Hello there unboxers!
This is Sakis Karpas from GameOver.gr in another episode of Unboxholics!
Today we will take a look at the Hardened Edition of Call of Duty: Black Ops II!
Activision's latest addition to the Call of Duty series.
Treyarch was once again responsible for creating another Black Ops game.
This edition is not the only one available in the market. Consumers can also purchase the standard edition at a lower price and the Care Package Edition which is really expensive.
The top side of the box has a Call of Duty Black Ops II emblem on it.
As usual, several information for the game and the package contents are written on the back side of the box.
Official Tagline: The Future is Black
Let's not waste any more time!
We remove the protective cover and the paper slipcase. What remains is a leather collector's box.
We really liked the art direction of the box.
The black/orange combination and the minimalistic design are quite impressive to say the least.
We open the box and we find two cases inside.
The first one is a paper case that includes two limited edition challenge coins.
The official tagline makes its appearance here too
while the two coins are protected well inside a velvet cover.
A Black Ops II Logo can be found on the back side of the two coins.
However, an MQ-27 Dragonfire Drone is embossed on the front side of one coin
and a skull emblem on the other one.
The coins are made out of metallic material with a lot of details while their weight is quite ideal.
A redeemable code can be found on the upper side of the coin to unlock several digital goodies as well as a digital copy of the official soundtrack.
A common strategy by companies nowadays.
The second item that can be found inside is a collectible steelbook that contains the game disc.
The steelbook is made out of metallic material and it has a matte feeling.
The front side features an alternative key art while the back side has an exclusive Zombies design.
Inside the steelbook, the game disc is located on the right side
while a small page on the left side has several codes written on it for digital items such as maps, exclusive avatar props and costumes.
Last but not least, this collector's edition is a living example that manuals are becoming extinct.
Call of Duty: Black Ops II Hardened Edition is already available and it is priced at €79.99
Overall, it may lack a lot of goodies when compared to the Care Package Edition but its fair price will certainly attract someone's attention.
In terms of design, it looks really beautiful while in terms of content it won't disappoint any future buyer.
Stay tuned to Unboxholics YouTube channel since we've got more videos coming up related to Call of Duty: Black Ops II as well as gaming products in general.
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Until the next episode of Unboxholics, take care!
