Red Dead Redemption Special Edition

Rockstar doesn't do "special" lightly. The Red Dead Redemption Special Edition for PlayStation 3 steps up from the standard release with a curated set of extras that lean into both gameplay and artistry. This PS3 edition includes the Deadly Assassin Outfit, which doubles your Dead Eye regeneration speed, turning Marston into an even more terrifying gunslinger.

The original game soundtrack by Bill Elm and Woody Jackson is the real treasure here, a critically acclaimed score that defined the sound of the modern western in gaming. Exclusive challenges round out the package, giving players more reasons to stay in the saddle. The Special Edition occupies that perfect middle ground in PS3 collecting.

It's more curated than the Limited Edition, with the soundtrack disc adding genuine shelf value beyond just bonus DLC codes. Elm and Jackson's score earned standalone recognition, and having it as a physical disc tied to this specific edition makes it a collector's piece in its own right. Red Dead Redemption was a once-in-a-generation experience, the kind of game that made us forget GTA existed for a while.

The Special Edition is how you prove you were there for it, with the music to prove it.