The 10 Best CEs of the Last Generation

[DoctorX]

DoctorX list of TOP 10 best CE'S this gen.

1. TLOU - PPE. This defines what is great about collectors edition. It is all about physical goodies. This got nearly everything. High quality triforce branded statue, steelbook, artbook, comic. I think this is one of best statues that comes bundled with game.
2. Sonic Generations CE. This is all about physical goodies. High quality statue, soundtrack!, artbook, ring and a nice special cover with game. Really good packaging wich screams quality.
3. TLOU - Press Kit. This press kit is so unique that this item looks very cool at shelve. This also got c-cassette looking usb soundtrack! how cool is that?
4. Link Between Worlds GAME UK ce. This opinion is pretty controversial considering how flimsy packaking is, but this is a personal opinion. I love to see that 3DS get collectors editions of good games. I really like how limited run this is and it also comes with cool musical chest. Very proud to have this in my collection.
5. ZOE HD - Limited ED. Comes bundled with HUGE artbook. Packaging looks very nice because of the foil cover. Looks real classy.
6. Castlevania Mask Edition. Looks real classy and high quality. Mask is good quality and this ce is bundled with nice goodies.
7. Mirrors Edge - Steelbook : One of best looking steelbooks ever released. Very limited run and this is one of must have steelbooks around there.
8. Mortal Kombat - Dragon steelbook : Another very good looking steelbook. Pretty rare but definetly worth the price.
9. Arkham Origins US CE - Another awesome triforce branded statue with cool led effect.
10. Uncharted II - FHE. Never had a chance to get this but one of best ce's ever released. That dagger replica is awesome.

[r3galbum]

Hmm don't have many CE's, but the one I love the most is my Batman Arkham Origins CE. I freaking love the statue and all the other random stuff that come in the box. It's absolutely huge too.

Just putting spoiler tags to hide the pictures

1. Batman Arkham Origins

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2. God of War Ascension

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3. Assassin's Creed 3

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4. Infamous 2

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[KnightOfTruth]

KnightOfTruth's Top 10 CEs of Last-Gen
Work-In-Progress

*DISCLAIMER: I will not be considering any press-kits, contest prizes, or other things not readily accessible to consumers (regional market limitation is not an issue though). Also, as I've never owned a PS3, my "last-gen" selections may be slightly biased towards 360, Wii, and PC.

1. Uncharted 3 Collectors Edition
2. Halo Reach Legendary Edition

• Package Design and Quality were exquisite and maintained the theme throughout
• High-quality #'d Statue
• "Diary" included was very high-quality and full of lore/content
• Additional DLC was VERY fan-friendly (and still sells alone for ~$50 online)

3. Assassin's Creed IV Black Chest Edition

• Package Design and Quality were exquisite and maintained the theme throughout
• High-quality Statue Diorama which was "exclusive" to this edition (well, the ship was)
• A VERY nicely done Steelbook was included - how I wish more CEs would do this rather than making it a "pre-order bonus" from a specific retailer
• The Canvas Art pieces were a very-nice addition and also had a "piratey" theme with the stretch across the wooden frames
• A good quality World map is always a good thing to include in games of this nature and I appreciated them not overlooking it here
• The artbook was well-done for the size/type of artbook and was a nice inclusion
• 2 additional Lithos were also nice and went well with other art included in this edition
• The only thing that I feel would've made this a #1 and not a #3 is if they had included some more themed items IN this CE, something unique besides typical artbook/steel etc. If they had included any of the pre-order bonuses like the bag of coins, tankard, spyglass. Those things are nice as pre-order bonuses but considering this was called "Black Chest Edition" they should've included one of these type of things for that ultimate "We rule" boast.
• Ubisoft made a good top-tier CE even better by including all of the DLC offered elsewhere, more companies need to do this regularly! (only thing better would have been if they included a season pass)

4. Risen 2 Keg Edition
5. Gears of War 3 Epic Edition
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7. Reckoning: Kingdoms of Amalur Signature Edition

• Very Limited Run
• High-quality #'d and signed Statue
• Inclusion of D&D themed dice was not as game-related as I would've preferred, but sill a welcome extra
• Signed/Limited Litho

8. Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collector's Edition

• #'d edition w/COA
• Good quality Ryu State w/effects
• Nice themed prop with inclusion of Black Belt
• Box is simple yet elegant in design
• Soundtracks, Videos, DLC Galore (though would've been better on disc)
• Inclusion of more than 1 game is a nice bonus

9. Lord of The Rings: War in The North Collector's Edition (US)

• Package Design and Quality were fantastic! Excellently themed and unique CE case which also contained game (Leather Quiver)
• Map Design was unique and fit the theme attached between two "arrows" and also a decent quality
• DLC was neat as a themed Avatar outfit, but nothing too extraordinary
• Included artbook was also a decent quality - though not extremely high-end
• They took a bit of a risk with this CE going against the standard "big box" US editions and for this it is one of my favorite CEs still. The only thing that would've ranked this higher in my book is if they included the steelbook from other regions

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Honorable Mention:
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[ingmar1988]

Even without owning a platform, i think you can still recognize a great CE though

btw, im thinking about making a topic/selection of the best press kits of this generation.

[r3galbum]

Originally Posted by KnightOfTruth

Also, as I've never owned a PS3, I will have to limit my "last-gen" selections to 360, Wii, and PC.

Oh what Wii CEs were there for the Wii? I can only think of Skyward Sword and the Last Story I think had one too.

[Platfus]

Pandora's tower for example.

And this:
http://collectorsedition.org/game-db?c=Wii

[r3galbum]

Oh wow yeah you're right! Completely forgot about those lol.

[Cosmic_Link]

Monster Hunter Tri too.

[singer07]

Originally Posted by Madigan

From the AC3 thread




This is the shop

http://www.rejectshop.com.au/

except its no where to be found on the website

[Madigan]

Well the post is from Jan 2013...

Edit: and I believe it was only available in-store.