Do you buy Collector's Editions?

I was just watching The Last Of Us Collector's Edition trailer wondering what's the appeal in paying extra for a comic book, poster, wallpapaer, skins and nonsense extras? I can totally understand interest in a game's soundtrack or the 'making of a game' documentary. What do you do with the posters, controller skins, wallpapers, comic books and game figurines months after launch once the hype dies down?

Once you beat the game (usually within the 1st few days of purchase) and websites start having 'ending spoilers' discussions and the whole game is posted on wiki, where is the value in these extras? Most Collector's Editions I've seen look nothing more than a quick cash grab based off of hype. I'm curious to hear from people who buy Collector's Editions to know what is the value and appeal in this. Isn't the game and soundtrack enough?

Sometimes, depending on the game and if I have the spare money to spend.

I buy Game of the Year editions. Never a collector's edition, though.

Didn't really see the reason why except for extra stuff.

After I platted Demon's Souls, I preordered Dark Souls CE when I was able to. It's the only one I ever bought. The soundtrack is the only worthwhile thing really. The artbook was cheap, and I think a page tore out rather easily. Didn't use the maps or whatever else it came with.

sometimes i buy them.

Almost all of my collector's editions have been bought on sale.  I can appreciate them, but don;t seek them out.  If I were made of money I'd buy them all.

Nope, I just want to play the game. Which is already pricey enough.

I've never bought one.  The stuff that comes with them is just junk to me. 

Don't think I've ever bought one, unless you want to count Kirby's Dream Collection as one. :P There's some I would like to have.

I think the only Collector's/Premium Edition I ever got was for Catherine. I got to say, I was not disappointed. I'd definitely buy the premium edition if its at a reasonable price and the stuff that comes with it is valuable to me.

I bought Uncharted 3's Collector Edition it was $30, so why not, I'm buying The Last Of Us, simply because I want to.

Only for a series I really love like Zelda.

While I have two collector's editions, I only bought one myself, World at War. It came with a piece of the Berlin Wall which I thought was cool to have and representative of the Cold War of which I lived the majority of my life under.

It really depends on the game and what comes with it. If it's a few items that I can get from there without finding it anywhere else and think it's worth it, I'll buy it. If not, I move on.

While I have two collector's editions, I only bought one myself, World at War. It came with a piece of the Berlin Wall which I thought was cool to have and representative of the Cold War of which I lived the majority of my life under.

WhiteKnight77

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While I have two collector's editions, I only bought one myself, World at War. It came with a piece of the Berlin Wall which I thought was cool to have and representative of the Cold War of which I lived the majority of my life under.

ShaineTheNerd

Sorry, that is World in Conflict (World at War is a TV series about WWII that I have) and yes, it came with a piece of the Berlin Wall.

It honestly depends on the game and the quality of the limited edition. I still remember lusting over Japan's limited editions and first print bonuses, as it wasn't long ago none of that existed in the states. Like everything however, it went from unique pre-order bonuses and other packages to cashing in on overpriced hard stock, audio cd's and other unenthralling merchandise. When it isn't the standard cash in and includes something genuinely creative, I may bite given it's a title I'm genuinely interested in.

I've bought a handful of collectors editions in the past. Three to be exact. I don't regret them and I enjoy the extras. It's rare that I do though. I have to really like the look of the extras. Most of the time just the game is enough. 

no not yet because it is too expensive :(

Depends on the game i guess.

I don't buy them.

depends on the game. i try to buy them for blizzard games because they usually give you both physically things like the soundtrack, a mouse pad, in game goodies, and in the case of diablo and starcraft a free copy of the first 2 games. 

Yep, I love to collect the statues and stuff from them. I bought Bioshock (limited edition not songbird), Tomb Raider and Injustice collector editions so far this year. I usually only buy one if I really love the series or it has an awesome statue/figurine I want. I care so very little for the digital stuff in CE, I want all the stuff I can proudly geek display.

Never did, never will. I only care about the game not the crap they put with it

While I have two collector's editions, I only bought one myself, World at War. It came with a piece of the Berlin Wall which I thought was cool to have and representative of the Cold War of which I lived the majority of my life under.

WhiteKnight77

I can certainly understand something having sentimental value like that. With Collector's ditions like The Last Of Us, it just seems like ND was wondering how many tangible products can they incorporate Ellie's face on and sell it? A freaking canvas wrap? I had to seriously lol at that one.

It really depends on the game and what comes with it. If it's a few items that I can get from there without finding it anywhere else and think it's worth it, I'll buy it. If not, I move on.

Metamania

i dont have collectors edition because its always overpriced and sometimes the cases are a different size

I love collector's editions, especially when they come with figurines, artbooks, or soundtrack CDs

I don't really see the point. I've never bought a Collector's edition unless it's the only one available but I never pay more than 60 dollars for a game. Usually they only add a little statue or something else that's stupid. I remember the AC: Brotherhood collector's edition was a really stupid jack in the box.

I got the AC3 collectors edition for like $20 awhile back.   But otherwise, I usually end up regretting it. :/

Sometimes.  It depends on how much it costs and what it comes with.

Depends on the game. If I am really looking forward to it and a collectors edition is available, then yes.