'Mass Effect 3' Collector's Edition adds bonus character, robotic dog

Mass Effect 3's Collector's Edition has been revealed.

The premium package has been listed on US retailer GameStop's website, priced at $79.99 (£50).

As well as a copy of the game, it features a metal case, 70-page art book, limited edition Dark Horse Comic, fabric N7 patch, digital soundtrack and an exclusive 4x6 lithographic print of the SR-2 Alliance Normandy.

In-game content includes an N7 Arsenal Pack, the Squad Alternate appearance pack for Ashley Williams, Liara, James Vega and Kaidan, a new mission, bonus character, and a robotic dog for the Normandy.

Mass Effect 3's Galaxy at War mode was announced earlier this year featuring co-operative missions for up to four players.

BioWare recently revealed that the mode will be affected by choices from earlier Mass Effect games.

Mass Effect 3 will be available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC from March 6 in the US and March 9 in Europe.

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The Collector's Edition packaging in full:

• Premium metal case featuring male and female Commander Shepard
  
• 70-page hardbound art book
  
• Limited edition Mass Effect comic by Dark Horse Comics
  
• Fabric N7 patch.
  
• Exclusive 4x6 lithographic print of the SR-2 Alliance Normandy
  
• Additional in-game content including
  
• N7 Arsenal Pack - Bring the firepower with the N7 Sniper Rifle, Shotgun, SMG, and Pistol.
  
• Squad alternate appearance pack
  
• Robotic Dog for on board the Normandy
  
• Mass Effect 3 digital soundtrack