May 17th, 2012

Square Enix announces Mark of Mastery Edition for Kingdom Hearts 3D for North America

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Square Enix has announced they’re releasing collector’s edition of Kingdom Hearts 3D, known as the Mark of Mastery Edition. It’s an exclusive to North America and features the following items:

  • A copy of Kingdom Hearts 3D
  • A branded clear hard case skin cover
  • 12 art cards
  • 5 augmented reality cards that will allow you to unlock some rare Dream Eaters
  • A 360 degree viewing stand to view your Dream Eaters

You can check after the break for a larger picture of the edition.

Update: You can click here to preorder the collector’s edition for $54.99 on Amazon.

  • the psvita is better

    i knew this was the next news you were going to post
    and i dont know about you guys, but getting this edition is my priority now :D

    • Tylos

      Mine

    • Derpy Hooves

      same here

    • dipah mster224

      A man

    • Ttimer

      If the Kingdom Hearts Limitied Edition 3DS doesnt come to the US….then i am definitly getting this bundle…….:DKH

    • the psvita is better

      @ttimer i dont think it is, but to be fair, i am sure you can get those 2 games and get a better value

    • J. Severe

      Ditto.

    • jonehi

      Me: speachless
      My wallet: … well, shit

    • Cosmo Black

      DO NOT GET THIS… ITS STUPID THAT THE CLEAR COVER… HAS BLACK INDENT IN IT…..HOW THE HELL AM I SUPPOSE TO SEE THAT WITH MY COSMO BLACK 3DS!!!!… TIS TRASH I SAY… TRASH!!!!

    • person

      Put a white piece of paper under it.

    • Ttimer

      Well….if the limited edition KH 3DS doesnt come to the US then ill just get the purple 3DS and this bundle :DKH

  • dibbler

    Man, I wish there was a Mario Kart 7 Mark Of Mastery-like bundle that Nintendo would Have released.

    • http://4chan RIVER

      You mean a Mario Kart 7 special bundle?

      Eh, I don’t see what they could include.

      I’m mean only big games can pull special edition bundles.

      Like Skyward Sword.

  • Captain Falcon

    （゜◇゜）

    • AceOfBlades247

      (★~★)

  • Josh

    Lol, another stand that comes with a game. I wonder how many more stands will appear the 3DS’s life span.

    • Belinni

      I dunno but I’m sure once the 3DS’ lifespan comes to a close people will give it a…

      STANDing ovation.

      … Don’t look at me.

    • holonboy

      I’m not looking.
      *stares, thinking “you bring shame to family”*

    • ZimmerRemmiz

      lollololololololololol, at this^ guy…

    • Aaron_m

      No no no…. I’ts not a physical stand like with Kid Icarus, it’s an AR card that acts as a stand….. For viewing other AR cards. Probably to hide the cards under the “stand”. I’ts that notebook you’ve seen in the trailers.

  • Darkspines

    So freakin beautiful

  • KING Z

    How Do You Get This Edition?!!? I MUST KNOW! NOW!

    • SonicandMario

      You’ll be able to pre-order it. It’s already on Amazon for 55$

    • KING Z

      How Bout Gamestop?

    • SonicandMario

      Just give it a few days, I’m sure it will be on
      GameStop soon. I hope it will be at Gamestop. But Gamestop is usually slower to update their site with the latest games announced than Amazon.

    • SakuMo

      It took GameStop like a week to get correct release date updated. Give it a while. I’m here at GS (at work), and I can say it’s not on the list as of right now, anyway.

    • 3dsisawesome!

      @SakuMo

      Hi dude, just asking, because you work at gamestop, can you tell me what exactly you would do if a customer comes and they are 15 and they have $170 worth of digital gamestop giftcards and ask for a 3ds but the customer doesnt have the original digital emails, only the giftcard number and pin. Would you still accept it to be used in the store?

      thanks

    • SonicandMario

      @KING Z It’s actually on Gamestop.com now

  • Charok

    Thank goodness I haven’t pre-ordered yet! I was actually going to pre-order yesterday, but I forgot. Lucky me. But, if Amazon’s pricing is correct ($55) then I won’t have enough money to but Tales of Abyss manga’s I was going to buy…

    Oh well, guess I’ll just have to work for the money.

    • http://www.gamesradar.com GameManiac

      …Lucky you…

      Maybe I can find those art cards on eBay.

  • That one guy formerly known as the guy with the truly hilarious name that recited the intro dialog of that one hilariously terrible game called “Link: The faces of evil:”

    This I want.

    • http://www.gamesradar.com GameManiac

      *reads username*

      Well, I wouldn’t know that.

    • Basil

      I agree with That one guy formerly known as the guy with the truly hilarious name that recited the intro dialog of that one hilariously terrible game called “Link: The faces of evil:”

      :P

  • SonicandMario

    This will be mine. I hope it still comes with the 3 free AR cards if you pre-order it.

  • MDragon

    I want so bad… but what’s the price?

    In the end, I probably will get it no matter what unless it’s outrageous xD Then there’s Craiglist

    • SonicandMario

      Amazon lists it as $55.

    • MDragon

      YESSHHHHH!

  • Belinni

    As cool as the whole package seems I’m only interested in the game itself. Odds are someone will post pictures of the AR cards online so everyone can scan them anyway.

    Either way, I’m not one to pre-order a game simply for artbooks and stands. My room is cluttered up as it is!

    It’s a shame we didn’t get the package sold in Japan that had KH 3D with the two KH DS games as well.

    • Big E

      I don’t know. I’d preorder games JUST to have artbooks (And the game, duh). I used to buy guidebooks only to look at some of the artwork. Plus, I’d like to have a physical copy of the AR cards just to own them.

    • That one guy formerly known as the guy with the truly hilarious name that recited the intro dialog of that one hilariously terrible game called “Link: The faces of evil:”

      I agree with that Big E guy. Artwork is the greatest thing ever. Artwork is why I prefer physical copies over digital. (lolseriously)

      Plus, dat 3DS case and packaging.

    • http://4chan RIVER

      It appeals to certain people, sometimes people don’t care about such things, but hardcore fans are going ape-shit over this.

      Besides, it’s not like they’re forcing this on you.

    • the pig

      yeah , i literally collect legend of zelda strategy guides just to look at the art :D

    • J. Severe

      Most KH fans who will be buying this game likely already have the two DS KH games, so adding those to this bundle would just unnecessarily raise the price and make things unfortunate for folks who just want the extra goods.

      And scanning AR cards are for babies. Real men actually get the physical copies. :p

    • Roxic

      Same Here I Just Want The Game.But I Do Want That Stand o_o

    • matrixhadokenmaster

      i was going to get this game on release day no matter what anyway. so i mine as well preorder to get extra fancy stuff

  • adrian12369

    sweet! So when I preorder this will I still get those 3 bonus AR cards from gamestop?

    • J. Severe

      I’m pretty sure those 3 AR cards are actually included in this Collector’s Edition.

  • Derpy Hooves

    Need money for THIIIIIIIIIS D:

    • CreYosKip382

      ME TOO BRO D:

  • Dragard

    Damn, I already pre-ordered the game at GameStop. Looks like I’ll have to cancel it =p

    • AceOfBlades247

      I pre-ordered it too, But I don’t really need this.

    • Zeem

      Yeah, i’m in Europe and not really missing this. AR cards and art slides seem like exactly the kind of thing you find in a collector’s edition, muse over for 5-10 minutes, then never touch again.

    • http://www.gamesradar.com GameManiac

      eBay, I’ll be visiting you for those art cards.

    • Big E

      I heard somewhere that Gamestop preorders are automatically upgraded to the collector’s edition free-of-charge. I’ll have to call tomorrow to confirm it myself.

    • Big E

      ….They told me no.

  • Cecil 64

    Beast!!!!!!! This is BADASS!!!!!!!! :D

    • Mark95

      YEAH!!!!

  • http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1695137/ Sarah

    Um… How is a clear case with a black design supposed to do anything for my black 3DS?

    Looks like a really cool bundle, but due to that and the whole money issue, I’ll probably just get the game itself.

    • My name is NOT Earl

      Well it can still protect your 3ds from accidents..

    • gordo97

      I was excited about the case until you posted this

    • Mark95

      Same^ :/

    • tob2007

      Team Aqua lives again!

  • 3dsisawesome!

    Im sorry if this sounds like a new gamer, but what do you do in the kindom hearts games. I mean a lot of people love the series, im kinda new to kingdom hearts, maybe a little background info? Thanks, and at the post, i thought it was a limited edition 3ds bundle sighs. But still might get it just for the game and case.

    • dusktail16

      …It’s EXTREMELY complicated. Play the first one or birth by sleep to get the most background info possible.
      try just going to wikipedia and searching Kingdom Hearts. Read the story section:
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_Hearts

    • Zeem

      Its an action-RPG, so lots of real-time slicing and dicing and dodging with big swords. Its a lot of fun, and the overarching story and characters of the series are very good, as you’d expect from Square Enix.

    • AceOfBlades247

      Main Character is a Keyblade Holder named Sora.
      In this game the Main Charater is Sora and Riku.
      Riku and Kira are Sora friends.
      Riku once fell into the darkness, while Sora heart was pure and went with the light, and Kira still waits on Destiny Island, waiting for there return.
      They go through funny, cool, and interesting Disney world. You need to play these games to understand the story in these order:
      KH (Kingdom Hearts)
      KH: Chain of Memories
      KH2
      KH 363/2 (A number somewhere around that)
      KH Birth by Sleep
      and then This game.
      Skip The Final Mixes and Coded. RE: games are remake on different platforms.

    • the psvita is better

      its a game with guys with crazy haircuts that wear big shoes( and i mean clown size), use keys as blades which are are actually really effective against their main enemy which are the darkness of hearts and creatures without hearts. his allies are disney characters and final fantasy characters and the story is confusing sometimes
      the series has more spin offs than actual games( which only has 2 although a lot of those spin offs are important to the story)
      the only thing you have to know is that the game is awesome

    • Enzo

      Actually, ps vita guy, Birth By Sleep is NOT a spin-off at all. The others like chain of memories and coded or whatever are questionable.

    • matrixhadokenmaster

      i recomend going to this wiki.
      http://kingdomhearts.wikia.com/wiki/The_Keyhole
      for any info u need. there is another one that is just called kingdom hearts wikia but this one i think is easier to navigate through. on the other one u have to do very specific searches. the first one has pulldown tabs on the home page.

    • matrixhadokenmaster

      oh and chain of memories is not a spin off. kh2 doenst make much sense without it. even in the recap they have in the intro. it is actualy a main game

    • Tails the Foxhound

      AceOfBlades247 is wrong, order of Chronology is:
      Birth By Sleep (PSP)
      Kingdom Hearts (PS2)
      Chain of Memories/Re:Chain of Memories (GBA/PS2)*
      358/2 Days (DS)**
      Kingdom Hearts 2
      Coded/Re:Coded (Mobile[unavailable US & UK]/DS)***
      Dream Drop Distance (3DS)

      *Part of Riku’s story actually takes place DURING KH2.
      **Most of this game actually takes place DURING KH2 and Chain of Memories.
      ***I’m unsure if this game actually takes place during KH2 or after. I’ve heard this can be skipped too.

      What AceOfBlades247 listed was the release order pretty much. Also, the girl’s name is Kairi, not Kira. Lol, someone needs to draw Kira and Sora as friends though.

    • AceOfBlades247

      Well that’s the order they came out so I played them that way.

    • AceOfBlades247

      And also 358/2 Released after KH2

    • Tails the Foxhound

      Yes, I figured you listed them in release order (I said it in fact). I listed them in order of story chronology.

    • WingedOne

      You need a flow chart to figure out the plot. :D

  • dusktail16

    For only $15 more than only the game, I’m DEFINITELY getting this.

  • Soulboy91

    were the canadian one i want the game too?

    • tob2007

      Canadian 3DS systems play American Cartridges. Just order the American version.

  • PurpleStain

    Please dear lordy release this (or something like it) in Australia.

  • http://4chan RIVER

    Sweet jesus, good thing I didn’t pre-order right away.

    Aww man, this is gonna be so cool.

  • Zeem

    As much as I anticipate the game itself, this is a very poor collector’s edition. AR cards and a bit of concept art? And while Japan gets a proper KH 3DS redesign, we have to make do with some gimmicky cover that clips on top. Pretty dissapointing.

    I predict most of the people who get this CE will look at the art cards and AR figures and say “Ooh, thats nice” within 10 minutes then never touch them again.

    • MDragon

      My optimistic attitude? At least we got something xD

      Gotta agree with you tho, Japan usually gets more goodies when KH is concerned. =(

    • http://4chan RIVER

      Oh come on, don’t be like that, you can’t just predict what people do with their bundles.

      For me, I might frame them, y’know, line them up against the wall above my television.

    • Big E

      The art cards are not CONCEPT art. Concept art for KH is Sora with a chainsaw and tail. This is finalized art that is used for special occasions.

    • Zeem

      Yeah, its not even concept art -.- So odds are most if not all of the pictures are stuff we’ve seen before already.

    • Big E

      Maybe, maybe not. Most of it is promotional art and bboxart, some of which were only seen in the Final Mixes.

  • DLC CAN S MY D

    I would only pre-order this for the AR cards, so I could unlock rare Dream Eaters. BUT it doesn’t seem worth it unless there will be a $10 rebate. The fact that Capcom and Nintendo have already done this makes me wonder if Square Enix will do the same, but for some reason I don’t think they will.

    • DLC CAN S MY D

      I just want the full experience of the game without having to pre-order bits of cardboard.

    • http://4chan RIVER

      ….

      Whut?

      Dude, just pre-order the regular game, atleast you’ll get the AR cards as a bonus, yeesh.

      $55 is reasonable for what it comes with, whether you think it does or not, is not up to you.

  • Nintendo Knight

    well this a reason to get the english version

  • Ness

    I’m looking forward to the game, but I’ll pass on this lousy excuse for a CE. Who the hell wants a few fucking cards, a cheap-ass case, and a shitty box? Damn.

    • http://4chan RIVER

      Whoa bro, no need to get a stick up the ass.

  • supermajora1

    That has to be one of the worst collectors editions I have ever seen.

    • AceOfBlades247

      Troll.

    • the psvita is better

      really? i thought it looked pretty good

    • SuperTacoMaster

      whats your idea of a good limited edition? :)

    • KING Z

      I Agree.

  • cyclone

    im going to get that for my b day

  • rockytem

    damn it all to hell! i wished for a case for the preorder like they did with RE, not those lame ass cards T_T

    • AceOfBlades247

      It does come with a game case.

    • SakuMo

      I think he means the preorder bonus in general, not this set specifically. So essentially, he’s complaining that this set gets the case while the regular edition only gets cards.

      Incidentally, that RE case was pretty crummy. It broke easily compared to other protection cases I’ve bought.

  • GERRELLEY

    Time to spend all of my boyfriend’s Amazon money! :3

    • SuperTacoMaster

      yay!

  • knightboy

    looks pretty awesome! now ive never played a kingdom hearts game before, so would this be a game to pick up and play, or am i gonna have no clue on whats going on?

    • AceOfBlades247

      You will have absolutly no clue go read what I put up above when I replied with that long comment.

    • tob2007

      It will fill you in, but many things will still make little to no sense whatsoever.

    • knightboy

      cool thanks. even though ill have no clue will it still be fun?

    • jonehi

      It will still be loads of fun I played kh2 before I played kh (I ended up playing them all eventualy). Either way it was said in am interview that this game would have a summery mode that explains the previous games. Have fun

    • matrixhadokenmaster

      if u dont feel like geting all the games or reading tons of text to get info. i suggest watching lets plays of them. preferably the japan only final mix versions so u can get more story and boses

  • Swan

    So I guess a prequisite for obtaining the Mark of Mastery is to be enough of a financial mental midget to buy this. Go figure…

  • AquaFire

    Not to take away from this good
    there has been another game made for the ps3/3ds called E.X. Troopers
    check it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooIM4vkE1O8

    • Big E

      Umm…………………………………………..Already an article about it. On this site. Scroll down a little on the home page.

    • Big E

      Oooooh! A trailer! That’s new. Forget what I said earlier.

  • Gervanie

    Anyone know how much will this cost at gamestop?

  • Soeroah

    Can’t get in Australia.

    FML.

  • littlebigmusic

    I have a feeling that the KH3D 3DS will be announced for all other regions at E3. Since NA got the KH BBS PSP, I see no reason we shouldn’t get this as well. That being said, I would only get the Mark of Mastery edition, since I have the 25th anniversary LoZ 3DS. c:

  • NikolasVitanovski

    I’m guessing that this edition will cost between 50-80 dollars.

    • Mark95

      It clearly says that it costs $54.99

    • Big E

      @Mark95 Nikolas was correct, technically. The price is in the $50-80 range.

    • Mark95

      @Big E
      i know he was, but he didnt need to say between 50-80, when it already says the price

    • Big E

      In the updated section, yeah.

  • Khoiboyy

    THIS IS VERY TEMPTING. I’m still waiting on that special edition KH 3DS announcement… I don’t want to buy both and then end up with 2 copies of the game

  • Oblivion comet

    It looks amazing!
    Does anybody know if I have to cancel my pre order at gamestop and make another for this?

    • Zeem

      You’ll have to make another, yeah. Right now they’ll only know to reserve the regular edition for you.

  • LadidaRdam

    To bad it’s only for NA, I would have liked this :(

  • http://www.comic-ray.deviantart.com Rafael

    I want this in Europ, too. Or at least something comparable! At least we get the game almost two weeks earlier than the americans…

  • Zack

    But wait, my 3DS is black. Wouldn’t the decal on that clear case sort of… blend in? .-.

    • Zeem

      I can’t see the case working on anything other than a white 3DS, in all honesty. And even then it’ll look pretty tacked-on, esspecially when you consider Japan got a proper Kingdom Hearts 3DS. Using the case would just make me feel like a wannabe.

  • Tails the Foxhound

    Wish there was one that came with Days and Coded in the states.

  • Wander

    some bits of card with pictures on them, a cheap case and some AR cards you will be able too scan of the internet to get the dream eaters anyway. they could of at least included an art book or sound track or something. not exactly the best way to celebrate their 10th anniversary. overall kinda shitty.

  • Jodel

    So you can only pre order it on Amazon?

  • http://hybrilynx.net/ Hybrilynx

    dang $55? i still cant believe any game is over $30.

    • Big E

      ……………………………………………………………………………………Remember when N64 games were about $70?

  • dave

    Only North America? I hope they bring out a European version.

  • KHfan360

    SO!!! BUYING!!! :)

  • DekuJohnny

    Anyone know of any news on a KH:3D bundle here in the UK?

  • Chris

    How come I can’t preorder i live in Canada the website won’t let me soo I need some help will Canada sell it too???

  • Darrien

    I pre-ordered mine yesterday :D SO EXCITED!!

  • http://youtube.com/the8guys Dylan

    haha all of the obsessed KH fans have been waiting for this :P

  • bob

    how about Europe?

  • Shadow3DS

    WHY THE F*** IS NORTH AMERICA THE ONLY ONE GETTING THIS?!?? SQUARE IF YOU DON’T RELEASE ANY KIND OF SPECIAL EDITION IN EUROPE THEN I WILL PERSONALLY PAY YOU A VISIT, AND IT AIN’T GONNA BE PRETTY!!!

  • Baka

    This is amazing!!! I preordered it!

  • BROSKI

    Cards and a case….Oh yeah this edition is a must buy
    >_______>