Pre-ordered!

If it was a pretty important plot-related item in the game like that Amulet of Kings, or whatever it's called, from Oblivion, now that would be cool. I'm tired of dragons. They're becoming the olden age helicopters and shit.

@The_Laughing_Man said:

@rjayb89 said:

If it was a pretty important plot-related item in the game like that Amulet of Kings, or whatever it's called, from Oblivion, now that would be cool. I'm tired of dragons. They're becoming the olden age helicopters and shit.

In what games as of late has there been to many dragons? All I can think of was Witcher 2

I can name only one, and that's Dragon Age II. It should also be mentioned that I don't like playing games where sword and bow are pretty much the only weapons I can get my hands on.

Without fail, games set in a time where swords and shields are viable weaponry, there always be dragons. Even if there aren't that many dragons in recent games, I'm just tired of seeing dragons and wouldn't want to put that statue on my barren shelf.

That batarang from Arkham Asylum? That thing is somewhere in my room cause that thing is awesome and does a ton of shit in that game. If it were one of those beefed-up enemies, enemies that could be considered scarce and fearsome like a dragon if tackled improperly, Batman fights in that game, it'd be less awesome.

@The_Laughing_Man said:

@rjayb89 said:

If it was a pretty important plot-related item in the game like that Amulet of Kings, or whatever it's called, from Oblivion, now that would be cool. I'm tired of dragons. They're becoming the olden age helicopters and shit.

In what games as of late has there been to many dragons? All I can think of was Witcher 2

I can name only one, and that's Dragon Age II. It should also be mentioned that I don't like playing games where sword and bow are pretty much the only weapons I can get my hands on.

Without fail, games set in a time where swords and shields are viable weaponry, there always be dragons. Even if there aren't that many dragons in recent games, I'm just tired of seeing dragons and wouldn't want to put that statue on my barren shelf.

That batarang from Arkham Asylum? That thing is somewhere in my room cause that thing is awesome and does a ton of shit in that game. If it were one of those beefed-up enemies, enemies that could be considered scarce and fearsome like a dragon if tackled improperly, Batman fights in that game, it'd be less awesome.

I like the collectors edition but its way too much money for what you are getting compared to some other collectors editions.

@The_Laughing_Man: ... I'd buy a statue of Batman riding a Dragon with a batarang in each of their hands.

I mean, that's cool. I'm glad they did something for the people who are crazy about Skyrim and want everything to do with it. I'm one of those people, but money doesn't come too easily and i'll stick with the normal edition. Everyone who is pointing out that it isn't much of a value proposition, we know. It's not about getting a good deal. It's about collecting stuff. 

£129 is far to expensive, all I want out of this is the cloth map. As much as I'm sure I'm going to love this game, I even believe this will be my Game of the Year, I can't justify paying that much for this.

I've never bought a special edition of a game, and I've already decided that the only one I am getting is for the 3rd Mass Effect game because I want to end the series by spending too much money.

That is way to much money. The Witcher 2 CE was cheaper and came with far more.

Bethesda, I am disappoint.

150$ huh? Map,artwork,the making of DVD and a statue? Okay, throw in a blowjob from Todd Howard and you have yourself a deal! 
I don't know why i didn't write this in the first place!
Edit: Also, before i start getting replies, i just said this to illustrate the insane cost, Todd Howard seems like a stand up guy as far as I'm concerned.

Seems like everyone here is in agreement. Bethesda should take into account what's coming out around Skyrim's release. Arkham City, Battlefield 3, hell Call of Duty is the same WEEK as Skyrim. Gamer's dont tend to just stick to one genre. Hell, I'm personally getting Arkam City's CE, BF3 and Skyrim. I mean, with just the money you'd save going for the SE of Skyrim, you'd be able to pay off $90 of the CE of AC. Really shitty pricing for a game coming out within weeks of other AAA titles. I'm sure they're thinking some will pick the CE instead of buying an entire other game but not many.

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$150 ..... ugh.

Goddammit. Here I was, hoping for an $80 edition that comes in a steelbook case and has an art book. 
 
Not saying I wouldn't pay $150 for this, but I'll have to be a cheap ass and get the standard edition. Too much fucking games coming out.

@The_Laughing_Man: It's pretty neat! worth IMO!

THe Only problem I have: I'm getting Uncharted 3 C.E. and it's kinda pricey too.. will see.

I would pay 5$ for the map.. that statue is not worth even 20$ to me.. shit the game isnt worth 60$ to me as Why does it get to be 60$ when most other pc games are released at 50$?!? wtf bethesda.. Waiting till this shit gets patched and cheaper.

Picking up the PS3 version, $150 is not a big deal for me, i will pre-order it when i pick up deus ex later this month.

Already have Pre-Orders on UC3 CE, SR3 CE, and soon Batman AC: CE/AC:R CE. I am a sucker for CE's, don't care if they are $69.99 or $300, i also have the huge crazy insane GOW3 CE with the statue and replica weapon pre-ordered.

Swedish retailers just stated taking pre-orders for this. Their price is the equivalent of 245 USD. I can't think of anyone that would pay that much for a game. I could buy three PC games for that price and still have money left.

i do want it, but that is quite expensive for something pretty that has no use and would be probably a lot worse in the uk

I'm so glad I can withstand the urge to buy the collectors edition of games. The book and statue would just dust down and I would never look at it again unlike the game which will be played for some time.

I've thought about it some, and I don't think I'm going to go for it. I have no interest in a dragon statue. I'll miss the art book, but I wouldn't pay $80 for just the book, so, you know.... Guess I'll live.

I'm a little disappointed, but I kinda saw this coming, seemed too obvious. If there was the (really nice looking) art book and a new edition of the Pocket Guide to the Empire, then I might have done it anyways.

Oh well, still super-stoked about the game. Maybe I'll get it on Steam before the 8th to get the TF2 hat instead.

If that is using in game digital files and that is Alduin, it seems to be that we now know what the end boss looks like.

I'm so glad I can withstand the urge to buy the collectors edition of games. The book and statue would just dust down and I would never look at it again unlike the game which will be played for some time.

@pornstorestiffi said:

@Eaxis said:

I'm so glad I can withstand the urge to buy the collectors edition of games. The book and statue would just dust down and I would never look at it again unlike the game which will be played for some time.

Smart norseman. Feel the same way, map i don't need, if i really wanted a map i would just print out one of the many maps that will be created over this game. And the Dragon statue i would have absolutely no use for.

Plus the map comes with a preorder of any edition so...seems kind of dumb to have it included as a "bonus" for the CE.

Hmm... $120 then we have a deal.

That is... roughly $50 more than I would be willing to pay for such schwag. Who knows? Maybe the Dragon Statuette is actually decent quality instead of that crappy Chris Redfield miniature that I got with the "This is hella expensive' version of RE 5. Hey guys, remember when collector's editions were only $10 more and came with like... a coin or something? That Pocket Guide to the Empire that came with the collector's edition of Oblivion was actually pretty interesting. 

Nah. I want to wait for a Steam sale, but I'll probably end up buying it when it's new.

Complete rip off, the contents don't even begin to be worth the amount they're asking here.

I've bought a few expensive collectors edition in the past.. but I can't imagine how anyone could think this was worth the price. There's plenty of other amazing games coming out around the same time you could buy with that money.

Meh, I'm done with collectors editions. Trying to empty my room to move, and I'm finding them to be the biggest waste of space. I'm even going to toss a couple like the Assassin's Creed II because it's an oversized tin with a overly nerdy statue of Ezio in it. No thanks. Though the Fallout 3 lunchbox and Vault Boy bobblehead are awesome, don't look too nerdy out of context, just kinda retro in a fun way.

Plus Skyrim for me shall be PC, which buying ANY boxed edition is silly, I'll just grab the Steam version.

What the fuck is a think?

About $90 extra for the PVC statue. HA. AH-HA. Sorry, Bethesda, but there are far better valuables to get with that money. No worries though; I'll buy the game itself.

@TwilitEnd656 said:

About $90 extra for the PVC statue. HA. AH-HA. Sorry, Bethesda, but there are far better valuables to get with that money. No worries though; I'll buy the game itself.

I think many people are overlooking the art book, which is a full coffee table sized book, about 8x12, and 200 pages long. That there is 20-30 dollars, depending on paper and print quality.

Not that I'm buying it, no place for a dragon statue in my life, but this "$90 figurine" meme is annoying in its inaccuracy.

150 is to much for the game and some shit.

150 is too much now if it where 79.99 then yeah...

150$ is crazy...But I'm  probably only buying 3 games this year (Deus Ex, Dark Souls, This and Gears3) so..I'm a sucker for Collector's Edition stuff. Woe is me!

What's a 'think'?

The price is not that outrageous. Good statues of that size usually cost a lot of money, same thing for the artbook. 150$ sounds about right.

Still crazy though.