Tales of Xillia Famitsu DX Pack

Famitsu doesn't just review games. They package them. The Tales of Xillia Famitsu DX Pack for PlayStation 3 is a collaboration between the legendary Japanese gaming magazine and Namco Bandai, resulting in a bundle that's heavy on everyday-use collectibles.

You get the game, a Tipo plush toy, a B2-sized poster, six character clear file folders (plus two bonus ones, because Japan), a Xillia-themed microfiber cleaning cloth, and a random mascot charm from a set of four. Tipo is the breakout item here. The floating stuffed-animal companion from Xillia translates perfectly into plush form, and it's the kind of pack-in that non-collectors will never understand and true collectors will never let go of.

The clear file folders are a staple of Japanese collector culture, functional enough for daily use but detailed enough to display. Eight folders covering the full cast means you're basically building a character gallery. The microfiber cloth is subtle genius.

You'll use it, which means you'll think about Xillia every time you clean your glasses or wipe down a screen. The blind-box mascot charm adds a small gambling element to the unboxing. This is a distinctly Japanese approach to collector's editions, prioritizing usable goods and character merchandise over statues and steelbooks.

For import collectors, it's a fascinating window into how a different market celebrates the same games we love.