there are occasionally some differences between the EU and US steelbooks, Although they have the similar exterior design.

[sinanspd]

Originally Posted by BismarckW

Yes. I mean the collector edition steelbooks. I notice there are occasionally some differences between the EU and US steelbooks, Although they have the similar exterior design.

I am sure the darkness is slightly off. US and EU steelbooks are made in different factories so the colors are always a bit off. I can't speak for more noticeable differences tho. Havent seen anything

[L1Slayer]

Just received my steelbook order today and I'm shocked. (Steelbook edition not CE)
It seems like there is a massive printing error EU wide. The design is completely covered in dots that look like dried paint. (Like a faulty paint application)
I've ordered 2 steels and can confirm both have it. The pattern varies, so I'm pretty sure it's not intentional.
Not sure if EU CEs have better prints, but I would assume they don't.
Looking around eBay suggests that all EU countries are affected. I couldn't find any US offers showing the steel with enough lighting on it, so it would be nice to know if US CEs are affected as well.


Unless some region hasn't this issue, I would not recommend buying this crap as it looks absolutely terrible.

Made some pictures for reference. Front side is completely covered, while the back side isn't as much. Back side has none.

[TDream]

My steelbook has those dots as well.
I did some research and I think the US version doesn't have those. They are not visible on this guys video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGW7gasuuRM

[L1Slayer]

Originally Posted by TDream

My steelbook has those dots as well.
I did some research and I think the US version doesn't have those. They are not visible on this guys video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGW7gasuuRM

At 1:40 - 1:47 you can see some spots as well, but not nearly as many as on mine. His backside seems flawless, but it's hard to tell.

[giantqtipz]

Im new to RE4's steels, and it seems like there are 3 steels for the legacy systems?

There are 2 for PS2, and 1 is a gamestop tin? seems like all three are rare, though Im not sure which is the rarest. Only the tin is limited right

[sinanspd]

Originally Posted by L1Slayer

At 1:40 - 1:47 you can see some spots as well, but not nearly as many as on mine. His backside seems flawless, but it's hard to tell.

I can check mine once I bother to open my CE. Surprising... its usually the US factory that shits the bed

[TDream]

Originally Posted by L1Slayer

At 1:40 - 1:47 you can see some spots as well, but not nearly as many as on mine. His backside seems flawless, but it's hard to tell.

You are right. Hard to see but it is there.

Originally Posted by sinanspd

I can check mine once I bother to open my CE. Surprising... its usually the US factory that shits the bed

I'm really curious. Let us know when you do.

[riva128]

Originally Posted by TDream

My steelbook has those dots as well.
I did some research and I think the US version doesn't have those. They are not visible on this guys video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGW7gasuuRM

isn't the video a EU version?

[sinanspd]

Originally Posted by riva128

isn't the video a EU version?

Yeah it seems like it. US didn't get this steelbook edition. Only way for us to acquire it was through the CE