The Last of Us Survival Edition

Naughty Dog's masterpiece deserved more than a standard case, and the Survival Edition delivered. The Last of Us Survival Edition for PlayStation 3 wraps one of the most important games of the seventh generation in a steelbook case that immediately signals this isn't your average copy. Inside, you'll find The Last of Us: American Dreams Issue 1 with the variant cover, the Dark Horse comic that digs into Ellie's backstory before the events of the game.

The full-sized hardcover art book, also by Dark Horse, is the real centerpiece here, showcasing the environmental and character design work that made this post-apocalyptic world feel lived-in rather than designed. The Sights and Sounds DLC Pack rounds things out with Gustavo Santaolalla's Academy Award-winning soundtrack, a PS3 dynamic theme, and Winter Joel and Ellie PSN avatars. Then there's the Naughty Dog sticker sheet, because even in the apocalypse, we appreciate a good sticker.

The steelbook alone has become a collector's staple. It's clean, understated, and looks incredible next to the sequel's editions. But it's the hardcover art book that separates this from the other Last of Us PS3 editions.

Finding one with the book in pristine condition is the real hunt. This is the edition that says you were there when Naughty Dog changed the conversation about what games could be.