Videogames G2 Steelbook-list

[origammirip789]

Originally Posted by sinanspd

If it's a US release, Scanavo manufactures most of them in the US. Whereas almost all of the ones that are released in the EU are made in Denmark. This has been going on for a while. Obviously for some unknown reason, the two factories can not coordinate the color hue. I suggest we remove all the tonally different dublicates and don't explicitly track these going forward. If anybody wants to collect these variants, I recommend buying a copy from both regions when applicable as there will almost certainly be small differences.

Yeah, I can support that. It is getting to the point we are pixel hunting. We should keep steelbooks with different wordings like Final Fantasy 7, Marvel vs Capcom 3 and etc.

And yeah, Avengers steelbook is a bit different

[sinanspd]

Originally Posted by origammirip789

Yeah, I can support that. It is getting to the point we are pixel hunting. We should keep steelbooks with different wordings like Final Fantasy 7, Marvel vs Capcom 3 and etc.

And yeah, Avengers steelbook is a bit different

Avengers has a great difference in tones. More than I have seen with other examples (TLOU etc).


Yeah wording is something else. I would say a small difference like a trademark mark (Death Stranding) is also questionable but I am ok with that for now since there are very few examples of those.

Another thing that is ok to keep is embossed vs not embossed versions (days gone)

[origammirip789]

Originally Posted by sinanspd

Avengers has a great difference in tones. More than I have seen with other examples (TLOU etc).





Yeah wording is something else. I would say a small difference like a trademark mark (Death Stranding) is also questionable but I am ok with that for now since there are very few examples of those.



Another thing that is ok to keep is embossed vs not embossed versions (days gone)

Yeah, everything else stays. Smaller Colors difference needs to go.

[Bart013]

Originally Posted by sinanspd

If it's a US release, Scanavo manufactures most of them in the US. Whereas almost all of the ones that are released in the EU are made in Denmark. This has been going on for a while. Obviously for some unknown reason, the two factories can not coordinate the color hue. I suggest we remove all the tonally different dublicates and don't explicitly track these going forward. If anybody wants to collect these variants, I recommend buying a copy from both regions when applicable as there will almost certainly be small differences.

These color variations seems to happen more often indeed nowadays. What you're telling sounds like a logic, yet unprofessional(from their side), reason.

For me there is a difference between matt/gloss finish like in the Witcher 3 and these vague color variations. For both I see no reason to delete them from the database though, why would we? The more info we have the better, just give them a distinction like smaller font size or italic with a small note.

To prevent mass discussions from users about color variations in the future maybe its an idea to announce that when somebody has 2 physical copies from different regions and spots a difference a short post (without proof) is enough and a note can be added to the database.

[sinanspd]

Originally Posted by Bart013

These color variations seems to happen more often indeed nowadays. What you're telling sounds like a logic, yet unprofessional(from their side), reason.

For me there is a difference between matt/gloss finish like in the Witcher 3 and these vague color variations. For both I see no reason to delete them from the database though, why would we? The more info we have the better, just give them a distinction like smaller font size or italic with a small note.

To prevent mass discussions from users about color variations in the future maybe its an idea to announce that when somebody has 2 physical copies from different regions and spots a difference a short post (without proof) is enough and a note can be added to the database.

The reason we are saying these should be deleted is because if we keep tracking the color variations explicitly, going forward we are going to end up putting most of the steelbooks on the list twice. The list will grow exponentially and will become very difficult to navigate and maintain. In my opinion the list stops making sense if in a few years there are 10,000 entries and 5,000 of them are dublicates.

There is a different thread for this discussion if you want to join in on that. I think the consensus so far is to put a disclaimer at the top saying there may be slight differences in shade

[SBCollectorAl]

I will update the list on wednesday.

[SBCollectorAl]

Update:

Among Us Collector's Edition (limitedrungames.com/WW) (PC)

Biohazard Village Collector's Edition (JPN) (PS4,PS5,XB1,XSX)

Castlevania Anniversary Collection - Ultimate Edition (limitedrungames.com/WW) (PS4)

Chivalry 2 Steelbook Edition (Amazon/GER) (PC,PS4,PS5,XB1)

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade - Pre-Order Steelbook with game/without game (Amazon/GER) (PS5)

Lost Judgement - Pre-Order Steelbook (BestBuy/NA) (PS5)

Resident Evil Village Collector's Edition (NA)/Pre-Order Steelbook (BestBuy/NA) (PC,PS4,PS5,XB1,XSX)

Tales of Arise Collector’s Edition (store.bandainamcoent/EU)/(Game/UK) (PC,PS4,PS5,XB1)

I have also added all the steelbooks with slight color differences but I will delete those steelbooks from the list if there is a majority which prefers not to add those steelbooks to the list.

I will follow the thread about it and then decide what I will change.

[Bart013]

Originally Posted by SBCollectorAl

Update:

I have also added all the steelbooks with slight color differences but I will delete those steelbooks from the list if there is a majority which prefers not to add those steelbooks to the list.

I will follow the thread about it and then decide what I will change.

Thank you for the update! I think there wont be much more discussion in the color difference topic, the last posts were only new cases with images. I think everyone that cares shared their oppinion. I still stand by that a small distinction would be the best for every case we are aware off. The way it has now been implemented in the database(every color variant its own entry) is the beginning of the end in the long term. Especially since every continent has its own factory and produces a different color tone. If I'm correct this even has been confirmed by Scanavo after inquiry by a user.

Maybe a poll in the color var. topic could contribute to a general consensus?

[SBCollectorAl]

Update:

Among Us Ejected Edition (limitedrungames.com/WW) (PC)

Battlefield 2042 Pre-Order Steelbook (with game) (EU,Gamestop/USA) without game (Gamesonly/AUT) (PS5,XSX)

Battlefield 2042 Pre-Order Steelbook (BestBuy/NA) (PS5,XSX)

Lost Judgement - Pre-Order Steelbook (GEO/JPN) (PS5)

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Deluxe Edition (Square Enix Online Store/EU,Amazon/NA) (PC,PS4,PS5,XB1,XSX)

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Pre-Order Steelbook (EU) (PC,PS4,PS5,XB1,XSX)

NBA 2K22 75th Anniversary Edition/Pre-Order Steelbook (EU,NA) (PS5,XSX)

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse Limited Collector's Edition (limitedrungames.com/WW) (PS5)

Shantae Risky's Revenge Limited Collector's Edition (limitedrungames.com/WW) (PS5)

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl Collector's Edition (WW) (PC,XSX)

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl Limited Edition (WW) (PC,XSX)

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl Ultimate Edition (WW) (PC,XSX)

The Medium - Two Worlds Special Edition (EBGames/AUS,EU) (PC,PS5,XSX)

Tom Clancy's Rainbow 6 Extraction Pre-Order Steelbook (EU) (PC,PS4,PS5,XB1,XSX)

Zombies Ate My Neighbors Limited Collector's Edition (limitedrungames.com/WW) (PS4)

[Spect3r]

This is not new, but is not on the listing either
The Alliance Alive HD Remastered (Korea)