By Jim I hate these fucking special editions. As far as I'm concerned there should be one edition and only one available at launch, the vanilla game. With a collector's edition later, if it's merited, or one encompassing all DLC released after launch (like the PTD Edition of Dark Souls). All these other editions function in the same way launch DLC and preorder bonuses do, they manipulate people into thinking that they don't have the full game, something which should not happen ever at launch. People should feel satisfied with the vanilla game. What's more, the extra content that is in these special editions is a ridiculously small portion of the game considering the savings you're missing out on and the security of knowing if you want the game or need the extras. Basically, it's a way to sell a small amount of extra content for a lot more than it deserves.
I can sort of see how long series might be justified with a Collector's Edition right out the door, but I'm still not happy about any edition that includes extra content. Paraphernalia, a nice box, a real map, all fine. Extra missions/weapons/bonuses, not ok. You should be selling one game at launch, at one price, content-identical at all locations.