THQ pony up some sweet Saints Row 2 packs

Mike Bantick
Wednesday, 27 August 2008 11:45

Your IT - Entertainment

Old-timer gamers (like myself) sometimes bemoan the loss of packaged gaming goodies, but then are heartened by the occasional chunky special edition of games.  The Saints Row 2 Special Edition contents are herein detailed.

October 16th sees the launch of Saints Row 2 in six different formats - 2 each for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC – in Australia and New Zealand.

Here are the deets straight from publisher THQ:

The Xbox 360, PC and PS3 Initiation Packs are exclusive to Australia and New Zealand. In addition to the contents of the Collector’s editions/packs, they contain a range of collectible bonus items and come packaged in a Freckle Bitches (fast food chain from the game) pizza box. They will be extremely limited and only available from EB Games.

Xbox360 Collector’s Edition - SRP AUD$129.95

The Xbox360 Collector’s Edition is packaged in a unique ‘gun’ box and includes:

* Saints Row 2 game for Xbox360
* Exclusive Art book
* Double-sided poster/map of Stilwater
* Bullet shaped 1GB USB key containing Xbox360 wallpapers and more.

Xbox360 Initiation Pack – SRP AUD $149.95

The Saints Row 2 Xbox 360 Initiation Pack is exclusive to Australia/New Zealand and is only available from EB Games. The Xbox360 Initiation Pack includes:

* Saints Row 2 Xbox360 Collector’s Edition:
o Unique ‘gun box’ packaging
o Saints Row 2 game for Xbox360
o Exclusive Art book
o Double-sided poster/map of Stilwater
o Bullet shaped 1GB USB key containing Xbox360 wallpapers and more.
* High quality Saints basketball singlet
* Saints Row 2 Money clip with bonus money off vouchers for your next trip to EB Games
* Saints Rule Book with details on the new gangs, where to shop, and more
* Saints ID card
* All packaged in a Freckle Bitches Pizza Box

Onto Page 2 for PS3 and PC packs.