Limited editions with download codes

[Kyo28]

I've noticed a new trend taking shape regarding Japanese PS3 games: Limited editions with download codes for exclusive in-game content.

Back in the days of Super Famicom, Playstation, Playstation 2 and the likes, there were also limited editions only available if you preordered. However, in those days the 'extra' was usually a poster, keychain or other trinket.

Now I've noticed more and more games come with extra in-game content only if you preorder the game, like:
- Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2: download code for costume for Ryuu (the Karas-inspired one)
- Dragon Ball Z Raging Blast: download code for Broly Super Saiyajin 3 + 6 alternate versions of other Saiyajin
- Tekken 6: download code for 'red ki' in arcade mode

Do you guys take notice of that and purposely preorder to get those download codes? For the three games I've mentioned, I'm going to preorder to get that extra in-game content, even if it costs me a bit more.

[MOONPHASE]

I usually just pre-order games I want to own despite what it comes with. If there is a limited edition version then I go for that but otherwise if it comes with DLC then I see that as just a bonus.

[Beefbowl]

Originally Posted by Kyo28

I've noticed a new trend taking shape regarding Japanese PS3 games: Limited editions with download codes for exclusive in-game content.

Back in the days of Super Famicom, Playstation, Playstation 2 and the likes, there were also limited editions only available if you preordered. However, in those days the 'extra' was usually a poster, keychain or other trinket.

Now I've noticed more and more games come with extra in-game content only if you preorder the game, like:
- Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2: download code for costume for Ryuu (the Karas-inspired one)
- Dragon Ball Z Raging Blast: download code for Broly Super Saiyajin 3 + 6 alternate versions of other Saiyajin
- Tekken 6: download code for 'red ki' in arcade mode

Do you guys take notice of that and purposely preorder to get those download codes? For the three games I've mentioned, I'm going to preorder to get that extra in-game content, even if it costs me a bit more.

Seems like all games are like that and just just the japanese ones. Uncharted has the golden guns, batman had exclusive levels..can't remember the other games.

The only time i pre-ordered at a certain is because of steelbooks. Other than that, not really because I think they will be release to everybody else sooner or later.