Resistance 2 Collector's Edition details appear on Amazon

by Jem Alexander { Aug 30th 2008 at 7:00PM }

So you've probably already voted for your favorite Resistance 2 Collector's Edition boxart (if not, you've probably missed the boat), but until now we've had no idea what the CE will actually contain. Enter, Amazon.com, stage left. If these details are to be believed (and they're a little too specific to be doubted, at this point) then the Resistance 2 special edition will be well worth the price for any fan of the franchise.

The price, which is probably the most likely detail of the bunch to be changed down the line, is set at $79.99. For this, you'll get a bonus DVD with a behind the scenes documentary, video commentary by Insomniac and a "Twisted History" chronology video. You'll also nab yourself an exclusive multiplayer character skin, a double-sided Resistance art book and a sneak peek at the upcoming Resistance novel, "The Gathering Storm." Wait, there's an upcoming Resistance novel?

Finally, the package is rounded out with a five and a half inch tall Chimera Hybrid action figure. With a Bullseye, naturally. That's quite a lot of swag, but is it worth the extra 30 dollars? Sorry, we couldn't hear your response to that question, we're too busy preording the Resistance 2 Collector's Edition.

[Via MyResistance.net, thanks Zoibie]

Tags: amazon, collectors-edition, insomniac, resistance-2

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

ymmv @ Aug 30th 2008 7:06PM

"is it worth the extra 30 dollars"

I guess you meant 'the extra 20 dollars", that's the price difference between the regular and the special edition.

Phizzy @ Aug 30th 2008 7:09PM

Extra $30? won't the standard edition be $60?

Dmacleod14 @ Aug 30th 2008 7:10PM

wouldnt that be an extra $20? or did you get the price wrong? is it actually $90?
either way i'll prolly snag this.

Anthony @ Aug 30th 2008 7:12PM

What do you mean "is it worth the extra 30 dollars?". The regular edition would be priced at $59.99. So if the CE is $79.99, then that's $20 more. Anyways, I don't think I'll buy it for $79.99, but if it drops to $69.99, or even $75, it'll be incredibly hard to resist.

TinyTim121 @ Aug 30th 2008 7:13PM

wow thats a sweet deal! Better than GTA IV special Edition IMO.

A Resistance Novel, hey? Why can i foresee Resistance being Playstation's Halo?

Or has Metal Gear filled that spot?

Still, defo pre-order for me

Josh @ Aug 30th 2008 8:09PM

Or Killzone 2?

KarlW @ Aug 30th 2008 9:31PM

Why does every franchise need a novel? Kids would do better watching TV than reading that garbage.

Does anybody actually buy those things? More to the point: does anybody read them?

blackknight @ Aug 30th 2008 7:48PM

As great as that is and all, why do PS3 exclusive games still come with bonus DVDs and not Blu-Ray? I'd much prefer to see all that extra content in HD, but I digress, and hope a European announcement will follow soon. Once there's a U.S. announcement, of course!

linebeginstoblur @ Aug 30th 2008 9:38PM

The Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots collector's edition comes with a bonus Blu-ray Disc, not a DVD. But Devil May Cry 4's did just have a DVD. I guess we need to just give them time. It's obviously not an issue of wondering if the consumer can play BDs, it's more about how DVDs are much cheaper to produce than BDs, I bet.

Soapy911 @ Aug 30th 2008 7:20PM

hm i just wanna play the game.. :/

Josh @ Aug 30th 2008 7:40PM

OH YES! I will be buying the CE. I bought Resistance on launch day with my original PS3 and it's still one of my favorite games to play.

Superleggera @ Aug 31st 2008 11:27PM

Yes, I too also enjoy the game Resistance as a game to play for fun very much.

Meresin @ Aug 30th 2008 8:15PM

I hope they include the Project Abraham stuff on one of the disks. A little back story goes a long way. ;)

I'll probably be picking up the collector's edition anyway, though. I'm really excited about this game.

LAZoftheTamarinds @ Aug 30th 2008 7:58PM

That one sweet CE.

BlackFreefall @ Aug 30th 2008 7:59PM

Damn between this and Gears of War LE, I am going to be very broke when November comes.

Dustin @ Aug 30th 2008 8:05PM

I just cummed when I read about the Chimera figure. This is the first collectors editon of a game thats I am going to buy and its worth it. Resistance novel? Now theres a book I'll actually be readin! Ill preorder at Gamestop next week!

Jon C. @ Aug 30th 2008 8:07PM

Too bad the game sucks though, in the beta its HORRIBLE, just a rip of COD4 now....

Dustin @ Aug 30th 2008 8:14PM

Beta

Popfrogs @ Aug 31st 2008 1:16PM

A rip of COD4? You know it came first right?

James @ Aug 30th 2008 8:08PM

WTF?!?!?!??!?!?

DVDS R 4 MUSUEMS NOT PS3 EXCLUSIVE EDITIONS!!! STUPID SONY!!!111

The Dark Trooper @ Aug 31st 2008 12:01AM

Take your fanboyism somewhere else please.

Fargus @ Aug 31st 2008 9:34AM

how is he being a fanboy? What other system could produce a bluray?

lee @ Aug 30th 2008 8:11PM

CHIMERA ACTION FIGURE FTW!

James @ Aug 30th 2008 8:09PM

Bring on a Helghast helmet for Killzone 2 CE

ryan @ Aug 31st 2008 11:32AM

or a Jin-Roh helmet. mirite?

lorddshadow @ Aug 31st 2008 3:20PM

as long as it isn't like the kitty helmet from halo 3's CE. (i love the sniper's helmet!)

jgpliskin @ Aug 30th 2008 8:16PM

You're a sucker for these collector's editions Jem. Your wallet hates you!

Edd Mills @ Aug 30th 2008 9:01PM

A Resistance novel is the lamest thing I've ever heard, I'd expect crap like that from Halo's marketing campaigns.

linebeginstoblur @ Aug 30th 2008 10:45PM

Yeah, because books and words are lame. I'd rather just play online multiplayer and mindlessly shoot people, because stories are bullshit, right?

dicknjane @ Aug 31st 2008 10:23AM

um, jealous of Halo perhaps? dont bash a game when you dont know what you're talking about.

linebeginstoblur @ Aug 30th 2008 8:59PM

Aw man, when I saw the image of this news post, I was hoping I'd see it on the Amazon page too. I was hoping it was the new confirmed cover. Please, Insomniac! That really is the best of the three.

Steve @ Aug 30th 2008 9:48PM

So you lucky guys in America get a special edition 'Resistance 2' with all those extras for the same price us poor folk in the UK have to pay for the plain old normal version?

And your still wondering wether it's worth it?

:/

GamerGuyX @ Aug 30th 2008 11:21PM

The behind the scenes stuff needs to be on a Blu-ray Disc like the MGS4 LE was.

2JSC @ Aug 31st 2008 1:05AM

OMFG - Pre-ordered now.

I can totaly see a Resistance novel... and even more so a movie, but it had better be done right! I mean it SONY! If you're thinking the same thing as me... DO IT RIGHT!

j.howlett @ Aug 31st 2008 12:10PM

this could be a special edition i go for if i can get the cash. as far as the novel, the sneak peek should let you know if it's something you'd want to read more of. i heard some good things about the halo series and have read some good game novelizations back in the 8 and 16 bit days.

DrWho @ Aug 31st 2008 3:18PM

$69.99 - with bill me later.
=]

Hunter @ Aug 31st 2008 8:54PM

Awesome! Really hope either the picture shown wins or the close-up of Hale's face. Getting this for sure.

Masahiro @ Sep 1st 2008 4:36AM

80 bucks for all of this... guess I need to get the US version... as usual, the standard edition is more expensive in Europe than the CE in the states...

FEAR ME DEAR @ Nov 3rd 2008 2:03PM

I will buy the CE! First off, the extra "goodies" included have to be worth more than 20 dollars! Plus the novel contains background info. and a fill-in between Res1 and Res2. To KarlW: Regardless whether you think the novel is "garbage" or not, kids would be far better off reading than watching mindless TV. Plus I bet it is a great read, the storyline is strong and intresting and I don't know about you but Res1 was pretty scary (the whole idea, and some gameplay). Another thing to consider is that kids are not the only ones who play video games... e.g im 15 and I would enjoy the novel!