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The video offers an in-depth comparison of the Elden Ring and Dark Souls 3 Collector's Editions. The presenter, YPC, evaluates multiple aspects of each edition, including packaging, accessories, statues, and art books.
YPC highlights that both editions include the game with Elden Ring providing both regular and steel cases, whereas Dark Souls 3 offers only a steel case, which YPC prefers for its detailed design. Additionally, Elden Ring includes printed artwork, a poster, and a digital soundtrack code, whereas Dark Souls 3 includes a physical soundtrack disc, which YPC views as superior.
Regarding statues, YPC praises the highly detailed Melina/Millennia statue from Elden Ring despite a minor flaw, preferring it over the larger but less detailed Soul of Cinder statue from Dark Souls 3. The art books show a stark contrast, with the Elden Ring art book deemed inferior due to thinner, lower quality pages, compared to the more robust and comprehensive Dark Souls 3 art book.
YPC concludes that the Dark Souls 3 Collector's Edition offers more value at a lower price point (120 USD) compared to Elden Ring (180 Euros), critiquing the trend in the gaming industry towards higher prices without proportional increases in value.
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In this part of the video, YPC compares the contents of the Elden Ring and Dark Souls 3 Collector’s Editions. While both editions include the games, the Elden Ring edition provides both a regular and a steel case, whereas Dark Souls 3 only includes a steel case. YPC prefers the Dark Souls 3 steel case due to its detailed imprints and design.
Examining the accessories, YPC notes that the Elden Ring edition features printed artwork and a poster, while Dark Souls 3 includes a physical soundtrack disc, which YPC considers a distinct advantage. Additionally, the Elden Ring edition comes with a digital soundtrack code. Overall, YPC finds more value in the Dark Souls 3 Collector’s Edition due to its superior steel case and physical soundtrack.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the additional items and statues included in the Dark Souls 3 Collectors Edition and the Elden Ring Collectors Edition. They mention patches for Dark Souls 3, which they find unnecessary, and a cloth map depicting the world of Dark Souls 3, which they appreciate. The focus then shifts to the statues: the Melina/Millennia statue from Elden Ring is praised for its high detail and quality, despite a loose sword. Conversely, the Dark Souls 3 “Soul of Cinder” statue, although slightly larger, is criticized for lacking detail and having dust on it. The presenter prefers the Millennia statue. They also briefly mention an additional case included in the Elden Ring edition but dismiss its value. Moving on, they discuss the art books, noting that the Elden Ring art book is much slimmer and smaller compared to the comprehensive art book included in the Dark Souls edition, which covers all three Souls games.
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In this segment, the speaker compares the Elden Ring and Dark Souls 3 collector’s editions, highlighting differences in the quality and value of their art books. The Elden Ring art book is criticized for its thinner size, matte pages, and lower image resolution, whereas the Dark Souls 3 art book is praised for its thicker build, glossy pages, higher resolution images, and an additional protective sleeve. The speaker notes the Elden Ring collector’s edition cost them 180 Euros, compared to 120 bucks for the Dark Souls 3 edition, arguing that the latter offered more value for a lower price. Ultimately, the speaker reflects on how the gaming industry has evolved to justify higher price tags and hints at upcoming content, including a VR PC video and Genshin Impact showcases.