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00:00Focus on here, so we'll put it back on its stand where it should be, and here it is, all
00:05of its glory.
00:06Welcome to Mojo Plays, and today we aren't just buying a game, we're creating a shrine for it because it's
00:11that goddamn good.
00:13These are the 10 best collector's editions of physical games.
00:16Digital may end up being the way of the future, unfortunately, so let's reminisce about a better time.
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00:30Batman Arkham Asylum
00:34The collector's edition of Batman Arkham Asylum understood that Batman fans wanted gadgets, not another statue of a man standing
00:40dramatically.
00:41Its main attraction was a full-size Batarang replica, mounted on a display stand and packed inside a Wayne Tech
00:47-style storage box.
00:49Sadly, it was made from plastic and could not be removed for late-night crime fighting, which was probably for
00:54the best.
00:54The set also contained a leather-style journal filled with information about Arkham's inmates.
01:00A behind-the-scenes DVD featuring interviews with Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill, and an exclusive challenge map.
01:05Released for around $100, it looked impressive on a shelf and perfectly matched the game's dark atmosphere.
01:11Even if the Batarang itself felt slightly cheaper than Bruce Wayne would approve of.
01:14It's either kind of case, but it's asleep, so this slides right back in.
01:19If I can get this, I'll do it later.
01:20Death Stranding
01:29Few games split players quite like Death Stranding, but its collector's edition was much easier to appreciate.
01:35Kojima Productions fully embraced the game's strange world by including a life-sized BB pod statue,
01:41allowing fans to proudly display an artificial baby floating inside an amber container.
01:45And can I just say on behalf of all Kojima fanboys, hell yeah!
01:49The package also came with a steelbook case, a Luden's keychain, and a large cargo case styled after the equipment
01:55carried by Sam Porter Bridges.
01:57Several digital items were included as well, giving players extra gear to use during their delivery journey in-game.
02:03Beyond being an unusual display piece, the set was especially useful for cosplayers hoping to recreate Sam's outfit.
02:09Few collector's editions make transporting a bottle infant look this stylish.
02:21Call of Duty Black Ops
02:24The prestige edition of Call of Duty Black Ops arrived during an era when collector's sets included more than a
02:30steel case and three digital hats.
02:32Its headline item was a working, remote-controlled RCXD, based on the explosive killstreak from multiplayer.
02:39Thankfully, this version carried a camera instead of live explosives, sending colour, video, and audio to a small screen built
02:45into the controller.
02:47In 2010, this was pretty sick.
02:49The package also included the game in a steelbook, a Black Ops collector's medal, four remastered zombies maps from Call
02:56of Duty World at War, and exclusive Avatar content.
02:59It was completely unnecessary, slightly ridiculous, and therefore perfect.
03:03Nothing says elite, covert operatives quite like driving a tiny surveillance car around your dad's feet in the kitchen.
03:13Uncharted 2 Among Thieves
03:15So this is the collector's set itself.
03:18As you can see, it's made in the shape of an antique book.
03:21Tattered pages are designed around all the sides.
03:25The Fortune Hunter edition of Uncharted 2 Among Thieves was not something players could simply grab from a shop.
03:31Sony produced it as an extremely limited prize for competitions, instantly turning it into one of the rarest PlayStation collector's
03:39sets of all time.
03:40Its main attraction was a detailed replica of the Furber dagger, complete with a display stand that made fans look
03:47like they had rated Shambhala themselves.
03:49The package also included a collectible art book, bonus downloadable content, and a special case signed by members of Naughty
03:56Dog.
03:56With only 200 copies entering the wild, I'll say that again, 200 copies, prices eventually became ridiculous.
04:04It was a perfect collector's item for Nathan Drake fans, provided they had treasure hunting skills or an alarmingly healthy
04:10bank account.
04:10It's very important to make sure that the tip is intact if you're finding one of these on the secondary
04:15market.
04:15Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
04:24RE7 completely changed the series with its first-person horror, and its collector's edition followed that same weird path.
04:31Rather than including a predictable statue of Ethan or one of the bakers, Capcom gave fans a miniature version of
04:37the family's mansion.
04:38The model lights up, plays music, and projects Evelyn's shadow into one of the windows, which is a lovely feature
04:43for anyone hoping to never sleep again.
04:45The package also includes a bendable dummy finger that secretly works as a USB drive, referencing one of the game's
04:52strangest early puzzles.
04:53It's a wonderfully creepy collection that matches the tone of Resident Evil 7 perfectly, although displaying it beside your bed
05:00would be a spectacularly poor decision.
05:06Elden Ring
05:14Elden Ring arrived in 2022, carrying enormous expectations, and somehow managed to smash through most of them.
05:20As From Software's spiritual follow-up to the Dark Souls games, it opened the formula up with a massive open
05:26world and slightly friendlier progression, helping it reach a much wider audience.
05:30Bandai Namco also gave the game a suitably impressive collector's edition.
05:34The centerpiece is a large statue of Melania, presented inside a display box that opens like a small wardrobe.
05:40It also includes a hardcover artbook, a steelbook case, and a digital copy of the soundtrack.
05:45For a game built around towering bosses and dramatic scenery, the package feels appropriately grand.
05:51Just be prepared for Melania to judge you from the shelf every time you die.
05:54Game. First, let's check out the steelbook case here.
05:59Titanfall.
06:00Yep. Open this up.
06:05I do like the mechanism here for the packaging.
06:09When Titanfall launched in 2014, its fast movement immediately helped it stand apart from other shooters.
06:15Wall running, double jumps, and giant mechs gave every match a sense of speed and scale that felt fresh at
06:20the time.
06:20Naturally, the collector's edition focused on Titans rather than handing players another small statue of a bloke holding a gun.
06:27Its massive 18-inch display shows an atlas charging into battle, surrounded by soldiers, while an enemy pilot clings to
06:34its back.
06:35Built-in LED lights makes the whole scene even more dramatic.
06:38The package also includes a 190-page concept artbook and a large schematic poster.
06:43Originally priced at 250 bucks, it later became far more expensive, because apparently even plastic robots can appreciate in value.
06:52Then we have the Certificate of Authenticity.
06:55Mass Effect Legendary Edition.
06:57All I have is my cat will eat those.
07:00Here we have a replica of the helmet Commander Shepard wears.
07:06The Mass Effect Legendary Cache allows fans to dress like Commander Shepard without joining the Alliance or saving the galaxy
07:13first.
07:13Its main attraction was a full-sized, wearable N7 helmet featuring built-in lights and interchangeable red and blue Paragon
07:21or Renegade displays.
07:22The package also includes a steelbook case, obviously, two canvas art prints, a spinning morality pin, and an N7 acceptance
07:30letter written by Captain Anderson.
07:32Strangely, the actual Mass Effect Legendary Edition was not included, making this more of a merchandise bundle than a traditional
07:39collector's edition.
07:40Still, the helmet alone made it an impressive package for display or for cosplay.
07:44At $150 USD, it was not cheap, but better than a PlayStation Portal, I guess.
07:49This is absolutely gorgeous.
07:53Things that a fan would actually want to put on display.
07:56Gears 5.
07:57Today we have Gears 5, Jack Drone Collector's Edition, as well as the Ultimate Edition of the game.
08:01This is one of the more available collector's editions you can find, and much like a previous entry, it also
08:07comes without a copy of the game.
08:08The most notable feature is the flyable drone with remote control included, and it's designed precisely like the Jack robot
08:15in the Gears of War series.
08:16It's awesome for Gears fans looking into buying a drone, giving you the best of both worlds.
08:21Like in the previous games, Jack remains your companion throughout Gears 5, with the story focusing on the character Kate
08:26Diaz, and continuing to bring the classic third-person action to your screen.
08:30This set also includes a steelbook case, because obviously a steelbook case, and an exclusive skin for Jack in-game.
08:36A DB Industries patch, an ID badge, a collector's box, and a blueprint schematic of a Jack.
08:42It's a lot of stuff, for a pretty reasonable price.
08:44Jesus, is that the price?
08:46The friggin' room.
08:47So we have to be a little bit more careful about this.
08:56Fallout 4.
08:57Today, we're checking out the Pip-Boy edition of Fallout 4.
09:00That's right, guys, it's finally time.
09:02Fallout 4 may have divided fans, but its Pip-Boy edition was much easier to get excited about.
09:08Rather than including another statue destined to gather dust, Bethesda gave players a full-sized, wearable Pip-Boy replica.
09:15A smartphone could be placed inside the device and connected to the game's companion app,
09:18letting players manage inventory, check perks, and pretend they were genuinely surviving the wasteland right there on it.
09:24The package also included a physical instructions guide, a Vault-Tec poster, and a sturdy metal case design to match
09:31the series' retro futuristic style.
09:33Priced it $100 at launch, it offered far more personality than most expensive collector's sets.
09:39It was useful for a cosplay, display, or simply making ordinary phones look unnecessarily dramatic.
09:45Won't be out of focus on here, so we'll put it back on its stand where it should be, and
09:49here it is, all of its glory.
09:51It's, I mean, it's expensive, I suppose, but, you know, it's a bit of, it's a bit of...
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