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Dead Island (Collector's Edition)

PC
Also available on:PLAYSTATION 3XBOX 360
Dead Island (Collector's Edition)
Deep Silver9/9/2011

Another Turtle Beach headset, another Dead Island edition worth tracking down. Dead Island Collector's Edition on PC pairs the Z2 Turtle Beach Headset with a Dead Island T-shirt, the Ripper weapon DLC, Bloodbath Arena DLC, a zombie keyring, and three Dead Island postcards. Where the AU Special Edition went with the PX21, this version steps up to the Z2, a different headset model that makes these two editions distinct collectibles despite sharing the Dead Island name.

The keyring and postcards add small but tangible display pieces that round out the package nicely. The Ripper DLC, combining a baseball bat with a chainsaw, became one of Dead Island's most iconic weapons, and having it tied to a physical edition gives this version a gameplay edge on top of its collector appeal. Dead Island spawned an unusual number of regional and retailer-specific editions, which means building a complete collection requires real detective work.

This particular CE occupies a solid middle ground: substantial enough to anchor a display, varied enough in its contents to feel distinct from the other versions. The T-shirt and headset are the pieces most likely to go missing from resale listings.

Dead Island (Collector's Edition) Unboxing Video

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