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Prince of Persia Limited Collector's Edition

XBOX 360
Prince of Persia Limited Collector's Edition
Ubisoft12/19/2008Japan

The Prince of Persia Limited Collector's Edition on Xbox 360 paired the franchise's 2008 cel-shaded reboot with a package of physical extras that leaned into the game's artistic identity. This edition included the standard game, a mug cup, a bonus DVD, an Xbox 360 faceplate, and a 54-page softcover artbook.

The 2008 Prince of Persia was a visual departure for the series, swapping the dark, gritty aesthetic of the Warrior Within era for a watercolor-inspired open world that looked like concept art come to life. The 54-page artbook captures that artistic ambition, diving into the painted landscapes and character designs that made this entry one of the most visually distinctive games of the generation. The Xbox 360 faceplate is a genuine artifact of its time, a custom console accessory from the brief era when Microsoft thought swappable faceplates were the future of console personalization. Finding one still sealed is a nostalgia trip in itself. The mug cup brings Prince of Persia branding to your morning routine, and the bonus DVD adds behind-the-scenes content that explores the creative decisions behind the reboot.

For Xbox 360 collectors, the Limited Collector's Edition hits a sweet spot between display value and era-specific charm. That faceplate alone is a time capsule from a design philosophy Microsoft abandoned entirely by the 360 S revision. It's the kind of pack-in that ages from "nice bonus" to "fascinating relic" over the course of a generation. The artbook earns its keep alongside any coffee table gaming book, and the complete package gives the 2008 reboot the collector's treatment that its stunning visual design always deserved.