BioWare has announced a Collector's Edition of its sci-fi RPG sequel Mass Effect 2 which adds an assortment of physical and virtual bonus goodies for an extra $10.

Packed into a special tin case are "a 48-page hardcover 'Art of Mass Effect 2' book, Issue 1 of the Mass Effect Redemption comic book, and a bonus DVD with behind-the-scenes and making-of videos" plus, naturally, a copy of Mass Effect 2.

The Collector's Edition also offers "unique in-game weapons and armor" exclusive to the Collector's Edition, as illustrated in the moody artwork above. Further exclusive items are available with pre-orders at select retailers and in BioWare's Dragon Age: Origins.

Priced at $60 on PC and $70 on Xbox 360, the Collector's Edition of Mass Effect 2 hits alongside the regular on January 26, 2010 in North America then January 29 in Europe.