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[Yovaneth]

It looks remarkably like the CE is not available in the UK. Mind you, anyone that wants to pre-order from over here should do it via amazon.co.uk - it's £10 cheaper than the shelf price.

@Eleima: I still have my BG2 CE t-shirt. Mind you, I'm too big (read: fat) for it now!

-Y-

[Eleima]

Oh my gosh, you got a T-shirt?!?! No fair!!! I only had those 6 little cards... *pouts* Hey, maybe you could sell me that T-shirt, since you're not using it? (just kidding! )

[Archmage Silver]

It looks remarkably like the CE is not available in the UK. Mind you, anyone that wants to pre-order from over here should do it via amazon.co.uk - it's £10 cheaper than the shelf price.

Do you mean you haven't seen it available for pre-order in any UK based gamestore or equivalent?

I mean, I live in Finland, and we always get the UK versions when it comes to games - and I've seen all three CEs available for pre-order here. Granted, it's only one shop so far, but it's widely used.

[Bluenose]

It looks remarkably like the CE is not available in the UK. Mind you, anyone that wants to pre-order from over here should do it via amazon.co.uk - it's £10 cheaper than the shelf price.

@Eleima: I still have my BG2 CE t-shirt. Mind you, I'm too big (read: fat) for it now!

-Y-

The Collector's Edition is exclusive to Game in the UK. £39.99 for pre-order. And it doesn't seem to have all the stuff that the US version gets.

[Archmage Silver]

You know, that's kind of odd... I've just compared the entry at my store to the UK one at Game, here's how it plays out:

Finland
? Steel Case
? Bonus DVD
? Cloth Map
? In Game Content

UK
? Plastic Collector's Box
? Bonus DVD
? In Game Content

AFAIK, the contents of the bonus DVD and the in game content are the same in both versions, the UK entry is just missing a mention of a cloth map and apparently has a plastic box instead of a metal case.

[Vicen]

Not too shabby...I will for certain have to look into that for the pc...

[Bluenose]

You know, that's kind of odd... I've just compared the entry at my store to the UK one at Game, here's how it plays out:

Finland
? Steel Case
? Bonus DVD
? Cloth Map
? In Game Content

UK
? Plastic Collector's Box
? Bonus DVD
? In Game Content

AFAIK, the contents of the bonus DVD and the in game content are the same in both versions, the UK entry is just missing a mention of a cloth map and apparently has a plastic box instead of a metal case.

Yes, well, it appears that EA in the UK are more concerned with ensuring the Collector's Edition is attractive in terms of price rather than including the same components that appear in other countries. That is what an EA representative answered in reply to an email from an English customer. It doesn't look like a sensible decision to me, because people who want the CE are by definition willing to pay extra for extra content. I'm rather curious what a price of £44.99 converts to, since presumably the reduced content would mean a cheaper price than elsewhere, but I suspect it means we're paying the same as everyone else for inferior content.

[Archmage Silver]

I've done some price comparison, but notice that Game dropped its PC CE price to 39.99 GBP.

PC Collector's Edition, Finland - 59.95 ? = 53.97 GBP

PC Collector's Edition, UK - 39.99 GPB = 44.40 ?

The UK CE is 15.55 ? / 13.98 GBP cheaper.

[Philiposophy]

I don't think I've ever bought the Collector's Edition of a game. Never really seen anything included that I thought was worth dishing out extra for.

[Vicen]

The only collectors edition that I regret buying is the one for Age of Conan...boy what a mistake and waste of money that was! 80 big ones In US Dollars

[Eleima]

I think I might have to change my answer. I started checking out the official web site, and started thinking "hummm, this looks interesting", and then, headed over to DeviantArt, saw some Alistair fan art, and went into screeching fan girl mode. So, yeah, I'm thinking about getting it as soon as it launched. Curse those diabolical people over at marketing!

[KIrving]

I voted 'immediately upon launch', although it will probably be a month or so after that when prices start to drop. I just can't bring myself to pay full retail for anything. I swear, the miser in me would have a hissy fit.
I only just made up my mind to purchase the game today when they did the Zevran character update.

I think I might have to change my answer. I started checking out the official web site, and started thinking "hummm, this looks interesting", and then, headed over to DeviantArt, saw some Alistair fan art, and went into screeching fan girl mode. So, yeah, I'm thinking about getting it as soon as it launched. Curse those diabolical people over at marketing!

Yeah, I think Alistair will end up in my party.
There will now be two, two male romanceables for the female pc! (I never thought it would happen)
Finally, a male elf (Zevran) to romance as well.

[SConrad]

Am buying it for Xbox 360.

[the bigg]

Am buying it for Xbox 360.

Say bye-bye to the modding scene.

[Eleima]

Am buying it for Xbox 360.

PC all the way for me!!!!

I think I might have to change my answer. I started checking out the official web site, and started thinking "hummm, this looks interesting", and then, headed over to DeviantArt, saw some Alistair fan art, and went into screeching fan girl mode. So, yeah, I'm thinking about getting it as soon as it launched. Curse those diabolical people over at marketing!

Yeah, I think Alistair will end up in my party.
There will now be two, two male romanceables for the female pc! (I never thought it would happen)
Finally, a male elf (Zevran) to romance as well.

I never thought that would happen either... It's like video game developers are only noticing now that there actually *are* female gamers (or, in the broader sense, people who want to romance males!).
But, yup, Zevran has his own character page now, and from what I can tell from that little video... I think Alistair is going to have some competition!!

That's it, I'm hooked... The only thing I'm debating now is whether to pre-order it, or just wait til it comes out and order it then...

Edited by Eleima, 24 September 2009 - 04:13 AM.

[Bluenose]

Am buying it for Xbox 360.

PC all the way for me!!!!

I think I might have to change my answer. I started checking out the official web site, and started thinking "hummm, this looks interesting", and then, headed over to DeviantArt, saw some Alistair fan art, and went into screeching fan girl mode. So, yeah, I'm thinking about getting it as soon as it launched. Curse those diabolical people over at marketing!

Yeah, I think Alistair will end up in my party.
There will now be two, two male romanceables for the female pc! (I never thought it would happen)
Finally, a male elf (Zevran) to romance as well.

I never thought that would happen either... It's like video game developers are only noticing now that there actually *are* female gamers (or, in the broader sense, people who want to romance males!).
But, yup, Zevran has his own character page now, and from what I can tell from that little video... I think Alistair is going to have some competition!!

That's it, I'm hooked... The only thing I'm debating now is whether to pre-order it, or just wait til it comes out and order it then...

Zevran does look rather interesting, doesn't he. Although the accent might start to grate on me after a while. But I still think that Alistair has an edge, given his comments in everyone else's character vids. It depends on how swooping works in practice.

Ah well, Collector's Edition for me anyway. I'd still rather have the extra material that's in it outside the UK even if it costs a little more, but I'm a sucker for the things when it's a game I'm going to buy regardless.

[minnamaarit]

PC Collectors Edition. I'll even drive few hours to get it home safe.  

[Lind]

I shall in all probability wait a little bit after the release before I contemplate buying the game. That way I can read or see a bit of how the final version looks and any critical bugs may be know or solved.

[Archmage Silver]

PC Collectors Edition. I'll even drive few hours to get it home safe.

CDON.COM has it available for pre-order. I think it's the cheapest and easiest alternative for us Finns at the moment.

I'm still waiting to see if Puolenkuun Pelit is going to sell the CE though, because I'd personally get 25 ? rounded off the final price with them.

[minnamaarit]

PC Collectors Edition. I'll even drive few hours to get it home safe.  

CDON.COM has it available for pre-order. I think it's the cheapest and easiest alternative for us Finns at the moment.

I'm still waiting to see if Puolenkuun Pelit is going to sell the CE though, because I'd personally get 25 ? rounded off the final price with them.

Was actually thinking to get it from closest Tilt shop. CDON has lower price but I don't trust our mailman. Last time he left my poster package outside the front door!   Well thank God he didn't try to get it fit our mailbox...