The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Collector's Edition - PlayStation 3

This game came out. I sold my old iPhone to get extra money to purchase the collectors edition and can not complain at all!!

If there is a product listed for as steep of a price as $149.99, the product description should absolutely say what is included. This comes directly from Bethesda: "Alduin Statue. Created in conjunction with the IP Factory, this collector’s only statue stands 12” tall and is made of high quality PVC. Modeled from actual in-game 3D digital files, it showcases Alduin, the World Eater. He stands perched atop one the game’s many dragon walls that teach the player the lethal language of dragons. ‘The Art of Skyrim’ Official Art Book. Featuring over 200 pages of striking, full-color illustrations, sketches and models, this stunning 9 3/8” x 12 1/8” coffee table book showcases the characters, creatures, environments, and weaponry of Skyrim. With a foreword by game director Todd Howard and commentary from Bethesda Game Studios artists, readers will be guided through the game’s iconic visual style. ‘The Making of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’ DVD. This documentary DVD contains exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage, including interviews with the Bethesda Game Studios team as they take you from concept to creation and provide insights into the story, gameplay, setting, legacy of the Elder Scrolls franchise, and much more." -http://www.elderscrolls.com/community/bethesda-softworks-announces-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-collectors-edition/

I really enjoy this game. I have been a fan of the series since Morrowwind. This game has the expansiveness of Morrowwind and the fun and interesting sturyline/gameplay like Oblivion. With many added features that people who have been fans of the Elder Scrolls games will enjoy, and enough of a separate story from the others that someone who has never played an Elder Scrolls game will be able pick it up and have a basic idea of what is going on. Most of the important events in the previous games gets summed up in this one so it wont be too confusing for people new to the series. The book that comes with the collectors edition is an enormous concept art book with details on why they chose certain cities to look the way they do and it is really interesting to see what their vision was of Skyrim. Also there is a statue of Alduin(the dragon/main bad guy from the game) with a pedastal which is kind of neat. There is also a behind the scenes blu-ray that comes with it. It is really cool to watch and see what the developers did to make the game and such. I think that this is a great game and the Collectors edition is very much worth it, but probably wouldn't be worth it to people who are new to the series they might want to just stick with the regular edition game.

Just buy the standard version, I bought the collector's edition because I love all video games, statues, and art, but to anyone else, I couldn't recommend the high price tag. All I really have to show for a chunk of a paycheck is a really big box and an awesome statue. And of course the small things I can't really display. The game is great if your into dungeons and dragons adventure games, but the story never really pulls me in, but it's entertaining. I'd summarize it as a LOTR experience that you can play. However, if you aren't into these type of games/movies then it will entertain you for awhile, but after everything becomes familiar, you'll lose interest and probably never pick it up again. Highly recommended to gamers who love these styles of video games. To casual/other-genre-playing gamers, give a try or a rental to test the waters...

Not much more I can say that hasn't been said a thousand time before. Great storytelling, a massive immersive world, an unforgettable experience all around.

This game will have you entertained for hours. The story line is very good and there is so many different ways to play the game your way.