Since not many people are looking/finding this here is the link:

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...12#post2836412

Its got tons of questions and answers along with various factoids about the collector's edition and other editions of the game.

Some notables from last night/early morning:

- MAC version is ONLY the Combo-pack edition and DOES NOT come with the Early Access (idk why no EA though)

- Physical Collector's Editions were implied to be Online Store Exclusive (makes sense with their over all company-wide collector's editions)

- European PS3 versions are only available as digital downloads (no physical collector's on euro ps3)

- you will need to buy a copy for each system you play on (no cross-buying)

- Early Access instructions and how-to

- Everyone will be able to order from the Online Store (it had a big revamping recently)

- Free shipping on orders over 100.00 on the Online Store

- There will be an option to upgrade to a "collector's edition" status if later on down the road you want those in-game items, pricing TBA though (prolly 15-20 bucks to upgrade)


Hope this helps anyone confused.