The 10 Best CEs of the Last Generation

[twistedsymphony]

While we might get a few more CEs from the 360 and PS3 they seem to be done for the most part. I think it might be cool to take a look back at the last generation...

So I'm interested in what you all think... Nominate any game you think belongs among the 10 best CE's of the last generation?

could be anything from PC after 2005 and before 2014, Playstation 3, Wii or Xbox 360


Be sure to include WHY you think it deserves to be on the list too.

If I get some good enough submissions I might make an article on the main page taking everyone's opinion into account.

[ingmar1988]

Ooh neat, im going to need have a look through all my ce's though.
Will update post later.

Let me outline my criteria for a CE.

The things i generally want in my CE are:
- steelbook
- artbook (hardcover and prefer big size)
- physical soundtrack cd.
- statue

Things to consider, price and rarity.

2nd of all price has to be good for what you get.

1. Uncharted Explorer Edition, very rare. Great chest, nice statue. And the pack that holds the game has a lovely velvet feel.
2. Assassins Creed IV Black Chest edition, very nice big box, great statue, cd, steelbook and artbook (should have been bigger) plus canvas frame (also should have been bigger). Price was good for what you got. And quite rare (only downside was only available through shitty digital river).
3. All NISA CE, unfortunately i had to sell them due to finances, but they were all great, physical soundtrack, artbooks, rare, and affordable price. Plus great service from NISA.
4. Starcraft II collectors edition (both original and HoS), great price, great artbook, physical soundtrack. Only missing a steelbook.
5. Gta IV collectors edition, artbook (albeit to small), cd, and very nice lockbox i still use everyday. And for a good price.
6. Uncharted Fortune Hunter Edition, im not sure if it counts since you could only win it (maybe more for a press kit category), but it was the most awesome item in it, plus its rare as fuck.
7. Dead Space dev team edition, lot of contents in theme of the game. Downside (or maybe up, so now i could check inside), it was not sealed.
8. Bioshock 2 CE, nice sturdy box, a LP, artbook. Contents great. Only overproduced as fuck, so it bombed price wise unfortunately.
9. Last of Us post pandemic edition, pretty good statue, rare. Should have included the fullsize artbook though.
10. Metal Gear Rising CE, steelbook + huge awesome lamp. Should have been 20 dollar cheaper though, and more QA of the lamp (many broken).

[LeX]

I can't contribute to share top CEs.
But I'm interested to see the Top CE of the others.
subscribed to this thread

[twistedsymphony]

you're welcome to simply nominate one or two releases that you think should be on the list... no one is saying you have to come up with all 10.

[SwiftDeath]

I will follow in Ingmar's footsteps and update my post after I think about it for a bit

I do think Dead Space's Xbox CE will be in the list, probably Crysis 2's Nano edition as well

[LeX]

Originally Posted by Twistedsymphony

you're welcome to simply nominate one or two releases that you think should be on the list... no one is saying you have to come up with all 10.

I played few games but I don't collect CEs of them, so I have no idea of their CEs, only see it with the others. and I only Collect one game. and I'm sure anyone know what it is.

So I will just nominate few CE of Assassin's Creed

I nominate...

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Black Chest Edition
- Among other CE (even other games CEs), I find this CE rich with the contents. statue,art book, soundtrack, steel book, a lot more.

Assassin's Creed III Join or Die Edition
-Some of you may not agree with me, but I nominate this simply because this is my personal favorite CE. I feel in love the first time Ive seen this edition, the design of the Collectors Box and the coin simply got my eyes. for me it is simple but elegant.

Spoiler!

[Dan]

This is actually a great question I would love to hear people's personal opinions about their personal favorite CE's. With so many CE's that where released this year (Some being way too expensive and exclusive) there's actually quite a few I find very amazing (Even though they might not have been such a great game).

Now i'm sort of breaking the rules.. My list is only my top 5 favorite CE of last generation and it doesn't go from best to last or one I personally like better than the other but it's a list of CE's that I feel really took it all the way with the items it contained to their rarity etc..

Ni No Kuni Wrath of the White Witch Wizard Edition




Like many people... I got screwed by Namco and my pre-order was canceled, but with that being said it just made this CE so much more desirable. It quickly became rare and I personally just love when CE's have in word items like the wizard companion book that thing is amazing... and who wouldn't love a plushie of a in game character? I mean this thing is pretty much perfect except for one little concept....




Uncharted 3 Explorer Edition




Now I personally always felt that European CE's where ALWAYS better than their American counterparts and this can confirm it... It actually was limited and I just love the travel case, the ring and the belt buckle it comes with. Although it didn't have a steelbook, it still came with a very cool digibook that contained tons of cool art so the lost of not having a steelbook was actually ok.

Dead Space Ultra Limited Edition




Must I really say anything? This HAS to be on everyone's top 10 list. I've yet to find one in either mint condition or that is not selling for over 500 USD but my eyes are always open for this beautiful beautiful piece.

Assassin's Creed II White and Black Editions






This has to be by far my favorite assassin's creed game. With that being said this edition has not only become super expensive to find in mint condition but I love the fact that it comes in two different color variants. Why buy one when you can buy 2?

and lastly i would have to say

Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary Ultimate Box

Words can't describe how much i want this...

[LeX]

As a fan of Final fantasy. I have to agree that the 25th aniversarry box is a great edition.
I also want to have one of those, but nearly impossible for me now, since it would be very rare.

[Dan]

Originally Posted by LeX

As a fan of Final fantasy. I have to agree that the 25th aniversarry box is a great edition.
I also want to have one of those, but nearly impossible for me now, since it would be very rare.

tell me about it. They're selling it on amazon for 900 USD and up that so crazy...

oh well...

[Platfus]

I vote for the Explorer Edition Dan
Maybe Fortune Hunter edition, as its really unique edition. I will post my list tomorrow, I will think about it in school
And are we doing the 2013 CEawards like last year?