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Fallout 3 Survivial Edition — Own Your Own Pip-Boy

 

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Update: I’ve added two photos of the prototype below. You can see that it does open up. This one doesn’t show a clasp, but it will have one on the bottom to close it shut. This doesn’t have any decaling or any anything and obviously the whole thing won’t be black, but it does give you and idea of the size and form vs. the rendered image we showed previously.

We just put out a press release announcing the Fallout 3 Survival Edition, available only through Amazon.com, and only in very limited quantities. The Survival Edition of the game will come with all the content found in the Fallout 3 Collector’s Edition (you order whichever platform you want), PLUS a life-size replica of the Pip-Boy 3000 that functions as a watch/clock/whatever (the screen above is just a placeholder image as we’re still finalizing the screen as we speak).

In addition, it’s sort of become a tradition that I get asked to write a diary about whatever Collector’s Edition we’ve created for the game we’re doing. With today’s announcement it seemed like the right time for that, so over on the official site you’ll find a new Diary in the Vault that talks about the different components of both the Collector’s and Survival Editions, and how they came to be.

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Keep in mind this Survival Edition is only through Amazon.com, and won’t be listed for any localized versions. The console versions will be NTSC only, not PAL. If you can get to Amazon.com from where you are and order the PC version, I suppose that should still work and they’d still ship it to you.

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I have to say the Pip-Boy is turning out really cool. So far we only have an unpainted mold, but it’s still pretty awesome. I’ll try to get a picture of it up shortly. It’s just very cool to see it go from a random idea I had one day to something sitting on my desk. And I need to give props to Losi for the 10,000 emails and phone calls she’s put in to make sure this thing happened, and to our sales VP Ron for all his work on this too.

Posted by Pete on Friday, June 6th, 2008 at 8:02 am.

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85 Responses to “Fallout 3 Survivial Edition — Own Your Own Pip-Boy”

Hey! We Europeans want this survival edition too! Why cant we pre-order it through Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk even. Please do something about this, I was very happy reading this, now im getting very,.. very,.. very sad

Left by Marc on June 6th, 2008

I don’t know that you can’t order it from there. I’m not sure how Amazon works from another country, whether you can trick/force it to let you see the .com version, how that works. You definitely would want the PC version if you can make it work so you don’t have PAL/NTSC issues.

Left by Pete on June 6th, 2008

What do you mean the console versions are NTSC only? Playstation 3 games are region free and at least as long as you got a HDTV, US versions of the game works just fine on the a European PS3.

Of course in terms of future (non-free) DLC having a US version might be a bit cumbersome as you need to buy the DLC from the US PSN store, but it is fully doable.

Left by Christian on June 6th, 2008

Alas, nothing but heart ache and woe when I tried to order this from Canada…if only Amazon.ca were in on the deal.

Left by Shane on June 6th, 2008

I like it.And im gonna get it.
But I only wished the bobble looked more like the origianal vault boy.
http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Vault_Boy

Left by Ralph on June 6th, 2008

Hopefully you find it in your heart to share this with the entire planet and not just the US. Would be nice to be able to get it in Europe other than on eBay…

Left by Pedro on June 6th, 2008

Christian,

It’s still the NTSC version of the game. We won’t be releasing a European (PAL) version. Just like Oblivion, on the side of the case, you’ll see that it’s a Region 1 disc.”

Left by gstaff on June 6th, 2008

My only complaint is that in the promo photo of the Pip-Boy, the clock should be set to 11:00.

Y’know, the eleventh hour. Near destruction of the human race. Etc.

Left by Russell on June 6th, 2008

@gstaff: Fair point, it was just that your followup comment about getting the PC version gave me the impression that you was saying that if someone ordered the PS3 version from amazon.com it wouldn’t actually work in Europe.

Left by Christian on June 6th, 2008

Any chance we could know exactly what kind of clock it’s going to be? Alarm clock radio or something spiffy like that? Or will it just be something that keeps time in an extremely stylish pseudo-50s scifi fashion?

Left by Brandon on June 6th, 2008

Oh (Pip)Boy. Just had to upgrade from my Collector’s Edition to this Survival Edition. Have a spot for that clock here already.

PS: is the clock battery powered or outlet powered?

Left by Rivithed on June 6th, 2008

Yep. it is not possible to order survival edition with shipping to UE country (Poland).
Amazon.com checkout page:
“*** We’re sorry. This item can’t be shipped to your selected destination. You may either change the shipping address or delete the item from your order by changing its quantity to 0 and clicking the update button below. ( See geographical restrictions.) ***”

Left by Gabriel on June 6th, 2008

^ what he asked

and also: does the clock have any alarm/radio function built in?

Left by killzig on June 6th, 2008

It’s battery powered. I need to get some pics up of the production piece because I think folks think it’s a clock.

It’s not a clock. It’s a Pip-Boy. It looks like it would go on a wrist/arm. It has a hinge and opens up. It’s built to mirror the one in the game, exactly.

However, the box will say on it “Do not wear this.” And you should never do that. It would be terrible to walk around with one on your arm.

Left by Pete on June 6th, 2008

Just tried to order this version from amazon and I couldn’t, they don’t ship it outside the US it seems. Living in Sweden we don’t even have the Collector’s edition yet.

So it’s not even a possibility of the survival edition going to Europe at all? Because getting it of ebay just isn’t fun, paying several hundred dollars over retail price. No good Bethesda, shame on you.

Maybe you can do another deal with a shop that acutally sends their games all over the world. (I know amazon usually ships worldwide, but not for this.)

Left by Fredrik on June 6th, 2008

Having the time on the pip-boy sure makes it look like a clock. You’ve fooled us Pete! :)

Left by Nuclear Catapult on June 6th, 2008

also doesn’t help that amazon calls it a “Pip-boy 3000 digital clock”

Left by killzig on June 6th, 2008

It’s a Pip-Boy first and foremost. We just wanted it to do something, so we built it some functionality so while it’s sitting in your desk, or your room, it does something.

Left by Pete on June 6th, 2008

and that something is ‘it tells time’ ?

Left by killzig on June 6th, 2008

Hey guys, you really need to clarify what the Pip-Boy is for the boys over at Amazon, they’re advertising it as an digital clock, and if that’s not what it’s going to be, you’re going to have alot of unhappy customers, as well as Amazon breathing down your back for false advertising.

Left by karnieopt on June 6th, 2008

Cool, thanks! The Pip-Boy 3000 it is. Yeah, I think Amazon.com revising that would be a good idea! Would be great to see to scale pics of it too…

Left by Rivithed on June 6th, 2008

Yes killzig. We didn’t want it to just be an cool replica of something from the game, we wanted it to serve a function as well, so that’s what we came up with.

Working on a pic for it now.

For scale purposes, if it were to put it on your arm — which we strongly advise against — it’d take up a good bit of your forearm.

Left by Pete on June 6th, 2008

Awww why don’t us Europeans get Survival Edition? Won’t the NTSC version work on PAL Xbox 360s? (as PS3 games do)

Left by Daniel on June 6th, 2008

thanks pete. so no radio/alarm like the pipboy?

Left by killzig on June 6th, 2008

We aren’t done with the functionality yet, so I can’t tell you one way or the other.

Left by Pete on June 6th, 2008

Just added two photos Mike took of the production sample we have here in the office.

We know what it is, and isn’t, and legally are confined on how we can describe it and how it can be used. That’s all I can tell you.

Left by Pete on June 6th, 2008

Hmm… A shame that apparently something’s preventing the shipping of it across national boundaries through Amazon’s other sites. At least there will be eBay for the others.

As for the PipBoy itself… I wonder if it will include a built-in Geiger counter? That would be amazingly cool.

And wearing it on the arm? I gathered the impression that such was what, at least in Fallout, is what it was designed for. My guess for that size is perhaps 8-9″ long. It’d fit, but be particularly bulky, so you’d wonder how you’d keep it from sliding so that the screen was facing the ground.

Also, the time should not have been 11 o’clock, but specifically 11:53. Though perhaps an AM time like what I presume is shown above is more proper for Fallout. Hopefully some of you know the significance of that. ;)

Left by Nottheking on June 6th, 2008

>However, the box will say on it “Do not wear this.” And you should never do that. It would be terrible to walk around with one on your arm. [Pete]

Well, yeah - you’d look like a real dork for a start! :p

Amazon.co.uk are not advertising the Survival Edition, but I’m pretty sure Amazon.com ship worldwide.

Left by Princess Stomper on June 6th, 2008

Doh, That Pipboy is looking awesome already, can’t wait to see it done. And what function it’ll have :3

Too bad I’ll never have it T_T Amazon is evil…
and on eBay prices will skyrocket >.>

Left by Chris Lejman on June 6th, 2008

In disgust of the “US Only” offer I’ve cancelled my order for this game. (Amazon.com has limited this to US only)

If you do not think the rest of the world is good enough to try for this limited edition then We ain’t good enough for this game at all.

My opinion of Bethesda Softworks has just dropped.

Jas

Left by Jason on June 6th, 2008

“Amazon.co.uk are not advertising the Survival Edition, but I’m pretty sure Amazon.com ship worldwide.”

They do not, see Shipping Details:
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.

Left by Fredrik on June 6th, 2008

yup I had the same problem, I actually already tried to pre-order, Pete I really appreciated your reply earlier.

Left by Marc on June 6th, 2008

Man what you are doing - an usa-release for this only pffft what a shame i think u have great fans also in europe !!!

i hate this Europe US Jap thingy we all play good games and want good things like that

Left by Henry on June 6th, 2008

Pete, you guys always hold the gold metal for the best collectors editions ever. I can tell Bethesda puts alot of heart and soul into the editions, even since the Morrowind days. The PipBoy is classic! Keep up that great work!

Left by Jonathan M on June 6th, 2008

@ Fredrik, that’s a shame. Ah well - maybe I can make my own out of an old washing up liquid bottle or something …

Left by Princess Stomper on June 7th, 2008

How many will be made? And will it have a number? 1 out of ?

Left by elsjls on June 7th, 2008

I am going to get this survival edition for ps3.It looks really cool thanks bethesda,you have always created really cool games like oblivion and I am sure that fallout 3 will be a perfect game.I have a question to you about this edition of the game I live in Turkey so one of my friends will send it because of that I need to learn the dimension of product.My friend will send it with fedex.How much does it cost to me?Thanks

Left by Hasan on June 7th, 2008

This edition is really cool, and I would love to get my hands on it, the problem is that I do not have access to a debit, or credit card and therefore cannot pre-order this edition using online sites like Amazon. I know several people are in the same boat. While I think it is great that the option is available online, and on Amazon, I am confused as to why it isn’t at places like Gamestop, a dedicated game store that reserves games on a daily basis.

I can understand it not being available for Wal-Mart and Best Buy, but Gamestop not being able to offer this edition to it’s customers doesn’t make any sense.

I have friends who already have the CE edition of this reserved at Gamestop, one even did it as soon as I told him about the CE edition a couple of weeks ago, he would change his reserve to the Survival Edition in a heartbeat if he could, but like me, he can’t use Amazon and is therefore out of luck.

I would like to know why it is an Amazon exclusive, and ask that the decision to make it so be reconsidered.

Thank you and have a nice day.

Left by Derek on June 7th, 2008

just bought it off amazon and wanted to know why its ill advised to wear the pipboy as a watch other then itll make you look dorky

Left by rygar8bit on June 8th, 2008

I really hope the decision to make the Survival Edition US only will be reconsidered, either by Amazon.com or Bethesda.

Left by mcw on June 8th, 2008

“In disgust of the “US Only” offer I’ve cancelled my order for this game. (Amazon.com has limited this to US only)

If you do not think the rest of the world is good enough to try for this limited edition then We ain’t good enough for this game at all.

My opinion of Bethesda Softworks has just dropped.

Jas”

Sadly, I echo these sentiments. I’ll be buying the game nonetheless, but it does kinda stink that the survival edition seems to be US only… Why should the US get all the specials? There’s fans all over the world.

Sort it out please!

Left by Darren on June 8th, 2008

I really hope the decision to make the Survival Edition US only will be reconsidered by either Bethesda or amazon.com.

mcw

Left by mcw on June 9th, 2008

I’m ticked off that this survival edition is US-only. I’d love to get my hands on it, but will not get one off eBay and spend over twice as much (I can’t play NTSC game, so I’ll need to buy the PAL version also) so I’ll just rent or borrow the game instead.

Left by ImaginedBug on June 9th, 2008

I picked up the Survival Edition shortly after the press release was put out, and after stumbling upon this post, I’m glad to see the Pip Boy looks a TON cooler than I thought it already.

I’m sure the reason they advise that you don’t wear it is because of legal/health reasons. What if someone got hurt putting it on or got mistaken for a post nuclear terrorist from the future. I’m sure Bethesda wouldn’t want any hand in that. I personally can’t wait to try it on… at my own risk.

Anyway, it sucks that many people out of the U.S. aren’t able to grab it easily, and hopefully that changes, but it can be very difficult to coordinate behind the scenes from my own import/export business experiences.

If I had a wish for what else could come with this though, or sold separately, it would be an official Dogmeat collar/tag.

Can’t wait for the game!

Left by Swiftor on June 9th, 2008

I was very excited with the Survival Edition, but unfortunately i cant buy it because i live in Mexico.
Hey!!! i want to be the happy proprietor of a pip boy 3000 clock and that little tiny cute vaultboy!!!
I hope bethesda and Amazon think in all the people around the world that want to be part of this experience and open the market worldwide with this items, i dont care if the price rises for paying taxes and the shipping…
I WANT MY PIPBOY 3000 clock/watch/whatever!!!!!!!!!

Greetings from Mexico city to all the vault dwellers and remember
PRAISE THE VAULT!!!!! ;)

Left by Arturo on June 9th, 2008

So is the clock attached to the stand or not? And if we say wanted to wear it despite the warnings, it would work?

Left by Jarmel on June 10th, 2008

I refuse to get this through means of ebay!

I for one will buy this CE and treasure like its meant to be;

amazon has restricted this item only to the US and there’s a likely chance that most people will buy only to sell it back (the clock)- for a much bigger return I presume.

Where’s the reward for the real collectors then; your intended customers for this survival edition??

Left by aconcernedfan on June 10th, 2008

I have mixed feelings about this… I like the extra stuff that’s great! When I’m forced to use a single online only retailer… that bothers me. Why are we forced to order this from Amazon?

Left by Elektr0 on June 10th, 2008

You are forced to buy it from Amazon because they have a deal with them. Geez, don’t you guys understand how a business works? Its not about making customers happy, its about making money.

And people complaining that they can’t order outside of the U.S., talk to Amazon. I highly doubt Bethesda has anything to do with that. Think about international laws, etc. Its a pain in the butt, and for only 10,000 items, why do it.

Left by Ryan on June 10th, 2008

Well I guess it is all about the mighty dollar. Meh.

Left by Elektr0 on June 10th, 2008

I know is a collector`s piece, but $50? No power cord, just batteries? Not a digital clock with alarm? Plastic looks very cheap from the pics. I hope you can make final adjustments to the product. Don`t get me wrong, I love the idea and preordered on the day 1 but I`m not satisfied, but that is just my 2 cents.

Left by Morphine on June 10th, 2008

I live in france, and i am a fan of fallout, i would like buy “Fallout 3 Survival Edition” but only for us customer !!!
WHY ???? american people like more fallout than european fan???

Please french people want this collector of fallout !!!!!!!

PLEASE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Left by DARKER on June 12th, 2008

EUROPEAN PEOPLES WTB FALLOUT3 SURVIVAL EDITION !!!!!

Left by FU on June 12th, 2008

I know a few people, like myself, that a really big fans of the fallout series and would like to see a survival version here in the uk/europe region too

Left by vIoLeNt G on June 14th, 2008

Europe wants Survival Edition too. End this stupid discrimination! Or at least explain, why the hell is it available only to U.S. customers.

Left by angry on June 14th, 2008

And Asians too. :(

Left by Indalus on June 15th, 2008

Why is the international community not good enough to get the survival eddition?
I just want to know who to be mad at, amazon or bethesda.
I am seriously concidering not buying this game based on this restriction.

you guys suck.

Left by Michael on June 15th, 2008

I would love for the pipboy 3000 to display hires photos and take PRO Duo or beabel to send pic’s to via bluetooth.. that would make it the best fallout accessory ever

Left by Vault Dweller on June 15th, 2008

id like to apologize to Pete and the rest of Bethesda, i hope my first post in this topic wasnt the catalyst for all these rude and over-simplified posts from people outside US ranting about how stupid it is not to have this item available outside the US and how its quality seems to lack. I disagree on the latter. I think we should all know by now that bethesda never distributed anything lacking quality. So i have faith that the final product will be a high quality, detailed and working conversationpiece :P in Conclusion: its still a shame if the CE would remain unavailable outside the US but im sorry for the flaming, you guys didnt deserve that.

Left by Marc on June 17th, 2008

O my god ! I want a Survival Edition for my PC ! And why dont you guys sell it in shops , like the “normal” extended version ? I NEED a Pipboy 3000 ! or a Pipboy 2.0 , but i want it !
And here , in Spain , i dont know if we have Amazon too , but one thing that is not clear is the price ¿ how much its going to cost ?

Left by Pollico on June 18th, 2008

I want to sell all my wild bears, three bottles of wonderfull russian VODKA, very ancient granny’s samovar and buy this kit of crazy fallout fan. It takes my soul.
Bethesda & Amazon you should that fans need Survival edition to survive…

Left by Nekromant on June 19th, 2008

Sorry, in my last post must be ‘Bethesda & Amazon you should know’

Left by Nekromant on June 19th, 2008

You couls at the VERY LEAST explain, why is it only available in US only.

Left by angry on June 19th, 2008

hope it will be available in Europe and in large quantities.

Left by General Barnaky on June 20th, 2008

Dumbasses. It’s only available in the US because they have a deal with Amazon.

It’s just business. Honestly people learn to read other comments! And understand that your comments won’t change anything, they just make me read more.

Left by Andy on June 24th, 2008

“its still a shame if the CE would remain unavailable outside the US but im sorry for the flaming, you guys didnt deserve that.”
Left by Marc on June 17th, 2008

Yes they did and they do deserve each and every angry comment people have left. Amazon must have its reasons for not wanting to ship outside the US, but it’s up to Bethesda to then find a partner in Europe to sell it here, and one for Asia, Australia, South America, Canada, etc.
If other companies can do it (Take Two/Rockstar & Atari to name just two) Bethesda should be able to also.

For the obvious lack of interest in the non-US customers they deserve to get flamed, and people have every single right to vent their disappointments, however useless it may be.

Left by ImaginedBug on June 25th, 2008

I am an Italian Beth fan and I’ve bought a Collector’s Edition of Oblivion (the one with the Septim metal coin replica)and the original editions of other Elder Scrolls games.
I was waiting for the “real” Collector’s Edition of Fallout 3 (the Survival Edition) exactly as all every US player.
There are a lot of players in the world that want that edition of the game.
Maybe I don’t know anything about business but I don’t understand what kind of business is :

1- restricting the purchase of this item only to US
2- mortifying all the others collectors and fans.
3- decreasing the sales of Collector’s Edition.
4- loosing sales of standard edition for reaction
(lot of people will not buy any edition as a predictable result).

If Amazon is responsible of this choice I hope that Bethesda will step in that decision and change it.

Left by Maxx (IT) on June 25th, 2008

pipboy 3000 should be a digital picture frame

Left by VaultDweller on June 29th, 2008

Dear Bethesda,

By the tree of Harold!! What is your marketing team thinking.. making THE Survival Edition US residents only!?!
I’ve been playing the Fallout series ever since its first release, enjoying the experience alone and with friends for an entire decade.
Not joining the few who believe Fallout 3 won’t even get near a fraction of that almost devine experience.
I do agree with some of them since buying the rights and calling a title Fallout 3 doesn’t make it Fallout 3.

It has to earn that name.

However i’ve full trust in the skills and imagination of the Devs to make this a great success.
You can ofcourse understand my disappointment when finding out that THE must have item will be made available only to US residents.
I hope a Dev agree’s with the community and creates a special encounter where you meet the guy who’s responsible for this.

Let’s say you find him near a pack of death claws, hiding from them in an old shack,
with his hair falling out, skin blistering and dieing of radiation sickness coughing for some rad-away.
Ofcourse you can give him some Iguana-on-a-stick and walk away.
Asyou walk away you see the pack moving towards the shack.

+1500XP.

Left by Chr0nicles on July 3rd, 2008

please add trophies for the PS3

Left by VaultDweller on July 6th, 2008

Please, at least bring up the fact that Europe wants the pipboy 3000 too!
Talk about it! You need to have a discussion about it please EUROPE WANTS SURVIVAL EDITION. Make it happen!
You are losing sales,
and the respect of your fans.

Left by Dudley Grant on July 14th, 2008

Looks as though the first AD image shows a Pip-Boy with a curved tube like screen. The prototype pics show a flat screen. I wonder what the extra functionality could be. It is a 50 dollar item and I would be happy if it was merely a clock radio. Some how I feel there is more to it than that..

Left by Tadpole Buckshot on July 16th, 2008

This looks really cool, but since I don’t live in the US, it seems Bethesda doesn’t want my money. Oh well, I won’t buy their game then.

Left by Torr on July 17th, 2008

Yeah sure it sucks that they are releasing the pip-boy to the states only, I live in Canada and cant get it, but i will be getting it throught a friend of mine down there. Even so, you buy a game for the game, not for the little extras that come with it. When the EBgames messed up my halo 3 legendary pre-order, i didnt complain (well just a little), i thought what do i need with a plastic helmet anyway, yeah sure it would be awesome to have, but so what. all i want is the game, the bonuses are not necessary, but its still better with them. :P

Left by Squeelex on July 19th, 2008

If you are hardcore enough to buy the game with the pipboy… you were going to buy it anyway.

Left by Tadpole Buckshot on July 21st, 2008

i’m late on the scene with regard to the whole “survival edition is US only” saga, however i had to express my disappointment when i attempted my order today.

i live in australia and of course recieved the standard “no ship to you, non-US customer” message from amazon.

in this day and age, how can a gaming company seriously consider a “one country” edition?

gaming has no borders, as is clearly demonstrated in the above comments.

yeah, true, i won’t die due to not receiving a pipboy, but how backwards is it that i don’t have the option of buying one because i don’t live in the US?

get out of the dark ages bethesda. gaming is a global phenomenon, not restricted to the US….

Left by jason on July 22nd, 2008

Damn it! Why??? Bethesda, you were my #1 developer and publisher up until i found out you were only shipping that survival edition of F3 to US customers only. All of my friends share the same perspective when all us international gamers say “Give us that Pip-Boy 3000!!!!” remember, it’s not too late, you can restore the loylty of your fans in the mass production and international distribution of your survival edition…

Left by Ben on July 24th, 2008

In case you haven’t noticed, there have been various games that were only released in certain countries… not to mention various versions of games. Look at Japanese limited releases! Various countries also have laws prohibiting certain sales, versions, ratings, etc.

I wouldn’t go blaming Bethesda for this. And as for making it exclusive to Amazon, yeah it sucks. I make my pre-order for the C.E. at GameStop too and would have upgraded if I could. But making it through one company, an online one, is way easier to manage.

I think you people are getting all up-in-arms over nothing. These are “games” after all. I’d put more of that energy into more tangible areas.

Oh, and Pete, great job on the game! I love what you’ve done with the series. And the collectors editions are awesome! Thanks!

Left by 100 LBs of DogMeat on July 29th, 2008

Hmm…I hope that Bethesda will not make any more good games that I must have…I’ll live in UE…shame on you Bethesda…Its censored version of mine feelings.

Left by a3cv22 on August 2nd, 2008

This is a real shame that the Survival Edition is US only.
In a time of globalization when you can order and buy anythig from the other side of the Globe.
Someone here mentioned that this is not about making customers happy,that its about making money.
I think that the Marketing Team in Bethesda should get a new calculator because their old one is probably broken.
Fact is that Northern America (US + Canada) has the 2nd smallest population in world around 330 mil.
Compared to Europes 720mil. or Asian 3910mil.

They should realy reconsider this.

Left by xkeepr on August 13th, 2008

I too am dissapointed that the Survival edition is only available in the US. It’s true that Bethesda isn’t entirely to blame, but would it be so hard to have Amazon.COM share this item with Amazon.CA or Amazon.CO.UK? And even if that is impossible, I think Bethesda should at least acknowledge the fact that a lot of international fans are getting screwed over and explain the situation or apologize at least.

Left by sanjuro on August 13th, 2008

The fact that there have been so many posts from outside of the states about this being exclusive to the us speaks volumes about the potential market.

Calling the complaints intangible is astoundingly short sighted, especially from someone who has put their time in to commenting just like everyone else.
If people care about this nobody has any right to say they shouldn’t.
I’d hoped to get the SE as a gift. Any plans to release the extras separately for the worldwide market?

Left by The Polish Hammer on August 17th, 2008

Just got an email from Amazon tlling me the publisher changed the release date.
“Hello from Amazon.com.

We have received new release date information related to your pre-ordered
video game in the order you placed on July 15 2008 11:32 PDT (Order# 002-8014720-7898600). The release date
for the video game listed below has been changed by the publisher, and we want to provide you with a
new delivery estimate based on the new release date:

“Fallout 3: Amazon.com Exclusive Survival Edition” [Video Game]
Release date: 10/24/2008
Estimated arrival date: 11/05/2008 - 11/12/2008

If there are other items in your order, they’ll be shipped according to the delivery estimates listed in the order details in Your Account (www.amazon.com/your-account).

If you still want us to ship the items when they do become available (though they may arrive later than expected) please visit this address to approve the delay:”

Hmm.. any news of this elsewhere?

Left by TadpoleBuckshot on August 20th, 2008

To all those people commenting that the unavailability of the survival edition in those places other than the U.S. is just whingeing are missing the point entirely. Gamers are gamers wherever they hail from, and it is a ridiculous decision that seperates gamers into areas of have’s and have nots; ie. these gamers over here can have this limited edition trinket, but all of you others may not, and we will give no reason for it.
The simple fact is it’s awful to pre-order the title in my country as soon as possible only to find that in other countries not only is it cheaper, but it also comes with extra’s that I don’t even have a chance at getting.

You may say it’s a big deal over nothing; it is not happening in your country. Fallout fans around the world are prepared to pay a little extra to say thanks to the developers of this very important title, all we want is a chance at saying thanks and getting something to make us feel special in return.

And by the way, I don’t appreciate having my last comment removed when there was no swearing or anything in the least that would cause offence, only a cogent argument; but I guess what is more threatening ;)

Blue

Left by Blue on August 26th, 2008

I am really excited about this set, though I don’t know if I will have time to play Fallout 3. I might just get it for the Pip-Boy 3000 watch replica. I wrote a nice write up about it here:

http://ablogtoread.com/2008/08/26/pip-boy-3000-wearable-watch-desk-clock-from-fallout-universe-to-reality/

What I really need to start seeing are pictures of people wearing the Pip-Boy 3000. That is something worth blogging about on my watch blog.

-aBlogtoRead.com

Left by Ariel Adams on August 26th, 2008

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