As most people are aware the new Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens, comes out on December 18^th, 2015. Along with the new movie there will be a flood of new Star Wars goodies hitting store shelves including the new highly anticipated Star Wars Battlefront video game.

Many video game fans have been waiting a long time for this game, which is going to be released on November 17, 2015. This will be the third major release in the Star Wars Battlefront series. However, this new Battlefront game is not a sequel to the previous games, but rather a reboot.

When the game was first announced we knew it was pretty clear that it wasn’t going to be available for the WiiU.

We knew that the new Star Wars Battlefront was going to be available for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 so many people were also hoping that it might be released for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 as well, but that didn’t happen. So if you want the new Star Wars Battlefront video game you need to have a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One – unless you plan on getting the PC version.

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Which Edition of Star Wars Battlefront do you want?

The first thing you need to know is that there are two versions of the Star Wars Battlefront video game for both the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4. There is the Star Wars Battlefront Standard Edition and the Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe Edition. The difference between the Standard Edition and the Deluxe Edition is that the Deluxe Edition unlocks 5 in-game items: DL-44 blaster, Ion Grenade, Ion Torpedo, Ion Shock, Victory.

Here is a Preview of the Star Wars Battlefront Video Game

As you can see the graphics are stunning. You undoubtedly also noticed familiar characters and places in the Star Wars universe. This game is an absolute MUST HAVE for any gamer who is a Star Wars fan.

Star Wars Battlefront Season Pass

You can also purchase the Star Wars Battlefront Season Pass, which allows you to get four upcoming expansion packs filled with new content, two-week early access to each expansion, and an exclusive “Shoot First” emote.

The Star Wars Battlefront Season Pass is an optional separate purchase, but if you already know that you want to get the season pass you might be interested in the Star Wars Battlefront Ultimate Edition. Otherwise, you can always decide to purchase the season pass once at a later time.

Star Wars Battlefront Ultimate Edition

The Star Wars Battlefront Ultimate Edition, which is available for both Xbox One and PlayStation 4, combines the Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe Edition with the Star Wars Battlefront Season Pass. So if you know that you are going to want both the Deluxe Edition and the Season Pass you can get them both by purchasing the Battlefront Ultimate Edition.

If you are unsure about whether you want to purchase the Season Pass you can purchase the Deluxe Edition now. You can always get the Season Pass later as a separate purchase.

Which Video Game Console Should You Buy? – Xbox One vs. PlayStation 4

If you don’t already own a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One you will need first need to decide which of these two consoles is best for you.

Both systems are good. So what are some of the things you should consider when deciding which console is best for you?

PlayStation 4 has a bit better graphics for some games.
Xbox One currently has a larger game library. Plus starting in November 2015 Xbox One has added backward compatibility which further adds to its library and makes the console even more attractive to current Xbox 360 owners.
You should also think about what games you are most interested in purchasing. While there are many games that are available on both consoles, the Xbox One currently has more exclusive games. The exclusive games that are available for each console can often be the deciding factor for many people.

PlayStation 4 Star Wars Battlefront Console Bundles

If you have decided that the PlayStation 4 is the best console for you and your family you might be interested in one of the Star Wars Battlefront PlayStation 4 bundles.

First, there is the PlayStation 4 500GB Console – Star Wars Battlefront Bundle. In this bundle, you will get a 500 GB PlayStation 4 System, 1 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller, AC Power Cable, HDMI Cable, USB 2.0 Cable, Mono Wired Headset, DIGITAL voucher for Star Wars Battlefront – Standard Edition, and a digital voucher for 4 Star Wars Classics.

PlayStation 4 500GB Console - Star Wars Battlefront Bundle[Discontinued]

Includes: 500 GB PlayStation 4 System, 1 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller, AC Power Cable, HDMI Cable, USB 2.0 Cable, Mono Wired Headset, digital voucher for Star Wars Battlefront, and digital voucher for 4 Star Wars Classics
With PlayStation Network and PlayStation Plus (sold separately), gain access to free games, next-gen online multiplayer, and more.
Cutting edge graphics bring game worlds to life like never before, and next gen processing speed gets you into your games faster than ever
Connect with your friends to broadcast and celebrate your epic moments at the press of the Share button to Twitch, UStream, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter
Stream music, movies, sports, and television on Netflix, Amazon, and more. Subscription fees may apply

The other option is the PlayStation 4 500GB Limited Edition Star Wars Battlefront Console. This is the fancier of the two options and includes a customized 500GB Darth Vader PlayStation 4 System and 1 customized DualShock 4 Wireless Controller, AC Power Cable, HDMI Cable, USB 2.0 Cable, Mono Wired Headset, physical copy of Star Wars Battlefront – Deluxe Edition, and a digital voucher for four Star Wars Classics.

PlayStation 4 500GB Console - Star Wars Battlefront Limited Edition Bundle [Discontinued]

Includes: customized 500GB Darth Vader PlayStation 4 System and 1 customized DualShock 4 Wireless Controller, AC Power Cable, HDMI Cable, USB 2.0 Cable, Mono Wired Headset, physical copy of Star Wars Battlefront - Deluxe Edition, and digital voucher for four Star Wars Classics
With PlayStation Network and PlayStation Plus (sold separately), gain access to free games, next-gen online multiplayer, and more.
Cutting edge graphics bring game worlds to life like never before, and next gen processing speed gets you into your games faster than ever
Connect with your friends to broadcast and celebrate your epic moments at the press of the Share button to Twitch, UStream, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter
Stream music, movies, sports, and television on Netflix, Amazon, and more. Subscription fees may apply

If you would rather have an Xbox One don’t let the fact that there is no Star Wars Battlefront Bundle change your mind. After all, you will be buying many games for your system over time. You can check out the Xbox One bundles here.

Conclusion

Hopefully, this will help you understand the choices you have with the new Star Wars Battlefront video game. No matter what option you choose you will be sure to have fun with one of the most highly anticipated video games of 2015.

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Star Wars Battlefront – Review Game Editions and Options to Buy