Red Dead Redemption Pre-Order Bonuses Detailed

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It turns out that GameStop isn't the only retailer offering exclusive in-game content in exchange for a pre-order of Red Dead Redemption, as the game's official site has been updated with a breakdown of the various offers.

The good news is that Rockstar San Diego's open-world western doesn't hit PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 until April 27, so at the least you have time to consider your options:

    U.S. Retailers
    • GameStop - Exclusive In-Game Outfit
    • Amazon - Golden Guns Pack ("Increased Fame")
        plus $10 Amazon Gift Card
    • Best Buy - The War Horse ("Faster + Increased Damage")
    • GameCrazy - Exclusive Mini Guide
    • Target - $5 Target Gift Card
    • Walmart -$10 Walmart Gift Card
    • Rockstar Warehouse - Red Dead T-Shirt
    U.K. Retailers
    • Game - Deadly Assassin Outfit ("Increased Dead Eye Regeneration")
    • Amazon UK - The Golden Guns Pack ("Increased Fame")
    • HMV - The War Horse ("Faster + Increased Damage")
    • Zavvi - Exclusive Mini Guide

Chris Faylor was previously a games journalist creating content at Shacknews.

From The Chatty
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    February 10, 2010 11:25 AM

    Was there ever time when people pre-ordered a game because it was hyped or they knew they wanted it so badly without being "persueded" or "bought" by in-game nonsense?

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      February 10, 2010 11:35 AM

      yah and its not that time anymore, get over it

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      February 10, 2010 11:41 AM

      Please explain what exactly is nonsensical about it.

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      February 10, 2010 12:05 PM

      i used to do this all the time! there was nothing worse than going to a store and finding out they "just sold the last copy"... i think this problem used to be genuine back in the day, not the BS gamestop does these days holding stock in the back room making people think they need to preorder. these "bonuses" are the next level, but really it doesn't bother me all that much. ME2 for instance is a great game. i've had a chance to try all the various preorder guns and armors and none of them are truly spectacular or game changing. the game is just as great without them. that's the key to things like this... trinkets to satiate the fanboys, but nothing that gives you a outrageous advantage.

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      February 10, 2010 12:21 PM

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      February 10, 2010 12:33 PM

      I pre-ordered The Force Unleashed out of sheer excitement =)

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        February 10, 2010 2:27 PM

        Speaking of that.. - will we ever get to see the Sith Edition getting released for consoles?

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          February 10, 2010 8:35 PM

          huh? sith edition has been out for months on PC, 360 and PS3.

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