Resident Evil 5 – PS3 SteelBook
A collectable SteelBook produced for the PlayStation 3 release of Resident Evil 5, representing the physical presentation and promotional culture surrounding one of Capcom’s major releases of the late 2000s.
Release
Resident Evil 5
Platform
PlayStation 3
Format
SteelBook
Publisher
Capcom
Era
2009
Significance
Collectable metal case associated with the original PS3 generation release
Summary
Resident Evil 5 was released in 2009 as the fifth numbered entry in Capcom’s survival-horror series. Following the gameplay direction established by Resident Evil 4, it placed greater emphasis on action and introduced extensive two-player co-operative play.
The SteelBook is a collectable alternative to the conventional plastic PS3 case, featuring dedicated Resident Evil 5 artwork on a metal-shell package. Such editions are characteristic of the growing use of SteelBooks for major video-game releases during the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 era.
Why It’s Significant
The case preserves a distinct physical variant from the original Resident Evil 5 release period and represents an era when SteelBook packaging became increasingly established as part of special, limited and retailer-specific video-game releases.
Preservation Notes
SteelBooks are particularly susceptible to scratches, dents, edge wear and corrosion where the printed surface has been damaged. Complete examples should retain any original internal inserts or accompanying components where applicable.
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