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There are separate limited/collector’s/special editions of Splinter Cell: Conviction available in other regions of the world and through specific retailers, which is why this issue only affects the North American release. So, if you purchase a Splinter Cell: Conviction Collector’s Edition and receive a working USB drive, it’s just like hitting the lottery!Īll of the extra features available on the USB drive will be available through a method to be revealed on Splinter Cell: Conviction’s website on April 15. Ubisoft did not say what the issue was with the USB drives, but the company did say that not all of them are defective.
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The drive was supposed to come loaded with a bunch of extra features including wallpapers, concept art, “making of” videos, and storyboards. The item at the heart of the price reduction issue is the custom USB drive, which Ubisoft says a “random sampling” that it tested were found to be defective. The game hit the scene in 2002 and was well-received by fans and critics alike on account of its deep tactical stealth gameplay, impressive visuals for the time, excellent voice acting and. The North American Conviction Collector’s Edition will come in a steel case and includes an art book, comic book, decals, USB drive, and an in-game outfit and weapon. Splinter Cell was the latest entry in the stealth-action genre, largely inspired by the success of Hideo Kojima’s work on the Metal Gear Solid franchise. This isn’t due to the state of the economy, or charity on Ubisoft’s part, but rather a defect in one of the included items. Splinter Cell: Conviction‘s Collector’s Edition, the one coming to North America anyway, was announced at a price point of $80, but Ubisoft recently informed GameSpot that the price would be reduced to $70. The Spinter Cell: Conviction Collector’s Edition is now going to be cheaper because of an unfortunate defect.