Ni No Kuni Wrath of The White Witch (SteelBook Edition)

Studio Ghibli helped make a video game, and that alone should be enough to make any collector pay attention. The Ni No Kuni Wrath of The White Witch SteelBook Edition for PlayStation 3 pairs the standard game with a gorgeous G2-sized steelbook, and for fans of the JRPG or the legendary animation studio, this is one of those quiet grails that doesn't scream for attention but absolutely commands it.

This was a GameStop exclusive, available only if you pre-ordered before January 15, 2013. That narrow window and single-retailer availability means the supply was limited from day one. The steelbook itself is an empty case, designed to house your copy of the game in something that actually matches the artistic quality of what's on the disc. And given that Ni No Kuni is one of the most visually stunning RPGs ever made, a standard plastic case always felt like a disservice.

The PS3 era was full of steelbook editions, but not all of them carried this kind of weight. Ni No Kuni occupies a unique space in gaming history as a genuine collaboration between Level-5 and Studio Ghibli, with hand-drawn animation and a Joe Hisaishi soundtrack that rivals anything the studio has put to film. That pedigree gives this steelbook a collector profile that extends well beyond the gaming community.

If you're the kind of person who displays their collection with intention, this is the sort of piece that anchors a PS3 shelf. It's understated, it's scarce, and it represents one of the most beautiful games ever made. The overlap between Ghibli collectors and game collectors makes this a crossover piece with real staying power.