I received an E-Mail from Trion about their upcoming expansion for Rift, Nightmare Tide. In it, they mention there would be three collector's editions for the expansion. Now, a CE for an expansion is nothing new, but three? I found that to be a little much. Then I looked at the details.
The first, Typhoon, costs $24.99. Ok, that is pretty affordable, although that sounds more like a pre-order price to me. It also includes things like two new equipment slots which sound required. So maybe that is just the standard pre-order?
The second edition, Infusion, costs $49.99. Ok, that sounds more like a true CE price. In includes an instant level 60 character boost, plus a bunch of other items. If I were a Rift player, this is likely where I would jump in.
Then there is the third CE, Ultimate Nightmare. It costs, get ready for it, $149.99. I had to re-read that a few times to make sure it was true. I've spent that much on a CE before, but it was for the game, not an expansion pack. The big ticket item, to me at least, is a new dimension. It's pretty cruel that they include that in this pack. Trion sure has some gusto pricing a CE for an expansion pack that high.
All that being said, what would I do if SWTOR followed suit? I'd certainly be in at $50. If they included a cool stronghold (Manaan or Rakata Prime) and priced it at $150, I'd be a bit upset, but I would give it some serious thought. The expansion would have to contain a serious amount of content though. I can't see paying $100 just for extra virtual items.
I hope the upcoming SWTOR expansion pack does have a Collector's Edition version. As long as it is reasonably priced, I'll definitely purchase it. Take my money BioWare, just not all of it :)
Death Only Makes Me Stronger
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