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[nani17]

For this price players should be getting a physical copy of the game there's no excuse not to put it in if you can put in a vinyl. I understand many people are ok with this but for me personally no disc is such a an expensive collector's edition is an absolute joke.

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Collector's edition 179 also no disc.

 

[MasterCornholio]

That’s kind of dumb how it comes with a steel case.

 

[ManaByte]

That’s kind of dumb how it comes with a steel case.

So you’ll go out and buy the game for $70 to have a disc for the case.

 

[Mikey Jr.]

For this price players should be getting a physical copy of the game there's no excuse not to put it in if you can put in a vinyl. I understand many people are ok with this but for me personally no disc is such a an expensive collector's edition is an absolute joke.

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Collector's edition 179 also no disc.

But what if you have a digital ps5 only?

How would you play the disc?

 

[SJRB]

This "trend" of releasing massively expensive collector's editions without the actual game is outrageous.

 

[MasterCornholio]

So you’ll go out and buy the game for $70 to have a disc for the case.

Just watched the unboxing again. Yep it does come with a steel book case which contains the codes in it. That’s just dumb especially with what your paying for this.

But what if you have a digital ps5 only?

How would you play the disc?

You’re right about that. At least with the code everyone can play this. However most people own the disk edition PS5.

 

[STARSBarry]

This "trend" of releasing massively expensive collector's editions without the actual game is outrageous.

I believe EA started this and as with most bad ideas that EA create everyone soon follows.

 

[Wandering Leopard]

I'm waiting for an official PS5 + Ragnarok bundle.

 

[nani17]

But what if you have a digital ps5 only?

How would you play the disc?

Thats a very good point but why give a steel box case for something you don't have

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

Does it really matter, OP? In the time you made this thread, that Jotnar Edition already completely sold out

 

[Oddvintagechap]

That’s kind of dumb how it comes with a steel case.

Digital Copy works for all models.

Since I never use discs, this works for me. Coulda have used it as a table coaster tho.

 

[Robb]

Yeah I ain’t touching that. Really strange decision.

 

[A.Romero]

Fuck that. It's stupid.

It's been a while since I bought a special edition but I won't under this terms again.

 

[Neff]

This "trend" of releasing massively expensive collector's editions without the actual game is outrageous.

I didn't even know it was a thing. Absolutely ridiculous.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Does it really matter, OP? In the time you made this thread, that Jotnar Edition already completely sold out

I'm sayin' lol

 

[nani17]

Does it really matter, OP? In the time you made this thread, that Jotnar Edition already completely sold out

Of course it will sell out its god of war. its still stupid not to have a disc but a vinyl. Never said it wasn't going to sell

 

[MasterCornholio]

Digital Copy works for all models.

Since I never use discs, this works for me. Coulda have used it as a table coaster tho.

On a positive note I can still get the disk so that works for me as well.

 

[NeonGhost]

But what if you have a digital ps5 only?

How would you play the disc?

That’s why they should actually go the EA route and offer all the collectibles in a package with no game

 

[Mikey Jr.]

That’s why they should actually go the EA route and offer all the collectibles in a package with no game

Sure. That would be a smart way to do it.

But I guess sony figures the blowback to no game included at all would be bigger?

 

[Bartski]

 

[NeonGhost]

Sure. That would be a smart way to do it.

But I guess sony figures the blowback to no game included at all would be bigger?

Well you can still sell versions that have the game also same as EA they just also have a version that has no game and have all the collectibles

 

[MasterCornholio]

If there’s a special Raganarok PS5……….

 

[Mikey Jr.]

Well you can still sell versions that have the game also same as EA they just also have a version that has no game and have all the collectibles

True.

Regardless that shit sold out immediately and is going for 4x the price lol.
So this whole issue is moot lol.

 

[DaGwaphics]

This "trend" of releasing massively expensive collector's editions without the actual game is outrageous.

They include a digital code right?

 

[Ellery]

For me personally I am glad they are doing a digital code, but I can understand why people are upset about it and who prefer a physical version which they have more control over in the long run.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

But what if you have a digital ps5 only?

How would you play the disc?

The idiot of J.R. did not think about this situation... As always.

 

[ViolentP]

For this price players should be getting a physical copy of the game there's no excuse not to put it in if you can put in a vinyl. I understand many people are ok with this but for me personally no disc is such a an expensive collector's edition is an absolute joke.

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Collector's edition 179 also no disc.

Physical media dying is the excuse.

 

[Umbasaborne]

This man has no disc

 

[adamsapple]

This man has no disc

It's true.

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

Is this real? What a fucking joke

 

[ShirAhava]

The Jim Ryan "Fuck you pay me" Edition

 

[rofif]

But what if you have a digital ps5 only?

How would you play the disc?

If you have a digital console... it feels a bit weird collecting game stuff but no discs?
idk, but this is probably good answer why this don't have the disc

 

[TheInfamousKira]

They'll include the game disc if you send five dick pics.

 

[nani17]

They'll include the game disc if you send five dick pics.

I already sent 6 just for the release date

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

Every pc game sold in a box comes with a digital code.
Doom and Doom Eternal collectors editions came with a steel box (I mean really it's aluminum at best).

If you want the physical disc then buy regular priced physical version.

Personally I never open these collectors editions, they just sit in the box (in most cases they sit in the shipping box too) and wait until the eventual heat death of the universe.

*edit*
Also, who wants to get up and put a disc in to play the game...gross.

 

[TheInfamousKira]

I already sent 6 just for the release date

^ thinking ahead. Early adopter.

 

[Northeastmonk]

It’s so you buy another copy to further boost sales, put the disc in the steel case, and there you go.

 

[R6Rider]

Like brought up before, they should sell the Collector Kits separate from the game entirely for those who want it. Then the consumer has the choice of how they want the actual game.

Also, the reason for this is because they probably have all the bundles ready, and since the game isn't gold yet, probably don't have the discs to include with them yet. Waiting for the discs would mean having to either hold off on the bundles for months (and thus rushing to get them packaged for launch), or repackaging them.

 

[Aenima]

Since last gen that some expensive colectors editions come without a physical disk. It comes with a code for the PS4 and PS5 digital version of the game. And the more the digital games gain traction the more we will see this.

Feels dumb, but its a collector edition that both Physical and Digital PS5 owners can buy.

Personally im good with my future peasant physical disk with no crap attached for hundreds of doll hairs.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

Noice.

Edit: what a scam.

 

[MiguelItUp]

That’s kind of dumb how it comes with a steel case.

That's been my biggest issue with a lot of Collector's Editions these days. If they don't come with a disc, but come with a steel book... What's the point? To put a different game in it? Lol. Why not remove the steel book all together and replace it with something else that makes more sense? Or make something that's already big in the CE even better?

I really wanted to buy this collector's because I did enjoy the previous game, and I'm interested in checking Ragnarok out. But I feel like all of that will just get dust somewhere and take up space, lol. I'm trying to be much more selective about these things these days, rather than just getting every CE I can, lol.

 

[MasterCornholio]

That's been my biggest issue with a lot of Collector's Editions these days. If they don't come with a disc, but come with a steel book... What's the point? To put a different game in it? Lol. Why not remove the steel book all together and replace it with something else that makes more sense? Or make something that's already big in the CE even better?

I really wanted to buy this collector's because I did enjoy the previous game, and I'm interested in checking Ragnarok out. But I feel like all of that will just get dust somewhere and take up space, lol. I'm trying to be much more selective about these things these days, rather than just getting every CE I can, lol.

I would have replaced it with a leather bound art book with burnt pages.

 

[SafeOrAlone]

Collector Editions of video games are alongside Loot-crates as some of the most frivolous shit of our time.

Just thinking of where all the plastic will end up. Better chance at reincarnation than myself, I have to admit.

 

[Spukc]

No disk

 

[Belthazar]

This "trend" of releasing massively expensive collector's editions without the actual game is outrageous.

The edition comes with the game, it's just that it's in digital format.

 

[The_Mike]

Yeah let's save 10 cent and not include as plastic disc with data on in an expensive collectors edition.

 

[Pelta88]

This topic really highlights the craziest gaming Juxtaposition

Log onto social media: Everyone posting screenshots of their Ragnarok special edition receipts.

Log onto gaming Forums: People complaining and disparaging the special edition.

In reality, online gaming stores, amazon (temporarily) and my local retailer sold out of the base edition. Food for thought, right?

 

[R6Rider]

This topic really highlights the craziest gaming Juxtaposition

Log onto social media: Everyone posting screenshots of their Ragnarok special edition receipts.

Log onto gaming Forums: People complaining and disparaging the special edition.

Try to call my local retailer... And they've sold out.

There's only one thing left to do..

 

[TexMex]

I am a total mark for this junk but absolutely not without the game. You wouldn’t spend 250 on this crap if it were just sold as licensed trinkets in a GameStop.

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

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