Assassin's Creed II Black Edition

The Master Assassin upgrade isn't just a title. It's a better cloak. The Assassin's Creed II Black Edition on Xbox 360 is the definitive collector's package for Ubisoft's breakthrough sequel, wrapping everything in collectible black packaging with a unique holographic signature for authentication.

The star is the "Master Assassin" upgrade Ezio figurine, which depicts Ezio in his advanced-stage upgraded cloak, a variant that's explicitly superior to the White Edition's standard figure. You also get three in-game bonus quests exploring the Palazzo Medici in Florence and other prestigious Renaissance locations, each hiding mysterious unique artifacts within their walls. The holographic signature on the packaging is a detail that serious collectors will appreciate.

It's an authentication touch that signals limited production and adds verification value as these editions age. Three bonus quests versus the White Edition's single quest means significantly more exclusive content, and the upgraded Ezio figurine gives display collectors a reason to choose this over its sibling. For completionists, both the White and Black Editions deserve shelf space.

But if you're picking one, the Black Edition's superior figurine, tripled quest content, and authenticated packaging make the argument for you. This is the version Ezio himself would choose, and the man had impeccable taste.