To celebrate the launch of the eagerly anticipated new title from the makers of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception™, Naughty Dog Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand will release two special edition pre-order packages for The Last of Us™.
Fans can choose between The Last of Us: Ellie Edition and The Last of Us: Joel Edition, each packaged in a unique canvas wrap and filled with exclusive physical and downloadable content.
The Joel Edition includes:
- The Last of Us Mini Artbook
- The Last of Us Mini Comic
- The Last of Us Blu-Ray Disc
- Screen Print Effect Poster
- Joel DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller Skin
- LittleBigPlanet™ Joel Sackboy® Costume
Survival Pack -
- Special customisable items for your multiplayer character
- Start with a pool of in-game currency to buy boosters, customisable parts and other items to bolster your multiplayer characters
- Bonus experience points to give you a head start on your rivals
- A powerful melee attack booster to pack a heavier pinch in hand-to-hand combat
- Two bonus skins for Joel and Ellie - available once you've completed the single player game
Sights & Sounds Pack -
- A PS3™ dynamic theme showing Joel and Ellie on their journey through a ravaged city
- A digital download of the game soundtrack, featuring original music by Academy Award music composer Gustavo Santaolalla
- Two exclusive PlayStation®Network avatars featuring Joel and Ellie in winter survival gear
The Joel Edition is available at all leading gaming retailers.
Watch the Joel Edition video on YouTube.

The Ellie Edition includes:
- The Last of Us Mini Artbook
- The Last of Us Mini Comic
- The Last of Us Blu-Ray Disc
- Screen Print Effect Poster
- Ellie DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller Skin
- LittleBigPlanet™ Ellie Sackboy® Costume
Survival Pack -
- Special customisable items for your multiplayer character
- Start with a pool of in-game currency to buy boosters, customisable parts and other items to bolster your multiplayer characters
- Bonus experience points to give you a head start on your rivals
- A powerful melee attack booster to pack a heavier pinch in hand-to-hand combat
- Two bonus skins for Joel and Ellie - available once you've completed the single player game
Sights & Sounds Pack -
- A PS3™ dynamic theme showing Joel and Ellie on their journey through a ravaged city
- A digital download of the game soundtrack, featuring original music by Academy Award music composer Gustavo Santaolalla
- Two exclusive PlayStation®Network avatars featuring Joel and Ellie in winter survival gear
The Ellie Edition is available at EB Games, Mighty Ape and JB Hi-Fi.
Watch the Ellie Edition video on YouTube.

The Last of Us launches globally on 14th June 2013. The Last of Us: Ellie Edition and The Last of Us: Joel Edition are available to pre-order now for NZD$137.95 RRP.