Where to buy the Bioshock 2 Special/Rapture Edition

[Rapture_Tourist]

Lets make a list for international retailers, where you can buy/preorder the Bioshock 2 Special Edition/Rapture Edition.

This thread needs your input so feel free to add information! I will update this thread regulary.


IMPORTANT NOTE: Apart from the regular game version (just the game), there are two other versions.

1. Special Edition/Collectors Edition/Limited Edition - This is the version, which has already been announced at Cult of Rapture as the Special Edition. The different names are a result of unprecise retailer descriptions.

Contents are:

- 13"x13” premium packaging with special art on both the slipcase and the box cover
- Three posters featuring vintage ads from Rapture (rolled),
- Vinyl 180g LP featuring the orchestral score from the original BioShock
- CD containing the BioShock 2 orchestral score,
- 164 page 8"x11" hardbound artbook chock full of developer commentary
- Copy of BioShock 2.

2. The Rapture Edition.

Contents are:

- BioShock 2 game
- "Deco Devolution: The Art of BioShock 2" - 96 page artbook
- Packaged in Special slip case

Australia:

Game (Rapture Edition)
EBGames (Special Edition)

Austria:

Gameware.at (Rapture Edition)

Canada:

Amazon.ca - (Xbox 360, PC, PS3) (Special Edition)
Gamestop Canada (Xbox 360, PC, PS3) (Special Edition)

Finland

Verkkokauppa.com (PC) (Rapture Edition)
VPD.fi (Xbox 360, PC, PS3) (Special Edition, Rapture Edition)

Germany:

Amazon.de (Xbox 360, PC, PS3) (Special Edition and Rapture Edition)

Italy:

IBS.it (Xbox 360, PC, PS3) (Special Edition)

Netherlands:

Gamemania.nl (Xbox 360, PC, PS3) (Special Edition)
Intertoys.nl (Xbox 360 - Special Edition) (Xbox 360,PS3 - Rapture Edition)

Poland:

Sklep.Cenega.pl (PS3, Xbox 360) (Special Edition)

Sweden:

Webhallen.com (Xbox 360, PC, PS3 - Special Edition), (Xbox 360, PC, PS3 - Rapture Edition)
Cdon.se (PC, Xbox 360, PS3 - Special Edition), (PC, Xbox 360, PS3 - Rapture Edition)

UK:

Play.com (XBox 360,PC,PS3) (Special Edition)

USA:

Amazon.com (Special Edition)
Gamestop.com (Special Edition)

[Deckard]

All three versions are available at Play UK

XBox 360
PC
PS3

£70 each regardless of the format

Deckard

[AllSplicedUp]

Looks like EB games is the only one for Australia at the moment.

[omg13ru1ser]

eb games in canada needs to get their **** together lol cuz i cant preorder it yet=(

[Monolithic]

eb games in canada needs to get their **** together lol cuz i cant preorder it yet=(

I'm not surprised, there are several games that they have not added to their catalog, as of yet. I wouldn't get my hopes up. You're probably better off getting it from gamestop.com.

[god_smaka]

eb games in canada needs to get their **** together lol cuz i cant preorder it yet=(

Release date: February 9th
Todays date: November 23rd

My final thoughts: You have plenty of time to pre-order...

[Codex]

Release date: February 9th
Todays date: November 23rd

My final thoughts: You have plenty of time to pre-order...

Its called a "limited run" for a reason. They're only making a certain number of these babies. I'm a little annoyed that (as of today) Canada still doesn't have it available for purchase.

[dacbietazn]

Its called a "limited run" for a reason. They're only making a certain number of these babies. I'm a little annoyed that (as of today) Canada still doesn't have it available for purchase.

you have another month or 2 to preorder, because i think preorder only becomes limited a month or so before the actual release date

[I-ChooseTheImpossible]

Looks like EB games is the only one for Australia at the moment.

Game also has BS2, but not the SE

Australia:

Game at $110 for standard edition on PS3 and Xbox $150 for SE

PC at $90 for standard, $130 for SE

EB Games has prices at - $108 for Xbox/PS3, $98 for PC

Game also offers Discounts if bought online- $89 for Xbox and PS3, $74 for PC

Pre ordering from Game apparently comes with a LS figurine according to their website with a version of the game they call the "Rapture Edition"

Rapture Edition Includes:
BioShock 2 videogame
BioShock 2 artbook
Packaged in Special slip case
and apparently an LS figurine

Rapture edition at - $104 online purchase $120 store bought for Xbox and PS3, $94 online $110 store bought for PC

[bunny cohen]

anybody know if this will show up in the take2 store?

[I-ChooseTheImpossible]

anybody know if this will show up in the take2 store?

Yes it is in the take 2 store

[laikalappie]

Thanks a lot for the topic.

Do any Dutchies on here have an idea where to pre-order the LE in the Netherlands?

[ancient]

These guys are crazy Total rip-off.

25 pounds for the standard Bioshock 2 PC edition and 70 pounds for the special edition? 3x more? When the US price difference is just $50 vs. $90?

I know Bioshock 2 is special but may no that special

I hope the offer will show up on UK Amazon. They are more reasonable with prices.

UK:

Play.com (XBox 360,PC,PS3)

[bunny cohen]

Yes it is in the take 2 store

i could only find the regular edition. i looked under the 360 and ps3 platforms and under "special offers"
could you perhaps post a link to where you found it for us?

thanks in advance

[matty matt]

i'm pretty sure it is THAT special

[ancient]

Play.com does not deliver to all EU countries, so...

Either it becomes available on UK Amazon or no purchase from me

[Cerobec]

Thanks a lot for the topic.

Do any Dutchies on here have an idea where to pre-order the LE in the Netherlands?

Ik heb geen idee :O Maar bij Bioshock 1 duurde het ook even voordat de LE beschikbaar kwam in Nederland om te kopen..
Ik denk wel dat uiteindelijk de LE hier te koop zou zijn.. heb geduld
p.s. leuk dat er ook een keer een Nederlander op 't forum zit xD
Ik wist dat ik niet de enige was! *

*For who's curious:
I have no idea :O With Bioshock 1 it took some time before the LE was available to buy in Holland..
I think eventually he'll be here too.. be patient
p.s. nice to see there's a Dutchman on the forum xD I knew I wasn't the only one!

[iPomegranate]

Still no word on the Canadian release of the SE yet?

[Codex]

Still no word on the Canadian release of the SE yet?

Nope. I went in to my local EB Games and they still don't have it int heir system. Apparently its not in their location system OR in their country wide system. I think the best you can hope for is to ask them to put a preorder on the normal one and ask them to change it when they do get it. They said they've had some problems with SE's for other games (most notably being God of War 3 recently).

[I-ChooseTheImpossible]

These guys are crazy Total rip-off.

25 pounds for the standard Bioshock 2 PC edition and 70 pounds for the special edition? 3x more? When the US price difference is just $50 vs. $90?

I know Bioshock 2 is special but may no that special

I hope the offer will show up on UK Amazon. They are more reasonable with prices.

Well 70 pound - 25 pounds = 45 pounds
$90 - $ 50 = $40
so its not realy a rip off

[magicman4443]

If you factor in the current exchange rate of pounds to USD, it actually is a bit of a rip-off. You can't really compare the difference in prices of the two if their relation is through multiples.

70 pounds is equivalent to about $112 while 25 pounds is about $40. So, based on those prices, the special edition is a rip-off for them.

[Using-Plasmids-All-Day!]

Thanks a lot for the topic.

Do any Dutchies on here have an idea where to pre-order the LE in the Netherlands?

It's still not avaible for pre-order here! The normal version is pre-orderable but heck I don't want that one!

I NEED THE LIMITED EDITION!

[I-ChooseTheImpossible]

If you factor in the current exchange rate of pounds to USD, it actually is a bit of a rip-off. You can't really compare the difference in prices of the two if their relation is through multiples.

70 pounds is equivalent to about $112 while 25 pounds is about $40. So, based on those prices, the special edition is a rip-off for them.

Us Aussies have to pay anywhere between $90-$150 so he ain't got it so bad IMO

[Using-Plasmids-All-Day!]

Hello there people!

Uhm, I'm kinda new to this and I thought: let's post this here.

I missed the SE from BioShock1 (I wasn't a fan at that time, luckily a friend converted me lol) and now I'm crying because I don't have the Big Daddy figure.

BUT you can order a Big Daddy figure, one that is much bigger then the SE version (1,7pounds)! Just look around on amazon.com

Sorry if I upset you by posting this here, but don't cry now boyo.

[german_dude]

Is it going to be possible to preorder the special edition in germany ?

[matty matt]

alright, i tried searching the thread but NOTHING...sooo, was there any discussion about it (Special Edition) being available at our local friendly Best Buys. hey thanks, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!

[ShogunCAJ]

if theres anyone in the uk i wouldnt try hmv because i went there and they said they dont get special editions for any pc games. which sucks and is kinda strange because bishock 2 is most probably going to be one if not the bigest releases of 2010. :P maybe they they will change there tune later

[Using-Plasmids-All-Day!]

Is it going to be possible to preorder the special edition in germany ?

Well if its avaible in the Netherlands, it'll be avaible in Germany.
However, I'm afraid it won't be.

But I will surely say it when it's avaible here! Are you gonna tell when it's avaible there?

[Deathhound]

Well if its avaible in the Netherlands, it'll be avaible in Germany.
However, I'm afraid it won't be.

But I will surely say it when it's avaible here! Are you gonna tell when it's avaible there?

I really hope it will come to germany or I have to buy it from UK.. not a big deal for me then :/

[iPomegranate]

UPDATE! (Sorta) The Canadian Gamestop website has a PS3 version with box art now. So it's looks like they're updating Bioshock stuff now!

[VargusTGF]

I just pre ordered two special editions from my local gamestop. One for me and one for my girlfriend. It is going to be sweet.

[_The_Big_Daddy_]

I'm holding out until GAME in the UK release info on their Special Editions, they usually throw something extra in just to compete with other chains. Although i do remember a post/thread about the Australian GAME getting a free Little sister figurine?

[AndreyRyan]

wtf!? its 99$ so i expected it to be something like 70€ but nooo, its 90€! wtf!? who-ever did the pricing should sure check out the new currency values!

[SonicBoom2]

These guys are crazy Total rip-off.

25 pounds for the standard Bioshock 2 PC edition and 70 pounds for the special edition? 3x more? When the US price difference is just $50 vs. $90?

I know Bioshock 2 is special but may no that special

I hope the offer will show up on UK Amazon. They are more reasonable with prices.

For the PS3 edition it's not that bad. £40 for the game on it's own... or for an extra £30 you get the vinyl, the cd, three posters and the 160 odd page hardback book. For the PC version though they'd be robbing you blind :|

[soundwave145]

whats the diffrence in pounds and american money?

[SonicBoom2]

For British folks the special edition is £70 which works out as about $115... so of course we have to pay slightly more.

Just the BioShock 2 game on it's own is £40 (for PS3 and XBOX360, slightly less for PC)... so we have to pay £30 more for the special edition... which is about $50.

I don't think it's that unfair really, given that you get a vinyl record and that pretty hefty book!

[matty matt]

I can't stand that Gamestop always has to have exclusives now. I JUST want to get it from BestBuy but NOOOOOO. O well, I'll live.

[iPomegranate]

Argh, still no news on the canadian release

[Rapture_Tourist]

Updated the thread with info for Germany! Just preordered the 360 version!

[Codex]

So Germany has it, but Canada does not yet. Ergh... Starting to get a bit annoyed. (No offense to Germany, I'm just starting to get a bit worried about this :P)