Zelda: Skyward Sword & Sonic Generations Collector's Editions

Some games will get released with more than one version. There's the standard edition, where you get the game and that's pretty much all you get. Special Editions, however, are a bit different. You get the game and some goodies that serve to set it apart from the standard release. Whatever bonus contents you get depends on whatever the developers want to include. This can range from soundtracks, art books, action figures, etc. You'll also have to fork over some extra cash because the Collector's Editions always cost more. Do you think it's worth spending some more green on a Limited Edition? That all depends on you.

Normally, I just buy the standard editions of a game. The only Limited Edition game I own is the Wii version of Super Mario All-Stars and while I was initially excited bout it, I've since had time to reflect on things and have come to agree with everyone else that it could have been a  lot better. Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition was Nintendo's way of celebrating 25 years of Super Mario Bros. While I love Super Mario All-Stars, the extra content included was pathetically bare bones, and did not do the Super Mario series justice. Nintendo's screw up hasn't done anything to really steer me away from buying a Special Edition game, though. In fact, there are a two upcoming releases, each with a Limited Edition that I'm planning to purchase.

Take notes, Nintendo. THIS is how you celebrate a mascot's anniversary.

Sonic Generations, the upcoming Sonic adventure celebrating the world's most famous hedgehog's 20th anniversary is getting a lovely collector's edition that will include a statue of Classic and Modern Sonic, a Gold Ring with an individual number, a 20th anniversary art book containing never-before-seen sketches, a 20th anniversary soundtrack, a documentary on the history of Sonic, DLC pack with the Casino Night Zone stage, and a theme for your console. Man, that's a sizable amount of goods! Good job, Sega! Well, almost. See, for whatever stupid reason, the Sonic Generations Collector's Edition is a European-only release. Great for our pals in Europe, but all the other regions get screwed. One word, Sega: WHY?! Seriously, this Collector's Edition will probably sell well in all regions. I may have to find a European website to buy this off of. Sega Also hasn't given any details on price but one look at that pic, tells me that it's easily gonna be over 100 bucks. 

I was going to get The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword eventually, but upon finding out that the first shipment will come with a 25th anniversary orchestral soundtrack, I decided to do something I haven't done in a long time: pre-order. The Limited Edtion comes with a Gold Wii Remote. I didn't think that was anything really special, but considering that Wii Remotes cost $40, and that I'd essentially be paying $20 for a Gold Wii Remote, I may as well just grap the Limited Edition.