Moe Moe Daisensou * Gendaiban ++ (Premium Edition)

Deep cuts only. The Moe Moe Daisensou * Gendaiben ++ Premium Edition on PlayStation 3 is one of those import collector's pieces that separates the casual shelf from the serious one. This niche Japanese strategy title wrapped its Premium Edition with a Radio CD, a phone card, and a set of five alternate jacket covers, delivering the kind of otaku-focused extras that Japanese publishers perfected during the PS3 generation.

Phone cards as collector's items are a uniquely Japanese tradition, and finding one still sealed with a PS3 game is the kind of detail that makes import collecting so rewarding. The Radio CD adds audio content tied to the game's universe, giving fans something beyond the disc itself. The alternate jackets let you customize the presentation on your shelf, a small touch that shows real care for the audience.

This is a collector's item for the import specialist, the kind of person who organizes their PS3 library by region and knows exactly which editions never left Japan. The Premium Edition of Moe Moe Daisensou doesn't need mainstream recognition to hold value. Its audience knows what it is, and they know how hard it is to find one complete. That's all the justification any of us need.