is the collectors edition worth it? : V

» Mon Sep 05, 2011 11:44 pm

I am contemplating getting the collectors edition, do you think its worth it?

» Tue Sep 06, 2011 10:49 am

yes

» Tue Sep 06, 2011 10:49 am

no.

» Tue Sep 06, 2011 12:42 pm

No. Its very nice, but not at the price.

» Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:53 am

I have it pre-ordered but I am kind of having second thoughts. I keep asking myself, "Is the map good enough for me or do I want that big dragon statue?"

» Tue Sep 06, 2011 5:48 am

It's like ~~￡120 or something~~ ￡130. I would never pay that much for a single game.

» Tue Sep 06, 2011 12:07 am

In my opinion.. Yep. But someone preordered it before me at gamestop and now i can't get it unless i buy it on ebay. -_____- And gamestop was the only place that had the CE of Skyrim in Italy. It's worth it for me('cos probably i would have paid the CE with the money my parents/relatives gave me for my birthday and Christmas eheh).. Guess i'll have to be content with the common edition, those DLCs and a guide..

» Mon Sep 05, 2011 10:43 pm

It's like ~~￡120 or something~~ ￡130. I would never pay that much for a single game.

lol i think its 150 i want alll everything

» Tue Sep 06, 2011 4:47 am

What does it have that the regular edition doesn't have? An artbook, making-of dvd and the dragon statue? That's not worth more than the game itself IMO.

Hell I can get the game for 30-40 euros and the CE is 150 euros here.

» Tue Sep 06, 2011 10:05 am

No. Its very nice, but not at the price.

What price would you expect them to sell a Collector's Edition like that?

Game - $60
Making-of DVD - $10
200 page Hardcover Art Book - $35+
12" High Quality PVC statue of Alduin, made by IP factory - $45+

You're looking at a very reasonably priced CE, I just think that Bethesda shouldn't have put together a CE that has such a high retail value.

Hell I can get the game for 30-40 euros and the CE is 150 euros here.

Actually, you can't.

In my opinion.. Yep. But someone preordered it before me at gamestop and now i can't get it unless i buy it on ebay. -_____- And gamestop was the only place that had the CE of Skyrim in Italy. It's worth it for me('cos probably i would have paid the CE with the money my parents/relatives gave me for my birthday and Christmas eheh).. Guess i'll have to be content with the common edition, those DLCs and a guide..

You're typing your post about not being able to buy the CE on the biggest store in the galaxy, the internet. There are several non-auction website where you can buy the game online.

» Tue Sep 06, 2011 12:51 pm

Yes, after the price drops Allot, and who knows how long that will take.. lol

It could be a long time.

Since the TESIV:Oblivion ones are still going for $150.00 USD on Amazon, they have two that are New for that price.

» Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:38 pm

Actually, you can't.

Alright, http://www.amazon.co.uk/Elder-Scrolls-Skyrim-PC-DVD/dp/B004G5YW5Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1315232770&sr=8-2. Which is 31 euros when I buy it.

» Tue Sep 06, 2011 12:43 pm

Yes, totally. If I had the money, I would buy it.

» Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:32 am

Alright, http://www.amazon.co.uk/Elder-Scrolls-Skyrim-PC-DVD/dp/B004G5YW5Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1315232770&sr=8-2. Which is 31 euros when I buy it.

Thank you, I was about to rage at him for being such an arrogant little... don't want to get banned.

» Tue Sep 06, 2011 6:23 am

If the CE had the soundtrack, maybe, but still it wouldn't be worth 149 bucks. Though, if the soundtrack will be sold separatly, it shall be mine. Forever.

» Tue Sep 06, 2011 6:53 am

Its' more up to the individual, but personally I think it's not even close. You can see the making-of on you-tube. It doesn't even have a soundtrack. All it has is a foot tall plastic dragon that makes it cost 150 bucks.

Its a shame really. I really wanted that art book.

» Tue Sep 06, 2011 3:13 am

No. Its very nice, but not at the price.

this, if it was 80$ like the fallout new vegas collect then that would be worth it, but imo im not paying a extra 90$ for a book and cloth map...its a rip off and as much as i like bethesda this is just another way for them to take advantage of real elder scrolls fans

» Tue Sep 06, 2011 5:30 am

You're typing your post about not being able to buy the CE on the biggest store in the galaxy, the internet. There are several non-auction website where you can buy the game online.

Nope.I said that there are not nearby stores that have the CE available,and "the biggest store in the galaxy" apparently doesnt offer a price good enough for me,given that im just 15,i do not want to order the game on ebay for like 150 €(im european) + shipping costs. And i wont probably get the game on 11-11-11. And there's a good chance i get [censored] by a swindler.

» Tue Sep 06, 2011 8:54 am

What price would you expect them to sell a Collector's Edition like that?

Game - $60
Making-of DVD - $10
200 page Hardcover Art Book - $35+
12" High Quality PVC statue of Alduin, made by IP factory - $45+

You're looking at a very reasonably priced CE, I just think that Bethesda shouldn't have put together a CE that has such a high retail value.

Parts of, or all of, the making of DVD will eventually be posted online - and we have already seen videos on the sound production etc. on Youtube.

The Art Book looks cool, but I'd rather just buy it on its own. And the Statue just looks like every other mundane dragon statue I've ever seen in any hobby or fantasy games shop. Go to Google Images and type in 'dragon statue'. Alduin's statue is beyond generic. The idea of including a statue is great, but the subject matter and execution leave me wanting.

But I agree with you that Bethesda shouldn't have put together a CE that required this pricing.

» Mon Sep 05, 2011 11:54 pm

Its' more up to the individual, but personally I think it's not even close. You can see the making-of on you-tube. It doesn't even have a soundtrack. All it has is a foot tall plastic dragon that makes it cost 150 bucks.

Its a shame really. I really wanted that art book.

My thoughts exactly. I'll get the art book on Ebay or something at a later date.

» Tue Sep 06, 2011 12:50 am

A new Elder Scrolls game comes out every 5 years or so. I played Oblivion for all 5 of those years as its still on my desk to this day. I surprised Elder Scrolls games only cost $60 because compared to other games, you get far more content. In saying that, the CE is worth it....get it

» Tue Sep 06, 2011 10:16 am

A new Elder Scrolls game comes out every 5 years or so. I played Oblivion for all 5 of those years as its still on my desk to this day. I surprised Elder Scrolls games only cost $60 because compared to other games, you get far more content. In saying that, the CE is worth it....get it

Oblivion is garbage, mang. :yes:

On topic:

It's only worth it if you're confident that you will like every ounce of this game and are willing to give Bethesda the extra money to improve on future games.

» Mon Sep 05, 2011 10:40 pm

A new Elder Scrolls game comes out every 5 years or so. I played Oblivion for all 5 of those years as its still on my desk to this day. I surprised Elder Scrolls games only cost $60 because compared to other games, you get far more content. In saying that, the CE is worth it....get it

In my opinion, this would make the game alone worth the price they are charging for the CE. However, they're being kind enough to offer a version that's 60% less expensive.

Anyway, the CE is a nice package, and I don't begrudge anyone who wants to have it. But for me, the extra material doesn't justify the price hike. I'm giving Bethesda my money for the game, not for stuff I can look at outside of it.

Frankly, I think I'll be SICK of looking at Skyrim stuff that isn't Skyrim by the time 11-11-11 rolls around.

» Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:55 am

I want everything that comes with it except for that stupid statue. I don't want some cheesy dragon statue in my house. I wish they'd get rid of it and make a cheaper version at gamestop.

» Mon Sep 05, 2011 10:16 pm

No. Horribly overpriced and you'll find loads of other games having collectors editions with much more stash to a much lower price.