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- The limited edition peripherals are always priced higher than their standard edition counterparts.
- Finding a replacement part is hard in case something breaks or stops working.
- Reselling limited edition peripherals is kind of difficult, as not everyone is fond of such stuff.
This limited edition trend is nothing new and has been around for so long now. I have seen countless collaborations that result in limited edition peripherals, and to be honest, most of the time, those limited edition peripherals look so tempting.
The artwork on these and some special features that they offer do appear impressive. However, I always prefer to avoid them and pick their standard editions instead.
What are These Limited Edition Peripherals
The limited edition peripherals are basically the same, just with some extra work done on them in collaboration or without collaboration with another company. Two entirely different companies collaborate with each other to bring out limited editions of their products.
These limited edition units are usually made in limited quantities and have custom artwork done onto them, as well as some distinct features the standard edition units don’t come with. From mice, keyboards, and headsets, to consoles, every peripheral and hardware has a limited edition available in the current time.
The Limited Edition Crosshair 16 HX Laptop from MSI is a great example of such a product, as it’s made in collaboration with Capcom.
Reasons Why I Avoid Picking One
Although these aren’t universal facts but rather my personal take, it’s fine if you disagree with my reasoning and prefer to do otherwise.
Far from Being Pocket-Friendly
The first thing I don’t like is the higher price tag these limited edition peripherals come with. Sure, they have some eye-pleasing artwork or some extra features, however, they do not play a significant role in day-to-day use cases. Here’s a graph with a few examples of price differences between standard and limited-edition peripherals.
The price difference depends on the kind of peripheral it is and what it is offering in exchange for the extra premium we are being charged. For instance, the standard edition of SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Prebuilt keyboard costs around $219.99 while its White Gold limited edition comes at around $379.99.
The disparity in price becomes even more evident when two parties are involved, like the HYTE x Hololive Mori Calliope Y40 Bundle. This chassis bundle has an MSRP of $350, while its standard edition is only $130. The extra aesthetics do not excite me enough, and I would spend it on something else that is actually worth it.
Replacement Parts aren’t An Easy Find
Another reason that stops me from picking limited edition peripherals is the replacement parts that they might need in the future if I end up breaking something or it stops working itself.
Since these limited editions aren’t widely available, so finding their exact replacement parts can be a bit of a stretch. Sure, we can use the parts of standard edition peripherals, but it will ruin the entire look alongside its worth.
Reselling Becomes a Hassle
I’m pretty sure there are many people out there who love to upgrade their setup after a short while, and I’m one of them, too. So, I always prefer something that can be sold easily later on and gives back a decent chunk of money.
This is a problem with limited edition stuff, they depreciate quite a bit in most instances. This means, for someone like me, it’s not worth it as the amount I will get after selling isn’t going to be decent. Moreover, finding the right buyer is a challenge in itself, too, because buying and collecting limited edition stuff is a niche thing.
I Just Don’t Prefer the Hassle and Added Risk
A lot of folks will surely agree with my points, and many will disagree too. However, that’s fine, because to some these things don’t matter much due to numerous factors. But to me personally, it does, as I don’t like to lose a lot of money on my peripherals and other hardware when I plan to sell it. Similarly, the added risk and hassle just isn’t my cup of tea.
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