It's Sony..it all cool brah.. :/
Witcher 3 Collector's Edition getting exclusive physical content on XB1 [CDP Comment]
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FoxnHurley
Member
Good for them, this is fine by me. To my awareness, all retailers are sold out of this collector's edition for all platforms so it really wouldn't persuade additional sales. If you were fortunate to get this edition before it sold out on the day it was announced, keep that ordered copy..lol
I'm getting this edition primarily for the artbook that I know is going to feature some beautiful concept art.
I'm getting this edition primarily for the artbook that I know is going to feature some beautiful concept art.
For Collectos DLC exclusives don't meant alot, the physical stuff is what matters the most. You'd be surprised what a cloth map, or exclusive deck of cards mean to most, plus first time I've seen a CE now offering exclusive physical items, when majority of CE's have everythin the same physically with exclusive DLC
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
This isn't exclusive in-game content. I really don't get people not understanding that some people might not care about some crappy in game exclusive items but are slightly peeved that they don't get the same physical items even though they're paying the same price.
Yeah last I had read Sony paid to port and release that game so that the PS4 would have a fighter as well.
It really is. Let the exclusive wars begin!! Soon they will have exclusive stickers and 20 minute timed exclusive in game hats and stuff. Getting a bit ridiculous. Seems they are nabbing anything they can to have a one up on each other. Maybe I just never realized and it was always this bad.
KinoTheMystic
Neo Member
Drop in the bucket to the circle jerk that goes on every time ms does it.
Gipsy Danger
Member
I really don't get why people value physical products that do nothing more than in-game exclusive items that actually affect the way you play the game even though they're paying the same price.
Complex Shadow
Cudi Lame
to be honest. I feel the same way. less so, since I don't actually own any next gen consoles. but its still scummy.
Pseudo judo
Member
You sound like a Fox News pundit on a political smear campaign.
overdrivex
Banned
nah i think it was an console exclusivity deal from the way WB refuse to make a statement and ed boon saying "more complicated than we think" ( which i am guessing means "its out of my hand")
Gipsy Danger
Member
Yes but do you know if it is an exclusive deal?
ShogunDarius
Member
think of it as similar to wanting a game physical over digitally, it's something in your hand, you own, you can show, it has meaningful value as a collectors item.
FullMetaltech
Member
I remeber them saying nothing exclusive to consoles. Guess maybe there was deal for physical stuff instead.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/new...-3-Dev-Promises-No-Platform-Exclusive-Content
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/new...-3-Dev-Promises-No-Platform-Exclusive-Content
Ascenion
Member
See in game items usually make their way to other platforms eventually. These physical items will never be available to CE buyers outside of paying out the ass on eBay after already paying out the ass for the initial stuff.
Its the same reason people will buy a physical copy of this game on PC to begin with they see the additional goods as being worth the cost of paying more. Some people never even download the in-game stuff. I bought a used copy of Batman AA from gamestop a few years ago and the Joker card was still good.
Wow that's a little extreme dude. This is the same kind of discussion that occurred then. People asked why CDPR, the heroes of Anti-DRM, were up on stage with the most draconian DRM system released at the time. I wasn't making morale judgements on the company I was just comparing it to the earlier situation.
I don't it has never been revealed I would assume there was something unless Microsoft just felt no need to pay for a port to the XBO.
Do people still like having statuettes for limited edition?
I used to like them, but nowadays, it just seems like another thing to have to store away... I much prefer the 'feelies' - cards, cloth maps, coins, etc. - but I'm finding more and more that miniatures and figurines just seem... unnecessary. Like, if I really wanted it, it's something I would ideally hope would be offered as separate kit (like back when EB Games/GameStop would have a toy section that sold figurines and action figures). Not as part of the box.
I used to like them, but nowadays, it just seems like another thing to have to store away... I much prefer the 'feelies' - cards, cloth maps, coins, etc. - but I'm finding more and more that miniatures and figurines just seem... unnecessary. Like, if I really wanted it, it's something I would ideally hope would be offered as separate kit (like back when EB Games/GameStop would have a toy section that sold figurines and action figures). Not as part of the box.
Well I'm not really complaining as I preordered digital on GOG but I gotta say I don't think this is a clever decision when CDPR try to present themselves as a consumer-friendly developer. They might not be 100% at fault here but you would think they'd have some control over stuff like that. It just gives me a bitter taste thats all. No big problem though I'd say.
shungokusatsu
Member
How is it not as bad? While the Xbox CoD and PS Destiny timed exclusives are a pita, the consumer STILL gets the content eventually. In this case, PC and PS fans are likely paying full price for something they will NEVER get.
Very odd how it's OK for physical content but not in-game content, especially when it's permanent and not a timed deal.
Will they get those Destiny timed exclusives for free? Somehow I don't think so, but I could be wrong. Also the Diablo 3 exclusives are not timed at all. I am sure there are other examples, but I don't feel like digging right now. I don't think much thought is put in to what exclusives are more or less consumer friendly by most publishers. If they can get a one up on another platform they will in most cases.
BeforeU
Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.
are you guys listening to yourself? it is all subjective and equally bad shit from both MS and Sony. Now stop saying physical is not fine but in game stuff is fine. It just hurts my head. Because its damn subjective and depends on who you ask.
Xbox one version of watchdog was also $60, and gamers paid the same money as PS4 gamers and still hey got less content. Isn't that the case with Destiny as well? they have exclusive within the exclusive DLC. The fuq?
Honestly I am done, I am not even gonna argue this further. I see way too much double standard. Don't have energy to explain this to everyone. One thing I do know is both MS and Sony is doing same practice. its BULLSHIT.
Regardless of what people say, I agree and this is much much clearer now.
Up until now when we had store exclusive physical content, I swear all I read about that was no one cares about physical stuff. But in game content is way more appealing. And now its the opposite. This is not even funny now, its just sad.
TheDrowningMan
Member
One thing I will say is that after claiming that the Witcher 3 would have absolutely no exclusive content CDPR do look a bit stupid. I don't think anyone should be at the gate with a pitchfork, just that it's a good example of how no developer is quite as altruistic as they profess to be.
All this means is that they can't trade on the positively angelic reputation that had been attributed to them any more - that's gone, but they're still seemingly better than most. Though you have to suspect that it has much more to do with their methods being a good way of building a loyal, paying audience rather than a deep seated belief, regardless of what will continue to be claimed in media puff-pieces.
All this means is that they can't trade on the positively angelic reputation that had been attributed to them any more - that's gone, but they're still seemingly better than most. Though you have to suspect that it has much more to do with their methods being a good way of building a loyal, paying audience rather than a deep seated belief, regardless of what will continue to be claimed in media puff-pieces.
Yep. Destiny pass is the same price on Xbox with less in game content. I bought the Watch Dogs season pass and it's missing content from the the PS4 version.
Do I cry? No. Console makers ALWAYS try to incentivize their version if they can.
This dog-piling on Xbox lately is really tainting the objectivity of this forum.
The PC CE is already 10 cheaper. And all the stuff is probably not more worth than 5. If MS paid them to have it in their CE, why not? The GOG version is also better than the steam version.
I don't know what's going on with it on GOG, but the Steam version does come with the artbook and the soundtrack at no additional cost, among other things.
Caayn
Member
There's plenty of permanent exclusive DLC for PS just like there's on other platforms. Take the Joker in Batman, the exclusive missions in AC/WD, Diablo 3 for example. Plenty more. Xbox/Nintendo/PC owners paid exactly the same amount of money for games that PS owners only to need to wait for months to receive the full game if they got their hands on that content at all.
Sadly we've entered a generation where the companies leading it would rather wave their dicks around with content bought from third-parties rather than to create their own content, this goes both ways! I see physical content as ok for me because it doesn't affect the actual game, after all I buy the game to play the game.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Bit disappointing, those cards might be fun to have. But fuck it, I'll just buy the regular edition.
TheDrowningMan
Member
Edited to reflect irrelevance.
overdrivex
Banned
read your own post before you make it public, the only merged the thread
its right here:
http://forums.cdprojektred.com/thre...r’s-Edition-of-The-Witcher-3-Wild-Hunt/page11
Elginer
Member
LOL Oh this is getting entertaining now.
Denton
Member
They are merging the threads into one, it can be found on the forums.
But yeah I am pretty pissed. It feels shitty having preordered CE and GOG versions both only to find out I don't get all the content despite giving them shitload of money..especially since I never thought they would stoop to MS's level like this. It disgusts me, frankly.
Are you fucking kidding me ?
Brutalitops
Banned
Wouldn't the fact it's not anything of substance mean it actually didn't add value to the Xbox One version?
KaiserBecks
Member
You still get everything you pre-ordered.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Yes, why wouldn't it? Resolution has nothing to do with how much a game costs to develop or what price it should have. Resolution isn't content, it's a graphical setting. You don't get a discount on a game just because your PC is too weak to max it.
TheDrowningMan
Member
I had read it, when I pasted the link into the post no clarification had been made. Honest mistake.
overdrivex
Banned
if ms is the one paying for it to be there, what is your problem with it? if they raise the price of the pc and ps4 version of the game to include the same thing, are you going to complain about having to pay more aswelll?
No one knows they aren't giving people the options of paying more for the ability to have the physical goods. Maybe people wouldn't complain if they could get them as well.
Off-Kilter
Banned
Ok, PS4 as well. I only wrote PC because I imagine that's where the vast majority of fans are.
I should've wrote both, my bad.
semiconscious
Member
really. rarely if ever into physical extras, so, yeah: identical game content with exclusive tchotchkes works for me...
RoadHazard
Gold Member
CDPR sold out. Nah, but seriously, it's a bit funny how one minute they're such champions for everything being done "right" (no DRM on their PC games, etc), and the next minute something like this happens. But I guess it wasn't exactly their choice. Perhaps.
The false equivalance and strawmanning over this shit from MS fans is getting beyond tiresome. Hearing the same "Oh but where was the outrage when Destiny got some timed exclusive bullshit?" posts constantly is incredibly frustrating for those of us that actually READ those Destiny threads at the time that were swimming in salt and complaining from MS fans. Spare me the hollow martyr routine already ffs.
CDPR's primary fanbase is overwhelmingly on PC and they've usually been above this console pandering crap in the past. That's why some of us are annoyed by this.
CDPR's primary fanbase is overwhelmingly on PC and they've usually been above this console pandering crap in the past. That's why some of us are annoyed by this.