On September 17th video game fans everywhere will rejoice as Grand Theft Auto V will finally release for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.  Rockstar Games clearly wants to bolster pre-orders while giving the fans some sweet swag, so today, like with so many other big name games, they’ve announced both a steelbook Special Edition of the game, and a swagged out Collector’s Edition of the game.

The Special Edition of the game can be yours for just $79.99 (a $20 premium on the standard version) and the Collector’s Edition will run a hefty $149.99, and each version will also include some exclusive downloadable content.

Here’s a full rundown of each package, straight from the horses mouth:

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The Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition includes:

-Full retail copy of Grand Theft Auto V

-Collectible SteelBook with Exclusive Artwork This special SteelBook features double-sided, never-before-seen artwork of Michael, Trevor and Franklin. Custom color and metallic treatments bring out the detail of the artwork created exclusively for this SteelBook.

-Blueprint Map This exclusive, additional 21.5" x 26.75" map displays a blueprint view of Los Santos and Blaine County. Cryptic markings indicate locations for fast cash and other points of interest for the up-and-coming entrepreneur.

-Special Ability Boost Michael, Franklin and Trevor each have a unique special ability. With this boost, the special ability bar will generate 25% faster.

-Stunt Plane Trials Single player Stunt Plane Trials let you take on additional aerial challenges spread throughout Los Santos and Blaine County.

-Bonus Outfits, Tattoos and More Michael, Franklin and Trevor get bonus outfits in their wardrobes, character specific tattoos at tattoo parlors, and special deals from shopkeepers across Los Santos and Blaine County.

-Additional Weapons When visiting Ammunation stores in single player, merchants will have special weapons in their inventory available for free: the Pistol .50, Bullpup Shotgun and melee Hammer.

[caption id=“attachment_13574” align=“aligncenter” width=“500”] The Collector’s Edition[/caption]

The Grand Theft Auto V Collector’s Edition includes all the contents of Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition as described above plus:

-Grand Theft Auto V Security Deposit Bag with Logo Key Inspired by the heists in Grand Theft Auto V, this custom 10.75" x 8.5" money bag features a pop-up style lock and laser cut logo key to secure important items. The reverse side features a pressed Rockstar Games logo on the security mount with a framed ID window.

-Grand Theft Auto V New Era 9FIFTYâ„¢ Snapback Cap This exclusive New Era 9FIFTYâ„¢ cap features an embroidered Los Santos logo on the front, a stitched, black Rockstar Games logo on the wearer’s left side, a Grand Theft Auto V’ logo applique on the opposite side, and snapback closure for an adjustable fit.

-Custom Characters for Grand Theft Auto Online Get classic Grand Theft Auto characters to use within the Grand Theft Auto Online Character Creation System.

-Unique Vehicles and Garage Property Players will instantly receive a garage to store custom vehicles. In single player, the garage will be stocked with the 1930’s style Hotknife hotrod and the CarbonRS sports bike. In Grand Theft Auto Online, players will get the high-end Khamelion electric car.

The Grand Theft Auto V Collector’s Edition comes packaged in a premium outer box featuring a foil embossed Grand Theft Auto V logo on the top, finished with a matte, scuff-resistant film lamination, housing all of the contents.

And if that all wasn’t enough, EVERY pre-order, even the regular, vanilla edition, will be getting access to an exclusive in-game vehicle…THE ATOMIC BLIMP!

AWWW YEAH!

So, what edition are you getting?

Source: Rockstar Games