Luigi's Mansion 3 went a little bit from somewhat interesting to looking like an absolute must-have so quickly we nearly got collective whiplash. The only thing that could make the game even more enticing would be something like a glow in the dark steelbook to store it in.
Well that feverish dream of man has come true for those in Australia and within a sensible distance of an EB Games, as by preordering the game through them you'll get just that. And the game but that should largely go without saying.
Sadly for the moment it seems that this particular delight will only be available down under, although we're crossing all our fingers and toes in the hope that it makes its way to Europe. Oh, and North America as well we suppose.
Does this frighteningly tasty little case get your heart thumping? Let us know with one of those comment things we've heard so much about.
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Damn it, ah this is what it feels to be American (in regards to the pre-order for Link's Awakening)
Hope this comes to other regions because it is so sweet
Hope it comes to nintendo uk. I’m sure it will. I hope it will.
Score one for the aussies!! F'yeah!
Down under screws everyone else over....is what it turns out to be.
Already preordered my copy as soon as I saw up at ebgames. I was holding off hoping for a collectors edition but I guess it will do. It does look good tho.
Does anyone actually keep their games in the Steelbooks that occasionally get included in collector's editions and what-not?
Looks nice though, wonder if Nintendo UK Store, GAME, or anywhere else will get anything like it.
I have preorders for every confirmed steelbook for all of the first-party Nintendo titles.
Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Pokémon Sword
Pokémon Shield
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Dual Edition
Too many special edition... too little moneys...
I’d prefer a real and working vacuum cleaner in the style of the Poltergust 3000, but this the next best thing
I live in Australia but still plan to get the game from Amazon. Really couldn't care less about steelbooks as they don't look right with the rest of my Switch game collection and I have nowhere else for them so they end up just being random clutter that I have no space for.
This looks real darn cool if you ask me! I don't think I will go out of my way to order one, but if it were for sale here, I'd nab it.
FINALLY AUSTRALIA GETS SOMETHING NICE!
Pre-ordered one copy myself.
Where I pre-ordered, in Belgium (Europe), they announced this quite a while ago. It's the first time I actually see the design. But I'd get it day one regardless, so yeah, always happy about these small steelbooks. The Link's Awakening one to me personally is the absolute best steelbook I've ever seen.
@Shambo Where did you order the steelbook in Europe?
@Alundra-1998 ok
Gah, another special edition potentially for Luigi's Mansion 3. So many special editions coming out at the moment. Currently have at least one special edition pre-ordered for the next few months which is probably not the smartest idea money wise but eh. I only realised this when I pre-ordered Astral Chain on the Nintendo UK Store last night as it became available.
I also got my Steelbook case a while ago at Game Mania in the Netherlands, when I pre-ordered this game.
Very cool, I'm sure UK will have something
The Cover for Luigi's Mansion 2 glows in the dark as well. I wonder what they will do with the regular cover for 3.
@GravyThief
I agree that would be neat. Although I would much prefer an ocarina that could return me to my youth as back then I seemed to have all the time in the world to play new games.
@Tipehtfomottob I would definitely pay the crazy special edition prices for one that came with an Ocarina that could do that! I’m lucky if I get a few hours a week these days. Although being able to do the house work as Professor E Gadd with a Poltergust would ease some of that pain.
@RupeeClock My Mario Maker 2 and Smash Bros game cartridges live in their swanky steelbooks. However they are kept in a drawer where no-one can see then, completely defeating the object.
I will no doubt hoover up this gorgeous Luigi's Mansion one too if it comes to the UK and then hide it away as well.
I am an idiot.
"Oh, and North America as well we suppose."
Thanks Alex....thanks.
Only in Australia? False.
The Netherlands is offering the same steelbook with retailer "Game Mania".
Funny thing, they as well claim it's "exclusive" to their store.
So much for the so called "exclusive" pre order content.
@LuciferOnReddit its already been confirmed for a couple of European countries so I'm just waiting for it to be announced in all regions now
@segamegadrive https://www.gamemania.be/Games/nintendo-switch/143146_luigis-mansion-3
This is in Belgium and the Netherlands, and they say it's for every pre-order, nothing about limited supply.
@Trellgoth "exclusive" is often for that region.
@GravyThief
Haha. A few hours a week??? I'm not even allowed that!!! I would pay a special edition price for Bowser (either Doug or King Koopa) to steal the wife. That would ease even more of the pain. I definitely wouldn't be putting myself in harm's way of a goomba in order to rescue her.
@RupeeClock
I did on Wii U with Star Fox Zero (and Guard), Xenoblade X and Project Zero 5. Yeah, it breaks the color code on my Wii U row but so does Super Mario Maker on Wii U.
I missed the Zelda preorders for that Steelbook..... I really hope I don't miss another one! This one is so cool!
@Timsworld2 Yeah, dude. The people in the comment sections of the Free Switch for passengers of Southern Airflight were right, you're just full of negativity. You must really enjoy your days as you find something or someone to tear down with generalization and bigotry. Seriously, go outside and feel the sun and rain.
I have my cases like most people, side by side so only spines can be seen. No use for me!
Not sure what NL have seen that made this go from "somewhat interesting" as everything I've seen (including E3 Treehouse) is firmly still "somewhat interesting"!
It literally looks like the 3DS game on a bigger screen... Really hope Witcher 3 comes out in October to compensate for this, seemingly, falling short of the mark on my expectations.
Seriously, this is the second time this series got a glow-in-the-dark cover, and it wasn't released in America. I guess this time it can be imported, but still, it sucks that we rarely ever get these nice preorder bonuses; I would've loved the scarf that came with Hyrule Warriors.
@LuciferOnReddit : AU$80 is not the same as US$80.
Plus, EB always charges full price at launch. Competitors usually sell new release AAA Switch releases for AU$60 or so.
I'm getting real sick and tired of Nintendo continuously ignoring North America (specifically Canada) with their steelbooks and special editions. Frankly I hope this one doesn't go to Europe because you all got the Pokemon Steelbook, the Link's Awakening Steelbook, the Mario Maker 2 steelbook, etc. Plus your special editions have been incredible while in North America, we're lucky to get an art book for the same price as the cool special editions and available 2 per retailer. UGH
@Bunkerneath how I felt now about both steel cases. The link's and Luigi's ones are fantastic and would love to have them for my games.
@RupeeClock with the size of the switch games and the multitude of different cases that store the games. I really fail to see how people could consider leaving them in the cases
@Chunkboi79
Also keeping in mind that the Steelbook is typically an additional case that holds a single game, in addition to the standard case.
@RupeeClock I didn't even realize, so these deluxe editions come with a standard case too? I will always just stick with my goplay grip case to hold all my games lol
Ohhhh that is sweet. I hope it comes to the US.
Hope this comes to the UK (and everywhere else ofc).. Would love to get my hands on one of these
@RupeeClock Depends, my guilty gear anni, I'll keep that out but thats because its not steel book but cardboard and the game along with artbook sits really tight in it, makes it a real pain to get out so I leave it out
Sonic Mania (also cardboard) I leave that one inside it since it's easy enough to get out
Overall though I prefer steelbook cases vastly to cardboard "special editions" .. Only have two, RE4 for PS2 and AvP for xbox360, both steel cases and I adore them
No worries! I'm sure it will be available on ebay .... [cries]
@LuciferOnReddit Why is it $80 + the rest? Because games are very expensive in Australia, so I hear.
Too handsome !
Actually, it's not only in Australia! It's also the pre-order bonus at GameMania in the Netherlands! (has been ever since I pre-ordered right after the E3 presentation). Can't wait to get it 😍😍 it was a big reason for me to pre-order the game
@NESlover85 I know, right...that HURT. -_-
@LunaLokison
I've just created an account to say thank you for this info!! <3
@JerryDillon Anytime 😊 I'm glad I could help someone by commenting
I hope it comes to UK. I have never got a Steelbook ever and might get Zelda Links awakening steelbook and want to get this one too. Luigis mansion is my favourite in the series
Hey, when do Australians get anything cool? I think it's neat, despite being Canadian...at least I have the Dreamer's edition to look forward to. Without the Game Boy Steelbook, could be worse. I have worse problems to deal with in my life. I wonder if Astral Chain's Special Edition will at least come to North America...we still have time right?
That looks fantastic. I normally don't like steelbooks but the Switch is getting some really great ones and I have started to collect them from various regions. They are a bit pricey but I love the look of them.
@RupeeClock I keep my copy of Pandora's Tower in one such steelbook case. It looks darn stylish.
$80 AUD is equivalent to about $56 USD.
Alex please change the article. It's available in New Zealand too, and Belgium and the Netherlands.
Oh This is SO AWESO.....
"Australia"....
FFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Why is it everyone but the US gets cool collectors packages?? EU gets a steelbook with pokemon double pack. We get a DLC unlock code to get something eariler in the game than you normally get it. AUS gets a cool steel book with Luigi's Mansion 3....we get....just a plain copy of Luigi's Mansion 3.
Do we have to just buy only Sony products for Nintendo to offer us cool stuff too?
Man, this is one I want. The only special edition game I have is Axiom Verge. Too bad it’s not in the US, but I’m happy for those who can get it!
It looks nice, but I prefer the preorder bonus I received with Luigi’s Mansion Dark Moon - it was a really nice notebook, and since I was a college student then, I put it to great use.
Steel books are nice and, but they become a bit of a hassle if you ever want to trade in the game at a store.
@NEStalgia The EU is also getting steelbooks with both standard copies of the game from what I can see.
Pokémon Sword
https://store.nintendo.co.uk/nintendo-switch-game/pokemon-sword-steelbook/12183578.html
Pokémon Shield
https://store.nintendo.co.uk/nintendo-switch-game/pokemon-shield-steelbook/12183588.html
@Alundra-1998 . This is cruel.
I blame Bowser!
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