Mass Effect: Limited Collector's Edition

Mass Effect: Limited Collector's Edition was available through pre-order only at retailers GameStop, EBgames, Amazon and Bestbuy within the United States, and certain retailers in the EU. This edition featured a Mass Effect fiction book titled "Galactic Codex: Essentials" - a 36-page guide to the Mass Effect universe, including a Citadel timeline and a guide to all the non-human races, biotics and the key locations in the Perseus arm of the galaxy.

The Limited Collector's Edition originally retailed for $69.99 and included:


 * Galactic Codex - A 36 page guide including Timeline, index of non human races, key locations in the galaxy, and information on biotics.
 * Mass Effect Art Book - 36 pages of concept art.
 * Bonus DVD - includes exclusive Mass Effect videos, two themes, 12 gamer pictures, and various video game demos.

BioWare also released a limited number of pre-order gifts on a separate disc that included:


 * Documentary - introduces the game
 * Soundtrack - 3 tracks from the Mass Effect soundtrack
 * Theme - 2 exclusive themes
 * Gamer Pictures - 12 exclusive gamer pictures