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Mass Effect Trilogy arriving November 6

$60 triple-pack includes all three BioWare spacebound role-playing games; coming to Xbox 360 and PC November 6, PlayStation 3 sometime later; original Mass Effect to be available on PSN.

Commander Shepard's next adventure has been charted. BioWare announced the Mass Effect Trilogy today, a triple-pack that includes all three Mass Effect role-playing games for $60.

The Mass Effect Trilogy will come to the Xbox 360 and PC on November 6, with a release for the PlayStation 3 following at a later date. No explanation for the delay was provided, and a Electronic Arts representative was not immediately available for comment.

The original Mass Effect never released for the PS3, but not only will Sony faithful get to play the game for the first time as part of the Trilogy, the title will also be available as a standalone download on the PlayStation Network. No release date or price for this offering was announced.

It was not mentioned if the Mass Effect Trilogy will include any downloadable content previously made available for Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, or Mass Effect 3. An EA spokesperson had not responded to GameSpot's request for comment at press time.

Eddie Makuch
By Eddie Makuch, News Editor

Eddie Makuch (Mack-ooh) is a News Editor at GameSpot. He works out of the company's Boston office in Somerville, Mass., and loves extra chunky peanut butter.

313 comments
filmmaster12
filmmaster12

warning anyone that is thinking of trade in there old copys for this trilogy bewarned the dlc you have for these copys wont work on the trilogy box set, EA & Bioware expect you to pay for the dlcs youve already got again.ive got the trology thinking that the dlc would transfer over to this trilogy they dont.dont waste you money trading your old games, download mass effect 1 from psn.it will save you money on the dlcs not have to repay for them.

Kaidan_John
Kaidan_John

Already own all the games, but I picked this set up for collection purposes.

filmmaster12
filmmaster12

 @Kaidan_John

 its wont work with the DLC youve already got for he other copys, you have to rebuy the dlcs to fit the trilogy box set. ive had the arrival mission dlc for ages i brought the box set thinking the dlc ive already brought would transfer to the trilogy copy without a problem, i was wrong clar mean bioware & EA expect you to repay for the dlcs on the trilogy instead of having the dlcs youve already brought transfer over,there conning people now.

IndySandbagTrik
IndySandbagTrik

Maybe the best package (along with Orange Box) in gaming history.... I'll be picking this up for PC - have it for Xbawks, but hell - at that price it's worth checking out another format big time!

Mickeyminime
Mickeyminime

so i'm guessing ME1 wont be avaliable with the Trilogy pack, the only way to get it, is to down load it?

derceto
derceto

 @Mickeyminime 

 

"but not only will Sony faithful get to play the game for the first time as part of the TRILOGY, the title will ALSO be available as a standalone download on the PlayStation Network."

 

Will be part of the disc trilogy, but for those who have gotten 2 and 3 already, they will have the option to just get ME 1 via download.

Mickeyminime
Mickeyminime

 @derceto ah, gotcha, thanks :). I have 1 and 2 on PC, but not number 3 as it was hard to buy in the UK and many shops wouldn't sell it. They do now, but my PC disc drive doesn't work :(

SavoyPrime
SavoyPrime ranger

Knew this was going to happen at some point. I think I'll be picking this up as a Christmas present for a friend.

GhostHawk196
GhostHawk196

The best thing about this is multiplayer data is across all platforms so they're likely going to get a lot of sales from existing Mass Effect fans. I know i'm picking up the 360 version this time round.

crushbrain
crushbrain like.author.displayName 1 Like

Oh wow cool! They are bundling the ME series. Now every one can experience the gut-wrenching disappointment as they behold the grand sweep of the entire series suddenly and inexplicably come to one of three color-coded endings. 

Rat_King
Rat_King like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

 @crushbrain To be clear, you do realize they released a patch months ago to fix everyone's overrated b1tching, right?

JulyAeon
JulyAeon

ea announcements, no comments to requests, what possibly can go wrong?!?!?

AlexFili
AlexFili

Who wants to bet this will come out on the Wii U in future too?

jsmoke03
jsmoke03 like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 3 Like

my girlfriend is really going to be happy to see mass effect 1 is coming to the ps3.

CrazzyyDanyy
CrazzyyDanyy like.author.displayName 1 Like

Here is a list of what DLCs are included in the PC version:

Mass Effect will include Bring Down the Sky and Pinnacle Station on disk.

For Mass Effect 2, Cerberus Network will be included which features Zaeed ? The Price of Revenge, The Firewalker Pack, Cerberus Assault Gear, Arc Projector heavy weapon, and Normandy Crash site mission.

For Mass Effect 3, Online Pass will be included granting players access to co-op multiplayer.

filmmaster12
filmmaster12

 @CrazzyyDanyy

 

warning anyone that is thinking of trade in there old copys for this trilogy bewarned the dlc you have for these copys wont work on the trilogy box set, EA & Bioware expect you to pay for the dlcs youve already got again.ive got the trology thinking that the dlc would transfer over to this trilogy they dont.dont waste you money trading your old games, download mass effect 1 from psn.it will save you money on the dlcs not have to repay for them.

joseph_mach
joseph_mach

That's a lot of gaming hours for the price of one game.  Good story, good game.  What's not to like?

1stormbringer77
1stormbringer77

 @joseph_mach There's nothing to not like about the whole trilogy. It's got everything and more to what anyone could want or need for the game. The only thing I don't like about it is the fact that EA still exists and is going to make money off of it. I've already got  the 3 games on my XBox360 and I won't let EA take my cash since they blew up ME3's endings plus so many other franchises they've ruined. Besides,what do I need for having the same game on another console? I'm happy with what I've already got.

AlexFili
AlexFili

 @1stormbringer77  @joseph_mach Well unless someone else buys the Mass Effect franchise you'll just have to deal with it.

 

Didn't you feel that the Extended Cut solved things?

1stormbringer77
1stormbringer77 like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @AlexFili  @joseph_mach Yes, I'm glad the extended cut DID solve a few of the closures. But I still have a bad taste in my mouth that EA still exists.

unknownsoilder7
unknownsoilder7

these games any good?

 

Mickeyminime
Mickeyminime

 @unknownsoilder7 I loved ME1 on the PC, i didn't think it be that good, but after a little while, it was very enjoyable. ME2 was ok, some things brought it down for me, but was still good enough to play. I don't play it as much as i do with number 1 though. For ME3, i don't have it yet :)

natalieyan
natalieyan like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

i`ll get this trilogy if the PS3 version has an actual disc with ME1 game, otherwise i`ll pass.

and i think EA will just re-release these 3 original games alone, without any DLC.

c00lgy24
c00lgy24

@natalieyan It does have an actual disc lol and will also be one psn for an individual purchase as for dlc that news is upcoming but it will have some

leikeylosh
leikeylosh like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 5 Like

This was found written in the back of the trilogy box. "Warning: Everything you may do throughout the 3 games won't count for sh*t in the end."

Leon_23796
Leon_23796 like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @leikeylosh Hey something has to end, even if their were mistakes it was not meant to go on and on. MASS EFFECT as a franchise was best with an engaging story you don't have to trash everything for an end which you already know . so let others play

PlatinumPaladin
PlatinumPaladin like.author.displayName 1 Like

Very glad to see Mass Effect will be available to download seperately on PS3. I was about ready to bust a gasket until I read that.

GH05T-666
GH05T-666

nice great to see all these triple game packs coming out so u can own the whole collection

AMRgamer3
AMRgamer3 like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 3 Like

Aaand Mass Effect 1 was said to never be on PS3.

Majkic666
Majkic666 like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 8 Like

 @AMRgamer3 Money speaks more then words

AMRgamer3
AMRgamer3 like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

 @Majkic666

 I've been waiting for ME1 to be released on ps3. Since I have 2 & 3, I'll get the PSN download.

Majkic666
Majkic666

 @AMRgamer3 was not really the point, just kind of explained why they released it instead of doing what they said..

Breyant
Breyant like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 5 Like

I've played ME1 countless times but for some reason being able to play it on PS3 has me really excited!

PSYCHOV3N0M
PSYCHOV3N0M

 @Breyant Im excited to EVENTUALLY play all 3 Mass Effect games all over on PS3 even though I own all 3 Collector's Editions for my 360 :D

Revenant_Evil
Revenant_Evil like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 5 Like

Thanks, BioWare. You really surprised me this time. I was really missing ME 1 since I switched over to the PS3.

corrus
corrus like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 7 Like

YES YES CAN'T BELIEVE IT MASS EFFECT 1 FOR PS3 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

franzito
franzito like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 4 Like

A treat this is...

c00lgy24
c00lgy24 like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 3 Like

I think (hopefully) they include all ME1 dlc and all ME2 dlc that was on the disc already (for Ps3) the rest is just too new . Just because all Me3 dlc and Arrival are on psn and up to date . Well heres hoping anyways! lol

damodar_thade
damodar_thade like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 5 Like

Mass Effect 1 coming to the PS3, guess i can get rid of my xbox360 =)

Viral-venom13
Viral-venom13 like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 7 Like

You know..... what i'm seeing occurring here with Mass Effect 1's published exclusivity is the exact same thing i'd very much like to see for that Bayonetta 2 exclusivity bullshit on the Wii U!! ....Anyways, on point with the topic, i'd probably only get part 1 as i've got 2 & 3 already on the PS3 and i must say the saga is awesome, for anyone who hasn't given the series a go, i'd highly recommend you take the chance and do so!

MEFreak1984
MEFreak1984 like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 3 Like

 @Viral-venom13

That's how it works now: Pay obscene amounts of money just to get some edge on the others, just look at Bethesda with Fallout and Elder Scrolls. I mean I don't really care for Bayonetta, but leaving out the original fanbases just to help Nintendo is Bullshit.

dkdk999
dkdk999 like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 5 Like

I'm glad psn owners get to experience mass effect 1.

MEFreak1984
MEFreak1984

 @dkdk999

 It's been forever since I played ME1. I can't waith to start from the True Beginning. Now if only I can decide on a class... Probably Infiltrator since I happen to love Snipers, they just seem so badass to me.

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jark888
jark888

 @buccomatic We're not only gamers; we're also collectors. Remember that well, and make it right EA.

jhonMalcovich
jhonMalcovich like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @buccomatic Not surprising. This is EA. Ask them where are ME 1/2 ultimate editions : ) And you already want ME Trylogy ultimate edtion...? LOL 

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