Official Collectors edition, Limited edition and normal edition thread

[Pas De Charge]

Untill now I thought that what people call the limited edition was the big box with the gubbins and the big daddy super toy but if you check www.amazon.co.uk theyre selling what they call a Limited Edition [Tin Case] for the exact same price as their normal edition.

This at first scared the pee out of me because Ive got what i thought was the limited edition (big daddy super toy edition if you will) for £40, which is a lot more than the £24.98 amazon lists for their LE! However, when i checked my order with www.game.co.uk it turns out that £40 is for the COLLECTORS EDITION of the game...

Soooo what the hell? there are three editions of the game? the collectors edition, which I take to be the thing everyone on the forum is calling the limited edition, the limited edition that amazon is selling which looks like it might just be the standard version but with a tin case and the normal edition which is like the Limited edition except in a PLASTIC case.

Nice job marketing this boys, reeeeeeal nice

[Skullknocker]

Well i don't know what your getting but I'm getting the WTFOMFGBBQHAX Edition Comes with real life Big Daddy :rolleyes:

[Yabbering Yeti]

Yep, 3 versions.

Tin case, Collectors and standard. Tho i dont think the USA can get the tin case one.

And the retailers arent meant to be calling it the LE I hear, its meant to be just called the tin case edition - but i cant see that name making copies fly off the shelf.

[Nuro]

It's confusing me too. I started this thread on it a while ago, you might want to check it out as it kind of helps explain things...

http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3786

It is one of the more confusing releases to date though...

[Pas De Charge]

Sorry! :( I just saw your thread, i only searched for amazon.co.uk before making the thread :p my fault for laziness!

I wonder how many people have preordered what some retailers are calling the limited edition and are gonne be dissapointed when it arrives :(

[501105]

Had a long msn talk with the shop owner I preorder at and finally got a final word from his supplier the one I pre-ordered has the figurine and the goodies but it took me half an hour:o

[hein]

Right, after doing hours of research, talking to online representatives and being referred to publishers, I believe I have come up with the definitive answer to all your problems.

Outside of America, there is of course the Tin Box Edition which replaces the Standard Edition (I am guessing for a limited amount of time). It also seems that in the Special/Collector's Edition the Tin Box Edition comes with, so it does come in an embossed steel case! So if you buy the Collector's/Special Edition you are getting all the extras PLUS the embossed steel case in the big box. Alternatively, you can buy the embossed steel case version separately, known in some places as Tin Box version, Limited Edition etc. so don't be fooled into thinking this standalone embossed steel version is the Collector's Edition!

I hope I have made things clearer for all you Non-USA customers. I for one am relieved and happy!

[kaMMakaZZi9]

For a change America gets screwed as opposed to Europe. Congrats to you guys.

[fish99]

I believe I have come up with the definitive answer to all your problems...
Yep that looks 100% correct to me. So if you are in europe and you want the big daddy figure, you need the Special Edition which is also known as the Collectors Edition, and not the Limited Edition.

In the states if you want the Big Daddy and the steel case, you could order the SE/CE from europe, but probably only on PC, the 360 one might be region locked.

[kaMMakaZZi9]

I'd take the tin case over the figure which might be broken....but that's just me probably.

[Boris_Neo]

So that makes 3 editions.
Here in France we just have two choices:
Normal and a collector edition that is 10€ more than the normal one.

Concerning the released date in europe, somebody was wondering why there was a few days between the release in North America and in Europe.
Almost all the time, those few days are here... I think it´s for the localisation.

[cyanosis117]

This thread nearly gave me a heart attack, but after checking the EB's site and my receipt again, i can definitely say i have pre-ordered the Collectors Edition, with all the figurine and sound-track goodness.

It is a bit worrying though that I, and seemingly a lot of other people were unaware of the distinction and that there were 3 versions, i anticipate there may be some disappointed people come launch-day...

[501105]

And also the retailers think it is smart to not give them one name but to name them limited/collectors/special while they mean the same one :o

[hein]

And also the retailers think it is smart to not give them one name but to name them limited/collectors/special while they mean the same one :o

except some idiotic ppl are calling the tin box one the limited edition, making many people very confused indeed.

[kaMMakaZZi9]

If you want a tin case, do NOT get the version with the Big Daddy figure (unless you want this more), it's as simple as that.

[SirCoke]

For a change America gets screwed as opposed to Europe. Congrats to you guys.

How is the USA getting screwed? bc the 60 dollar game (standard vision) doesn't come with a metal case? If ppl in the USA put up 10 extra dollars they get the steel case, big daddy, soundtrack, extra dvd, posters, artbook think something else in the big box. Not bad ppl in the USA should be happy to get the cardbroad slipover for nothing

Ppl outside usa usually have to pay more too (120.... over in Aus)

[kypreo69]

Well here in Australia there's only 2 editions, and thats the standard edition and the collector's edition.

[NinjaCool]

Had a long msn talk with the shop owner I preorder at and finally got a final word from his supplier the one I pre-ordered has the figurine and the goodies but it took me half an hour:o
Well it was nice the shop owner could take 30min to help you out, thats kinda rare :)

[kaMMakaZZi9]

How is the USA getting screwed? bc the 60 dollar game (standard vision) doesn't come with a metal case? If ppl in the USA put up 10 extra dollars they get the steel case, big daddy, soundtrack, extra dvd, posters, artbook think something else in the big box. Not bad ppl in the USA should be happy to get the cardbroad slipover for nothing

Ppl outside usa usually have to pay more too (120.... over in Aus)

The steel case is not in the USA my friend. Pictures have been posted from people who got the US's Limited Edition early from Toys R Us. It's just a plastic case with that crappy artwork on it. The Regular case art looks 100x better.

The soundtrack has 3 songs on it, and some Big Daddy figures were broken in shipping. There is NO steel case in the US whatsoever.

[Nixolus]

I've only seen the collectors edition and the tin case edition for presale here in Australia, although that could be because I was only looking for the collectors edition. Anyway, it's not that hard to work out. It's only three choices. Or two. However only one has the Big daddy!

[kaMMakaZZi9]

I ordered the regular edition from amazon.com, I hope it has the cardboard slip-on I saw from a picture that some guy got from Toys R Us.

[kaMMakaZZi9]

I saw a picture of a guy who got the regular edition in the US from a Toys R Us and it had a shiny cardboard slip-on of the regular edition art work. It looked really awesome and I was wondering if this is on every regular edition.

[SirCoke]

The steel case is not in the USA my friend. Pictures have been posted from people who got the US's Limited Edition early from Toys R Us. It's just a plastic case with that crappy artwork on it. The Regular case art looks 100x better.

The soundtrack has 3 songs on it, and some Big Daddy figures were broken in shipping. There is NO steel case in the US whatsoever.

The L.E I'm talking about is Gamestop and EB ONLY not Toys are us

[Pas De Charge]

kaMMakaZZi9 its NOT that simple, from what i can tell the majority of the problem is in europe and not in the us!

In the us there are two version of the game, one is bog standard the other is the all-singing-all-dancing edition of the game that comes with a big daddy toy and AFAIK a steel case aswell. On the forum this us edition is called the Limited edition.

However, in europe what our retailers are calling the limited edition is NOT the all-singin-all-dancing version but instead its the bog-standard us version but in a metal case... I give up! :mad: daaaaaaamn yoooooou!!!!!!!!

[kaMMakaZZi9]

The L.E I'm talking about is Gamestop and EB ONLY not Toys are us

Yeah I know that, but the LE here in the US does not have a steel case. I'm getting the regular edition hoping it has this badass cardboard slip-on I saw in a picture.

[SirCoke]

The steel case is not in the USA my friend. Pictures have been posted from people who got the US's Limited Edition early from Toys R Us. It's just a plastic case with that crappy artwork on it. The Regular case art looks 100x better.

The soundtrack has 3 songs on it, and some Big Daddy figures were broken in shipping. There is NO steel case in the US whatsoever.

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=200317

Bioshock GameStop Exclusive Limited Edition

If you can see the tiny picture of the things inclued you see a steel case with a boat on it

[Pas De Charge]

sigh sorry kaMMakaZZi9 the thread moved too fast for me again :(
so the us doesnt have a metal case AT ALL?

Well great, that brings the count up to 4 different versions of the game in total :confused:

[kaMMakaZZi9]

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=200317

Bioshock GameStop Exclusive Limited Edition

If you can see the tiny picture of the things inclued you see a steel case with a boat on it

That case in that picture with the artwork from someone who won that contest is PLASTIC. There were pictures proving this.

[kaMMakaZZi9]

Guys I have the evidence, I will post it now:

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6132/img1159smallxg4.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4743/img1160smallss4.jpg

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7343/img1161smallsc3.jpg

It is NOT steel, and this is the US Collector's Edition.

[Pas De Charge]

I've only seen the collectors edition and the tin case edition for presale here in Australia, although that could be because I was only looking for the collectors edition. Anyway, it's not that hard to work out. It's only three choices. Or two. However only one has the Big daddy!

Its not that hard to work out no, but you have to know there are three versions to be know theres any problem to work out! Up till today i had no idea people were selling a "limited edition" of the game that was just the normal game but in a steel box, and once i found out i had to check my order to make sure i was going to get what i asked for, if i hadnt found out i might have made a mistake.

And this is true for lots of people who preordered :( from this point onwards now its been cleared up its not that much of an issue if you want to order, but people who have ordered before now should check to see what theyre actually getting.

[kaMMakaZZi9]

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4116/img1162smalljd5.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9441/img1163smallfh8.jpg

Both the Making of CD and Soundtrack as in that non-steel case with the game, two-sided insert.

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/6720/img1164smallcn4.jpg

[SirCoke]

That case in that picture with the artwork from someone who won that contest is PLASTIC. There were pictures proving this.

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/200317_bonus.jpg

that image

[kaMMakaZZi9]

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/200317_bonus.jpg

that image

I just posted proof with pictures man, what more do you want from me? That picture in your message is a rendition of the LE done by a member of this site awhile back, that is not being sold anywhere as it was just like a blueprint sort of deal.

[SirCoke]

Guys I have the evidence, I will post it now:

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6132/img1159smallxg4.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4743/img1160smallss4.jpg

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7343/img1161smallsc3.jpg

It is NOT steel, and this is the US Collector's Edition.

Thats toys are us not Bioshock GameStop Exclusive Limited Edition

[kaMMakaZZi9]

Thats toys are us not Bioshock GameStop Exclusive Limited Edition

We've had people on this site who say they are GameStop employees who are also disappointed with the LE, it's no different. There are not two different LE's in the US, just the ones I posted pictures of.

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6...59smallxg4.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4...60smallss4.jpg

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7...61smallsc3.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4...62smalljd5.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9...63smallfh8.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/6...64smallcn4.jpg

[Pas De Charge]

Thats toys are us not Bioshock GameStop Exclusive Limited Edition

can you clear that sentance up? i dont really get what youre saying. Did you mean that gamestop has its own seperate LE/CE of the game that has the toy buy NOT the steel case or that the us LE/CE doesnt come with a steel case? :confused: :eek:

[geneshifter]

Thats toys are us not Bioshock GameStop Exclusive Limited Edition

No dude, that's GS. If you check the GS listing now, there's no mention of the tin case. You will have to import one if you want it.

[SirCoke]

We've had people on this site who say they are GameStop employees who are also disappointed with the LE, it's no different. There are not two different LE's in the US, just the ones I posted pictures of.

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6...59smallxg4.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4...60smallss4.jpg

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7...61smallsc3.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4...62smalljd5.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9...63smallfh8.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/6...64smallcn4.jpg

i'll wait till the 21..... When I see the word GameStop Exclusive Limited Edition I thought exclusive that that store and TRU can't sell them

[downzy]

i thought the limited came in a tin case it says on a few websites im confused :confused:

[downzy]

i thought the limited came in a tin case it says on a few websites im confused :confused:

i mean the collectors not the limitied

[cyanosis117]

So if I, in Australia, have pre-ordered the collectors edition with the big-daddy figurine, will I or will I not be getting a metal game case. This is uber-confusing, 2K should just put up a post detailing all the different versions in each different territory so there would be certainty.

[SirCoke]

No dude, that's GS. If you check the GS listing now, there's no mention of the tin case. You will have to import one if you want it.

Yes but they still have this picture beside it http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/200317_bonus.jpg
and if you look close you see a steel gold looking case with a boat on it

[kaMMakaZZi9]

Yes but they still have this picture beside it http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/200317_bonus.jpg
and if you look close you see a steel gold looking case with a boat on it

They are stupid then, because no one is getting that edition as it's not even real anymore.

[bioshocking]

http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/slideshow.asp?title=Bioshock+%2D+Special+Edition&productcode=XT1168&platform=XB360&image_no=1&dir=

Europe = tin case. :p
US = plastic. :eek:

[kaMMakaZZi9]

http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/slideshow.asp?title=Bioshock+%2D+Special+Edition&productcode=XT1168&platform=XB360&image_no=1&dir=

Europe = tin case. :p
US = plastic. :eek:

CORRECT. Finally someone understands.

[kelter skelter]

We've had people on this site who say they are GameStop employees who are also disappointed with the LE, it's no different. There are not two different LE's in the US, just the ones I posted pictures of.

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6...59smallxg4.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4...60smallss4.jpg

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7...61smallsc3.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4...62smalljd5.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9...63smallfh8.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/6...64smallcn4.jpg

none of those images work

what do they show?

[kaMMakaZZi9]

Once again, for people just finding out about all the confusion, here is the USA LE from GAMESTOP (NO STEEL CASE):

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6...59smallxg4.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4...60smallss4.jpg

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7...61smallsc3.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4...62smalljd5.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9...63smallfh8.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/6...64smallcn4.jpg

[downzy]

ive orderd that thats awesome finally we get something

[NinjaCool]

Oh so that cleared up things better and good thing Im in europe then.

[kaMMakaZZi9]

none of those images work

what do they show?

Sorry, wasn't aware they weren't working. They were actually pictures of a kid who has the USA LE and the case is plastic with that other artwork on it. There was no steel case whatsoever. There was one plastic case with a two-sided insert that held the soundtrack (3 songs) and the behind the scenes DVD, with the game where it'd usually be.

[kelter skelter]

Once again, for people just finding out about all the confusion, here is the USA LE from GAMESTOP (NO STEEL CASE):

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6...59smallxg4.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4...60smallss4.jpg

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7...61smallsc3.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4...62smalljd5.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9...63smallfh8.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/6...64smallcn4.jpg

those pictures dont work, stop posting them

[downzy]

Once again, for people just finding out about all the confusion, here is the USA LE from GAMESTOP (NO STEEL CASE):

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6...59smallxg4.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4...60smallss4.jpg

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7...61smallsc3.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4...62smalljd5.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9...63smallfh8.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/6...64smallcn4.jpg

still dont work

[SirCoke]

They are stupid then, because no one is getting that edition as it's not even real anymore.

Well they need too take it off bc it saids you get one of those fuzzy posters with it too in that image. I wanted that I like how they look 3d like. When did this change happen? Also wasn't gamestop the only ones suppose to have the limited edition? If not why say Exclusive

[kelter skelter]

Sorry, wasn't aware they weren't working. They were actually pictures of a kid who has the USA LE and the case is plastic with that other artwork on it. There was no steel case whatsoever. There was one plastic case with a two-sided insert that held the soundtrack (3 songs) and the behind the scenes DVD, with the game where it'd usually be.

what about the gamestop exclusive edition?

does that have a "steel" case?

[kaMMakaZZi9]

what about the gamestop exclusive edition?

does that have a "steel" case?

It was the Gamestop LE, no steel case in the US that anyone is aware of.

[downzy]

what about the gamestop exclusive edition?

does that have a "steel" case?

so does the gameplay one i messaged them

[kelter skelter]

It was the Gamestop LE, no steel case in the US that anyone is aware of.

is there anyway to get the LE in america without forcing myself go to that POS store gamestop?

[Pas De Charge]

Gah right I think weve finally got a handle on whats going on here

U.S. versions of Bioshock
- Collectors edition/Limited Edition , including all the stuff the E.U. Collectors edition has but does NOT come in a metal case.
- Normal edition, no extras and no metal case, just a bog standard xbox game

E.U. versions of Bioshock
- Collectors edition, bonus stuff, big daddy toy AND metal case, this is henceforth called the OMGWTFBBQ version of Bioshock
- Limited edition, this is just the game in a tin case, doesnt include anything else
Normal edition, same as in the U.S.

[kaMMakaZZi9]

is there anyway to get the LE in america without forcing myself go to that POS store gamestop?

Seems if you want the steel case, you'll have to import one of the European versions. But I'm not sure if BioShock is region locked or not.

[SirCoke]

so does the gameplay one i messaged them

I would call gamestop and ask but from other times I did call there..... they don't know jack. When I pre-order it I ask if its coming out next week and the guy said I think so.... I look at my receipt and he spell my name wrong... So yea we need to just wait and hope

[kaMMakaZZi9]

Gah right I think weve finally got a handle on whats going on here

U.S. versions of Bioshock
- Collectors edition/Limited Edition , including all the stuff the E.U. Collectors edition has but does NOT come in a metal case.
- Normal edition, no extras and no metal case, just a bog standard xbox game

E.U. versions of Bioshock
- Collectors edition, bonus stuff, big daddy toy AND metal case, this is henceforth called the OMGWTFBBQ version of Bioshock
- Limited edition, this is just the game in a tin case, doesnt include anything else
Normal edition, same as in the U.S.

Looks correct to me.

AKA NO STEEL CASE IN USA. No one is putting that in their head, and they keep asking. It's very annoying.

[downzy]

I would call gamestop and ask but from other times I did call there..... they don't know jack. When I pre-order it I ask if its coming out next week and the guy said I think so.... I look at my receipt and he spell my name wrong... So yea we need to just wait and hope

thanks for clearing that up ive got the OMGWTFBBQ version of Bioshock i would expect a tin case to be honest

[SirCoke]

Seems if you want the steel case, you'll have to import one of the European versions. But I'm not sure if BioShock is region locked or not.

Thats not worth a 2 dollar piece of metal to import plus if you do get your hands on a euro vis you need a euro 360 and a tv that can play games in pal. All usa tv's are in nstc or something like that

[kelter skelter]

i wouldnt be so upset except they kept saying it WOULD have a metal case

i'm bummed out, i guess i'll get the regular edition

anything to stay out of gamestop

[kaMMakaZZi9]

i wouldnt be so upset except they kept saying it WOULD have a metal case

i'm bummed out, i guess i'll get the regular edition

anything to stay out of gamestop

It's possible US Regular Editions come with a very cool shiny cardboard slip-on of the same regular box art. But I've only seen one picture of this and cannot confirm this is every regular edition.

[SirCoke]

thanks for clearing that up ive got the OMGWTFBBQ version of Bioshock i would expect a tin case to be honest

I'm less mad about the metal case but I'm kinda peed that I'm not getting that fuzzy poster with the city in the middle. I have other fuzzy posters in my room and like how they look hanging up

[Bioshock_FTW!]

I don't know about you guys, but I'm getting the European version on eBay as soon as it becomes available. Quit *****in' and throw down a few extra bucks if you really want it.

[kelter skelter]

do you have a PAL tv and console?

[Vorinoch]

To be honest I don't care much if the case isn't metal. It's nice, but not critical. However, I pretty much bought the LE for the soundtrack. I love soundtracks to games and make a point of collecting them whenever I can. Can someone who's actually heard the soundtrack confirm that there are only 3 songs included? I mean, God, what is that? A 10 minute CD? If that's true I'll feel genuinely misled. The box, meh.

[Bioshock_FTW!]

do you have a PAL tv and console?

I won't actually be PLAYING the European version, it'll be more just for collectors sake.
I may have missed it and I don't feel like reading back, but what other bonus goodies are in it besides the metal case?

[SirCoke]

I don't know about you guys, but I'm getting the European version on eBay as soon as it becomes available. Quit *****in' and throw down a few extra bucks if you really want it.

Before you do that you better make sure your 360 can play imports..... I know for sure you can't play games from japan. Also I know from my modded ps2 you can't play euro imports without a pal to nstc patch

[SirCoke]

To be honest I don't care much if the case isn't metal. It's nice, but not critical. However, I pretty much bought the LE for the soundtrack. I love soundtracks to games and make a point of collecting them whenever I can. Can someone who's actually heard the soundtrack confirm that there are only 3 songs included? I mean, God, what is that? A 10 minute CD? If that's true I'll feel genuinely misled. The box, meh.

I don't think they would waste a cd disc like that maybe only 3 original tracks with other oldtimly tracks from that era. 3 songs I never heard of a cd with that even the free simples that come in the mail

[downzy]

it can tbe three the three will be the ones they made themselves and then theyl have like frank Sinatra and stuff

[Bioshock_FTW!]

Before you do that you better make sure your 360 can play imports..... I know for sure you can't play games from japan. Also I know from my modded ps2 you can't play euro imports without a pal to nstc patch

I'll be getting the PC version of it, which will be much more flexible than the 360 version. I haven't looked into it because I never needed to but I'm sure there are PAL to NTSC firmware patches out there for my DVD-ROM.

[IdlePye]

were did evreyone hear that you get a metal box in the european version? im in the uk and non of the shops say anything about a meatl case in the LE

[FreshLaundryX]

Americans can't handle the metal case - they might attempt to eat it and hurt themselves. Lawsuits!

We're all better off keeping Americans safe with nice, soft, inedible, plastic.

[Sir_Brizz]

Man, I just don't know what to do. On the one hand, I want to get my PC LE and find out if by some act of God it has a metal case. On the other hand, I wouldn't buy a BD figurine for $10 (I'm sorry, but I'm just not into collecting THAT much). One of the major reasons I wanted the LE was the metal case. I figured that:

1) Metal case
2) BD figure
3) Full soundtrack

Was a great deal for the extra $10. With two of those gone/neutered, I'm not sure it's worth it anymore. Plus, we also find out that the slipcover for the PC version probably looks cooler than EVERYTHING in the LE? WTF?! And there is no embossed anything on the US LE? :( What a major letdown.

[SirCoke]

I'll be getting the PC version of it, which will be much more flexible than the 360 version. I haven't looked into it because I never needed to but I'm sure there are PAL to NTSC firmware patches out there for my DVD-ROM.

Ohhhhh yea pc is ALOT more easier

[Big_Daddy]

I pre-ordered this one.

http://www.game.co.uk/ViewProduct.aspx?cat=11299&mid=331545

[Vorinoch]

I don't think they would waste a cd disc like that maybe only 3 original tracks with other oldtimly tracks from that era. 3 songs I never heard of a cd with that even the free simples that come in the mail

If that's the case, I could swallow it. I don't mind period music taking up a lot of space on the CD, I'd *prefer* more than 3 original tracks, but as long as it's not tossed in as an afterthought as money bait I'll be happy.

[IdlePye]

I pre-ordered this one.

http://www.game.co.uk/ViewProduct.aspx?cat=11299&mid=331545

so did i and it says nothing about a metal case i think the americans are just assuming that it does as they dont. i think the metal case idea was got rid of completely i doubt i will be getting anything vspecial in th uk

[downzy]

has anyone got a pic of this slipcase every one is banging on about ??

[Pas De Charge]

Same here Big_daddy but im now slightly worried that if by some miracle 2k DOES ditch the street date and take the gloves off, game still probably wont have the brains to jump the preorder deliveries up :rolleyes:

[downzy]

so did i and it says nothing about a metal case i think the americans are just assuming that it does as they dont. i think the metal case idea was got rid of completely i doubt i will be getting anything vspecial in th uk

uk do get the metal case i contacted gameplay.c.uk and he actually said plus it says on the website and a picture of it

[IdlePye]

uk do get the metal case i contacted gameplay.c.uk and he actually said plus it says on the website and a picture of it

do you have a link?

[Selig]

I think that there is only one special version in America, I got the Limited Edition and this is what it is http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=200317 , all I see is that version and the normal game, so I guess we do get the figure after all

[downzy]

do you have a link?

http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/productpage.asp?productcode=XT1168&title=bioshock_-_special_edition

[kaMMakaZZi9]

has anyone got a pic of this slipcase every one is banging on about ??

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/15/some-toys-r-us-stores-selling-bioshock-early/

[IdlePye]

uk do get the metal case i contacted gameplay.c.uk and he actually said plus it says on the website and a picture of it

i think they just assume there is cause thats whats been said for ages everyone thought the american one did till someone posted the pics of the plastic case.

[kaMMakaZZi9]

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/15/some-toys-r-us-stores-selling-bioshock-early/

NO EDIT. That is the SHINY slip-on I've been talking about, that is a US REGULAR version. $59.99 I hope mine has that!

[downzy]

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/15/some-toys-r-us-stores-selling-bioshock-early/

NO EDIT. That is the SHINY slip-on I've been talking about, that is a US REGULAR version. $59.99 I hope mine has that!

aww thats awesome now i see why everyone wants that

[Pas De Charge]

Oh that is VERY cool :( gimme!

[Vorinoch]

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/15/some-toys-r-us-stores-selling-bioshock-early/

NO EDIT. That is the SHINY slip-on I've been talking about, that is a US REGULAR version. $59.99 I hope mine has that!

I kinda prefer the artsy look.

[kaMMakaZZi9]

Oh that is VERY cool :( gimme!

Yeah I ordered the regular version off amazon.com. I have no idea what to expect when it gets here and I'm opening it. I'll be disappointed if theres no shiny sleeve like that.

[IdlePye]

is still prefer the LE as i dont plan to have the box on display it will just go into my game cabinet. But having the Big Daddy to put on display is definately better

[downzy]

oh well i hope mines in a steel case if it isn't aswell as not having a cool slip case im going to be massively pissed off

[geneshifter]

oh well i hope mines in a steel case if it isn't aswell as not having a cool slip case im going to be massively pissed off

If you are in the US, you are NOT getting a steel case.

[kaMMakaZZi9]

If you are in the US, you are NOT getting a steel case.

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/15/some-toys-r-us-stores-selling-bioshock-early/

What about the slip-on, thats all I want!

[IdlePye]

If you are in the US, you are NOT getting a steel case.

If you are in the UK you are MIGHT NOT get a metal case. THe only reason people are saying that is because the american verson doesnt and sites said they would, so that makes people think "2K wouldnt lie to us it must be in europian version"

[geneshifter]

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/15/some-toys-r-us-stores-selling-bioshock-early/

What about the slip-on, thats all I want!

It's embossed paper slip, not steel.

[geneshifter]

It's embossed paper slip, not steel.

Oops, and you should be able to get that no problem.

[Nuro]

I haven't been on this forum for more than a couple of hours, but I'd like to send out a plea to the CM's/Mods on this forum to clarify what on earth is going on.

I understand the general release details for the US and Europe/Australia, but so far there hasn't been too much evidence to back any of it up. Plus every time it looks like a solution has come forward, more evidence comes and throws it all out the window.

Eg. That slip. What on earth does that come with? O_O

[kaMMakaZZi9]

It's embossed paper slip, not steel.

I know it's paper, but Im trying to see if ALL regular editions have this.

[Pas De Charge]

Thats true Idlepye... but I mean if it doesnt Im going to be speachless at the mess 2k will have made at this release.

I mean if you can get the E.U. limited edition which is just the game in the tin case FOR THE SAME PRICE AS THE NORMAL EDITION, why the hell wouldnt you get a tin case in the edition im paying £15 more for! (based on the price of the E.U. LE on amazon.co.uk and the OMGWTFBBQ edition on game.co.uk)

If it turns out the OMGWTFBBQ doesnt have a metal case....well yeah like i said, speachless

[kaMMakaZZi9]

I haven't been on this forum for more than a couple of hours, but I'd like to send out a plea to the CM's/Mods on this forum to clarify what on earth is going on.

I understand the general release details for the US and Europe/Australia, but so far there hasn't been too much evidence to back any of it up. Plus every time it looks like a solution has come forward, more evidence comes and throws it all out the window.

Eg. That slip. What on earth does that come with? O_O

The slip-on is on the USA regular version. For $59.99.

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/15/some-toys-r-us-stores-selling-bioshock-early/

So beautiful...:o

[downzy]

why would they lie about it in the first place im forgetting that im getting an awesome case 2 cd/dvds and a cool daddy

[Nuro]

The slip-on is on the USA regular version. For $59.99.

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/15/some-toys-r-us-stores-selling-bioshock-early/

So beautiful...:o

So, does this mean that Europe/Australia will also have 'slipped' regular versions, or will they have tinned regular versions, or neither?

*Face Explodes*

[SirCoke]

If you are in the US, you are NOT getting a steel case.

I think Euro ppl are just trying to feel special since they are getting it late like always. 2k is a company in America so I don't think they would give anything extra to another country

I wish over in Euro they had the street date broke so their could be topics about "we get no case here either Nooooooo!" earlier buyier got the turd package I hope

[Mad Max]

Well I'm glad we (europeans) get a steel case, but it sucks for people in the US who thought their CE would also have a steel case:S. Especially for people like me who mainly bought the CE because of the steel case..

[kaMMakaZZi9]

So, does this mean that Europe/Australia will also have 'slipped' regular versions, or will they have tinned regular versions, or neither?

*Face Explodes*

No idea man....

[Sir_Brizz]

We really need some official answers, which seem to be in VERY short supply around here lately.

[Mad Max]

The answer is on the FP:

have been getting messages asking about an update on the BioShock Collector's Edition for countries other than the US and Canada, and I finally have an update for you.

The Collector's Edition will be available at selected retailers in Australia and New Zealand as well as most European countries including:
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
France
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
UK

The BioShock Collector's Edition is available for PC and Xbox 360 and contains the game in a limited edition embossed steel case, a Making Of DVD, Soundtrack CD, hand finished resin figurine (14cm height).

I do not have a list of all the specific retailers as of now, but will update you with more details (including a finalized picture of the packaging) when I have more news!

[downzy]

So, does this mean that Europe/Australia will also have 'slipped' regular versions, or will they have tinned regular versions, or neither?

*Face Explodes*

on the internet theyre selling regular editions in tin until they run out of stock then it will be the slipcase (if were getting that) or just plastic

[Inresurrection]

The answer is on the FP:

Yeah. It's not the LE of the game, it's just the case that's limited edition. All that comes in the CE.

[IdlePye]

Well I'm glad we (europeans) get a steel case, but it sucks for people in the US who thought their CE would also have a steel case:S. Especially for people like me who mainly bought the CE because of the steel case..

it doesnt have a metal case in europe, remember everyone thought the american version did then when people got them from the broken street date they realised it was just plastic. In europe we have not had a broken street date so noone has seen any pics of that version but people are just coming on the forums reading one post from some idiot and then going around thinking there getting a metal case. I am in Uk and i would love a metal case for getting it slightly late but that is not going to happen.

[Mad Max]

They promised a metal case for the EU version, but never for the US version I believe. That's what all the confusion is about.

[Sir_Brizz]

The answer is on the FP:
That's not an answer to all the people who were expecting to get a metal case in their US LE. It is NOT COMFORTING that that article specifically says "International" in the title, we are still getting shafted no matter what the article says, if it's true.

Plus, it appears that International versions of the tin case are coming at the same price as the regular editions. How does it make sense that they can afford to do that in other countries and not the US? Answer: IT DOESN'T.

[IdlePye]

They promised a metal case for the EU version, but never for the US version I believe. That's what all the confusion is about.

they never promised anything

[geneshifter]

Well I'm glad we (europeans) get a steel case, but it sucks for people in the US who thought their CE would also have a steel case:S. Especially for people like me who mainly bought the CE because of the steel case..

Yay, this person understands me. I feel so loved, lol.

[SirCoke]

The slip-on is on the USA regular version. For $59.99.

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/15/some-toys-r-us-stores-selling-bioshock-early/

So beautiful...:o

Its a cardbroad case that is the same artword on the case. I like the arty look to the "TRU limit edition" came with but I liked the steel gold looking case with the boat on it better. Didn't they have a poll vote on what goes into the L.E and pick what the image on GS shows?

[Pas De Charge]

The answer is on the FP:

they never promised anything


If you look at Mad Maxs post they DID promise a metal case in the E.U. C.E.
Do you have any reason for thinking that it WONT have one other than the us one not having it?

Think on the fact that over here we can buy the tin case, if the two releases were identical then they would be able to buy that in the us.

Stop stirring trouble based on no information :/ its not helping

[Mad Max]

they never promised anything

They did, read the news post on the FP if you don't believe me:

http://www.2kgames.com/cultofrapture/updates.html (scroll down)

That's not an answer to all the people who were expecting to get a metal case in their US LE. It is NOT COMFORTING that that article specifically says "International" in the title, we are still getting shafted no matter what the article says, if it's true.

The international CE is ment for EU+AU+NZ, not for the US. IT's not uncommon that the international version of a game had different boxart or a couple of extra features.

Plus, it appears that International versions of the tin case are coming at the same price as the regular editions. How does it make sense that they can afford to do that in other countries and not the US? Answer: IT DOESN'T.

A euro is worth more than a dollar. And in most country's there isn't even a LE version, just regular and CE.

[Sir_Brizz]

The international CE is ment for EU+AU+NZ, not for the US. IT's not uncommon that the international version of a game had different boxart or a couple of extra features.
It's not uncommon for there to be a few different releases, but I've never seen a case where Europe get an actual collector's edition tin box where the US gets no such thing.
A euro is worth more than a dollar. And in most country's there isn't even a LE version, just regular and CE.
You realize that that makes even less sense, don't you? People in Europe are paying $100 (essentially) for the Collector's Edition with the BD Figurine. Yet the tin box collector's edition alone costs the same as the regular edition....

[IdlePye]

If you look at Mad Maxs post they DID promise a metal case in the E.U. C.E.
Do you have any reason for thinking that it WONT have one other than the us one not having it?

Think on the fact that over here we can buy the tin case, if the two releases were identical then they would be able to buy that in the us.

Stop stirring trouble based on no information :/ its not helping

im not basing it on nothing im saying the americans thought they were getting the metal case and they didint, so theres no point in everyone in europe saying "they didint but we will our sites say so" the sites in amreica said the same things and they wre wrong just stop trying to get you hopes up based on early ideas of what could be in the LE

[Nuro]

If you want an example of the US getting less than people it's happened many times. Take games like Final Fantasy for example, where many countries were given extra features or games with more recent patch numbers to 'compensate' for the waiting or for whatever reason the developers want.

I swing between having sympathy and not caring. Here in Australia I'm consistantly disappointed by missing out on X or Y every month from the gaming world. We miss gaming conventions, we miss titles all together, we get stupid censoring or toned down versions, we get bad collectors editions, we dont get collectors editions at all... God, the list never ends. So, I don't know. Yay for being in Australia for once...

[IdlePye]

If you want an example of the US getting less than people it's happened many times. Take games like Final Fantasy for example, where many countries were given extra features or games with more recent patch numbers to 'compensate' for the waiting or for whatever reason the developers want.

I swing between having sympathy and not caring. Here in Australia I'm consistantly disappointed by missing out on X or Y every month from the gaming world. We miss gaming conventions, we miss titles all together, we get stupid censoring or toned down versions, we get bad collectors editions, we dont get collectors editions at all... God, the list never ends. So, I don't know. Yay for being in Australia for once...

your only going to be crying when you dont get a metal case

[Nuro]

your only going to be crying when you dont get a metal case

Riiiight...

[Mad Max]

It's not uncommon for there to be a few different releases, but I've never seen a case where Europe get an actual collector's edition tin box where the US gets no such thing.

Well the EU version of MGS3 had a higher difficulty level and a few extra cammo options. Final Fantasy's always have different boxart and sometimes small ingame changes. So this wouldn't really suprise me, especially since they promised a steel case for the EU.

You realize that that makes even less sense, don't you? People in Europe are paying $100 (essentially) for the Collector's Edition with the BD Figurine. Yet the tin box collector's edition alone costs the same as the regular edition....

The CE costs only €10 more then the regular edition over here.

And maybe that is because they make more profit here anyway?

[kaMMakaZZi9]

USA BioShock Regular Edition w/ Slip-On > USA LE with crappy art plastic case

[Mad Max]

im not basing it on nothing im saying the americans thought they were getting the metal case and they didint, so theres no point in everyone in europe saying "they didint but we will our sites say so" the sites in amreica said the same things and they wre wrong just stop trying to get you hopes up based on early ideas of what could be in the LE

Yes but it was never officialy promised for the US. The EU version having a steel case was promised by 2k. (read there website)

[Nuro]

USA BioShock Regular Edition w/ Slip-On > USA LE with crappy art plastic case

Indeed, the slip is hawt. I would take it over Australia's proposed CE, but that's just me.

Actually, on another note does anybody know the length of the audio tracks on the CE CD? I know there's apparently only 3, but they must go for at least a while then?

[lurchibald]

INFORMATION ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL BIOSHOCK COLLECTOR'S EDITION
July 24, 2007

I have been getting messages asking about an update on the BioShock Collector's Edition for countries other than the US and Canada, and I finally have an update for you.

The Collector's Edition will be available at selected retailers in Australia and New Zealand as well as most European countries including:
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
France
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
UK

The BioShock Collector's Edition is available for PC and Xbox 360 and contains the game in a limited edition embossed steel case, a Making Of DVD, Soundtrack CD, hand finished resin figurine (14cm height).

I do not have a list of all the specific retailers as of now, but will update you with more details (including a finalized picture of the packaging) when I have more news!


- Elizabeth


this is the said article for those to lazy to find it

[IdlePye]

Indeed, the slip is hawt. I would take it over Australia's proposed CE, but that's just me.

Actually, on another note does anybody know the length of the audio tracks on the CE CD? I know there's apparently only 3, but they must go for at least a while then?

i heard that the cd lasts about 12 min as each song is about 4 minutes long

[Vorinoch]

i heard that the cd lasts about 12 min as each song is about 4 minutes long

I'll say again that if that's true, 2K will have lost a lot of credibility in my eyes. I very much prefer getting less extras than being hoodwinked with a token.

[IdlePye]

I'll say again that if that's true, 2K will have lost a lot of credibility in my eyes. I very much prefer getting less extras than being hoodwinked with a token.

i agree it is abit dodgy tying to get more poeple to buy it, i am not personally bothered about the soundtrack but i know other poeple who would really love to have an indepth soundtrack

[Sir_Brizz]

It still doesn't really come with what they promised.
We have tallied up the votes, read your comments, and are happy to announce the details of the BioShock Limited Edition. Available on August 21st (the same day as the regular BioShock edition), the LE will include a Big Daddy figurine, a “Making Of” DVD, and a soundtrack CD. The LE packaging will also be an embossed graphic designed by the winner of the Cover Art Contest going on now at www.cultofrapture.com.

The BioShock Limited Edition will be available to US and Canada exclusively at GameStop and EB for US$59.99 (PC LE) and US$69.99 (Xbox 360™ LE). The Limited Edition will also be available in other territories and details about ordering a copy will be coming soon.

I’d like to personally thank everyone who participated in signing the petition for the BioShock Limited Edition and those who voted about what should go inside the box. We had over 26,000 responses to our poll, and those votes were the deciding factor in what we choose to put in the Limited Edition. We wanted to make the package affordable, but valuable and special for everyone purchasing it, and I think we did just that.

I’ll be sure to post pictures of the packaging and goodies inside as they become available!

NOTE: I changed the sentence “The Limited Edition will also be available in Europe and details about ordering a copy will be coming soon” to say “other territories” instead of “Europe” as we have not yet ruled out any regions for the Limited Edition.
I don't see any "embossed" anything in the pictures of the 360 LE.

[Nuro]

Yeah, to be honest I wish they'd just gone down the Halo 3 Legendary path and made it expensive enough for it to only appeal to the more 'hardcore' fans of Bioshock, but made the extra's extremely good.

Something like this old idea...

http://kotaku.com/gaming/bioshock/votes-tallied-bioshock-collectors-edition-contents-announced-254671.php

The high quality original tin with slip also and a cloth poster, original manual and stickers just make it so much more special.

No use crying about something that can't be changed now, but it is a shame that the collectors edition is more of a novelty for those with the money now rather than a real collectors item.

Who else votes we change the meaning of "CE" to "Confusion Edition". :p

[kelter skelter]

lol kotaku!

[Inresurrection]

Yeah, to be honest I wish they'd just gone down the Halo 3 Legendary path and made it expensive enough for it to only appeal to the more 'hardcore' fans of Bioshock, but made the extra's extremely good.

Something like this old idea...

http://kotaku.com/gaming/bioshock/votes-tallied-bioshock-collectors-edition-contents-announced-254671.php

The high quality original tin with slip also and a cloth poster, original manual and stickers just make it so much more special.

No use crying about something that can't be changed now, but it is a shame that the collectors edition is more of a novelty for those with the money now rather than a real collectors item.

Who else votes we change the meaning of "CE" to "Confusion Edition". :p

That was a picture for voting for what we wanted in the LE. It included everything that COULD be included.

[Vorinoch]

i agree it is abit dodgy tying to get more poeple to buy it, i am not personally bothered about the soundtrack but i know other poeple who would really love to have an indepth soundtrack

It annoys me most personally because I got the LE specifically for it -- I didn't want to download them via filesharing, I wanted to show my support for the inclusion by tossing an extra few bucks their way. Game boxes get shoved in my closet, and the figurine is nice enough but I wouldn't buy it individually. We'll see about the Making Of DVD. But I love game music, I've got the Deus Ex and Medieval 2 CDs in my car right now. I just wish they'dve been up front about things.

[Nuro]

That was a picture for voting for what we wanted in the LE. It included everything that COULD be included.

Yeah, I just meant it would of been cool if there was a more expensive (and rare) edition with all of that, for the real collectors/fans out there.

[kelter skelter]

more like the WASTE OF MONEY EDITION

ammirite?

[geneshifter]

It annoys me most personally because I got the LE specifically for it -- I didn't want to download them via filesharing, I wanted to show my support for the inclusion by tossing an extra few bucks their way. Game boxes get shoved in my closet, and the figurine is nice enough but I wouldn't buy it individually. We'll see about the Making Of DVD. But I love game music, I've got the Deus Ex and Medieval 2 CDs in my car right now. I just wish they'dve been up front about things.

How much you wanna bet that making of DVD is less than 10min long?

[lurchibald]

more like the WASTE OF MONEY EDITION

ammirite?

no, not really

[kaMMakaZZi9]

more like the WASTE OF MONEY EDITION

ammirite?

Id agree with that.

[downzy]

How much you wanna bet that making of DVD is less than 10min long?

that what im worried about i would agree between 10-15 mins with a 12 min soundtrack :(

[geneshifter]

that what im worried about i would agree between 10-15 mins with a 12 min soundtrack :(

See, this is why I'd rather have the metal case. Most CE editions, at least here in the US, are ****. The metal case is really the only thing worth collecting and keeping.

[downzy]

See, this is why I'd rather have the metal case. Most CE editions, at least here in the US, are ****. The metal case is really the only thing worth collecting and keeping.

yer still hoping for the EU version to have a tin case but who knows

[kelter skelter]

i'd gotten these "making of" dvds before and i can tell you that they're about 10 minutes long and they contain all of the videos you can see online

and at least half of the dvd is the producer telling you why you should buy the game because it's going to be so revolutionary



video game PR is the worst

[Pas De Charge]

im not basing it on nothing im saying the americans thought they were getting the metal case and they didint, so theres no point in everyone in europe saying "they didint but we will our sites say so" the sites in amreica said the same things and they wre wrong just stop trying to get you hopes up based on early ideas of what could be in the LE


Like i said the american and eu releases are obviously different because over here we can buy whats being called a limited edition tin case, thats a fact and they cant in the us. So any argument about whats going to be in the eu stuff based on "well in the us this happened..." is obviously stupid, they arent the same thing!

[Pas De Charge]

From what liz said the metal cases were taken out of the us C.E. deliberately to keep the cost down (that was her implication anyway). If this is true then it doesnt look good after all for the chances of there being a metal case in the eu collectors edition either.

Imo this is disgusting considering there i NOOOOOOO PRICE DIFFERENCE between the metal cased L.E. and the normal edition on amazon.

[Sir_Brizz]

http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showpost.php?p=89384&postcount=13

Someone should add that post to the first post in this thread. There is NO METAL CASE, it is an embossed PLASTIC CASE.

[Sir_Brizz]

Oh, I should also say that unless I go insane by Tuesday, I will probably be asking for a regular edition instead of the LE now. I would get the LE if it had a proper soundtrack, but 3 Moby songs when I don't even like Moby isn't really my cup of tea.

[Rapture_Tourist]

I just like to add this information supplied by Elizabeth:

They are embossed, not metal, and really bad ass. we used the metal money to make you other awesome stuff -- like a resin big daddy.

also, as a note. like, 9 months ago i booked a trip to jamaica, and i'm here now. i'm sorry i'm not here all the time, but i'm checking in several times a day (there's no internet in room for some weird reason so i bring my laptop down to the lobby) but i AM HERE. also, a couple other 2K guys are here to help support me.

i hope this helps!

[Pas De Charge]

Not quite true, there ARE metal cases, they just arent in the Collectors Edition. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bioshock-Limited-Tin-Case-PC/dp/B000HHKQ0U/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/026-0033178-3933206?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1187279509&sr=8-1

[501105]

What is ``resin``?

[manan123]

why would u make a new thread about this when u can post in the thread she posted in

[downzy]

this just sucks the end.

[kaMMakaZZi9]

http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showpost.php?p=89384&postcount=13

Someone should add that post to the first post in this thread. There is NO METAL CASE, it is an embossed PLASTIC CASE.

Here is the regular embossed case:

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/15/some-toys-r-us-stores-selling-bioshock-early/

LE will be similar but with the other art work.

[downzy]

i might just get regular now i dont think its worth the extra cash for what at the "moment" is seeming very little

[Pas De Charge]

ahahahahahahaha! my bad! the limited edition version of bioshock which includes the metal case, game disc and manual is seeling for 1 penny cheaper than the normal edition on amazon.co.uk :D so tell me again 2k, how much more money exactly would it have costed to include it in the collectors edition?

[Sir_Brizz]

Here is the regular embossed case:

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/15/some-toys-r-us-stores-selling-bioshock-early/

LE will be similar but with the other art work.
:( That's just cardboard though. The 360 LE pictures we've seen don't seem to have a sleeve at all...

[dannyboi14]

I pre-ordered the collectors edition a few weeks ago now im starting to have second thoughts :(

[downzy]

I pre-ordered the collectors edition a few weeks ago now im starting to have second thoughts :(

same as me i can cancel mine i just ordered it today

[Inresurrection]

:( That's just cardboard though. The 360 LE pictures we've seen don't seem to have a sleeve at all...

2K Liz just answered in the "2K ELIZABETH!!!" thread that both have embossed slip cases.

[RyanAndrews]

WTF she said embossed not embossed sleeve on both, The actual art in the cover is embossed there is no LE slip and there r pics with no sleeve LE's

[McLovin]

I'm a bit confused...

When I preordered at EB the guy asked me if I wanted the standard version or the collectors. I told him I wanted the collectors, but when I looked at my preorder slip it said "Presell Deposit: BioShock LE". I assumed they were the same, but now I'm not so sure what I'm getting.

[downzy]

I'm a bit confused...

When I preordered at EB the guy asked me if I wanted the standard version or the collectors. I told him I wanted the collectors, but when I looked at my preorder slip it said "Presell Deposit: BioShock LE". I assumed they were the same, but now I'm not so sure what I'm getting.

alot of people dont know what theyre getting id go and ask

[FeersumFuzz]

hmm, I pre-ordered the Collector's Ed from an aussie online store, it says:

Steelbook, slim DVD case with soundtrack and making of DVD resin figurine approx 15cm high.

So that's exactly what I'm expecting :D They only have collector's and regular editions listed.

[McLovin]

alot of people dont know what theyre getting id go and ask

I just called them and they said that I'am getting the Limited Edition that includes the CD, DVD and Big Daddy. That's exactly what I wanted.

[Inresurrection]

WTF she said embossed not embossed sleeve on both, The actual art in the cover is embossed there is no LE slip and there r pics with no sleeve LE's

There's an embossed sleeve on the regular edition. And in the picture of the LE game cases, it is not embossed. There must be a slip that goes over it if it really has the embossed art.

[Mad Max]

Maybe that xbox CE was just a showcase model or something?

[XTorch Monkeyx]

In N.A. it is known as limited edition, Which is the bundle, has a steel case and all. just checked with my local EB Games, It might just be canada but never know. i was kinda confused myself wondering why i paid 93$ After tax :confused: so for all The People out there. http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/13321/BioShock-Limited-Edition-Revealed/

as my proof since i cant really record my convo with the Girl at EB Games :D

[Mad Max]

Elizabeth just said there won't be a steel chasing: :S

http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showpost.php?p=89384&postcount=13

[Zharay]

Guys guys... The tin case isn't even worth it. Think about it. Its a tin case, meaning its basically the box they use for cookies. Why the hell would you want that? Its nothing fancy.

Sure it sucks we don't get one as well, but I'd rather have my figure (which could easily make up for the extra $10 or more) than have a box for holding odd **** that kids in the 50s thought was collectable.

[downzy]

Guys guys... The tin case isn't even worth it. Think about it. Its a tin case, meaning its basically the box they use for cookies. Why the hell would you want that? Its nothing fancy.

Sure it sucks we don't get one as well, but I'd rather have my figure (which could easily make up for the extra $10 or more) than have a box for holding odd **** that kids in the 50s thought was collectable.

i think its more of the lack of clarification now we have got that i think it will die down

[XTorch Monkeyx]

But what im getting at is, if the big daddy figurine is gonna be broken, id much rather just order a metalc ase edition of ebay or something and go to Galaxy and get like a Spawn Figurine as tall as my 360 for 20$

[ViceNinja]

I think once we all get our hands on our LE box's we'll appreciate the work that was put in to releasing it ;)

I want that Big Daddy! :p

[Shingro]

Yeah, I just want the figure mostly =P no matter how far the Bioshock franchise goes, it's very unlikely that something like that will ever be made again


I am wondering though why everyone keeps mentioning it being broken(?)

[biodarkness]

forget the special editions the demo is fantastic go download it off xbox live now !!

[biodarkness]

that statue figure thing has got to be cool with everbody talkin bout it

[RedWolf26]

I just read this thread for the first time, and have one question:

What the hell did I just preorder from GameStop?

Is it known as the collectors edition, the one that costs $60 (PC).

[RedWolf26]

Disregard my question, it's the limited. Man, all these versions for both countries gets a little confusing.

[Asgiov]

Wanted to post a link to the thread i jsut made with pics and questions answered about the collectors edition, since they may lock the thread anyways. They always do.

http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3914

[darthkiwi]

Hi, I just read through all 19 pages (!)

One thing I've picked up: people are speculating that there are only 3 songs on the CD, but nobody has actually confirmed this. I think it started with one person saying "I heard the CD only has 3 songs." Now, that could mean that it has 3 long long songs, or it has 3 original songs and some Sinatra stuff as well, or that it does. Only. Have. Three. Songs.

Can somebody confirm/clarify this for good? (Presumably either a 2k person or someone who already has the LE or CE or whatever the heck it's called now.)

I'm really quite worried about this, because I quite like videogame soundtracks. Command & Conquer's was nice, if you were into techno. Grim Fandango's was just mind-blowingly amazingly perfect. MGS3 has some tunes that I ended up humming, and then wondering where the hell I remembered them from, so deeply were they embedded in my mind... And Bx looks like it has some great music. It'd be a real shame if they half-arsed it and really did give us just 3 songs...:( Also, we need a smiley of somebody crying.

[RedEks]

Confirmed to have three songs. They took it to the absolute minimum and gave us 1 in-game song, and 2 remixed era music songs. My friend has the CD, it's not like there's some secret passcode that unlocks 50 other songs. He played the CD, only 3 songs came up. End of story.

Technically they weren't lying because the advertisement is really broad. You know, soundtrack featuring in game music(yup we got that one song) and music from that era(yup they gave us two). They didn't lie, but they just went the cheap way.

[Sir_Brizz]

Look at the link in the post before yours. It definitely has only three songs.

[Bioshocked Rapture]

One thing I've picked up: people are speculating that there are only 3 songs on the CD, but nobody has actually confirmed this.


http://www.rapturegazette.com/

Check out the "frustrations" link, with details on the US L.E (big daddy set).

Good news is that the documentary is a quality one, 40 minutes long.
Not bad considering that's around standard length even for DVD style docs, but no chapter stops.

Bad news is it's 3 songs, but no word on the length of them.

Also, to the US L.E pictures without the steelcase, 2K Elizabeth said both editions would feature embossed fan art - well it's obviously missing from that picture of the US L.E set. It must be included surely, but not pictured?

But look at it this way, the US gets an exlcusive "limited edition" industrial type graphic cover for their plastic amaray case.

That, and there should be an embossed case around there somewhere too (that we haven't yet seen)?

[RedEks]

It's not quality just because it's 40 mins long. A friend of mine has it and says the hosts/speaker people start going off on tangents quite frequently. Even to the point where they start talking about franks and beans. Yes.......hot dogs.......and beans.

[thecrackedjack]

http://www.rapturegazette.com/

Check out the "frustrations" link, with details on the US L.E (big daddy set).

Good news is that the documentary is a quality one, 40 minutes long.
Not bad considering that's around standard length even for DVD style docs, but no chapter stops.

Bad news is it's 3 songs, but no word on the length of them.

Also, to the US L.E pictures without the steelcase, 2K Elizabeth said both editions would feature embossed fan art - well it's obviously missing from that picture of the US L.E set. It must be included surely, but not pictured?

But look at it this way, the US gets an exlcusive "limited edition" industrial type graphic cover for their plastic amaray case.

That, and there should be an embossed case around there somewhere too (that we haven't yet seen)?
There is no embossed case period for the LE. The box has been opened and confirmed that there is no embossing anywhere on the case.

[Bioshocked Rapture]

There is no embossed case period for the LE. The box has been opened and confirmed that there is no embossing anywhere on the case.

Oh, that's disappointing. :(

Perhaps the big box itself is embossed?

Perhaps the early editions were mispacked?

Or maybe, like it's been confirmed, it's not there at all. But it should have been seeing as that was on the PR blurb.

If it's not Take 2 need to set up a serive were fans can prove they have the game, and can send off for a free embossed cover. Like they were promised.

[Finch_SCF]

The box that everything comes in is slightly embossed at the logo. Thats the only part of the package that is.

[ReccaKun]

I'm so disappointed by the soundtrack now :(

[Jerkyhole]

I'm just disappointed by the entire L.E. There's so much that can and already has gone wrong.

[Doppel666]

UK version of the collector's edition does come with the steelbook case.
Here's the proof:

[NinjaCool]

Me looks :confused:

[downzy]

UK version of the collector's edition does come with the steelbook case.
Here's the proof:

wheres the proof ?????

[Mad Max]

http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/slideshow.asp?title=Bioshock-SpecialEdition&productcode=XT1168&platform=XB360&image_no=1

he means this.

[downzy]

http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/slideshow.asp?title=Bioshock-SpecialEdition&productcode=XT1168&platform=XB360&image_no=1

he means this.

i saw that ages ago i bought mine from they're woot

[darthkiwi]

Confirmed to have three songs. They took it to the absolute minimum and gave us 1 in-game song, and 2 remixed era music songs. My friend has the CD, it's not like there's some secret passcode that unlocks 50 other songs. He played the CD, only 3 songs came up. End of story.

Technically they weren't lying because the advertisement is really broad. You know, soundtrack featuring in game music(yup we got that one song) and music from that era(yup they gave us two). They didn't lie, but they just went the cheap way.

Thanks for replying, I'm a little let down... of course, it's possible I could make my own soundtrack CD using the 3 songs, add a few period pieces and maybe record a location's music by pausing the game and feeding the speaker plug back into the recording socket... or something. I know you can do that, cos my bro did that to get another game's music. Then maybe I can paint the top black and score marks in with a compass to make it look like an LP... or something. Maybe not, I don't want it to screw up the disc drive.

Good to know the DVD is quite long, even if they are random. I like random things.

Also, about the steel case: I wouldn't have minded not having a steel case, but I'd come to expect it because everything was advertised as such. Taking the "metal money" (as liz puts it) and using it for the figurine is perfectly logical, but I would have appreciated being told this before the Europe LE announcement, so that I would know what I was getting. (I'm in the UK, so atm it seems kind of fuzzy whether or not we're getting a metal case... which is confusing. I'll just have to hope.)

[ZippyDSMlee]

Dose the Aus version have the steel case?

[ZippyDSMlee]

this is a fckign fiasco....I wish I didn't get RID:Scourge (http://www.seibertron.com/toys/gallery.php?id=19&size=0&start=0) new in box for almsot 100 ><


now I am goign to have to shell out 100 for this game...I am so close to going back and waiting...but I want to support this game.......

[downzy]

Dose the Aus version have the steel case?

yes its supposed to as is the uk version "

Good Afternoon,



Our supplier has told us that this product will come with the embossed steel case. I have included a link below which is a picture received by us from the publisher.



http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/slideshow.asp?title=Bioshock%20-%20Special%20Edition&productcode=XT1168&platform=XB360&image_no=1



As you can see on this picture it clearly states the games comes in the limited edition steel case.



Please do not hesitate to contact me by reply to this email if you have any further queries.



Yours Sincerely



Alex Turnbull

[ZippyDSMlee]

yes its supposed to as is the uk version "

Good Afternoon,



Our supplier has told us that this product will come with the embossed steel case. I have included a link below which is a picture received by us from the publisher.



http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/slideshow.asp?title=Bioshock%20-%20Special%20Edition&productcode=XT1168&platform=XB360&image_no=1



As you can see on this picture it clearly states the games comes in the limited edition steel case.



Please do not hesitate to contact me by reply to this email if you have any further queries.



Yours Sincerely



Alex Turnbull

Just a heads up they gamepaly.co.uk are not exporting the CE or the LE they say they are not exporting metal cases,at least thats what I was told even when I am willing to pay 150 to get it over with.

there are some people on ebay selling CE from austrialia thats looking to be my only place to get a CE at this time...