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[DeathSparks]

It's Mirror's Edge Catalyst all over again.

While Battlefield 1 will no doubt be full of fiery conflict, there's one fight that anyone interested in the Collector's Edition of the game can thankfully avoid: the console wars. The $130 Amazon-exclusive edition comes with plenty of swag, memorabilia, and digital content … but no copy of the game, physical or digital.

While at first that sounds like a bad deal, I'd actually say it's a rather good one. Without a copy of the game restricting these boxes to one system or the other, they should sell much easier. No copy of the game also means you can shop around; if you've got a store membership that takes a percentage off or gives you reward points, you can get the game from that store and the Collector's Edition from Amazon.

Remind me if this is old

Source: http://www.gamesradar.com/the-130-b...e=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grtw

EDIT: There's two more collector's editions on amazon, adding to the confusion because now there's a deluxe edition of a collector's edition.

 

[Stevey]

Ideal, can keep it sealed to sell for huge profit in the future.

 

[Hubble]

I am confused.

 

[georly]

Can't call it 'edition' when it doesn't have the game. Wtf.

e·di·tion
əˈdiSH(&#601n/
noun
noun: edition; plural noun: editions

1. a particular form or version of a published text.

So it can't be a 'version' of the game if it doesn't HAVE THE GAME.

 

[show me your skeleton]

this fucking industry.

 

[MchugN]

Some next level DLC right there.

 

[Max_Po]

Good,

there were no Video Games in World War 1 era... now everyone will know their History.

 

[Aselith]

Why would you buy $20 of swag in a box without the game for $130? I mean the collector's edition is dumb in the first place but the game is kind of the thing.

 

[darkwing-buck]

what

 

[New002]

What other game did this just recently?? Gaaaah I can't remember.

 

[Buzzman]

This would be fine if it was like, $60 or something. $190 for CE plus game? uhh no thanks

 

[Karspankey]

? That is a version of it for people who just want the stuff and not the game. You can get the same stuff WITH the game as well https://www.amazon.com/Battlefield-Exclusive-Collectors-Deluxe-Xbox-One/dp/B01F80SU58/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1470429039&sr=1-3&keywords=battlefield+1

This is a non-issue

 

[Calm Mind]

 

[DeathSparks]

What other game did this just recently?? Gaaaah I can't remember.

Mirror's Edge Catalyst and Wolfenstein The New Order are the ones I can think off the top of my head.

 

[Waylon Drums]

It just has day-one paid DLC...that happens to be the full game.

 

[Iced]

? That is a version of it for people who just want the stuff and not the game. You can get the same stuff WITH the game as well https://www.amazon.com/Battlefield-Exclusive-Collectors-Deluxe-Xbox-One/dp/B01F80SU58/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1470429039&sr=1-3&keywords=battlefield+1

This is a non-issue

So to get the game included, you have to pay an additional 90 dollars?

 

[Sorcerer Supreme]

It just has day-one paid DLC...that happens to be the full game.

what

 

[Browarr]

Wasn't that aswell the case of Dragon Age: Inquisition's collector edition ?

 

[USF]

There are 2 more

Battlefield 1 Collector's Edition (Standard) - $189.99
https://amzn.com/B01GW8YPW2

Battlefield 1 Collector's Edition (Deluxe) - $219.99
https://amzn.com/B01F80SXRI

 

[phant0m]

Why don't they just call it "Battlefield 1 Swag Box" since that's al it has in it.

Rubbish.

 

[SunDimension24]

They still have an edition with the game itself and this seems like a great edition for people who like to get a digital version of the game but still want the collectors edition stuff. Seems fine to me.

 

[NIN90]

Genius. Sell you their overpriced junk separately.

 

[Valdfellgar]

Why can't they just call them paraphenilia packs to avoid controversy?

 

[Garrett Hawke]

idk why people are pissed off with this

lets you get digital if so inclined, saves you from having to gut this one and sell it cus you got the game early etc

 

[Savitar]

So.....it's a collectors edition........without the game..........sense, this makes none except to trick people.

Lawsuits may provide amusement if nothing else.

 

[Li1quid]

I get the point, but this isn't an edition of the game... it's just merchandise.

 

[DeathSparks]

There are 2 more

Battlefield 1 Collector's Edition (Standard) - $189.99
https://amzn.com/B01GW8YPW2

Battlefield 1 Collector's Edition (Deluxe) - $219.99
https://amzn.com/B01F80SXRI

So there's 3 collector's editions and you have to pay $190 or $220 for the other two in order to get the game?

Thanks EA

 

[Kolx]

Some people are going to fall for this.

 

[anothertech]

WTF IS HAPPENING

 

[NewDust]

Can't call it 'edition' when it doesn't have the game. Wtf.

Let's call it a collector's Addition.

 

[Hamster Plugin]

Collector's Edition: Stuff with no game
Deluxe Collector's Edition: Stuff with game

Having the actual game inside is now considered "deluxe".

 

[t26]

It makes sense for people who are going digital but still want the goodies

 

[Kolx]

idk why people are pissed off with this

lets you get digital if so inclined, saves you from having to gut this one and sell it cus you got the game early etc

The idea itself is good. It's the name that is the problem.

 

[maquiladora]

Amazing

 

[Shambala]

Like how does this even get approved lol. Man some people may be tricked into buying this

 

[Sifl]

Why can't they just call them paraphenilia packs to avoid controversy?

Packs of garbage: *insert whatever game it's related to* edition.

 

[stan423321]

idk why people are pissed off with this

lets you get digital if so inclined, saves you from having to gut this one and sell it cus you got the game early etc

I think a major factor is that Collector's Editions tended to be <150$ game included. If the goodie box was 70$ and included worthwhile stuff it would make close to zero sense, unless one's a trader. And yeah, it should have a different name.

 

[SunDimension24]

So to get the game included, you have to pay an additional 90 dollars?

The link was for the deluxe collectors edition, the standard collectors edition is $190 and the swag collectors edition is $130. So its an additional $60

 

[skullmuffins]

these 'no-game-included' editions are coming out for a lot of games these days, and once you get past the "LOL there isn't even a game!!" it's actually a pretty good idea. Stores only need to stock one SKU of the edition instead of one for each platform, and you can buy the game itself - physical or digital - at whatever store you want or has the best deal.

 

[Fix-It Felix. Jr.]

So.....it's a collectors edition........without the game..........sense, this makes none except to trick people.

Lawsuits may provide amusement if nothing else.

Some people are going to fall for this.

There is no trick. The Amazon page clearly says "Does Not Include Game" in the title.

 

[TemplaerDude]

Don't see a problem with it, honestly, makes it easier for the collector crowd. I would never have a damn thing to do with it, though, ha ha.

 

[Staf]

I bet Watch dogs 2 will make an even collector's edition given their trackreckord.

 

[GavinUK86]

What version of Mirror's Edge Catalyst came without the game? I bought the CE and the game was included.

Reminds of of Wolfenstein. That looked a cool statue but fuck paying for that and then having to buy the game on top.

 

[DeathSparks]

Don't see a problem with it, honestly, makes it easier for the collector crowd. I would never have a damn thing to do with it, though, ha ha.

The problem is the name, they called it a "Collector's Edition" when it doesn't include the game.

If they changed the name to something like memorabilia edition then nobody would complain, people are going to get tricked into buying this.

 

[Massa]

Some people are going to fall for this.

Who spends $130 on something and not know what it is?

 

[spindashing]

Who spends $130 on something and not know what it is?

You would be surprised.

 

[Mononoaware]

I think the problem with this is the wording of what the product is. Calling it "Battlefield 1 Collector's Edition" is kinda bull shit when it doesn't come with the Battlefield 1. The name implies it is a collector's version of the Battlefield 1 game. It'd be different if it was called "Battlefield 1 Collector's Add On Bundle" or something.

 

[SpiritSlayer]

What other game did this just recently?? Gaaaah I can't remember.

Wasnt it the the Dark Souls 3 Estus Flask Edition?

 

[SavageCobra]

There is no trick. The Amazon page clearly says "Does Not Include Game" in the title.

not only that, but it's also not thrown in with the normal editions of the game. You have to actually choose "Not Machine Specific" as your platform for it to even show you this edition.

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

Not the first time this has happened but still crazy.