User blog comment:Bovell/Battlefield 3 pre-order exclusives. E3 live demo./@comment-193.109.254.20-20110527105643/@comment-1786471-20110527193811

Well if you're thinking of getting BF3 then I suggest getting BF2 (PC only), since BF3 is the sequel to it. You can get it on Steam for about $20. If you play on console (or PC) then you definitely should get BFBC2. If you buy the base game (which should be about $40, give or take) you won't get VIP Access. This doesn't mean you can't, though. You can buy VIP Access from the ingame store or your console's marketplace (whatever they call it) for $15. Note that in the description of buying VIP Access, they say you need a valid VIP code for this item; you don't. Buying VIP Access gives you access to the 7 VIP Map packs, which feature some new maps and some maps from the base game modified for different modes. If you buy the Limited Edition, you get a VIP code in your case.

There are 2 DLCs, Vietnam and Onslaught. Vietnam features 5 maps set in Vietnam (that was difficult) with Vietnam war-era weapons and technology, priced at $15. Onslaught costs $10 and features 4 multiplayer maps where up to 4 players can battle against AI bots to complete the objectives.

Hope this helps :)