Konami has confirmed to Eurogamer that the UK will not be receiving the limited edition Metal Gear Solid 4 PlayStation 3 bundle. Not that many other people will be getting it either, mind you, as the Gun Metal Gray system is only available to Americans purchasing it through Konami's website. This is especially true considering the $599 asking price and the limited internet access provided within most asylums.
All European residents should be pleased to note that the "plain" Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle -- the one with the game, a black 40 gigger and a Sixaxis controller -- is still on track for a June 12th release at €439. It's not quite as fancy as the 80GB / Dual Shock 3 bundle in the US, but at least they all come with a pretty good game.
[Update: Several tipsters point to Play.com's "exclusive" listing of this very bundle. We're going to go with the publisher's word over a retailer listing, but we'll check with Konami again, just to be sure. Update 2: Konami has confirmed with us that the bundle will not be heading to the UK, calling the Play.com listing a "mistake."]
Reader Comments (47)
Posted: May 20th 2008 4:36PM D3m0sthenes said
No Gun Grey? That's Gay.
Not sure why I needed to rhyme that...
Anyway... I wish the US version was an 80gb, how cool would it be to play almost every MG/MGS game on one MGS themed console!
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Not sure why I needed to rhyme that...
Anyway... I wish the US version was an 80gb, how cool would it be to play almost every MG/MGS game on one MGS themed console!
Posted: May 21st 2008 7:55AM foxhound said
I wish there would be a *confirmation* post from Konami/Gamestop(or whomever)stating that the USA are going to get the 80GB bundle in addition to the reserveable 40GB on the Konami site. I still can't reserve a system at the local store yet... :\ Looks like taking 6/12 and 6/13 off was worth it afterall if I'm going to have to campout for it.
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Posted: May 20th 2008 4:37PM (Unverified) said
Jeezus Christ, STILL no Dualshock love for Europe? It's getting beyond annoying.
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Posted: May 20th 2008 4:39PM (Unverified) said
I'm kinda confused about the MGS4 bundles...
Are there "exclusive" ones and if so which are they? Does Gamestop have its own exclusive bundle. The only one I'm pretty sure about is the Konami one if I'm not mistaken. The "Gun Metal Grey" one. Also isn't Japan getting its own "exclusive MGS4" bundle?
I mean sony and its game bundles is one thing but now they have multiple types of bundles and it just seems really confusing to me.
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Are there "exclusive" ones and if so which are they? Does Gamestop have its own exclusive bundle. The only one I'm pretty sure about is the Konami one if I'm not mistaken. The "Gun Metal Grey" one. Also isn't Japan getting its own "exclusive MGS4" bundle?
I mean sony and its game bundles is one thing but now they have multiple types of bundles and it just seems really confusing to me.
Posted: May 20th 2008 4:47PM Pojomofo said
yeah it is confusing
The "Gun Metal Gray" is the limited edition bundle. Comes with a Gun metal 40giger, MGS4 LE, Gun metal DS3 for $599 and can only be purchased at Konami's website.
The other bundle is a plain black 80GB PS3, DS3, and regular MGS4 for $499.
So the better deal is a no brainer, but that Gun Metal Gray looks pretty sweet
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The "Gun Metal Gray" is the limited edition bundle. Comes with a Gun metal 40giger, MGS4 LE, Gun metal DS3 for $599 and can only be purchased at Konami's website.
The other bundle is a plain black 80GB PS3, DS3, and regular MGS4 for $499.
So the better deal is a no brainer, but that Gun Metal Gray looks pretty sweet
Posted: May 20th 2008 10:44PM (Unverified) said
Just stop it already Assassin ... Acting as if you are a confused little boy in regards to the PS3 bundles is incredibly idiotic ... Let me break it down for you real slow just incase you were actually interested in this bundle (as if)
there are two official bundles that will be available
1 from Konami is a limited edition Gun metal gray MGS 4 bundle (40 GB No BC) that includes one controller & the game for $599.99 only on the Konami site and has been rumored to only be available to the USA
The other bundle is a Sony bundle (ala the Motorstorm bundle) that will feature the game, a regular 80 GB BC PS3 and a DS3 controller
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there are two official bundles that will be available
1 from Konami is a limited edition Gun metal gray MGS 4 bundle (40 GB No BC) that includes one controller & the game for $599.99 only on the Konami site and has been rumored to only be available to the USA
The other bundle is a Sony bundle (ala the Motorstorm bundle) that will feature the game, a regular 80 GB BC PS3 and a DS3 controller
Posted: May 20th 2008 5:29PM (Unverified) said
You'd need two HDMI ports if you want to do HDMI audio off of one port and HDMI video off of another. Most surround sound systems don't have the bandwidth to take uncompressed 7.1ch PCM concurrently with 1080p/30 video.
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Posted: May 20th 2008 5:29PM (Unverified) said
"same time a 360 comes out that works for more than a week without overheating..."
Strange, my 360 has been fine for over a week...So where can I find the new PS3?
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Strange, my 360 has been fine for over a week...So where can I find the new PS3?
Posted: May 20th 2008 4:47PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
Once again we get pushed to the side.
Japanese developers: Sorry UK, we are just passing through, could you step aside please so we can get to America.
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Japanese developers: Sorry UK, we are just passing through, could you step aside please so we can get to America.
Posted: May 20th 2008 5:29PM (Unverified) said
Indeed.
At least they havent found the quick route across the pacific ocean :P ;)
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At least they havent found the quick route across the pacific ocean :P ;)
Posted: May 20th 2008 4:48PM (Unverified) said
Gun Metal is only a color, so that's not a big deal. Even though it looks quite pretty. But no Dual Shock 3 is lame
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Posted: May 20th 2008 6:55PM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
GOD: Hey, don't look at me. This wasn't MY decision.
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Posted: May 21st 2008 7:08AM Vagn Henning said
It's a big deal to me. No Gun Metal Gray PS3, no sale.
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Posted: May 20th 2008 5:01PM (Unverified) said
I already have a ps3, but this looks ugly anyways.
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Posted: May 20th 2008 5:17PM LaughingTarget said
We save time and money removing silent vowels.
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Posted: May 20th 2008 5:18PM LaughingTarget said
I think it has something to do with the UK's strict firearm control. The second Konami said Gun, officials butt in and slap a ban hammer on it.
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Posted: May 20th 2008 5:30PM (Unverified) said
The PS3 is region free so it shouldn't be a problem to order one if you can get access to a pre-paid american credit card ... I love the color and MGS is my favorite franchise of all time but I wouldn't pony up that kind of fan tax for a 40 GB no BC PS3 even if it was gun metal gray
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Posted: May 20th 2008 5:39PM LaughingTarget said
You also need a power converter to not blow it up.
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Posted: May 21st 2008 7:59AM foxhound said
John ---
Nothing wrong with being a 'smart' fan. I'm a die-hard of the series as well, but eff paying extra for less stuff. If I want the system that colour, it isn't hard to take the shell off(or buy a skin for it from DecalGirl.com or something)and do it myself. 80GB-bundle all the way!
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Nothing wrong with being a 'smart' fan. I'm a die-hard of the series as well, but eff paying extra for less stuff. If I want the system that colour, it isn't hard to take the shell off(or buy a skin for it from DecalGirl.com or something)and do it myself. 80GB-bundle all the way!
Posted: May 20th 2008 6:57PM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
Proof? All signs (including from Konami themselves) say that the Gunmetal PS3 is a Japan and US exclusive.
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Posted: May 20th 2008 7:52PM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
Correction:
http://www.play.com/Games/PlayStation3/4-/5601357/Sony-Playstation-3-PS3-Gun-Metal-Grey-Console-+-40GB-HDD-+-MGS4/Product.html
So, the UK is getting it (dunno about the rest of Europe), but it's a Play.com exclusive.
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http://www.play.com/Games/PlayStation3/4-/5601357/Sony-Playstation-3-PS3-Gun-Metal-Grey-Console-+-40GB-HDD-+-MGS4/Product.html
So, the UK is getting it (dunno about the rest of Europe), but it's a Play.com exclusive.
Posted: May 20th 2008 6:36PM (Unverified) said
Sony do something nice for us Europeans? The number of surprises can be counted as the number of problems my Macs have ever had (none).
Frankly I'd like to know why our PSP Slim costs more than the US and still doesn't include a memory stick, but that's another question for another day.
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Frankly I'd like to know why our PSP Slim costs more than the US and still doesn't include a memory stick, but that's another question for another day.
Posted: May 20th 2008 6:50PM (Unverified) said
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW C'MON FUCK A GUY KONAMI.
The pre-order is limited to U.S only.That's f*cking g@y.I seriously want the limited edition,it includes the Soundtrack with tracks by Harry Gregson-Williams and Ennio Morricone.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2S9pIYfQ5FQ
Ennio Morricone everyone.
That's just sick.
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The pre-order is limited to U.S only.That's f*cking g@y.I seriously want the limited edition,it includes the Soundtrack with tracks by Harry Gregson-Williams and Ennio Morricone.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2S9pIYfQ5FQ
Ennio Morricone everyone.
That's just sick.
Posted: May 21st 2008 4:24AM ThornedVenom said
I feel bad for my European comrades who have to pay a lot for games and consoles. But seriously, what is there to gain from a region-exclusive color scheme?
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