Question about availability of HL2: Collector's Edition

[imported_chrisbtx]

The thread's name basically says it all...

I know that EBGames and IGN's Gamestore is pre-selling it for $80 as of right now, and Wal-Mart has it for 60 pre-selling at the moment, but have not been able to find any other places offering it. I have confirmed that Best Buy currently has no plans to sell the Collector's Edition of Half-Life 2, which really disappoints me (I normally buy all my games there), but I don't know about other big places like CC and whatnot.

Does anyone know of anywhere else that's going to be selling the Collector's Edition, and if so, what prices they are being offered at? I REALLY like the WalMart price, but don't really trust them in the way of pre-sells... I was thinking that I might try to get EBGames to pricematch (in the store) the presell price that Wally World has to offer, but don't know how good my chances are of getting it. I hate how there seems to be noone really offering this version of HL2, which is the one that I'm really gonna want if it does in fact include the offerings discussed in this forum (couldn't find the link quickly enough). I really apprecitea anyone who can offer any help on this matter!

(PS: I had my wisdom teeth removed a couple of days ago and am currently pretty drugged up on hydrocodeine, so if my thread doesn't sound right then I apoligize... I'm doing my best! )

 

[Modeps]

What's the CE got that the normal doesnt?

 

[DefRef]

I think it may be available on DVD (not sure) and includes the first HL redone in the Source engine.

It also runs better on Nvidia cards because the ATI paid-for hobbles are removed. (I made this up. )

 

[Modeps]

Originally posted by: DefRef
I think it may be available on DVD (not sure) and includes the first HL redone in the Source engine.

It also runs better on Nvidia cards because the ATI paid-for hobbles are removed. (I made this up. )

DVD makes me want it, but I thought the inclusion of the first was for all versions of the game.

 

[imported_chrisbtx]

Originally posted by: Modeps
DVD makes me want it, but I thought the inclusion of the first was for all versions of the game.

Nah, the only thing that will be available with all releases (except for the single player only release) will be Counter-Strike: Source. The original Half Life is only expected (so far) to be released with the Collector's Edition (as well as the rumored Team Fortress: Source release), hence the more expensive pricetag.

Anyone else find places that are selling it other than the ones I mentioned on the first post?

 

[imported_chrisbtx]

Bump....

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: Modeps

Originally posted by: DefRef
I think it may be available on DVD (not sure) and includes the first HL redone in the Source engine.

It also runs better on Nvidia cards because the ATI paid-for hobbles are removed. (I made this up. )

DVD makes me want it, but I thought the inclusion of the first was for all versions of the game.

Nope, you're wrong.