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Currently no plans for it.

A Ninja Gaiden Sigma Special Edition pack that popped up overnight sounds jolly nice, but don't get your hopes up about seeing it here. Eidos recently signed up the game, and a spokesperson told Eurogamer this afternoon that "there are currently no plans for a Ninja Gaiden Special Edition two-disc box set in the UK".

It was speaking in the aftermath of a listing that appeared on American retailer Gamestop, which showed a fancy collector's edition for sale. This includes behind-the-scenes footage, high-res box art, and special codes to unlock Ryu and Rachael missions. It's on sale for a meagre USD 69.99.

Ninja Gaiden Sigma is a polished-up version of the classic title that appeared on the original Xbox, and claims to add a wealth of new content. Top among them is the new playable character, Rachel, who'll feature the trademark bouncy bits that we've come to expect from Team Ninja.

Head over to our Ninja Gaiden Xbox review to find out why we're so excited.

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JediMasterMalik #1 5 years ago

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The SE didn't seem that good of a deal, but options are always nice.
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Blerk #2 5 years ago

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Does anyone ever watch those 'behind the scenes' and 'making of' DVDs? They're always really, really, really boring!
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penhalion #3 5 years ago

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Yea was it just me or did this look exactly like the old XBox version, give or take a level or two?

I guess I'll wait until it's on budget in the states and then import
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JediMasterMalik #4 5 years ago

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@penhalion - You're blind. Artistically it's identical, obviously. But everything's been redone. Including textures and models.
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Santino #5 5 years ago

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i'm going to import.
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Ninja_Cop #6 5 years ago

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Region free rules!
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Machetazo #7 5 years ago

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It fully does, Ninja Cop, but to all: Is a demo Ninja Gaiden Sigma going to happen, and how long till the game's out?

EG, can you ask SCEE again about those, since it's been a month, and all?
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JediMasterMalik #8 5 years ago

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It's out on Friday in Japan, so just make a JP account.
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Mageme #9 5 years ago

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Region-free = import = goodbye Europe pap!
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bunglebonce #10 5 years ago

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2 disk-special edition? What happened to Blu-Ray holding 45gb, or am I missing something?
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DeCoR #11 5 years ago

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When the hell is it out here is the main thing imo.
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myiagros #12 5 years ago

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@Mageme - only problem with importing PS3 games is that if there is any premium downloadable content (paid for), then importers miss out due to being unable to add funds to other regions playstation store.

@bunglebonce - i would guess the reason the SE will be on 2 discs is because they are also doing a normal version (ie. disc 1 will be same for both versions, disc 2 will contain extra content). Lower production costs.
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penhalion #13 5 years ago

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Special edition on two disks! That's a joke right?

Surely a single blue-ray can hold anything they want to put on there.

@JediMasterMalik

I'm going by the HD video stuff on game-trailers and it looks about the same as the XBox Black version but, maybe a bit brighter. Not sure what they are supposed to have re-done as it all looked too familiar. Don't get me wrong, if you never played the black version on xbox, then the PS3 version really is a must. I'm just not convinced it's going to be different enough for someone like me who has played both of the old versions. It's not like they changed the story or anything.

Hopefully you get what I mean.
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JediMasterMalik #14 5 years ago

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Have you seen the comparison video?

[link url=http://www.g amevideos.com/video/id/10182
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If you think that Sigma only looks brighter you must be blind.
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FunkyRenegade #15 5 years ago

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@Blerk
I love them, but each to their own I suppose

I thought the original was a pile of awful.
Yet another reason to not buy a PS3 until FFXIII
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OllyJ #16 5 years ago

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I really want this game...but I don't have and am not buying a PS3...for a good while anyway.

has to wait.
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Moz #17 5 years ago

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@penhalion: From what I've read there's an extra character and some new levels.

And for anyone with HD TVs whos a fan and likes playing the game over this is also a must as going back to SD games on a large HD TV once your used to playing games in 720p can be crindgworthy
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Artemis_Matsas #18 5 years ago

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Special Editions - Game of the year editions, blah blah blah: A great way to rip off the customer, with only a few exceptions.
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Steroyd #19 5 years ago

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2 disk-special edition? What happened to Blu-Ray holding 45gb, or am I missing something?

Maybe the game used the extra space lol.

I thought the original was a pile of awful.
Yet another reason to not buy a PS3 until FFXIII

Using Ninja Gaiden sigma as a reason not to buy a PS3, is just weak trolling.... pitifully weak.
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