Fallout 3 goes overboard! June 6, 2008
Posted by endersgames in Uncategorized.Tags: Gaming, Gaming News, PS3, xbox 360
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The Fallout series is probably best described as a cult classic; the first and second entries in the series were on PC, and were critically acclaimed, but not amazing sellers. A couple crappy sequels came later on various systems, and due to a high suck factor, they bombed immensely. Bethesda, the creators of the excellent Oblivion, are taking another swing with Fallout 3, due out in October of this year.
It’s become common of late for high-profile games to be released in a more expensive, goody-packed Collector’s Edition in addition to the standard edition. Typically, these CE versions include an artbook, soundtrack, or often-useless in-game item, together with pretty packaging for $10 more than the regular version. Bethesda, of course, wants in on the gravy train, and in the process has gone a tad overboard in their plans for extra versions of Fallout 3. In addition to the standard edition, there is also a Collector’s Edition, as well as a Survival Edition. All 3 are listed below for all available platforms, complete with Amazon links, for your preordering pleasure.
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The standard edition is just what you’d expect: the game, the case, and the manual. It retails for $59.99 on Xbox 360 and PS3, $49.99 on PC.
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The Collector’s Edition throws in some interesting extras, to include a Vault Boy Bobblehead, a Making-Of DVD, a Fallout 3 Artbook, and my personal favorite, a Vault-Tec Lunchbox. The CE version retails for $79.99 on Xbox 360 & PS3, $69.99 on PC.
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Finally, we have the Survival Edition. This version is the same as the Collector’s Edition, but it throws in one more goody: a Pipboy Digital Clock. This version is only available at Amazon, and it is going for an absurd $129.99 ($119.99 on PC). With the clock being the only difference between the SE and the CE, I can’t see paying $50 more dollars for it. But if you just gotta have it……
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Personally, I am going with the Collector’s Edition for PS3. Why PS3? I need more games to play on my PS3, that’s why. Everything I buy is for the X360, and I need something to play on that $600 monster I call my Playstation 3. I just hope the PS3 version isn’t inferior to the 360 version, as the trend has been in the past.
I am really looking forward to this title! It’s being pitched as a sort of post-apocalyptic Oblivion, which sounds just awesome to me. Anyone else got their ear to the ground on Fallout 3?
Ahck… keep in the family and get it on the 360. You know you want to. Games just play better on the 360 anyways. Your PS3’s a great Blu-Ray player
I’m all over Fallout 3 as well. Not sure what version I’ll end up with; unless I can score a great deal on the CE version, I’ll probably just get the game.
I haven’t tried any Fallout games before, but am definitely planning on giving this one a try.
Ender, are you checking out Ninja Gaiden II? I was excited for it but then I heard that it’s not next-gen enough. I might still give it a try…
McWilliams – I KNOW man, I want it for 360…..but considering the game has no online component, no exclusive DLC for 360, and I have nothing at all to use my PS3 for right now…..sorry man, I’m jumping ship!
Ross – I’m tempted to try it out….shipwreck said on Foreplay that he really liked it, and that it is easier than NGB. Plus, McWilliams seems to like it as well. I guess I’ll snag it when I see a cheap deal.