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The Last of Us Special Limited Edition

PLAYSTATION 3
The Last of Us Special Limited Edition
Sony Computer Entertainment6/14/2013REGION 2

Not every special edition needs a statue. Sometimes a metal water bottle says more. The Last of Us Special Limited Edition for PlayStation 3 takes a different approach to commemorating Naughty Dog's survival epic, bundling the game with a metal water bottle that feels pulled straight from Joel's backpack.

It's the kind of in-universe prop that blurs the line between merchandise and artifact. You also get a 30-day PlayStation Plus subscription card, a console and controller skin featuring the game's iconic cover art, and the Sights and Sounds DLC Pack with Gustavo Santaolalla's haunting soundtrack, a dynamic PS3 theme, and Winter Joel and Ellie PSN avatars. The skin set is a particularly nice touch, turning your entire PS3 setup into a Last of Us shrine.

This edition carved out its own identity among the multiple PS3 versions Naughty Dog released. While other editions leaned into art books and statues, this one focused on practical, tangible pieces that integrated into your daily life. The metal water bottle has become a genuine collector's piece in its own right, the kind of item that surfaces in trading communities and always generates interest.

For Last of Us completionists, this fills a very specific slot in the collection. It's the edition built for the collector who actually uses their collectibles, not just displays them.