Spider-Man 2: Which Edition to Buy?

In this guide we’ll take you through every Spider-Man 2 edition and help you decide which one you to buy.

Spider-Man 2 is the sequel to Insomniac Games’ wildly popular Spider-Man from 2018. Unlike the first game, Spider-Man 2 is exclusive to the PlayStation 5 which means those still holding onto a PS4 need to upgrade in order to play.

There are three versions of Spider-Man 2: a standard edition, a Digital Deluxe edition with some additional goodies, and a Collector’s edition aimed at rabid fans of the series.

Updated on October 23rd to reflect the release of Spider-Man 2 for PS5. This post was first published on Thursday, June 8th.

If you decide to buy Spider-Man 2, you’ll want to pick the right edition for your interest level and your budget. Each has its pros and cons and today we want to guide you through each one.

We’ll also tell you about the key differences between a physical and digital copy of the game.

Spider-Man 2 Standard Edition

The base version of the game is the Spider-Man 2 Standard edition.

This edition is $69.99 without a deal and it comes with a copy of the game. This is probably the edition most people should buy as it’s the cheapest way to access the game.

If you don’t know how much time you’ll be able to put into Spider-Man 2, but you still want to play it, we recommend going with the Standard edition.

Spider-Man 2 Digital Deluxe Edition

If you want a little more from your purchase, and you’ve got money to burn, you might want to consider the Spider-Man 2 Digital Deluxe edition.

This bundle includes a copy of the game and additional items at an added cost of $10. The Digital Deluxe edition is $79.99.

For the additional cash you get the following items:

• 10 unique suits (5 for Peter, 5 for Miles)
• Additional Photo Mode frames and stickers
• 2 additional skill points

This edition is aimed at those who plan to spend a bunch of time playing Spider-Man 2, completionists, and those who plan to spend a lot of time taking screenshots in-game. If that’s not you, go with a Standard copy.

Spider-Man 2 Collector’s Edition

And finally, for hardcore Spider-Man fans, there’s a Collector’s edition. The Spider-Man 2 Collector’s edition is a whopping $229.99.

For $229.99 you get a voucher for the Digital Deluxe edition, a Steelbook case, and a high-quality 19-inch statue featuring the Spider-Men battling Venom.

Again, this is an expensive bundle aimed at collectors and huge fans of the series.

Spider-Man 2: Digital vs. Physical

Spider-Man 2 comes in physical and digital formats though only the Standard edition has a physical disc option. Here are a few things to consider before you pick one or the other.

If you’re sick of discs cluttering up your house, you should go with a digital copy. You’ll also want to go with the digital version if discs often go missing or get damaged in your home.

If you play a lot of different games and don’t want to pull the disc out every time you want to play, go with a digital copy. Downloading a digital copy means you’ll have easy access to the game every time you start up your console.

There are also a few reasons to go with a physical copy of Spider-Man 2.

If you buy a physical copy you’ll be able to sell it to GameStop or a reseller like Craigslist or eBay once you beat it. You’ll also be able to lend your copy out to friends or family members when you decide to move onto another game.