Confused about versions and availability in Australia

[smithcorp]

Hi all

From what I can see from Australian PC game retailers, we in Australia will only get one version (the basic one) of SH5. However, I read about Collector's editions and Gold editions available in other countries and I'm wondering will I be able to buy those other editions here in Australia, and does it matter?

Apart from the extra bits in the Collector's edition (not interested in soundtrack CDs and hardbound maps and the like), is there much point holding out for the other versions, or buying them from overseas? Will there be material gameplay differences?

[jwilliams]

I beleive the collectors edition is an exclusive to EB Games

http://www.ebgames.com.au/

[JScones]

Collectors Edition in Australia - yes. $108.00, $20 more than the standard edition.

[d@rk51d3]

If you're desperate, Ebay has them from about $67 + $10 postage.

[TarJak]

Originally Posted by JScones

Collectors Edition in Australia - yes. $108.00, $20 more than the standard edition.

WOFTAM IMHO.

[Feuer Frei!]

Silent Hunter 5 Collector's Edition includes:

• Silent hunter 5: Battle Of the Atlantic PC DVD-Rom
• Game manual
• Official guide, containing all in-game details
• Authentic map of the Battle Of the Atlantic
• SH5 original Soundtrack
• 7 unique submarine & enemy ship skins
• One iron box

Silent Hunter is the most award-winning submarine series of all time, with nearly 1.5 million copies sold worldwide. This franchise's previous release, Silent Hunter: Wolves of the Pacific, made a lasting solid impact on the franchise's growing fan base after it was released to worldwide critical acclaim, including being named 2007's "Simulation Game of the Year” by PC Gamer. Features:

• VIEW AS A CAPTAIN: Walk through highly detailed submarines in the new first-person view and access every part of your U-boat.
• BECOME A REAL LEADER: Interact with your crew, watch them perform their daily jobs and experience the tension and fear inside the U-boat through the new advanced order system.
• WAR STRATEGIES: Choose your own strategy and select your targets with a new objective-driven, dynamic campaign.
• ENEMY REACTIONS: Open new locations, upgrades and resupply possibilities, while the Allied ships adjust dynamically to your approach. Your actions will directly impact the evolution of the campaign.
• NEW USER INTERFACE: Prowl the waters with a brand-new user interface. Now, every beginner can successfully command a sub while remaining free of confusion. In expert mode, experienced players will be provided all the necessary information and controls to command the sub completely on their own.
• CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE: Experience the most realistic and immersive Silent Hunter ever created. Improved environment graphics create a powerful level of immersion as you operate authentic, highly detailed U-boats and fight against surface ships.

The Gold Edition will be available for download only and will contain seven unique submarines and enemy ship skins. The Gold Edition will also include the Silent Hunter 5: Battle of the Atlantic Official Guide containing 110 pages of crew details, submarines, ships and weapons as a pdf on the build.
Silent Hunter is the most award-winning submarine series of all time, with nearly 1.5 million copies sold worldwide. Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific made a lasting solid impact on the franchise’s growing fan base after it was released to worldwide critical acclaim, including being named 2007’s “Simulation Game of the Year” by PC Gamer.
Additional Gold Edition Features:

Includes three famous non-playable historical U-Boats:

• U-99 (type VIIB) – submarine of U-boat ace Otto Kretschmer
• U-30 (type VIIA) – submarine of U-boat ace Fritz Lemp
• U-552 (type VIIC) – submarine of U-boat ace Erich Topp

Includes four famous Allied ships:

• HMS Duke of York (King George V battleship class) – the ship responsible for sinking the German battlecruiser Scharnhorst and carrying Churchill to America in one occasion.
• HMS Walker (V&W destroyer class) – ship commanded by Donald Macintyre during the battle for convoy HX112 which led to the capture of top U-boat ace Otto Krestschmer (U-99) and death of U-boat ace Joachim Shepke (U-100)
• HMS Stork (Black Swan sloop class) –flagship of the famous commander Walker, leading the 2nd Support Group flotilla assigned to U-boat hunting
• HMS Suffolk (Kent cruiser class) –famous British cruiser involved in the battle of Norway and the sinking of the German battleship Bismarck

Includes The Silent Hunter 5: Battle of the Atlantic Official Guide:

• 110-page pdf guide detailing the crew, submarines, ships, and weapons of Silent Hunter 5: Battle of the Atlantic.

[Steeltrap]

And all for the bargain price of not much less than US$100...

Plus you get DRM as standard.

BARGAIN!!!