Champions Online pre-orders detailed

Atari and Cryptic Studios have announced details on exclusive Champions Online pre-order and launch content for select retailers in North America including Best Buy, Amazon.com, GameStop and Wal-Mart. With the game coming out on September 1st, Cryptic is getting the buy early crowd revved up with specific retail pre-order bonuses.

GameStop customers who pre-order the game will receive access to the Early Start Program, the exclusive Insectoid Airfoil costume piece and the Experimental Anti-Graviton Generator flight travel power at character creation. Wal-Mart can get the Limited Edition Package with collectible lenticular cover that includes an exclusive zone map, iron-on decal and an additional ten in-game micro-transaction dollars.

Best Buy customers who pre-order will get the Lil’ Champ Pack, which contains a persistent pet from the Champions universe. Best Buy customers will receive a functional damage resistance item and access to the Early Start Program and head start weekend as well. Amazon customers will get the High Roller Pack with three unique apparel options (harlequin headpiece, black knight helmet, grenade chest strap), and an additional five in-game micro-transaction dollars.

Finally, all pre-order customers receive guaranteed access to the Champions Online open beta test on August 17, 30-days of free play and five in-game micro-transaction dollars.