Odd UT CD...

[Carbon]

Anyone recognize this UT CD?



I bought it on Ebay for $1.50 - not sure why...it just looked cool - but anyhow, I have no idea about it and I don't have it yet to explore; the photo is from the seller. The seller said it was part of a package he got with his computer wayback, but that doesn't really offer much help. If you have any insight, that would be cool.

Thanks!

[Raynor]

Interesting.
Assuming it's not a bootleg, it could have been part of some hardware bundle (like sound card).
Is it one disc ony? Because retail versions had two discs.

[Chamberly]

Hmm game come with computer when u buy a computer? Sounded like a deal... and a best way to spread more info of UT. lol.

I'm not sure what's inside of it but I'd take a look.

[heliumcat]

It's "idiot edition" judging by the text on the right.

Fair deal though for that price.

[UnrealGGecko]

It's "idiot edition" judging by the text on the right.

This might be an unoficial copy of some sorts I guess. I have a 2 disc Silent Hill 3 that has Russian and English language, no music (wait, did SH3 had music?), and no dialogue sound (wait, did it have any?).

[Raynor]

Now I recall UT was bundled with Sound Blaster Live X-Gamer 5.1. This could be the case right here.

[papercoffee]

I have a 2 disc Silent Hill 3 that has Russian and English language, no music (wait, did SH3 had music?), and no dialogue sound (wait, did it have any?).

SH3 did have music and dialogue sound!
Without the creepy background music and ambient-sounds And the dialogue would it be only half the fun.
Do yourself a favor and buy a cheap PS2 and this game and play it.

[UnrealGGecko]

Do yourself a favor and buy a cheap PS2 and this game and play it.

I already have a slim PS2. Only need the game (I should also try to get the PS2 versions of UT and The Godfather).

OK, final off-topic post from me here.

[Carbon]

Thanks for the replies...and the laughs! Idiot edition indeed!! Glad those notes are there though...I might have done....well, nothing. :dork:

Anyhow, I don't think it is the Sound Blaster version...Creative loved to plaster their logo all over everything and anything back in the day and I'm sure it would have been all over this as well.

While I concur that it may be a bootleg, the seller is a middle-aged dude from the UK and says it came with his system purchase from those days. Maybe some kind of OEM deal or something....who knows. I bought it for the novelty alone, and it is certainly that. There may be some clues on the CD...will check after I get it. I though someone here might recognize it. Maybe a re-issue or something; I have never actually seen past the packaging those "best of" re-releases before...

[JackGriffin]

Carb, this is a bootleg. I've seen several versions of it. Remember back in the day UT was heavily pirated, especially in the CD duplication factories of the Russian hackers. My advice is send this thread to Flak and ask her. She's the 'Keeper of the Keys' and a very nice lady to chat with. Tweet her and you'll get a response, and you'll then know for sure.

Hope things are well my friend

[Sp0ngeb0b]

Squidward spotted

[Carbon]

Bootleg is fine by me....every legit collection needs a bastard! Thanks for the input and I will check with Flak after I get the CD and can explore it. I am still not convinced that it isn't from a magazine back in the day. The "XP 27" seems like it came from an edition of something. Anyhow...we'll see.