Whether or not its the collectors edition - no real concern. BUT - as with many previous FF games - if you like a good RPG - which can occasionally help you blow through 75+ hours of time you would have otherwise wasted sunbathing - you will LOVE this addition to your collection. The new battle system is great, the storyline engrossing - just a great RPG title overall. Find a used copy if you can - which with RPGs is typically feasible as once you play through once you rarely go back for seconds.

One of th best Final Fantasy games in awhile. The new battle system is great. Wether you buy the Collectors Edition or not is not really a big deal, but the Collectors Edition comes with a dvd on the history of the Final Fantasy Games.