Pre-ordered my copy of Diablo III: Collector’s Edition from Amazon on the 14th March 2012, it was shipped on the 17th May 2012 (1 day after the official release) and I got it on the 20th May 2012 (didn’t know DHL delivers on Sunday as well).

The game itself cost USD$99.90 (SGD$126.60) and shipping (normal) cost USD$19.98 (SGD$25.30). Paid a total of USD$119.97 (SGD$152) for it.

The Collector’s Edition contains the following items:

• Diablo III PC/Mac Game
• Diablo Skull and 4GB USB Soulstone
• Exclusive In-Game Content
  • Diablo III – Aesthetic Artifacts
  • World of Warcraft – Fetish Shaman Pet
  • StarCraft II – Battle.net Portraits
• Behind the Scenes Blu-Ray/DVD Set
• The Art of Diablo III
• Diablo III Soundtrack

Diablo III: Collector’s Edition – Box

Diablo III: Collector’s Edition – Box Open

Diablo III: Collector’s Edition – Box Content

Diablo III: Collector’s Edition – What’s In The Box

Diablo III: Collector’s Edition – The Art Of Diablo III

Diablo III: Collector’s Edition – Diablo Skull and 4GB USB Soulstone

Diablo III: Collector’s Edition – Diablo III Soundtrack

Diablo III: Collector’s Edition – Behind The Scenes Blu-Ray/DVD

Diablo III: Collector’s Edition – Diablo III PC/Mac Game

Related: Starcraft 2 – Wings Of Liberty – Collector’s Edition

Diablo III – Pre-Sale

Diablo III is coming on 15th May 2012. You can pre-purchase the digital version via Battle.net for SGD$90. The retail box pricing in Singapore and Malaysia is SGD$89 and RM$218 respectively.

Diablo III – Collector’s Edition

If you are like me and prefer to own the collector edition’s (CE) physical box, you can get it from Amazon (Diablo III: Collector’s Edition) for about USD$100 (SGD$126) and they do ship directly to Singapore for USD$20 (SGD$25), so total cost including shipping would be USD$120 (SGD$151).

Diablo III – Normal Edition

Amazon also sell the Normal Edition for USD$60 (SGD$76) and I am guessing shipping would be about the same USD$20 (SGD$25), so all in all would be USD$80 (SGD$101).

If you are intending to get the normal edition, you are better off getting it locally rather than via Amazon as it cost only SGD$89. You can preorder at GameScore (orders@gamescore.com.sg) or stay tuned to d3.playpark.net for more authorized resellers from AsiaSoft (an official Blizzard games distributor in Southeast Asia).

If you really can’t wait, get the digital version from Battle.net for SGD$90 as you can start downloading immediately so when the day comes (15th May 2012), the game will be unlocked/decrypted for you to play instantly.

Press Release

IRVINE, Calif. — March 15, 2012 — The end is nigh! Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Diablo® III, the next chapter in its critically acclaimed action role-playing game series, will be unleashed from the Burning Hells on May 15.

Starting that day, gamers with a thirst for fast-paced action and adventure will be able to purchase Diablo III at retailers throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. In addition, gamers in the regions above as well as in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil will be able to buy Diablo III digitally via Blizzard’s Battle.net® website.

Players in the listed Latin American countries and in Russia will be able to purchase Diablo III at local retail locations starting June 7. Digital availability for the Russian version of the game will also begin June 7. In addition to the English version, Diablo III will be fully localized into Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, European Spanish, Italian, Polish, Russian, Korean, and Traditional Chinese.

Blizzard also kicked off global digital presales for Diablo III today. Would-be wizards, witch doctors, demon hunters, barbarians, and monks throughout the world should head to http://www.blizzard.com/games/d3/ now to reserve their digital copies.

Press Release: DIABLO III MAY 15
Official Blog Post: Diablo III Launching May 15 – Digital Pre-Sales NOW OPEN

Ordered my Starcraft 2 – Wings Of Liberty – Collector’s Edition from Amazon.com on the 17th July 2010 and it arrived at my door step on 29th July 2010, only 1 day after the official launch.

When I first heard that Starcraft 2 is going to retail for SGD$109 and from IAH Games, I immediately cancel my pre-order from The Software Boutique because paying SGD$109 for a normal edition is not really worth it. So I went to check Amazon for the Collector’s Edition, but unfortunately it was sold out. I placed the item on my Amazon alert list so that once the item is available again, Amazon will email me. I received that email on the 17th July 2010 and immediately ordered it alongside with a few of Li Xiang’s book on my wish list.

I ordered:

• Sagmeister: Made You Look Book – USD$26.40
• Absolute Appeal : Direct Mail Design – USD$50.62
• Norpro Egg Rite Egg Timer – USD$4.99
• Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty Collector’s Edition – USD$99.99
• Shipping & Handling – USD$53.95
• Total: USD$235.90 (SGD$320.78)

I am not very sure how much does the shipping of Starcraft 2 cost. If the game is USD$99.99 means it is only SGD$135.96 excluding shipping. I think it is more worth it to get the collector’s edition than the normal edition. The only downside is that you cannot play on South East Asia (SEA) servers, you can only play on US servers. But I am fine with it as I don’t foresee myself playing much online. Most likely is just the campaign and skirmish.

Here is what the collector’s edition come with (copy + pasted from Amazon)

• Game Disc
• The Art of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, a 176-page book featuring artwork from the game
• An exclusive 2GB USB flash drive replica of Jim Raynor’s dog tag, which comes preloaded with the original StarCraft and the StarCraft: Brood War expansion set
• A behind-the-scenes DVD containing over an hour of developer interviews, cinematics with director’s commentary, and more
• The official StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty soundtrack CD, containing 14 epic tracks from the game along with exclusive bonus tracks
• StarCraft comic book issue #0, a prequel to the comic series
• A World of Warcraft mini Thor in-game pet that can be applied to all World of Warcraft characters on a single Battle.net account
• Exclusive Battle.net downloadable content, including special portraits for your Battle.net profile, decals to customize your units in-game, and a visually unique version of the terran Thor unit
• 2x Starcraft 2 Guest Pass & 2x World of Worldcraft Guest Pass

Box Front

Box Back

Box Open

Box Content

OMFG! Blizzard has finally announced Diablo III.

Introduction
Two decades have passed since the demonic denizens, Diablo, Mephisto, and Baal, wandered the world of Sanctuary in a vicious rampage to shackle humanity into unholy slavery. Yet for those who battled the Prime Evils directly, the memory fades slowly and the wounds of the soul still burn.

When Deckard Cain returns to the ruins of Tristram’s Cathedral seeking clues to new stirrings of evil, a comet from the heavens strikes the very ground where Diablo once entered the world. The comet carries a dark omen in its fiery being and it calls the heroes of Sanctuary to defend the mortal world against the rising powers of the Burning Hells – and even the failing luminaries of the High Heavens itself.

Features
Explore a fully-realized Sanctuary – the living, breathing gothic fantasy world of Diablo III rendered in gorgeous 3D.

Battle the unholy forces of the Burning Hells with all-new character classes like the otherworldly Witch Doctor, or with re-imagined warriors from Diablo’s past: such as the fierce Barbarian.

Rain Hell on your enemies wielding the interactive environment as a weapon: lay cunning traps, turn destructible objects against your foes, and use environmental obstacles to your advantage – all powered by the Havoc physics system.

Experience the intensity of multiplayer Diablo III over an all-new, wickedly-enhanced Battle.net platform with numerous enhancements to make connecting with your friends easier – and cooperative gameplay more fun.

Go: Diablo III Official Site

You may want to go to the Diablo III Media Page to see the goodness first.

Read: Diablo III Press Release