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GTA 6 gets an eye-wateringly expensive Collector's Box that doesn't include the game

Rockstar Games has announced a $399.99-$400 Collector's Box for Grand Theft Auto 6, called The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection. The box does not include the game itself, but contains 11 themed collectibles. Fans have expressed mixed reactions, with some appreciating the collectibles and others criticizing the lack of a game disc or code.

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  • ✓ The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection costs $399.99-$400.
  • ✓ The Collector's Box does not include the game itself, neither a physical disc nor a digital redemption code.
  • ✓ The box contains 11 themed collectibles.
  • ✓ The collectible box revolves around the fictional in-game television show, Macca the Gator.
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What changed

The Collector's Box is now available for pre-order, with release expected in November alongside the game.

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  1. Rockstar unveils $400 GTA 6 Collector's Box without the game

    Rockstar Games has announced a $399.99-$400 Collector's Box for Grand Theft Auto 6, called The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection. The box does not include the game itself, but contains 11 themed collectibles. Fans have expressed mixed reactions, with some appreciating the collectibles and others criticizing the lack of a game disc or code.

    Why it matters

    The Collector's Box is part of a trend in the gaming industry where high-spending customers are prioritized with special merchandise. Grand Theft Auto 6 is one of the most anticipated games, and the collectible box revolves around the fictional in-game television show, Macca the Gator.

    What is confirmed

    • The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection costs $399.99-$400.
    • The Collector's Box does not include the game itself, neither a physical disc nor a digital redemption code.
    • The box contains 11 themed collectibles.
    • The collectible box revolves around the fictional in-game television show, Macca the Gator.

    What to watch next

    • Release of Grand Theft Auto 6 in November
    • Player community reaction to the Collector's Box
    • Potential sales figures for the Collector's Box
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. Mashable — Rockstar drops $400 GTA 6 Collector’s Box: What's inside and where to buy
    2. Rockstar Games — Pre-Order The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection Now While Supplies Last
    3. consequence.net — Rockstar Unveils $400 Grand Theft Auto VI Collector's Set — But It Doesn't Include the Game
    4. Top Gear — You can now get a £350 premium GTA 6 merch box, but you’ll need to buy the game separately
    5. TrueAchievements — GTA 6 gets an eye-wateringly expensive Collector's Box that doesn't include the game
    6. www.polygon.com — GTA 6's $400 collector's edition is the latest example of a horrible trend
    7. fandomwire.com — GTA 6's $400 Vice City Collector's Box: All 11 Items, Release ...
    8. fextralife.com — GTA 6 Collector's Box Revealed: Price, Contents, and ...
    9. www.timesnownews.com — GTA 6 Gets A $400 Collector’s Box, But There’s No Disc Or ...
    10. www.iggm.com — GTA 6's $399.99 Collector's Edition Doesn't Include the Game ...
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