Let's just say the Batarang leaves something to be desired and leave it at that, shall we?
Unboxing the Batman: Arkham Asylum Collector's Edition
by Justin McElroy 
on Aug 25th 2009 1:45PM
116
Let's just say the Batarang leaves something to be desired and leave it at that, shall we?
Reader Comments (116)
Posted: Aug 25th 2009 5:58PM oldschoolgamer said
"Had it not been for the this exclusive content, i would of bought it for the 360, simply because i prefer achievements over trophies.
So to those who say the PS3 Exclusive stuff is a big "Meh", it is not.
To this Batman fan who had a choice between consoles, it was a no brainer decision to go for the PS3 version."
I was also about to buy the ps3 version for the same reason until I read the ign review about the 360 version having sharper graphics. I would rather have sharper graphics than one room that lets you play as the joker. For me it was a matter of what will I be spending the most time playing. I'm going to play as batman for the majority of the game. You only get to play as the joker for his map.
So to those who say the PS3 Exclusive stuff is a big "Meh", it is not.
To this Batman fan who had a choice between consoles, it was a no brainer decision to go for the PS3 version."
I was also about to buy the ps3 version for the same reason until I read the ign review about the 360 version having sharper graphics. I would rather have sharper graphics than one room that lets you play as the joker. For me it was a matter of what will I be spending the most time playing. I'm going to play as batman for the majority of the game. You only get to play as the joker for his map.
Posted: Aug 25th 2009 6:34PM (Unverified) said
Oh. TOTALLY worth the extra $66-67 (with tax). Excuse me, I have to go microwave some bugs.
Posted: Aug 25th 2009 6:37PM BlingOnMyWrist said
Justin, seriously out of curiosity, what was it that made you decide to buy the 360 version over the PlayStation 3 version?
Posted: Aug 25th 2009 6:54PM SpiderPrime said
I DEMAND EDIOS SEND ME THE RIGHT CASE FOR MY PS3 Batman GAME! excuse me while I go bitch that they sent me an paper piece of crap of a case...
Posted: Aug 25th 2009 7:11PM (Unverified) said
Of course the Batarang leaves something to be desired. Your money back.
Posted: Aug 25th 2009 7:12PM NumberZero said
I got it for $90 Canadian and I still feel ripped off. Still waiting for it in the mail. Why did I go for free shipping =/?
Posted: Aug 25th 2009 7:15PM (Unverified) said
WHAT ARE YOU DOING!? you just gave away map codes on the internet!
Posted: Aug 25th 2009 8:05PM GreenElf said
Watching this makes me happy that I did not get the CE.
The pics of it pre-launch make the batarang look like it could've killed somebody and not by laughter like that thing.
PS3 version for me. Don't forget the Bat Cave DLC for Home fellow PS3 owners!
Game is excellent. :-)
The pics of it pre-launch make the batarang look like it could've killed somebody and not by laughter like that thing.
PS3 version for me. Don't forget the Bat Cave DLC for Home fellow PS3 owners!
Game is excellent. :-)
Posted: Aug 25th 2009 8:33PM L3gato said
if you guys pause at the right moment you could just steal Justin's Dem bones challenge :P
Posted: Aug 25th 2009 9:54PM Vegnagun said
The Gamestop version is an even more disappointing unboxing when you realize that the sticker on the front of the box that tells you about the exclusive Gamestop pre-order bonus isn't actually a sticker. It's printed on the box art. Thanks, Gamestop.
Posted: Aug 26th 2009 12:31AM micheal82 said
Did anyone notice that the Batarang was scratched up?
Posted: Aug 26th 2009 12:33AM micheal82 said
Did anyone notice that the batarang was scratched up right out of the box?
Posted: Aug 26th 2009 3:20AM CaramelZappa said
I got the Collecters Edition for the 360. (I don't have a ps3, yet)
The batterang is really dissapointing. Kinda suprising that the box it comes in is much more impressive. It even has a nice little magnetic latch.
I got best buy to match fry's price of $85 though, and still got a $10 gift card and the dvd pack. So overall, I don't feel like I got ripped off. If I payed the full $100 though, I'd probably be pissed.
The batterang is really dissapointing. Kinda suprising that the box it comes in is much more impressive. It even has a nice little magnetic latch.
I got best buy to match fry's price of $85 though, and still got a $10 gift card and the dvd pack. So overall, I don't feel like I got ripped off. If I payed the full $100 though, I'd probably be pissed.
Posted: Aug 26th 2009 11:33AM (Unverified) said
Did someone steal his maps. cause he like full out put the codes right in front of the camera...
Posted: Aug 26th 2009 3:01PM (Unverified) said
I thought the batarang was going to be metal. Guess I wasn't paying attention. Well, I'm glad I didn't opt for the CE because the metal batarang was the only draw for me.
Posted: Aug 28th 2009 1:04PM (Unverified) said
At least the american collectors edition got a leather bound doctors journal. England got just the book, and there wasnt a cardboard case for the game. Just a CD booklet with both discs.
Agreed batarang is a big ol pile of wanktoss, and where are my stickers? Why dont we get stickers..
Also the bat-box isnt bat shaped, its rectangular.
This was bought as a gift, and its the first gift iv put serious consideration into sending back.
Unacceptable.
Pure Trash.
Do not buy this, especially if youre a BatFan.
Agreed batarang is a big ol pile of wanktoss, and where are my stickers? Why dont we get stickers..
Also the bat-box isnt bat shaped, its rectangular.
This was bought as a gift, and its the first gift iv put serious consideration into sending back.
Unacceptable.
Pure Trash.
Do not buy this, especially if youre a BatFan.
