PS3 pre-order packs

[nonameronin]

I bought New Vegas off of a friend and he still had the pre-order pack code. He hadn't used it and I was able to download the Caravan Pack. It installed correctly but when I start a game, the bonus items don't appear in my inventory. What's wrong? Do I get these items a little later than the start?

 

[Richwizard]

They should appear in your inventory immediately, regardless of where you are in the game.

 

[Yamu]

Doc Mitchell gives you the pre-order items along with your usual personal effects and his vault suit/Pip Boy, right before you leave his house for the first time.