History LimitedSpecialCollectorsUltimateEdition / VideoGames

** Even before then, Germany got a boxset of ''VideoGame/SecretOfMana'' with bugfixes that only occurred in other PAL countries.

CollectorsEdition of Video Games.

* The main page's image: Ladies and gentlemen, The ''VideoGame/DukeNukemForever'' [[http://www.slashgear.com/duke-nukem-forever-collectors-edition-revealed-11132924/ Balls of Steel Edition!]]

* ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing: amiibo Festival'' would be bundled with four Toys/{{amiibo}} -- specifically, the Isabelle figurine, and the Goldie, Rosie, and Stitches amiibo cards. At launch, the game also offered an additional amiibo figurine of Isabelle's twin brother Digby.[[note]]The game ended up flopping, and all copies produced were of the launch version that included Digby.[[/note]]

* ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamAsylum'' had a special edition which came with a "Making of" DVD, special digipak packaging for the game, Crime Alley DLC, and a replica of the game's Batarang.

* Big Fish Games has released several downloadable games as "Collector's Editions". One constant seems to be an integrated strategy guide (which sold several people on the VideoGame/MysteryCaseFiles: Dire Grove CE all by itself), and there's also usually wallpapers, a soundtrack or concept art, and additional gameplay. The CE's also come out a few weeks earlier than the vanilla version.
* ''VideoGame/{{BioShock|1}}'' has a special "Collector's Edition" which includes a special case, a "making of" DVD and a Big Daddy figurine. Interestingly both the decision of having a Collector's Edition in the first place as well as what it contained, was decided by fan feedback.
** ''VideoGame/BioShock2'' got this treatment too. With a Vanilla (Game only), "Rapture" (Game with 90-page Art Book, though was only released in Europe, Australia and New Zealand) and Special (Game, 164-page hardcover artbook, Soundtrack CD, Vinyl LP of the first game's soundtrack and 3 mini-posters) flavors. The Rapture and Special editions were limited to a single production run too.
** ''Videogame/BioShockInfinite'' brought it to whole new levels with the [[https://bioshock.fandom.com/wiki/BioShock_Infinite_Premium/Ultimate_Songbird_Edition Premium/Songbird Edition]], that had an artbook, a litograph, a keychain, a Handyman figure, and in the more expensive version, a statue of Songbird! (and also, in the digital front, {{Pre Order Bonus}}es in the game, customizations for the console avatars, and a copy of the soundtrack)

* The ''VideoGame/BlazBlue'' series has done this with all of its installments of the series (including Extend versions).

** ''VideoGame/BlazBlueChronoPhantasma'' in both JP and US had an artbook, a mini soundtrack (Song Interlude II), and a Nendoroid petit of Rachel Alucard. The US LE added 2 extra items, a poster with a move list on the side. And a bonus Blu-Ray disc that contains the first episode of the ''Anime/BlazBlueAlterMemory'' anime, a subbed episode of Blue Radio, and some other clips on it.

* Blizzard has expansion packs for all their games (except possibly ''VideoGame/{{Warcraft}}'', the first one) and is fond of releasing them in "Battle Chests", bundles which include the original game, the expansion, (usually) a strategy guide, and (in the case of their {{RTS}} games) teching charts. Some the later ones even include the entire series; one ''VideoGame/{{Diablo}}'' Battle Chest included ''Diablo'', ''Diablo II'', ''Lord of Destruction'', the strategy guide...

** The $100 Collector's Edition for ''VideoGame/StarCraftII'' comes with the game, a behind-the-scenes-and-cinematic DVD, a 100-page hardcover artbook, a comic book, a soundtrack CD, guest passes for ''Starcraft II'' and ''VideoGame/WorldofWarcraft'', a [=WoW=] {{feelie|s}} in the form of a creature, a dogtag-shaped USB[=/=]keychain that contains the original game and the expansion, ''and'' a Hardcover Collector's Edition [[GuideDangIt Strategy Guide]] too that comes with a MP map clipboard. Needless to say, Blizzard's Collector's Editions tend to be quite generous.

** ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyModernWarfare2'' has the Hardened Edition, which has an art book and a redemption code for a downloadable Xbox 360/Playstation 3 version of the first ''VideoGame/CallOfDuty'' game, and the Prestige Edition, which retails for 150$ and includes functional NightVisionGoggles and a head stand along with the above.

** ''Modern Warfare 3'' dialed it back, having only a Hardened edition which included bonuses such as a free one-year membership to Call of Duty ELITE and the in-universe "Soap's Journal".

* ''VideoGame/DeadRising2: Zombrex Edition''. Packaged in a classy metal case and includes a 'making of' DVD and a Zombrex syringe pen along wtih the game itself.
** Even bigger was the [[http://www.siliconera.com/2010/08/27/capcom-reveal-dead-rising-2-high-stakes-edition/ High Stakes edition]] which was exclusive to Capcom's Online store which comes with the game ,a Fortune City map, a deluxe Dead Rising themed Poker set, a redeemable ticket for in game content and one lucky set would include a special golden version of the ticket to redeem for a life size Zombie statue.
* EA brings us the ''VideoGame/DeadSpace2'' Collectors Edition. It comes with a replica plasma cutter, a special code, the soundtrack and the game (and one other thing). The Replica Plasma Cutter is awesome and actually holdable (and the trigger can be pulled). It's only $80.
* ''Videogame/DeadSpace3'' has the "Dev Team Edition," pitched as the dev team's love-letter to the fans[[note]]With the series' publisher declaring the franchise would end without a completely unreasonable number of sales, this may have been a genuinely personal 'last hurrah' on the dev team's part[[/note]] with 5000 produced. It included a 14oz water bottle in the form of the series' health pack, a 6" tall Red Marker, an art book, a ''second'' art book made as a mock electronic datapad showing off various high-profile characters and Necromorphs, several SCAF recruitment posters, a notepad belonging to an important character, and several 'Peng' postcards. The box it comes in is modeled as a SCAF supply container and is labeled with its production number. Hilariously, this box ''did not include the game,'' though this was because it was only possible to order from one online vendor, so players who had already pre-ordered the game from somewhere else could order the box alone, minus the game's price. Others could have the game included in the form of a standard boxed copy mailed separately.

* ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry5'' began with three versions for its release: the standard, Deluxe, and Collector's Editions. Both the Deluxe and the Collector's editions came with additional battle tracks, title calls, devil triggers, as well as the option of live-action cutscenes.
** With the release of the Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X comes the Special Edition, which will include Vergil as a playable character, the faster Turbo Mode (increasing the game speed by 20%), and the more difficult Legendary Dark Knight Mode.

* The Limited Collectors Edition of ''VideoGame/{{Doom}} 3'' on the Xbox came in a metal DVD case with developer interviews, a making-of documentary, concept art and [[EmbeddedPrecursor the full versions of]] ''Ultimate Doom'' and ''Doom II''.
* Parodied by the ''VideoGame/{{Doom}}'' mod titled ''[=NUTS2=] - 2nd and/or 1st Anniversary Gold Plated Plutonic Aloy Coated Eight volume Nuclear Donkey Edition of Nuts.wad'' (or, as the subtitle on the title screen says, "basically the same old shit".)
* Parodied by ''VideoGame/DyingLight'', which has a (mostly) joking "My Apocalypse" edition includes your face in the game, branded night vision goggles and adult diapers, a ticket to the Techland party, zombie survival parkour lessons, 4 copies of the game, two Razer branded headphones, a human sized figure of one of the monsters, and ''a custom built zombie-proof shelter''. All for $250,000.
** Its expansion pack, ''The Following'', takes this up to eleven with "The Spotlight Edition", which includes a supporting role in TheMovie, professional acting lessons, a screening tour, a professional trailer on set, stuntman training, off-road driving courses, an original copy of the script, 10 VIP tickets for opening night, an FX makeup session, becoming the voice actor of Kyle Crane, and 4 copies of the enhanced edition of ''The Following''. All this for the low price of $10,000,000.

* ''VideoGame/{{Fallout 3}}'' has the special edition with a lunchbox and a Vault Tech Bobblehead.
** Taken to new heights with pre-orders for ''VideoGame/FalloutNewVegas''. Along with the standard Collectors Edition - which contains poker chips from Fallout: New Vegas casinos, a deck of cards, a graphic novel, and a making-of documentary DVD - Bethesda is offering a total of four different Equipment Packs, each of which contain unique items that are otherwise unavailable in the game world. The catch? Each pack is offered at a different retail outlet, which means if you want them all you'd need to ''pre-order the same game at four different stores''.
*** New Vegas followed the similar-Mass Effect 2 store-exclusive [=DLCs=] and these equipment packs are available on [=XBox=] Live/PSN for a few dollars (Courier's Stash).

* The Limited Collector's Edition for ''Videogame/ForzaMotorsport 4'' gives you 5 exclusive cars, the 10 car "Muscle Pack" (normally 560 MS points, or about $7) for free, a metal case, and an art book with some of the cars from the game's Autovista mode. In-game, you get a crown next to your name (you're a "VIP"), and auctions started by [=VIPs=] are listed before non-VIP players'. VIP players also get some exclusive events to win rare "Unicorn" cars, which are exclusive performance versions of some cars[[note]] (i.e. the stock Mazda RX-7 is in-game, but the RX-7 Spirit-R is an exclusive unicorn car)[[/note]] that cannot be acquired normally. VIP players occasionally receive "gift cars" from the developers, usually Unicorn Cars or existing cars with exclusive vinyl paintjobs - though players are often quick to replicate the paintjob on a separate car to sell on the storefront. Most of the in-game benefits from the collectors editions can be bought a few months after release as DownloadableContent for about $10 through the Xbox store.
* ''VideoGame/GearsOfWar2'' had a Limited Edition that included an art book, an extra DVD with "making of" designs and such, a code to download a golden Lancer for use in multiplayer, and a physical picture that plays an emotional role to the character Dom in the game.
** Aside from the usual limited edition extras, Gears 2 could also be ordered with a FULL-SIZED PLASTIC LANCER RIFLE. Subverted in that you could [[http://www.amazon.com/Gears-Amazon-com-Exclusive-Lancer-Xbox-360/dp/B001CLYL24 buy the rifle separately.]]

* The first two ''VideoGame/GodOfWar'' games both had several documentary features; the second had an extra disc devoted to it. Further, whereas most video game covers are thin paper blank on one side, these were slightly thicker and had poster images on the back, so you could slip them out of the case and tack 'em on your wall.
** ''VideoGame/GodOfWarIII'', 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/GranTurismo 5'' is a great impersonation to this trope: there is the Collector's Edition, which includes the game, a GT keychain, a die-cast model of a tuned Nissan GT-R, a book which acts like a mini strategy guide, and a voucher for 5 supercars, which can be a DiscOneNuke if used right at the beginning of the game.
** If you thought this Collector's Edition was big and epic, you haven't seen anything: behold... '''[[http://www.gtplanet.net/gran-turismo-5-signature-edition-collectors-edition-announced-for-international-release/ THE SIGNATURE EDITION!!!]]''' ...Which is [[NoExportForYou only available in Europe, Asia and Australia]]. BIG BUMMER for die-hard American GT fans.

* ''VideoGame/{{Infamous2}}'' had the Hero Edition. It came with a replica sling pack that Cole uses in the game, a Cole statue, a mini-comic by DC Comics, the soundtrack, and a voucher for various in-game perks.

* ''VideoGame/HatofulBoyfriend'' has the "Summer of Dove Collector's Edition", which includes the original game, the digital soundtrack, a exclusive comic from the original developer, wallpapers of Oko-san and the St. Pigeonations yearbook.

* The UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 had its fair share of games that did this.

* ''[[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 HD re-release of ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyType0'' included a collector's edition. It came with a steelbook case, soundtrack CD, art book, manga adaptation, and physical versions of the cards Ace uses.
* The Standard Edition of ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVIIRebirth'' just contains the game. (For the same price you can get the Twin Pack which also includes ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVIIRemake''.) The Deluxe Edition adds in an art book, a mini soundtrack, and a steelbook case. The Collector’s Edition then adds in a large statue of Sephiroth, adorned with his signature single wing, along with some in-game goodies: two unique summoning materia--the Moogle Trio and Magic Pot--as well as two in-game items--a Reclaimant Choker accessory and Orchid Bracelet.

* The Premium Box of ''Dengeki Gakuen RPG: Cross of Venus'' includes limited edition Nendoroids (pint-sized, pseudo-bobbleheaded figurines) of [[Literature/ShakuganNoShana Shana]], [[Literature/KinosJourney Kino]], [[Literature/ACertainMagicalIndex Index]] and [[Literature/{{Toradora}} Taiga]]. And they are toradorable. Due to those, it also happens to be the single biggest box for a UsefulNotes/NintendoDS game.

* The HD re-release of ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyType0'' included a collector's edition. It came with a steelbook case, soundtrack CD, art book, manga adaptation, and physical versions of the cards Ace uses.

* VideoGame/{{Windjammers}}'' and it's sequel got a collector edition on the PS4 and the Nintendo Switch, courtesy to the french publisher Pix'N Love. Each game had collector edition release with a Neo-Geo inspired box that contain a physical copy for the respective console, a manual, several double lithographs (differents for each set) and the Original Soundtrack CD. Those could be either bought separatly or bundled in a '''Flying Power Edition''', a box-set limited to a thousand copies, that on top of everything also includes a 120 pages artbook and a certificate of authenticity. And last but not least, an official Windjammer frisbee is offered for with this Flying Power Edition.

** Then there was the Gold Edition, which bundled the Limited Edition (sans {{Feelies}}, but including "Blessed of Waukeen" and the special shops) with ''Mask of the Betrayer''. After ''Storm of Zehir'' came out, they added it to the Gold box and created the Platinum Edition; it is this version that is available on UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}.

* "VideoGame/Windjammers'' and it's sequel got a collector edition on the PS4 and the Nintendo Switch, courtesy to the french publisher Pix'N Love. Each game had collector edition release with a Neo-Geo inspired box that contain a physical copy for the respective console, a manual, several double lithographs (differents for each set) and the Original Soundtrack CD. Those could be either bought separatly or bundled in a '''Flying Power Edition''', a box-set limited to a thousand copies, that on top of everything also includes a 120 pages artbook and a certificate of authenticity. And last but not least, an official Windjammer frisbee is offered for with this ''Flying Power Edition''.

* "Video Game/Windjammers" and it's sequel got a collector edition on the PS4 and the Nintendo Switch, courtesy to the french publisher Pix'N Love. Each game had collector edition release with a Neo-Geo inspired box that contain a physical copy for the respective console, a manual, several double lithographs (differents for each set) and the Original Soundtrack CD. Those could be either bought separatly or bundled in a '''Flying Power Edition''', a box-set limited to a thousand copies, that on top of everything also includes a 120 pages artbook and a certificate of authenticity. And last but not least, an official Windjammer frisbee is offered for with this '''Flying Power Edition'''.

* Soundtrack example: The "{{VideoGame/Portal 2}}: Songs to Test By (Collectors Edition)" album contains all songs from both Portal games. (The soundtracks for both games are available for free on Steam, and each game has its separate soundtrack, unlike on this album.)

** The $100 Collector's Edition for ''VideoGame/StarCraftII'' comes with the game, a behind-the-scenes-and-cinematic DVD, a 100-page hardcover artbook, a comic book, a soundtrack CD, guest passes for ''Starcraft II'' and ''VideoGame/WorldofWarcraft'', a [=WoW=] {{feelie}} in the form of a creature, a dogtag-shaped USB[=/=]keychain that contains the original game and the expansion, ''and'' a Hardcover Collector's Edition [[GuideDangIt Strategy Guide]] too that comes with a MP map clipboard. Needless to say, Blizzard's Collector's Editions tend to be quite generous.

* While "Ultimate" in ''VideoGame/UltimateSpiderMan'' refers to [[ComicBook/{{UltimateSpiderMan}} a comic book series]] (which the game is a {{Spinoff}} of and {{Canon}} in the comic book continuity, being plotted by the same writer as a part of the series), there was still a Limited Edition released, with, among other things, a mini-sized Limited Special Collectors Ultimate Edition reprint of the comic introducing Venom.

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** Comes in two editions for ''VideoGame/BaldursGateIII''': First is the Digital Deluxe Edition, which comes with a special song pack from the ''[[VideoGame/DivineDivinity Divinity]]'' series that can be performed by characters with musical instruments, in-game magic items and paintings inspired by the ''Divinity'' series as well as some additional camp supplies and potions, a downloadable game soundtrack, a digital artbook, and digital D&D character sheets of the game's origin characters. The second is the Collector's Edition, which comes with a custom sticker sheet, a Mind Flayer vs. Drow battle diorama, a hardcover copy of the aforementioned artbook, a cloth map of Faerûn, a physical copy of the aforementioned origin character sheets, a metal tadpole keyring, some ''TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering'' booster packs, a custom-engraved metal d20 based on the in-game die, and a certificate of authenticity, all within a mind flayer-inspired collector's box. Those who have purchased the game during its Early Access period or have purchased the Collector's Edition can get the Digital Deluxe Edition for free.

* The ''VideoGame/BaldursGateII'' Collector's Edition was released with an extra, bonus merchant available in game, with a second bonus merchant available to those who pre-ordered from the Interplay store or certain retailers. Files enabling both merchants for all players soon became available on the internet, and were eventually included in a patch.

* The Premium Box of ''Dengeki Gakuen RPG: Cross of Venus'' includes limited edition Nendoroids (pint-sized, pseudo-bobbleheaded figurines) of [[LightNovel/ShakuganNoShana Shana]], [[LightNovel/KinosJourney Kino]], [[LightNovel/ACertainMagicalIndex Index]] and [[LightNovel/{{Toradora}} Taiga]]. And they are [[IncrediblyLamePun toradorable]]. Due to those, it also happens to be the single biggest box for a UsefulNotes/NintendoDS game.

* Both ''VideoGame/MortalKombatDeception'' and ''VideoGame/MortalKombatArmageddon'' had collector's editions that came with an extra disc featuring the developers and cast members from the digitized [=2D=] originals talking about the conception of individual characters, as well as a port of a prior ''MK'' arcade game. ''Deception'' included a metallic trading card, with the bonus disc's port being ''VideoGame/MortalKombat1'', while ''Armageddon'' included an animation cel and the bonus disc including a featurette on the history of the series' fatalities alongside a port of ''Ultimate VideoGame/MortalKombat3''.

* Soundtrack example: The "{{VideoGame/Portal 2}}: Songs to Test By (Collectors Edition)" album contains all songs from both Portal games. (The soundtracks for both games are available for free on Steam, but only for owners of the games, and each game has its separate soundtrack, unlike on this album.)

* Square loves this. Starting with ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'', every major game (AKA: The ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' and ''Franchise/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 ''Kingdom Hearts'' 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''.

** Additionally, with ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsII Final Mix+'' came with an entirely new game that was a [=PS2=] remake of ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsChainOfMemories'' including improved graphics and several new cards. It was later ported to the US, but this took years of complaining by overseas fans and even then it was never given to anyone but North America, forcing all other countries to still import it. Fans in the US who bought Final Mix+ were also disappointed because they expected that it would never come to the US and didn't feel like buying the exact same game again.

* The Limited Collector's Edition for ''Videogame/ForzaMotorsport 4'' gives you 5 exclusive cars, the 10 car "Muscle Pack" (normally 560 MS points, or about $7) for free, a metal case, and an art book with some of the cars from the game's Autovista mode. In-game, you get a crown next to your name (you're a "VIP"), and auctions started by [=VIPs=] are listed before non-VIP players'. VIP players also get some exclusive events to win [[RareVehicles rare "Unicorn" cars]], which are exclusive performance versions of some cars[[note]] (i.e. the stock Mazda RX-7 is in-game, but the RX-7 Spirit-R is an exclusive unicorn car)[[/note]] that cannot be acquired normally. VIP players occasionally receive "gift cars" from the developers, usually Unicorn Cars or existing cars with exclusive vinyl paintjobs - though players are often quick to replicate the paintjob on a separate car to sell on the storefront. Most of the in-game benefits from the collectors editions can be bought a few months after release as DownloadableContent for about $10 through the Xbox store.