{"id":43864,"date":"2012-08-30T10:24:02","date_gmt":"2012-08-30T08:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=43864"},"modified":"2012-08-31T10:07:30","modified_gmt":"2012-08-31T08:07:30","slug":"most-expensive-collectors-editions-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/43864-most-expensive-collectors-editions-ever","title":{"rendered":"Most expensive collector’s editions ever"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gaming can be a pricy hobby\/passion\/addiction. Every big release seems to get an equally big incentive with developers and publishers throwing in all kinds of shiny objects to make gamers pay exorbitant amounts, just to say you have<\/em> it.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve all been guilty of entering borderline bankruptcy for that \u201cone-of-a-kind\u201d Collector\u2019s Edition – but where do we draw the line?<\/p>\n

Here are some of the most ridiculous Collector\u2019s Editions* that will fill your heart, and leave a gaping hole in your wallet at the same time.<\/p>\n

Resident Evil 6 Premium Edition (R10,400)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Only retailing on the e-Capcom website, this special\u00a0version costs a little more than one would expect from a collector\u2019s edition \u2013 $1,240.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s exceeding R10,000. Now you may be asking what you get, and despite the price, the contents are pretty impressive.<\/p>\n

People who have to money (and lack of value sense) will get an ultimate edition of the game, four phone covers (one for Leon, Claire, Chris, and a \u2018secret\u2019 character), and most importantly, a replica jacket that Leon wears in the game.<\/p>\n

The jacket is made from fine soft leather and comes in small to extra-large sizes.<\/p>\n

Capcom are also only\u00a0supplying\u00a05,000 units of the Platinum Edition, so start saving now if you\u2019re determined to walk the streets with a new swanky RE leather jacket.<\/p>\n

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Stylish, sleek, and completely ridiculous.<\/p><\/div>\n

Dirt 3 Special Edition (R2,530)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While the Dirt series isn\u2019t something that would usually come with a special bundle, US retailer GameStop put together a Limited Edition deal, which also featured a hefty price tag.<\/p>\n

Priced at $300 (R2,530), the Collector\u2019s Edition got you the game (obviously), but most importantly, it came with a remote controlled 7309 Ken Block Gymkhana Fiesta, with all the bells and whistles in-tow.<\/p>\n

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It’s almost like buying a real car, but not at all.<\/p><\/div>\n

Krater Victor Edition (R<\/strong>84,170)<\/h3>\n

Krater may not be the most well-known game around, and that\u2019s probably why this bizarre Collector\u2019s Edition deal was thought up.<\/p>\n

If you purchase the Krater Victor Edition, you\u2019ll get a visit from the game designer himself.<\/p>\n

Victor Magnuson will personally come to your house (wherever in the world), cook you a meal, and watch and help you play the game for the first couple hours.<\/p>\n

The Krater Victor Edition will set you back $10,000 (R84,170).<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re keen on having Victor Magnuson\u2019s \u201cfamous\u201d Swedish meatballs, buy the\u00a0Krater Victor Edition now<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Victor Magnuson – game designer\/cook<\/p><\/div>\n

Uncharted 2 Fortune Hunter Collector\u2019s Edition (<\/strong>R87,390)<\/h3>\n

Okay, so you can\u2019t walk into a store and buy this version, but Naughty Dog did award them as prizes, with some still lurking on eBay<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With only 200 ever made, the Uncharted 2 Fortune Hunter Collector\u2019s Edition <\/strong>comes with the Uncharted 2: Among Thieves game, a Special Collector\u2019s case signed by the Naughty Dog staff, and replica of the Phurba Dagger and stand from the game, a collectible art book and the game\u2019s soundtrack.<\/p>\n

Great, right? Not really, as the Collector\u2019s Edition will set you back $10,379.99 (R87,390) if you buy it right now.<\/p>\n

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You may have to stab yourself with the dagger after realising you could’ve bought a jet-ski.<\/p><\/div>\n

*These are not including peripheral-based games. i.e. Rock Band, Guitar Hero, Pony Hero. <\/strong><\/h5>\n

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