MLB 15 The Show: Is the 10th Anniversary Edition Worth It?

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Submitted on: 04/02/2015 by Matthew Coe

The 10th Year Anniversary Edition of MLB 15: The Show is only $10 more than the standard edition, yet claims to bring over $130 worth of extra value. This sounds like a deal which is too good to be true, so does it deliver on its promise of adding extra value?

The packaging is fairly standard with a slip cover over a tin case. The case is made to look like wood with the MLB 15 logo "burned" in. The tin case isn't particularly special in my opinion, and doesn't feel "meaty" enough for me. It feels a little flimsy. So in terms of content, your value is not coming from the packaging on this one. The value comes from the digital goods that are included by PSN code including All 30 MLB Team Dynamic Themes, an official MLB 15 Dynamic Theme, 15 Bonus Item packs, and 12,000 stubs.

As someone who was born in the 80s and grew up collecting baseball cards, I think this year's Diamond Dynasty has a chance to be really special. I've really enjoyed opening all of the bonus packs I received from the Anniversary Edition. So the value of this Anniversary Edition boils down to your interest in Diamond Dynasty mode in large part.

The Bonus Item Packs do contain things like sponsorships which can be used in Franchise and RTTS mode, but it's mostly about Diamond Dynasty rewards. I would have liked for the "Steelbook" to have a little more weight or substance to it, but all in all I feel like it's a good value at only $10 more than the standard edition. A little art book showing off 10 years of cover athletes or even a special insert would have been appreciated for those of us who value the physical part of these special editions.

The MLB series has earned a spot in my heart going back to the PS2 days, so spending a little extra to help celebrate the 10th Anniversary of a game that has given me so much joy over most of those 10 years is a fair value to me. If you plan to dive deep into Diamond Dynasty this year you can't go wrong here. If you're hoping for some cool physical collector's items, you might be disappointed in the flimsy tin "Steelbook" and exclusive slip cover artwork being the only differences.

For $10 more than the standard edition however, you won't feel like you didn't get your money's worth, especially if you plan to play a lot of Diamond Dynasty this season.

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# 1 Skyboxer @ 04/02/15 12:32 PM

Worth it for me especially with Best Buy's GCU program

# 2 BSUFAN @ 04/02/15 12:34 PM

Worth every penny, the stubs and the packs , to me a great deal to go along with an awesome game.

# 3 Dolenz @ 04/02/15 12:38 PM

Worth it to me. The 15 packs gave me a full set of equipment I could put on my RTTS guy and I still have the 12,000 stubs if I want to buy more packs.

# 4 Viktor @ 04/02/15 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolenz


	Worth it to me. The 15 packs gave me a full set of equipment I could put on my RTTS guy and I still have the 12,000 stubs if I want to buy more packs.

How did you get the 12k Stubs? I got the 15 packs but it doesn't look like I got any stubs.

# 5 Turbojugend @ 04/02/15 12:42 PM

I slightly disagree with the value of the packaging. The tin looks great (my wife even commented on how nice it looks!), is fairly high quality and a great packaging solution for those of us who aren't Dodgers/Puig fans. I do agree that the card bonuses alone will make it worth it for DD players, which looks really promising this year.

The themes are a really nice touch as well, which is where a lot of that "$130 of extra value" comes from (I believe they're listed at $3 apiece on the PSN Store), even if people are only using one theme.

# 6 Dolenz @ 04/02/15 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Viktor


	How did you get the 12k Stubs? I got the 15 packs but it doesn't look like I got any stubs.

I had to go into the store area in game (accessed with the touchpad) and instead of an option to buy 12,000 stubs the option showed "use". I hit the X button and they were added to my profile.

# 7 JeterFan02 @ 04/02/15 01:00 PM

I love the fact that they even put out a 10th Anniversary Edition, showing a bit of a tribute to my favorite sports game. It's also worth it to me in a funny way; in getting the bonus packs to open. I used to collect a LOT of baseball cards and opening the packs still reminds me of all that.

# 8 SVCbearcat10 @ 04/02/15 01:14 PM

I agree with it's especially worth it for those who have Best Buy's Gamers Unlocked. I was able to get it for $30 for 2 years... only 2 more new games to buy until it paid itself off!

# 9 RoyceDa59 @ 04/02/15 01:17 PM

I like it, its the first special edition I ever got for a sports game. Also I never got 15 packs, only had about 6 when I started the game.

# 10 DJ @ 04/02/15 01:23 PM

Definitely worth it. The case is slick and getting 31 Dynamic Themes for free is a great value. I'm not a DD guy, but the stubs are going to at least get me to try out the mode for the first time.

# 11 RobbieMacc @ 04/02/15 01:25 PM

Worth it for me too. I primarily paid the extra $10 for the themes but really like the stubs and extra card packs. Only "special edition" I've ever bought, no regrets here.

# 12 rkocjay @ 04/02/15 01:26 PM

I'm not a DD player but I have no regret buying this it was worth it

# 13 jm2054 @ 04/02/15 01:28 PM

Totally worth it the packs sucked but the stubs got me some good players

# 14 YeOldTonk @ 04/02/15 01:41 PM

I got it and thought it was totally worth it. If you look at other games DLC prices for packs of cards and ingame money, its not that bad. On top of that, you get a unique case and the themes.

# 15 burjeffton @ 04/02/15 01:49 PM

I got it... Certainly not $130 worth of value, but definitely a nice edition and I will use the stubs, etc. I'd say it's easily worth it.

# 16 HozAndMoose @ 04/02/15 03:07 PM

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	A little art book showing off 10 years of cover athletes or even a special insert would have been appreciated for those of us who value the physical part of these special editions.

They do kind of have have the 10 cover athlete thing. Just not on its own book. If you take everything out of the case you can see them all.

# 17 wisdom less13 @ 04/02/15 04:35 PM

I liked what I was seeing with the Diamond Dynasty news before the game dropped. Always hated those modes being a hardcore franchise guy, but this is a cool idea. Getting a diamond Mike Trout in my 3rd pack was also a pretty sweet get. Now, is the only way to get a legend card by completing a team's collection? Or can you also get them in packs? Totally worth the money. The animated scoreboard on my home screen is pretty cool to look at...

# 18 HozAndMoose @ 04/02/15 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter_OS


	I ordered the standard (digital) edition from the PSN store. (Clearly stated at the time of pre-order that you would get a skin for your PS4 controller.) I didn't receive or get a code for this. Anyone else get theirs?

It should be emailed to you by 11:59pm PST tonight.

# 19 SDwinder @ 04/02/15 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SVCbearcat10


	I agree with it's especially worth it for those who have Best Buy's Gamers Unlocked. I was able to get it for $30 for 2 years... only 2 more new games to buy until it paid itself off!

I did the same at Best Buy. But I received email coupons from Best Buy after I joined Gamers Club 2 years for $30 deal. One of the coupons had $5 off new game purchase before end of April and could be combined with the 20% off new game purchase. So I bought The Anniversary edition for $51.

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