Thought's about Collectors Edition's

[Kramer5150]

Hey guys,
I was just wondering, what's your thoughts about the collectors editions of games?
The reason I ask is, I'm debating on trading in my Gears CE as I don't play it anymore,but if these things are REALLY getting rare,I don't have a problem keeping it.
I was just wondering everybody's thought.

[ExtremeGamer]

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Hey guys,
I was just wondering, what's your thoughts about the collectors editions of games?
The reason I ask is, I'm debating on trading in my Gears CE as I don't play it anymore,but if these things are REALLY getting rare,I don't have a problem keeping it.
I was just wondering everybody's thought.

Not rare, and a waste of money. I've bought one in my life, and that was Halo 2, and that was only because I got it early and it was the only copy they had.

[trobinson97]

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I don't really think about how rare it is or it will become. If there's something I feel is worth paying the extra money, and I have the extra money, I'll go ahead and get it. Most of the time it's for the little concept art books, I enjoy those.

[Skyboxer]

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I don't really think about how rare it is or it will become. If there's something I feel is worth paying the extra money, and I have the extra money, I'll go ahead and get it. Most of the time it's for the little concept art books, I enjoy those.

Same here. If it's something I like (Comics, coins-like Oblivion etc ) I will get. If it's just older versions of the game or just a making of type thing I get the regular.

[Kramer5150]

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Wow,
Thanks for the input guys

[JohnnytheSkin]

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I hate them! When I pre-ordered FFXII I originally went for the CE, and then when I picked it up, I wanted to trade down for the regular version...but they were sold out (how "convenient" of Gamestop to only stock the CE). Now it sticks out like a sore thumb on my shelf despite being a great game.

I am curious about the $10 more Halo 3 though, since one of the bonus discs is supposed to have a calibration tool, which the 360 needs (though watch, it will only be available on the "Legendary" edition).

[SuperBowlNachos]

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Wow, they are gonna make you pay extra to make the game not lag?

[ExtremeGamer]

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I hate them! When I pre-ordered FFXII I originally went for the CE, and then when I picked it up, I wanted to trade down for the regular version...but they were sold out (how "convenient" of Gamestop to only stock the CE). Now it sticks out like a sore thumb on my shelf despite being a great game.

I am curious about the $10 more Halo 3 though, since one of the bonus discs is supposed to have a calibration tool, which the 360 needs (though watch, it will only be available on the "Legendary" edition).

A calibration tool? Just get Video Essentials and run it through the 360, or have your TV professionally calibrated (you live in a good area now).

[pk500]

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Hey guys,
I was just wondering, what's your thoughts about the collectors editions of games?
The reason I ask is, I'm debating on trading in my Gears CE as I don't play it anymore,but if these things are REALLY getting rare,I don't have a problem keeping it.
I was just wondering everybody's thought.

Complete waste of money. Period.

As for their future "value" and appreciation, come on: It's a video game, not a Renoir.

Take care,
PK

[Slymm]

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Never in my life have I bought a "collector's edition" of a game. It just seemed like a way the company was trying to milk money out of me.

[sportsdude]

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I got the collectors edition of Gears of War. But the store only had 2 GOW in stock and both were CE. Plus, it was at the same time I got my 360 and with the purchase of the system I got a $50 gift card, so I only paid $10 for GOW: CE. Other than that, I avoid CEs.

[spankdatazz22]

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I don't think all collector's editions can be grouped together. Personally I liked the Gears CE because I found it interesting to hear the developer comments. And also liked the "Road to E3" semi-doc on the 2nd disk - gave a lot of insight to the give and take relationship between Epic and Microsoft, and the work a dev had to do to prepare for E3. I also liked the Halo 2 CE for the similar reasons. Something like the Madden CEs were wastes imo though. I didn't buy them but it was because of the content. Either way, I don't think they should be purchased because people think they will accrue in value or that they're rare because they aren't.

[JohnnytheSkin]

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A calibration tool? Just get Video Essentials and run it through the 360, or have your TV professionally calibrated (you live in a good area now).

Well with DVE, since I'm connected via component, the max resolution is 480p, which won't be correct for the HD games.

As for a professional calibration, I still have plans but I want to make sure I have a reliable TV first (had to cancel Chad B since my SXRD started having issues before he came out).

[ExtremeGamer]

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Well with DVE, since I'm connected via component, the max resolution is 480p, which won't be correct for the HD games.

As for a professional calibration, I still have plans but I want to make sure I have a reliable TV first (had to cancel Chad B since my SXRD started having issues before he came out).

Use the High Def Video Essentials...
http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Video-...8488600&sr=8-1

[Altimus]

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I buy them sometimes depending on what is in the package and the game. I bought the Halo 2 Collector's Edition, GoW Collector's Edition because it was same as normal and pre-ordered Halo 3 Legendary Edition.

That is pretty much for me.