Gotta love how people flip out over the box price just as they did for Star Wars: The Old Republic. The reason why it cost so much is because of the statue, those run for $90+ alone which really jacks up the price. Personally I think they should offer a option with out the figure for those that done care about it as it does raise the price up a good sum.

wait so all preorders get beta access? feels kinda silly signing up for the upcoming beta events in march how many events are there gonna be 1-2 maybe? o and digital-deluxe for me i only want the in game things :) im a bit old for dollies

That charr looks awesome, but I'm not really someone who buys these things. I'll probably preorder the Digital Deluxe.

Originally posted by evolver1972

Originally posted by Loke666

Originally posted by Puremallace

Read this on massively and laughed. I guess this does prove devs do not pay attention to other launches and how crappy the press was on Bioware when they included a $100.00 doll in there CE.

Also one day early of game access is a joke. People will still buy this because they are sheep and do not understand this continues to send a signal to other devs that it is ok to rip off the mmorpg playerbase. I do not agree with this and THE ONLY areasoning is they have to mark up the box price because the game is B2P.

All pre-purchase editions include these exclusive bonuses:
Access to all Guild Wars 2 Beta Weekend Events
Three days of headstart access
Hero’s Band Hero's Band Provides: +2 Power, +2 Precision, +2 Toughness, +2 Vitality, +2 Condition Damage, +2 Healing, and +2% Critical Damage

Everyone who preorders get 3 days head start, not just the CE. From the official page.

And at least did they have a digital deluxe version which I plan to get for a lot less price with all the in game stuff included. The big CE is something for people with special interest in the game.

Anyone know if it matters where you pre order?  Like if you pre order through, say, Amazon, do you still get the three days advance?

Someone over at guru said if you pre order through NC Soft you get 3 days, otherwise you get 1. No idea where the info came from though.

Originally posted by Superduper69

Originally posted by Puremallace

My only idea as to why this could be justified MAYBEEEEEEEEE is because of the B2P.

I think that would be the best excuse why it is ok for Anet to do it but EA/Bioware was flamed for it.

It could end up being crappy PR if GW2 fans do not start reminding people of this. Just my two cents.

At the german Version of the Website is 3 days Headstart Included for all pre Orders! But that's way to much for me for GW2. The normal Edtion would be enough for me.

https://buy.guildwars2.com/ Nice and easy to see what you get for each. Imo deluxe edition is very nice unless you want all those gorgeous books/soundtracks etc.

And sys req.:

• Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or better
• Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2.0 GHz, Core i3, AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 or better
• NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800, ATI Radeon™ X1800, Intel HD 3000 or better (256MB of video RAM and shader model 3.0 or better)
• 25 GB available HDD space
• Broadband Internet connection
• Keyboard and mouse

* Due to potential changes, system requirements may change over time, and you may be required to upgrade your current system (or obtain a new system) to continue to play the game.

Not so bad. I'm so exicted for some reason XP Now I know we will see gW2 before summer vacations.

Digital Delux it is.

no authenticator :(

Looks really nice and I'm looking forward to GW2, but Star Wars was the final straw for me. Never pre-ordering an MMO again.

When you buy the CE just as with all the other MMOS that have done this, you will get a code. This code will allow you to get your three days of Headstart.

For people that complain and criticise the other MMOs that have done this, they sure don't know much about the process at all. 

The game was said to launch in September. So between April and September should be quite a few events. Still...it is rather early to have a Pre-Order. Didn't SWTOR start a month or two before the launch? Can't recall...

That's a nice looking CE. Grats to everyone who adds it to their collection.

I always get the regular digital so i have no issue with the crazies that want to shell out $150.

So the $149 CE is the ONLY physical box version they are going to have? 

Actually, I will probably go for the normal digital edition instead of the deluxe. 3 Out of the 5 items from Digital Deluxe are one use or temporary items.

good thing I dont care for goodies

Gotta go with the digital edition on april

If you think that you dont have to pay a subscription, this price is fair enough for only one time purchase

Are they serious with these digital deluxe items?  Mouse over them.  They all read as cash shop items to me and if this is the kind of things we get in the cash shop I am a bit worried.

The most worrisome thing for me is that they are putting an elite skill into this package.  Skills for money is a slippery slope and that is the exact opposite of what they have said in the past...

A golem that you can use for 5 days... cash shop rental item.  A chalice that gives you PvP points/glory... cash shop pay 2 get PvP points.  A tome that reads as a cash shop item to boost guilds.  Miniatures bleh whatever for some not for some prob cash shop items all fluff and not a problem.

WTF are they doing rolling a skill into this.  Why are they giving items and probably putting items into the cash shop that reward you with something that you should naturally get from PvP'ing.  I am more than a little concerned....

Anyone have the price on the DE and DD versions yet? I sure as hell hope I'm not going to be paying $49 for a digital copy when I used to spend that for a box with a CD.

Originally posted by Kaocan

So the $149 CE is the ONLY physical box version they are going to have? 

The only physical box version you can buy directly from NCsoft, yes.

Originally posted by Kaocan

Anyone have the price on the DE and DD versions yet? I sure as hell hope I'm not going to be paying $49 for a digital copy when I used to spend that for a box with a CD.

$60 and $80.

http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/03/13/guild-wars-2-pre-purchase-details-announced/