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The BioShock 2 Special Edition is packed full of goodies photo

For me, BioShock 2 has been one of those rare sequels where I thought it was simply unnecessary, but as time has gone by, I've become increasingly interested in playing it. Dare I say it -- I'm actually anticipating its early February release.

Over on The Cult of Rapture, we are given our first glimpse of the BioShock 2 Special Edition. Before we get any further, let me start by saying that this game getting a Special Edition is news in and of itself. Alright, let's continue, shall we?

The SE comes in a 13"x13" premium packaging that looks rather neat. Neat enough to warrant a $99.99 price tag for console versions of the game ($89.99 for PC)? Hmm, what else is in this thing?

Three posters depicting vintage ads you'd find in Rapture, a vinyl 180g LP featuring the first BioShock's orchestral score, a CD of BioShock 2's orchestral score, a 164 page 8"x11" hardbound art book, and a copy of the sequel. Wowza.

The art book alone sounds mighty tempting, doesn't it? The BioShock 2 SE is getting a single production run, so you may want to start smashing open that piggy bank of yours for a pre-order right about now.








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LsTr Of SmG's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 12:24
LsTr Of SmG
The LP alone makes that tempting...
CaptainApocalypse's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 12:26
CaptainApocalypse
Wow, that's pretty rad. I missed out on the original Bioshock's Collector's Edition and regretted it. I'll probably pick this one up.
RenegadePanda's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 12:27
RenegadePanda
I'm on the fence about this. Posters and an art book are all well and good, and the record is a nice touch. In the end, thought, it sounds like I'm paying 40 bucks extra for some shiny papers and a CD. I'll probably slap a preorder down regardless just in case I do have the money to pick it up. But it could be much better.
Chibi_Zero's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 12:28
Chibi_Zero
Sounds like it could be nice...
Josh Wanamaker's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 12:28
Josh Wanamaker
Mmmmmmmmmm yeah I dunno if all that paper is worth ninety-nine smackers (or eighty nine in my case), considering how I already have the entire score of Bioshock 1 and the sequel's album will no doubt be released on the internets on launch day.
gains's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 12:29
gains
Hooray soundtrack. That Moby bullsh*t they shipped with the first game's SE was awful.
worldagainstjose's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 12:35
worldagainstjose
Aw, I wanted a model Big Daddy since I missed the first one :/
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 12:35
Xzyliac
LP? LP!?! LP!?!?!?!

God I love LPs. Sold!

Also, fuck CDs.
elysse's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 12:44
elysse
Well, time to look forward to being broke in 2010 as well.
BluDesign's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 12:51
BluDesign
I was kinda hoping they'd go the route they did with the first game and I could get a Delta figurine. :(
WarZombie's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 12:53
WarZombie
Holy shit, an LP of the first score and cd of the second? This is a special edition that is actually worth buying. Consider it pre-ordered.
ArcticFox's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 13:01
ArcticFox
As cool as the LP is, nothing will ever top the amazing figure that came with the first one. In all honesty though, without the figure, this is not worth an extra $40.
StingingVelvet's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 13:07
StingingVelvet
I don't even buy boxed versions of games anymore period, let alone spend more for even more boxes and papers.
killerpickles's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 13:14
killerpickles
Never really buy any of those special editions of game stuff.
With that said, this actually sounds pretty awesome to me.
gatorsax2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 13:15
gatorsax2010
I'm not normally a Special Edition kind of guy, but I want that LP. But do I "extra money" want it? I don't know.
Electrium's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 13:29
Electrium
Those posters are awesome, I'm a sucker for that kind of thing. I'm not paying $100 for Bioshock 2 though, sorry. EBAY!
Joe Mcguffog's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 13:31
Joe Mcguffog
I think i'll be getting this for sure, fair enough if you have the score already, but everybody knows that vinyl music sounds infinitely better than other music. I'm liking the promise of art books and posters
Happy Chainsaw Man's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 13:33
Happy Chainsaw Man
Sure, I'm in. I buy so few major retail releases day one, I usually don't mind putting up the extra cash for a Special Edition, especially when it's as nice as this one.
Monodi's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 13:39
Monodi
Yikes, pricey! I still gotta finish the first one though, I just got it some weeks ago.
JavTheGreat's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 13:57
JavTheGreat
How many people will actually be able to listen to the vinyl?
runtheplacered's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 14:02
runtheplacered
@ JavTheGreat,

Are you wanting an exact number? 1,569.

Or, the answer could be... anyone with a record player. But neither answer seems genuine. Dunno what to tell ya.
wanderingpixel's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 14:12
wanderingpixel
DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shaa Zaaam's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 15:13
Shaa Zaaam
WANT

But, has anyone figured out where to buy it yet? They say it is available now.
mmmpek's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 15:19
mmmpek
YES PLEASE ^_^
Fear No Darkness's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 15:39
Fear No Darkness
Holy shit, $100 for that?! I fucking love Bioshock, buy almost every special edition, and I'm STILL like yeah, I don't know. Seriously disappointing. As sweet as that art book sounds...everyone has a lot to live up to after the glorious Assassin's Creed II CE.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 15:39
Sharpless
Holy shit. That is SO worth it. That's how you do a special edition.
Fear No Darkness's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 15:49
Fear No Darkness
Sharpless, REALLY? How? A couple of (rolled up, seriously?) posters, soundtracks & book? $40? AC2 had a beautiful figure, artbook, soundtrack (plus extras) AND DLC for $20 less.
Professor Booty's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 16:12
Professor Booty
I totally buy SE's if I get something cool for my money. A couple mini-posters I wouldn't hang, a CD and an LP of music I wouldn't casually listen to, and an art book I won't look at more than once is not my idea of $40 well spent.

And seriously, WTF with all the art books? Who cares?
ThunderHeartXI's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2009 17:01
ThunderHeartXI
This is rather tempting but I'm not sure how comfortable I am with the price. I'll have to see how my finances are going to pan out before I even consider preordering this.
matrixdude171's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 00:39
matrixdude171
Sounds pretty good, although I was hoping they'd have a ADAM container.
TheJesusNinja26's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2009 11:02
TheJesusNinja26
All that extra crap, won't make what looks like a mediocre game good though. So no.
lace wigs's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/16/2011 02:11
lace wigs
I'll probably slap a preorder down regardless just in case I do have the money to pick it up. But it could be much better.lace wigs
lace wigs's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/17/2011 01:58
lace wigs
Holy shit, $100 for that?! I fucking love Bioshock, buy almost every special edition, and I'm STILL like yeah, I don't know. Seriously disappointing. As sweet as that art book sounds...everyone has a lot to live up to after the glorious Assassin's Creed II CE.
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heedelahanty's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2011 00:53
heedelahanty
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heedelahanty's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2011 00:56
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heedelahanty's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/21/2011 00:57
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