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What Is the Difference Between the Items in Mass Effect 2 & the Collector's Edition?

"Mass Effect 2" is an action role-playing game developed by Bioware and published by Electronic Arts for the Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360 and Windows operating systems. A special Collector's Edition of "Mass Effect 2" was released alongside the standard version of the game. Both releases contain an identical version of the game, but the Collector's Edition includes several bonus items.

Hardcover Art Book
- The Collector's Edition of "Mass Effect 2" is packaged in a steel box and is considerably larger than the standard version of the game. This is due to the 48-page hardcover art book that is included. The art book is approximately 7 inches wide and is adorned with the Mass Effect Cerberus Network logo. Five unique chapters include character, weapon, vehicle and environmental concept drawings. Each drawing is accompanied by notes from the game's artistic director.
"Mass Effect: Redemption" Graphic Novel
- The Mass Effect games are critically acclaimed for providing players with an engrossing science fiction story, and the Redemption series of graphic novels helps to further explain the plot. Written by Mac Walters, the lead writer for "Mass Effect 2," the 32-page Redemption comic explains the events that take place between the first and second games in the series. Redemption is drawn by Omar Francia, an artist that has previously worked on "Star Wars: Legacy."
"Making Of" Bonus DVD
- The "Making Of" bonus disc included in the Collector's Edition of "Mass Effect 2" provides exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the game and insight from the game's developers. The DVD is divided into three distinct chapters and runs for a total of 25 minutes. "Light Years Ahead" focuses on the technological differences between "Mass Effect" and "Mass Effect 2." The other two chapters, "A Darker Universe" and "The Saga Continues," discuss the progression of the characters and settings that exist within the Mass Effect universe.
Bonus Equipment
- A special download voucher comes with the Collector's Edition that grants access to two special in-game items. After entering the voucher code into the EA online store, the special items are downloaded and added to the player's inventory. The Collector Armor increases overall health, regeneration rate and storm speed. The Collector Assault Rifle is a 500 RPM gun with high accuracy and low recoil ratings. This gun provides a base damage of 17.4 as well as an armor damage multiplier.

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