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The video delves into the intricacies of pre-ordering "Modern Warfare 3," comparing the Standard and Vault Editions and their associated perks. The Standard Edition, priced at $70, provides early access to the open beta and campaign, alongside immediate rewards like the Soap Operator Pack, usable in both "Modern Warfare 2" and "Modern Warfare 3." The Vault Edition, at $100, offers additional benefits, including the Nemesis Operator Pack with four animated skins, two exclusive weapon vaults, the Black Cell Battle Pass with bonus tier skips, along with 1,100 Cod points, and 50 tier skips—significantly more than the Standard Edition's 20 tier skips. Physical editions, while limited to consoles and lacking early campaign access, feature exclusive items like steelbooks and the Call of Duty endowment code Edition, available only through specific retailers like GameStop. Upgrading options vary by platform, with digital upgrades being straightforward on PlayStation, Battle.net, and Steam, but more cumbersome on Xbox and impossible for physical pre-orders. The video concludes by recommending digital copies for benefits like early access and highlights the collectible value of physical copies for certain users.
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In this part of the video, the host explains the complexities of pre-ordering “Modern Warfare 3,” highlighting that the items received can vary depending on where the game is pre-ordered. They break down the differences between the Standard Edition and the more costly Vault Edition, both of which include core modes like campaign, multiplayer, and zombies. They clarify the difference in naming schemes between console and PC versions, noting that the cross-gen edition on consoles ensures compatibility across different system generations. The Standard Edition, costing $70, offers early access to the open beta and the campaign, allowing players to experience these features a few days or a week early, respectively.
The host showcases immediate rewards such as the Soap Operator Pack, usable in “Modern Warfare 2” and later in “Modern Warfare 3,” featuring animated skins and an animated weapon blueprint called The Shadow Siege for the new AR, the M13C. This pack includes items that are accessible as soon as the game is pre-ordered.
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In this part of the video, the host showcases attachments and camo options for a weapon in Modern Warfare 3, highlighting its decent recoil and appealing camo designs. The discussion transitions to the Vault Edition of the game, which costs $100 and includes numerous perks: early access to the open beta and campaign, the Soap Operator Pack, the Nemesis Operator Pack with four animated skins (for Price, Ghost, Warden, and Makarov), and two exclusive weapon vaults. These weapon vaults offer full customization while retaining thematic designs. Additionally, the Vault Edition grants the Black Cell Battle Pass for Season 1 with bonus tier skips, confirming its continued presence in Modern Warfare 3.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the differences between the Vault Edition and the standard edition of Call of Duty. The Vault Edition offers 1,100 Cod points and 50 tier skips, compared to the 20 tier skips of the standard edition, allowing players to complete half of the battle pass on the first day of season one. For regular buyers, the Vault Edition may be worthwhile to pre-order for its benefits. If pre-ordered digitally on PlayStation, Battle.net, or Steam, upgrading to the Vault Edition is possible for an additional $30. However, Xbox users must cancel their standard pre-order to upgrade, and physical pre-orders cannot be upgraded. Physical editions have downsides, like no campaign early access and are only available for consoles. An upside is the return of steelbooks, available exclusively through GameStop by pre-ordering in-store. Further details will be provided as they become available.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the availability and special features of physical game copies, particularly focusing on steel books and exclusive in-game items. They mention that while steel books haven’t been seen in a while, they are available now and might interest collectors. Additionally, some physical copies of the game include the Call of Duty endowment code Edition, but this is specific to certain retailers like GameStop. For those seeking these extras, it’s essential to verify that the game copy includes them. The speaker personally prefers digital copies for early access to the campaign, especially since they play on PC where physical copies aren’t an option. Finally, they mention future pre-order bonuses and encourage viewers to subscribe for updates.