Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Collector's Edition Was Restocked in the U.S.
A look back at the brief restock of the sold-out Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Collector's Edition for PS4 and Xbox One at Best Buy in 2015.
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In the weeks leading up to the game’s launch, the highly sought-after Collector’s Edition for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain became available again for a limited time. After its initial preorder stock sold out, Best Buy listed the premium version for both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in early August 2015, giving fans another chance to secure a copy before its release.
The Collector’s Edition was a substantial package for fans of the series, priced at $99.99 USD. Its most prominent feature was a half-scale replica of Venom Snake’s bionic arm. The set also included a collectible SteelBook case, a physical map, and a Blu-ray disc with behind-the-scenes documentaries and trailers. Exclusive packaging housed all the physical and digital content.
Digital Bonus Content
In addition to the physical items, the Collector’s Edition provided a suite of in-game digital content. This included the “Venom Snake” emblem and four distinct costumes for Snake: Fatigues (Black Ocelot), Sneaking Suit (Naked Snake), Tuxedo, and Jumpsuit (EVA). The bundle also came with a Cardboard Box Pack containing three different designs and a Weapon & Shield Pack featuring four guns and four ballistic shields.
For the game’s online component, Metal Gear Online, the edition provided an “MGO XP Boost” and a Metal Gear Rex helmet. It also included several unique weapons and cosmetic items for online play.
Official Strategy Guides
Around the same time as the restock, retailers offered deals on the game’s official strategy guides published by Piggyback. Amazon listed the standard version of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain: The Complete Official Guide with a 51% discount from its list price. The hardcover Collector’s Edition of the guide, which featured an exclusive art gallery and lithograph, was listed with a 29% discount.
This brief window of availability at Best Buy was one of the last opportunities for U.S. customers to preorder the Collector’s Edition before Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain released on September 1, 2015.
Frequently asked questions
What came in the Metal Gear Solid V Collector's Edition?
The Collector's Edition for The Phantom Pain included a half-scale replica of Venom Snake's bionic arm, a SteelBook case, a physical map, and a behind-the-scenes Blu-ray disc. It also came with a large amount of DLC, including bonus weapons, shields, costumes for Snake, and items for Metal Gear Online.
How much did the MGSV Collector's Edition cost?
At its launch in North America, the Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Collector's Edition was priced at $99.99 USD. This price was for both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the physical bundle.
When did Metal Gear Solid V The Phantom Pain release?
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain was released worldwide on September 1, 2015. It launched simultaneously for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
Was there a physical Collector's Edition for MGSV on PC?
No, a physical Collector's Edition for the PC version of Metal Gear Solid V was not released in North America or Europe. PC players could purchase a digital version of the Collector's Edition on Steam, which included the game and all the associated digital bonus content.