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Post by SofaJockey on Feb 3, 2017 21:38:45 GMT
I really like the simplicity of the Pre-Order bonuses:
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Pre Orders for MEA are simple. Everyone gets the same stuff, regardless of where or when it was pre ordered.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2017 22:14:33 GMT
I can see the appeal of not including the game in the sense that it allows CE to be more easily ordered without worrying about there not being enough Xbox versions or something along those lines. That's all well and good. My point in mentioning the fact that the game isn't included is that it feels really slimy. It makes the CE look less expensive as a whole than it actually is because it's not factoring in how much it's going to cost to buy the game along with it. Again, with my Persona example, I got a myriad of really great collector's items, and the CE as a whole only cost me $80. Closer to $70 when you consider the fact that I ordered with Amazon Prime. That means I get an artbook, soundtrack, plush, collector's box, steel case, and a schoolbag for $10. Here, I'm spending $200 for an RC car, Day 1 DLC, steel case, and a digital soundtrack. So if Persona can offer those things for $10, what is making this CE cost so much? Remove the steel case and the soundtrack (which isn't even a physical copy) and it's still $190, in addition to having to buy the game separately. That's a terrible value. If you look at any collector's edition of a game and if they include a statue it is normally about a $100 jump in price anymore and that is for something that isn't very complex. Even looking at the Pipboy for Fallout 4, originally they charged USD$120 for it, but when it was restocked at GameStop it was USD$190, now that did include the game, but it was a piece of formed plastic that from my understanding could break easily. Using a release from CDPR their collector's edition cost $150 for its statue version as well, it did have some more physical things also, but it was three years ago too. To me it gives people options, for with Dragon Age: Inquisition some versions of its collector's edition sold out much faster then others so people were upset at the thought of if they really wanted the collector's edition they would have to buy the game twice, once for their platform and once on a platform they didn't want. I am personally fine with it as long as it is clear the game doesn't come with the items and at least on the BioWare store it seems that way to me, for to me slimy would require them to mask their intentions. I would say those statues are usually overpriced too, honestly. Maybe it just seems that much worse because there are so many CEs recently that had so much bang for your buck compared to this one. The FFXV CE was standard price for this sorta thing and it had one of those figures, soundtrack, steel case, collector's box, movie, anime, and an artbook, while still being shipped with the price of the game as well. I already said I don't mind that the CE is separate from the game in the way you're talking about it, but the reason it bothers me is because the combined price is absolutely insane. |
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Post by Sanunes on Feb 3, 2017 22:24:22 GMT
If you look at any collector's edition of a game and if they include a statue it is normally about a $100 jump in price anymore and that is for something that isn't very complex. Even looking at the Pipboy for Fallout 4, originally they charged USD$120 for it, but when it was restocked at GameStop it was USD$190, now that did include the game, but it was a piece of formed plastic that from my understanding could break easily. Using a release from CDPR their collector's edition cost $150 for its statue version as well, it did have some more physical things also, but it was three years ago too. To me it gives people options, for with Dragon Age: Inquisition some versions of its collector's edition sold out much faster then others so people were upset at the thought of if they really wanted the collector's edition they would have to buy the game twice, once for their platform and once on a platform they didn't want. I am personally fine with it as long as it is clear the game doesn't come with the items and at least on the BioWare store it seems that way to me, for to me slimy would require them to mask their intentions. I would say those statues are usually overpriced too, honestly. Maybe it just seems that much worse because there are so many CEs recently that had so much bang for your buck compared to this one. The FFXV CE was standard price for this sorta thing and it had one of those figures, soundtrack, steel case, collector's box, movie, anime, and an artbook, while still being shipped with the price of the game as well. I already said I don't mind that the CE is separate from the game in the way you're talking about it, but the reason it bothers me is because the combined price is absolutely insane. I am not sure what makes FFXV okay. If you buy Mass Effect: Andromeda Deluxe edition its $70 and the purchase of the statue of the Mako is $100 and the RC Mako is $200, it is either $170 or $270 depending on what you want. The collector's edition of FFXV that you mention was $260. So getting a RC Mako is more expensive, but the statue version of the Mako isn't. So the trade off is that you get what seems to be two blu-rays (edit: and the artbook) in FFXV for an upgrade to an RC Mako, both collector's editions include a steelbook and digital content. |
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Post by SKAR on Feb 5, 2017 5:38:48 GMT
Thoughts on preorder bonuses etc.
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Post by Pearl on Feb 5, 2017 5:43:09 GMT
Not convinced yet.
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Post by N7Sovereign on Feb 5, 2017 5:50:51 GMT
I already preordered the Deluxe Edition before they announced the extra bonuses with that trailer from the other day.
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Post by ProbeAway on Feb 5, 2017 5:56:55 GMT
I already preordered the Deluxe Edition before they announced the extra bonuses with that trailer from the other day. Extra bonuses? If you're talking about the armour, nomad skin, pyjak, hoodie, soundtrack, MP pack, etc, I don't think these have changed since all three preorder versions were announced a few months back. |
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Post by DalishRanger on Feb 5, 2017 5:58:03 GMT
Depends on what matters for you. I preordered the deluxe edition immediately because I always get BioWare soundtracks, so that was worth the extra $10 to me.
Don't really care about the rest of the goodies one way or the other. The pyjack and armor are neat but wouldn't be enough to draw me in alone. Couldn't care less about the rest.
Regardless, I would preorder at least the regular version anyway, just so I could predownload and play the second it rolls over to midnight on the 21st.
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Post by Nightlife on Feb 5, 2017 6:02:44 GMT
i'll def pre-order for the bonuses, just not sure if PC or console yet.
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Post by N7Sovereign on Feb 5, 2017 6:10:37 GMT
I already preordered the Deluxe Edition before they announced the extra bonuses with that trailer from the other day. Extra bonuses? If you're talking about the armour, nomad skin, pyjak, hoodie, soundtrack, MP pack, etc, I don't think these have changed since all three preorder versions were announced a few months back. Yes, the trailer stuff wasn't originally included in the Deluxe Edition this was its original contents Pathfinder Casual Outfit - Look your best whileaboard the Tempest and docking at different friendly locations. Scavenger Armor - A unique look for the Pathfinder while exploring dangerous, new planets. Pathfinder Elite Weapon Set (4) - Shoot your way through Andromeda with this unique set of weapons. Pet Pyjak - Everyone's favorite space monkey is back and can join you aboard the Tempest. Digital Soundtrack - Listen to the iconic music of Mass Effect anywhere with a file download. Multiplayer Deluxe Launch Pack - Get a head start on Day 1 Co-Op play with the Multiplayer Launch Pack which includes items to kick start your progress. (received instantly) Then the recently uploaded preorder trailer added these Deep Space Explorer Armor - Get ready for the far edges of the Andromeda Galaxy in this unique armor set. Nomad Skin - A unique skin for the Nomad as you explore new planets. Multiplayer Booster Pack - Jumpstart your multiplayer co-op play with a booster pack. Includes 5x of 50% XP Boosters (received instantly, limit 1 per match) |
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Post by Atemporal Vanguardian-Debugger on Feb 5, 2017 7:07:34 GMT
Want me to Pre-Order?
Give something more than shallow aesthetics that I personally believe was spawned by the Modding community of ME2.
Ironically the outfit DLC's for ME2 came out after MANY mods to change clothing of Shepard and squadmates were made.
Till such time I will have to say NAY.
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Post by Toyish Batphone on Feb 5, 2017 7:20:51 GMT
No. It is a bad consumer practice in general.
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Post by Dirk on Feb 5, 2017 7:42:48 GMT
I've preordered the deluxe version when it was 30% off.
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Post by ProbeAway on Feb 5, 2017 7:49:27 GMT
Extra bonuses? If you're talking about the armour, nomad skin, pyjak, hoodie, soundtrack, MP pack, etc, I don't think these have changed since all three preorder versions were announced a few months back. Yes, the trailer stuff wasn't originally included in the Deluxe Edition this was its original contents Pathfinder Casual Outfit - Look your best whileaboard the Tempest and docking at different friendly locations. Scavenger Armor - A unique look for the Pathfinder while exploring dangerous, new planets. Pathfinder Elite Weapon Set (4) - Shoot your way through Andromeda with this unique set of weapons. Pet Pyjak - Everyone's favorite space monkey is back and can join you aboard the Tempest. Digital Soundtrack - Listen to the iconic music of Mass Effect anywhere with a file download. Multiplayer Deluxe Launch Pack - Get a head start on Day 1 Co-Op play with the Multiplayer Launch Pack which includes items to kick start your progress. (received instantly) Then the recently uploaded preorder trailer added these Deep Space Explorer Armor - Get ready for the far edges of the Andromeda Galaxy in this unique armor set. Nomad Skin - A unique skin for the Nomad as you explore new planets. Multiplayer Booster Pack - Jumpstart your multiplayer co-op play with a booster pack. Includes 5x of 50% XP Boosters (received instantly, limit 1 per match) Actually those three things were always included as preorder bonuses, even with the standard version. They definitely aren't new  |
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Post by sinkingfish on Feb 5, 2017 7:55:48 GMT
I already pre-ordered. Sod all the negative Nelly's.  |
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Post by tatann on Feb 5, 2017 8:07:30 GMT
ME3 is the only game I've ever pre-ordered :
1) Pre-order gave a discount
2) I was able to play a demo for a month
MEA pre-order offers nothing of the sort, so I don't see the point of pre-ordering
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Post by Anthreya on Feb 5, 2017 8:10:47 GMT
I really wanted to wait and see what will others say,read some reviews,to see some gameplay videos...But my will is weak.I have no backbone when it comes to Bioware's games.Yep,I want that Pyjak  |
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Post by KaiserShep on Feb 5, 2017 8:22:40 GMT
That deep space explorer armor ain't gonna download itself.
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Post by Dobby on Feb 5, 2017 8:26:00 GMT
I don't want to but I really want that Pyjak...
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Post by oniangel on Feb 5, 2017 20:33:31 GMT
I will likely preorder. However, I will wait until at least a day after early access opening up to listen to player feedback.
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Post by chococri on Feb 6, 2017 0:37:35 GMT
I did. Also, I dont understand the wave of comments on Youtube saying '' DONT PREORDER'' Idek. It's Bioware, my favorite videogame companiy and I trust them. Also, my hype is killing me and I really want to play the game so why the hell not? After all, I've been waiting 5 years for this game. Glady peordered a month ago |
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Post by The Loyal Nub on Feb 9, 2017 17:04:22 GMT
Did it last weekend. Love BioWare games and they haven't really disappointed me so yeah...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2017 19:02:58 GMT
I have pre-ordered because it doesn't matter to me (too much) whether Andromeda is highly acclaimed or just an above average game. Given what has been revealed from BW so far I can see that I will enjoy it to a great degree. Imo, it clearly has 'issues' with some non-sensical logic, odd explanations, and puzzling personnel background descriptions in the first 4 training vids. I do roll my eyes. I fully expect there will be a significant patch within 4 weeks for the pc version after release, and I mostly agree with Smudboy's criticisms covered in his YouTube "Everything wrong with..." Series. For full disclosure I found Star Wars episode 7 as little more than a redux of episode 4 and the recent Rogue One movie was very disappointing except for Felicity Jones' performance and characterization. Perhaps I'm resigned to 'trying' to enjoy above average space entertainment, or I've become a citizen drone from '1984' for BW (see the Apple commercial) but I'm willing to bite into the Andromeda apple and enjoy it without being too critical. Pun intended. If the main story is good then I will gladly buy the DLCs just as I have done for the Shepard trilogy. Very hopeful for Andromeda's success and entertainment value.
BTW - Shepard should have lived at the end, Joker would NEVER have left Shepard, and then Tali could have thrown an amusing party on Rannock for everyone at her new home's back deck overlooking the rift valley below.
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Post by President of Boom on Feb 10, 2017 12:34:38 GMT
I'm still waiting for the PC requirements. My sister is getting it for PS4 so if my PC can't handle it, or if I can only run it in Mass Effect: Minecraft mode, I'll end up just borrowing it from my sister when she's done... which, sadly, could  take a while ...but that's the worst-case scenario I don't want to think about just yet. For now, I'm still hopeful that I can run it at 30-40 fps on medium. |
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Post by _Wolf Rider_ on Feb 12, 2017 20:11:55 GMT
I have preordered myself, got the xbox one deluxe edition from Toys R Us online being shipped to my home. More then likely ME:A will be sold out other places that's why I did what I did.
In the end, am I have second thoughts about preordering? Heck no I'm not. I really have liked a lot of BioWare's games. I'm also planning to get the Prima paperback or CE strategy guide.
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