Grand Theft Auto: Special Deposit Box Duffel Bag Edition Pix
by Kevin Kelly 
{ Jun 26th 2007 at 11:22PM }
Halo 3 raised the bar substantially with their Legendary Edition and Master Chief replica helmet, and then BioShock was next by including a Big Daddy figurine with their Collector's Edition, but after Rockstar includes a duffel bag and a locking deposit box, what's next? Making of DVDs don't cut it anymore, so will we see life-sized blow-up Lara Croft doll in honor of the Tomb Raider Anniversary Edition? Live bacteria cultures with Spore, whenever that game finally crawls from the primordial ooze?
At any rate, the GTA:IV Special Edition will set you back 90 bucks, and gives you somewhere to hide the rest of your schwag.
Gallery: Grant Theft Auto IV: Special Edition
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Ghost @ Jun 26th 2007 11:35PM
Sweet.
samfish @ Jun 26th 2007 11:42PM
Special editions suck, if you ask me.
But this one is pretty cool. At least you get some useful stuff.
Mikeawesome @ Jun 26th 2007 11:47PM
I honestly don't care what they do to one-up each other next for a few reasons.
1) It's only good for those willing to pay the dues. You're definitely getting something worth your money (depending on what it contains and how you personally value that, of course).
2) It's special because you don't have to buy it if you don't think it's worth the value.
I for one love these ultra-extravagant Special Editions because, for one, it's something that the American gaming culture has missed out on—Japan has had sweet deals like this since there was a Final Fantasy Franchise to milk.
nick @ Jun 26th 2007 11:49PM
Lame. Sometimes special editions are cool if you're getting something that noone else is getting that pertains the game, but seriously a duffle bag and lock box? Does it come with gym socks and fake jewelry too?
This is crap.
Lijik @ Jun 26th 2007 11:56PM
No nick this is awesome.
Finally a place to hide all of the drugs, weapons, and stolen cash this game will influence me to get!!
Mogul218 @ Jun 27th 2007 12:20AM
I'm sold.
Dragod @ Jun 27th 2007 12:22AM
If there is a Blow-up Lara Croft doll, I doubt people would be buying it for the game.... I'm just saying..
Ghen @ Jun 27th 2007 12:27AM
omg bacteria cultures.. 1 in 1000 are jam packed with Smallpox virii. EXTREMELY RARE! COLLECTORS ITEM!
rivera_129 @ Jun 27th 2007 12:30AM
Funny how the original pic is of a ps3 box and this one has a photoshopped xbox360 box hmm weird
ehanson @ Jun 27th 2007 12:34AM
I like the idea of giving extra stuff away for special editions. It's better than offering expansion packs like some games did.
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n2 @ Jun 27th 2007 12:42AM
There's multiple pics. There's one that has a PS3 box and another that has a Xbox 360 box.
AlcoholicZombie @ Jun 27th 2007 1:40AM
Actually, rockstar said they were going to include guns and ammo in the duffle bag but $1090 for a game couldnt be justified. Haha.
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Diskoboy @ Jun 27th 2007 1:55AM
Damn - I'm gonna be so broke, starting in September...
ferrarimanf355 @ Jun 27th 2007 2:09AM
@ Diskoboy,
Not only do I have my eyes on this, I want the Bioshock CE, the Ace Combat 6 flightstick package, and I have $30 down on a Halo 3 Legendary Edition bundle. I hear ya, dude...
Matters @ Jun 27th 2007 2:33AM
gayest special edition ever. HEY EVERYBODY CHECK OUT MY SUPER NEAT DUFFEL BAG.
Yubal @ Jun 27th 2007 2:37AM
I'm sold too!
man, that lock box is awesome! my weed stash is going there, fo' sho' and a duffel bag to carry the xbox360, neat...
Matters @ Jun 27th 2007 2:45AM
Instead of the crap lock box / deposit box they should have included a leather tri-fold wallet because it would be cooler and much safer than storing anything in that piece of crap box. The lock on that thing is the equivalent of a lock on a pair of $2 toy handcuffs that grocery stores have in the toy isle.
What's the duffel bag for? Packing your leotards for your trip to dance class?
Matters @ Jun 27th 2007 2:47AM
Yubal: Your mason jar will fit in that thing? Just paint the fucker black and scratch "GTA" into it.
Gav @ Jun 27th 2007 5:09AM
what's with the haters!? You don't HAVE to buy it, it's only an option - christ!
Personally i like it when companies go that extra mile and do a lil' something!
Jon @ Jun 27th 2007 6:47AM
Just give me an ICO or SOTC style ltd etd at standard price and I will be happy.
PhrawzT @ Jun 27th 2007 7:16AM
I don't really see the point to all the special editions. I have only bought one special edition game, which was because the Jade Empire special edition had extra content.
Arno @ Jun 27th 2007 8:53AM
This beats the Halo 3 Lengendary Edition -- hands down!!
Duffel bah with deposit box -- HOT!
Aeikozz @ Jun 27th 2007 9:06AM
My Friends this is how Anime has combated piracy for quite some time.
IT'S CALLED SWAG!
It's something you get other than just the DVD.
It's the only reason i bought most of my anime. Pretty bonus and extra omake makes the biggest difference between a DVD-R and a Authentic Disc
sheppy @ Jun 27th 2007 9:05AM
@PhrawzT
Well, if you don't see the point, it's not for you. Period. Some companies label things "special" or "collectors" edition, mildly jump up the packaging, and include videos they've released to hype the game anyway. That's not a special edition.
Meanwhile, stuff like this, is like the ultra variant covers for a comic nerd, like the ultra limited edition convention only MTG card for the tabletop gaming nerd, like the ultra promotional glass mirror given out to promote the movie Blow.
In other words, since gaming currently lacks an "affectionate term" for the super nerds of us, we'll just have to settle with being those suckers who fall for this stuff.
ElTiante @ Jun 27th 2007 10:01AM
Improper use of “Begging the Question” logically fallacy alert!
James @ Jun 27th 2007 12:07PM
That's actually a nice bag. It doesn't say Grand Theft Auto on it which is very good. I hate all the geeky video game branded crap they usually shove down your throat. No way in hell would I wear a Halo shirt or a Final Fantasy bandana etc.
Shagittarius @ Jun 27th 2007 12:19PM
All I want is the pseudo-metal cases. Those are hot.
Spitkicker @ Jun 27th 2007 5:13PM
WTF?? That is just ridiculous.
laserboyjc @ Jun 27th 2007 6:36PM
I've never liked the GTA games, but I must say that is a nice package. I'd love to see other games do that...for example, I'd be all over a Halo 3 edition that came with a shirt and keychain, stuff I can actually use, instead of the Chief's severed head...yeah, I'm not afraid to show my inner gamer