Witcher 3 Collector's Edition getting exclusive physical content on XB1 [CDP Comment]
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Doesn't matter they spent quite a bit of time talking about how they believe in parity across all platforms. Even if it isn't in game content it still goes against that. Don't get me wrong they are free to do what they want but it's kind of funny that they made such a huge stand on parity and then drop it so easily.
Panzerkrei
Banned
Way to spit on the face of the platform that the series called home.
I doubt CDprojeckt had much of a say in this but it's still not nice to see.
I would have considered buying the CE if the PC version had this many extras.
I doubt CDprojeckt had much of a say in this but it's still not nice to see.
I would have considered buying the CE if the PC version had this many extras.
overdrivex
Banned
Gipsy Danger
Member
There is still parity though. If you buy the game on Xbox One and I buy it on PC we are both getting the exact same game.
People love to complain. This isn't even as bad as having exclusive content for diablo 3 for ps4 or very long timed exclusive content for destiny. Those games still cost the same on every platform despite getting less content in some. Paying to help add extra physical stuff to your platforms CE doesn't seem all that evil although it sucks for the people who are getting other versions.
R3TRO
Member
Good point hmm.
JetBlackPanda
Member
Lol if true
spookyfish
Member
Um, aren't these all sold out pretty much? Why announce this now?
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ShogunDarius
Member
that content is based on Sony ips though
overdrivex
Banned
so tell me about xbox losing in game missions in assassins creed games and watch dog
Gipsy Danger
Member
It's still extra content for the same price. And it's content that actually makes a difference in game. Don't see any reason why there couldn't be some Halo content or something in the XBO version.
OsirisBlack
Banned
In game content exclusive stuff has been running rampant for years don't act like its new on the PS4 there are games where it seemed like devs could give a shit less when it came to content on the PS3. Skyrim and GTAIV are just two of many examples. But I cannot remember physical stuff ever being withheld from CE's. It may have been but I cannot remember it. I buy a ton of Collectors editions as I like to collect junk so this is a slap in the face to people with similar collecting habits.
It was all their decision just like being on stage with Microsoft after they had announced their original DRM heavy plans.
It's even parity between the standard and CE versions of the game, which is increasingly rare these days.
ShogunDarius
Member
yeah THAT is shitty, but when its based on a first party ip thats diifferent
(FYI I played those AC and watch dogs missions, they were all shit)
KaiserBecks
Member
A missing cloth map and two decks of cards kept you from pre-ordering the PC CE? Just asking because I'm not entirely sure that the difference is that clear. Probably should be highlighted in the OP.
GameAddict411
Member
what about "we will treat all gamers alike"? money is too tempting? everyone has a price it seems.
Gipsy Danger
Member
Quality shouldn't be a factor though. Playstation games are getting a more complete product than Xbox gamers for the same price. It's no different to me.
These things are shitty but I don't think it's a big deal if it's physical things and the game is still equal across the 3 platforms.
StrongBlackVine
Banned
I was never going to buy the Collector's Edition for this game so it doesn't bother me. Still crappy for PS4 and PC owner's that will.
Not if I buy the Collectors Edition then there is no long parity. Again I am not saying this is unusual or wrong I am just saying its funny because they made themselves seem above Ubisoft and others who do this. Exclusive content is exclusive content whether it is a digital or physical goods.
ShogunDarius
Member
I'm guessing its tied in part to the marketing, sony wanted something unique and asked them to make content that would be appropriate based on thier ips. MS did that with Sonic and Sega racing with Banjo being a playable racer too.
PseudoViper
Member
I'm not surprised.
StrongBlackVine
Banned
This is still bad as your paying for less.
Samurai_Heart
Member
Ah that's weird of CD Projeket then... and the price of the CE is still the same which is odd, may seem like a silly theory but any chance these bonuses were added cause preorders for the CE were lagging on Xbox One in comparison to PC and PS4? Either way as long as it doesn't become cut content that becomes exclusive to each format, that's okay.
Gipsy Danger
Member
But the games are the exact same. That is parity. Some bonus physical goods that mean nothing are irrelevant. Especially when it's only with the super expensive CE of the game. They are no where near as bad as Ubisoft.
What, for the people who don't own an Xbox One, but have a desire to break out the Gwent decks at a sleepover?
ShogunDarius
Member
oh yeah I get where you are coming from, but dlc like those dont even register with me anymore, 1 because as I said they are generally shit.
2 because rarely does it have any impact of the actual story a game is telling.
3 the content tends to be rather throwaway in general, like a bulletpoint to put on marketing to say this product is better with us when really it holds no real meaningful value.
I'd assume it's part of their marketing agreement with Microsoft: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...ev-vows-no-exclusive-content-for-any-platform
Eurogamer said:
Normally you get this in trade for exclusive in game content. Presumably they had to give them something, which is logical when someone is giving you money.
Probably not. They said from get go that they had a co-marketing deal with MS, so this is probably what that is. I'm sure MS wanted ingame content, CDPR probably objected to that, and they settled on some crummy playing cards.
Final Verdict
Member
Not in game content, and I would not be surprised if MS is paying them for how much it cost them to include each of the extra items.
TheOhrenberger.
Banned
Why would they? Last time I checked the xbox version of destiny is the same price as the Playstation version and it's getting less content at launch.
What is up with the double standards on this forum?
I am not saying it is as bad as Ubisoft but when a company spends so much time saying they are better than everyone else it looks worse when they fall in the mud. Also someone who really enjoys physical goods would probably find this just as bad as exclusive DLC.
StrongBlackVine
Banned
Yes it is only bad for tiny percentage of people who would buy the game.
Gipsy Danger
Member
So do you not believe this bonus content to be throwaway? I suppose it's entirely subjective but I don't really care either way. Then again, I never intended to buy the CE but I can imagine someone who was maybe being a bit peeved.
overdrivex
Banned
then just buy the standard edition.
Off-Kilter
Banned
Meh, I never buy collectors editions anyway, but sucks for the PC fans that were thinking of buying this.
I want the damn cloth map.
ShogunDarius
Member
in this case no as it is an actual physical item/s that is being withheld from others (FYI I have the PC CE pre-ordered), a physical item always tends to have some value, and if you are a big fan of a series even more so.
Buy the CE and sell/giveaway the game
Gipsy Danger
Member
This is hardly them falling in the mud. They vowed that they would never release exclusive in-game content and they have stuck by their guns. Even though MS let them on their stage at E3, which is a huge fucking thing for a dev like CDPR. I imagine erawsd is right in that MS wanted in-game content but CDPR refused. Although that's 100% conjecture.
nelsonroyale
Member
Personally, it doesn't affect me. If the PS4 runs at 1080p that is a bigger deal for me.
