History LimitedSpecialCollectorsUltimateEdition / VideoGames

** ''[[Disney/{{Tarzan}} Disney's Tarzan]]'' came with a Tarzan figurine.

* The UsefulNotes/{{Humble Bundle}}s sometimes have a high-price tier that gives a physical version.

* The console version of ''VideoGame/StreetFighterIV'' has a Collector's Edition that comes with the game, an art book, an {{OVA}} and the box itself was a diorama featuring C. Viper and Ryu.

** Microsoft have applied it to Windows as well in the form of [[UsefulNotes/MicrosoftWindows Windows]] Vista "Ultimate", which isn't a game in any normal sense of the word, but certainly fits the description of costing rather more for very few extras, including every feature from every other version, even the Enterprise edition, which is the high-end version for ''business'' users and that version is generally only available to businesses. Windows 7 Ultimate contains a similar range of features to what its predecessor had.

** ''VideoGame/Fallout4'' is one-upping all the previous efforts from the series and releasing the PIP Boy Edition, which includes, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin as one would expect]], a PIP Boy. Specifically a game-accurate one to serve as a wrist-mounted case for a cellphone on which to run the free PIP Boy app, which interfaces with the actual game.

** ''God Of War 3'', on the other hand, could be one of the crowning examples of this trope for video games. Aside from the barebones release, there was a U.S. "Ultimate Edition" release, which consisted of the game and a glossy art book packaged in a replica of Pandora's Box. Somehow, that release was topped immediately by a ''very special edition'' that was only released to [[http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2010/03/19/god-of-war-iii-out-now-media-kit-unveiled/ journalists in Region 2]], which housed the game, art cards, a poster, a behind-the-scenes DVD, a metal Kratos coin and a brochure in a box that looked bloodied and partially destroyed!

* ''[[VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' came in two versions; a US$50 version with the game only, and a US$99 version that came packaged with an adapter for UsefulNotes/NintendoGamecube controllers, a favorite in TournamentPlay, along with a special ''Smash''-themed controller to go with it.

* The UsefulNotes/WiiU installment of ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' came in two versions; a US$50 version with the game only, and a US$99 version that came packaged with an adapter for UsefulNotes/NintendoGamecube controllers, a favorite in TournamentPlay, along with a special ''Smash''-themed controller to go with it.

* When ''VideoGame/MOTHER3'' was first released, it came in both the standard game-only edition, as well as a Deluxe Box: it contained the game, a limited edition red Game Boy Micro with ''MOTHER 3''-related decals, and a [[{{Defictionalization}} replica of the Franklin Badge.]] Unfortunately, since this is ''MOTHER 3'' we're talking about, [[NoExportForYou guess who doesn't get to release it!]]

* This is parodied with the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnEW6dX_BmU Very Special Edition]] of ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim''. And guess what? ''It's real.''[[note]]The Alexa version, at least; you still can't play Skyrim on your refrigerator.[[/note]]

* [[http://www.theindiebox.com/ IndieBox]] is a site that does this for indie games. They always include a physical version of the game, a soundtrack CD, and some stickers, and can inculde some other extras like pins, patches, cards, and socks. Games that have received the Collector's Edition treatment include ''VideoGame/BrutalLegend'', ''VideoGame/{{Luftrausers}}'', ''VideoGame/RogueLegacy'', ''VideoGame/RiskOfRain'', and ''VideoGame/EscapeGoat 2''.

* [[Franchise/StarWarsExpandedUniverse Star Wars:]] [[VideoGame/StarWarsTheOldRepublic The Old Republic]]: Two different ones: First, ''The Collector's Edition'' includes in-game items (plus a pet exclusive to this version), a Statuette of Darth Malgus, and other items, [[CrackisCheaper costs $150]] (was sold-out, but sales have resumed). Second, the ''Digital Deluxe Edition'' costs a more reasonable $80, and has just a couple of in game items.

* Square loves this. Starting with ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'', every major game (AKA: The ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' and ''KingdomHearts'' series) has had an "International Version", with new content and, in the games with voice acting, the English voices. Now, this wasn't so bad with [=FF7=], it was merely the added content that was in the U.S release. But by ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyX'' it was several new bosses, a new version of the Sphere Grid, and improved gameplay all around. However, as bad as the ''Final Fantasy'' add-ons are, they're not nearly as bad as the ''KingdomHearts'' ones, called Final Mix. These games not only add a few new bosses, they also add new abilities and a higher, better difficulty level. As if that's not enough, they then put new cutscenes in the games. ''Important'' cutscenes that set up the later games in the series. Oh, and despite being called "International Versions", they weren't released outside of Japan...at least, not until [[UpdatedRerelease HD remasters]] started coming out. America and Europe is getting both ''Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD [=ReMIX=]'' which contains the ''Final Mix'' content for the first ''Kingdom Hearts'', and ''Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster'', which contains the ''International'' content for ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyX'' and ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyX2''.

** Likevice the ''VideoGame/PhoenixWrightAceAttorneySpiritOfJustice'' had an edition in a box looking like a small cupboard, a drama CD, a plush of Bokuto's dog, a bag kinda looking like his, a random 8bit charm, and a Postcard book(although you're most likely to not send any of these away anyway).

** The second tier edition returned for ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyBlackOps2''. Called the Care Package Edition, it included a remote-controlled drone and came in packaging resembling, well, the care package in multiplayer.

* ''VideoGame/WatchDogs'' took this to the extreme with a whopping [[UpToEleven nine]] different versions of the game, plus a season pass. Worse yet, there was no super-expensive"Omega" edition that included ''everything'' - you needed to buy [[OneGameForThePriceOfTwo at least 3 versions]] to get all the content. This became an infamous joke in the game industry when [[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/which-edition-of-watch-dogs-are-you-buying-heres-a-spreadsheet-to-help-you-out.817636/ a spreadsheet was created]] to sort it all out.
** Creator/{{Ubisoft}} then did the [[https://swankyjak.wordpress.com/2016/09/19/watch_dogs2-spreadsheet-edition/ same thing again]] with ''VideoGame/WatchDogs2''.

* ''VideoGame/WatchDogs'' took this to the extreme with a whopping [[UpToEleven nine]] different versions of the game, plus a season pass. Worse yet, there was no super-expensive"Omega" edition that included ''everything'' - you needed to buy [[OneGameForThePriceOfTwo at least 3 versions]] to get all the content. This became an infamous joke in the game industry when [[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/which-edition-of-watch-dogs-are-you-buying-heres-a-spreadsheet-to-help-you-out.817636/ a spreadsheet was created to sort it all out.]]

* ''VideoGame/WatchDogs'' is taking this to an extreme by offering the following: the usual standard version, the Special Edition, the Vigilante Edition, The Uplay Edition (normal and Deluxe flavors), the Limited Edition, the Desdec Edition, and the Gold Edition. And the game still allows for a purchase of a [[DownloadableContent season pass]].

* Creator/{{Ubisoft}} not only employed this trope, but [[UpToEleven upped the ante]] to an absurb degree with [[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/which-edition-of-watch-dogs-are-you-buying-heres-a-spreadsheet-to-help-you-out.817636/ nine different versions plus a season pass]], infamously requiring a spreadsheet to straighten it all out.

* Creator/{{Ubisoft}} not only employed this trope but ran with it to such an absurd degree you need [[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/which-edition-of-watch-dogs-are-you-buying-heres-a-spreadsheet-to-help-you-out.817636/ a spreadsheet to straighten it all out.]] [[DontExplainTheJoke Nine different versions plus a season pass?]]

* [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Creator/Ubisoft Ubisoft]] not only employed this trope but ran with it to such an absurd degree you need [[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/which-edition-of-watch-dogs-are-you-buying-heres-a-spreadsheet-to-help-you-out.817636/ a spreadsheet to straighten it all out.]] [[DontExplainTheJoke Nine different versions plus a season pass?]]

* Creator/Ubisoft turned this trope into an art form with their [[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/which-edition-of-watch-dogs-are-you-buying-heres-a-spreadsheet-to-help-you-out.817636/ infamous spreadsheets.]] [[ThereIsNoKillLikeOverkill Nine different versions plus a season pass?]]

* ''Creator/Ubisoft'' turned this trope into an art form with their [[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/which-edition-of-watch-dogs-are-you-buying-heres-a-spreadsheet-to-help-you-out.817636/ infamous spreadsheets.]] [[ThereIsNoKillLikeOverkill Nine different versions plus a season pass?]]

* The ''{{VideoGame/Wasteland 2}}'' Director's Cut has, along with an updated Unity engine (meaning updated graphics), several additions inspired by ''{{Franchise/Fallout}}'', [[RecursiveAdaptation the franchise that was inspired by the original Wasteland]]--namely, quirks, perks and precision strikes. The Digital Deluxe Edition contains Wasteland 2 and the Director's Cut, the original ''{{VideoGame/Wasteland}}'', ''VideoGame/TheBardsTale'', three novellas set in the Wasteland world, the Wasteland 2 soundtrack, and a ConceptArtGallery.

** ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime'' is like this now. The original Gold cartridge is the cool one to have, since the gray cart and any other versions (Master Quest, Collector's Edition, Virtual Concsole) have the removals of the Fire Temple Chanting and the moon and star emblem.

** ''VideoGame/BlazBlueCalamityTrigger'' had its deluxe edition released a month before its regular edition, and came with a DVD (Xbox 360 ver.)/Blu-Ray (PS3 ver.) of tips and a two-disc soundtrack. It also cost the same as a standard new release, taking much of the sting out of the "pay extra for feelies" issue. EU however, had theirs with the same tips disc, but only on DVD, and an artbook.

** Another deluxe game set from Creator/WorkingDesigns, ''{{Growlanser}} Generations'', came with a keychain, a wearable replica of the two game's jewelry-based weapon system, and a steel men's watch. They never skimped on quality.

* While the ''MetroidPrime Trilogy'' set for the Wii was already a limited edition (the normal set comes with an art book), the official Nintendo stores [[http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm54/silvernite8/random%20stuff/MetroidPrimeTrilogyPre-orderBonusGa.jpg made sure to add even more feelies]].