Metal Gear Solid 4 Limited Edition: The Unboxing

by Ross Miller { Jun 12th 2008 at 1:00AM }

For those who didn't pick up the US Metal Gear Solid 4 Limited Edition, we've got a gallery of what you're missing. It's not much, and it's certainly a downer to note that this edition doesn't include a Solid Snake figurine. We'll add those pics when our European correspondents put their controller down long enough to grab a camera.

Gallery: Metal Gear Solid 4 LE Unboxing

Snake? Snaaaake? SNAAAAAAKE! Check out our Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots page for all things Metal Gear.

Tags: joystiqfeatures, konami, limited-edition, metal-gear-solid, metal-gear-solid-4, mgs4, unboxing

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Ninjakamster (PS360 FTW!) @ Jun 12th 2008 1:04AM

And they arguably get the better looking cover as well right? I think its the same as the Japanese versions? : (

Dash @ Jun 12th 2008 1:05AM

Looks pretty nice to me, better than most special editions.

Untouchable4rc @ Jun 12th 2008 1:54AM

Idk $85 just for a Blu-Ray and a better looking box. I'm sorry but for a game as anticipated as MGS4 Konami could have came up with a better LE. It's a shame that a game like Bioshock(A brand new IP) can come out with an extraordinary(5" Figure, Soundtrack Ep, Special Features DVD) for just $70...and a HUGE game like MGS4 only has a bonus disc...come on.

I'm disappointed with Konami($35 more for something they could've fit on the disc). Usually a sucker for these special editions now that they've become the new trend in gaming but if your charging more then $20 above the regular version there better be some gameplay elements added.

Sorry but IMO it's WORST than most Special Edition,Limited Editions, etc

MarkHawk @ Jun 12th 2008 4:33AM

Agreed with the above. I thought for 85$$$ I was getting something more. My Gamestop called off their mid night release so I am waiting till morning to make the pick up. I am most likely going to try and switch my pre-order to a regular edition. There is nothing for that price I'd consider special about the limited.

Good time to level up to the rumble controller I guess. I'll trade in my controller and take the money I would of spent and put it towards a one.

Justin @ Jun 12th 2008 6:40AM

Wait @ Untouchable...

Since when did 85 - 60 = 35?

O_o

oh, and btw...I just got off of a 6 and a half hour MGS marathon..but my eyes are about to close.

6 and a half hours and I just reached the first boss. She kicked my fucking ass so I quit and I'll be on her head first thing when I wake up.

But all I can say in regards to the game is wow.

That is all.

mr mobius @ Jun 12th 2008 1:08AM

Now to wait for Yahtzee to be forced to play and review this in x number of months that it takes Australia to get it followed by how long he can physically avoid it til he must.

NukeAssault @ Jun 12th 2008 1:24AM

Why would he wait? Region free gaming ftw!

TheSpaniard @ Jun 12th 2008 1:17AM

Wait, whats up with the box? Oh Kojima, U So Funny! Im sure Konami's Marketing/Merchandising Teams are doing cartwheels over it...

"Hey, let's have it look as if Raiden itself sliced it!!!"

Arttemis @ Jun 12th 2008 1:49AM

I was more disappointed with the actual game case. It should have Shinkawa's artwork as well, instead of the normal CG Old Snake face.

Looks like I'll have to try and find a UK cover and trade; the Terminator-esque theme it has is awesome.
http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/resources/2008/02/mgs4_box_up.jpg

DesertPyrate @ Jun 12th 2008 1:35AM

Well I hope this game is good, I've already decided to join the darkside and pick up a PS3 tomorrow, however I've been mixed on the Metal Gear series, I liked part one on the PS1 didnt care for Part 2 on PS2, never got to play Snake Eater, but this one gives me mixed feelings. I already plan on getting Resistance, I'm playing Ninja Gaiden 2 on my 360 on Warrior mode (hard) which is time consuming and frustrating as hell, and getting my fat ass on Wii fit on Mario Kart online when I have the time, so another long term game, I hear Resistance is great online too any ideas anyone? Anyone have any starter games they can recommend?

John McPoop (PSN:johnnynumber5) @ Jun 12th 2008 1:52AM

I am playing MGS 4 as we speak and it is off the fucking chain my man!!!

Resistance is a great FPS ... Other great titles I would reccomend ...

Gran Turismo prologue
Uncharted
Heavenly Sword
Hot Shots Golf Out Of Bounds
Warhawk (incredible but online only)
Ratchet And Clank Future
Unreal Tournament III
Folklore
MLB 08 the Show

Those are my favorites (exclusives) for sure just depends what games you like ... Obviously tons of great multiplatform titles as well if you don't have them on your 360 ... Haze and Lair get a lot of bad press but I have them both and have enjoyed them both ... Maybe a couple of good rentals ... Ninja Gaiden Sigma is another good one but its just Ninja Gaiden Black prettied up ... You can also get Tekken Dark Ressurection on the PSN if you like fighters (with online play)

There are some good PSN titles like Pain, Flow, Everyday Shooter, Calling all cars & especially Pixel Junk monsters ... Thats about it for exclusives that I can think of now

why not the LS2LS7? @ Jun 12th 2008 2:18AM

Uncharted
Ratchet & Clank Future
Burnout:Paradise (unless you have it on 360)
GT5P
Hot Shots Golf Out of Bounds
Heavenly Sword (get it used, it's good but short)

I hear Warhawk is good, but I don't play many all-online games.

I like Resistance, but not at full price. It's great online, but the offline game gets old long before you finish the game.

Lair and Haze: stay away.

As for games you buy from the online store, I recommend Super Stardust HD and PixelJunk Monsters. Everyday Shooter is okay. Skip Fl0w. GT5P is available online, but I bought it on disc from CostCo cheaper than the online price.

John McPoop (PSN:johnnynumber5) @ Jun 12th 2008 12:42PM

Well everyone has a different opinion ... I actually enjoyed Lair & haze ... I would also say to throw Motorstorm in that group of titles to pick up ...

John McPoop (PSN:johnnynumber5) @ Jun 12th 2008 1:54AM

This is the greatest video game I have ever played in my life ... Maybe until Fallout 3 but this game is truly an incredible experience for any gamer or PS3 owner

$koehler83\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\$

koehler83\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ @ Jun 12th 2008 4:25AM

Wait what? The game is an awkward shoehorning of the same old MGS1 gameplay with CoD4 and GoW style shootout action bits, with way too many cutscenes.

Unlike you I had high expectations of this game and it's a crying shame it fell so hard, so flat on its face. But we're used to turdy sequels now since originality is long gone.

tmacairjordan87 @ Jun 12th 2008 8:15AM

"Wait what? The game is an awkward shoehorning of the same old MGS1 gameplay with CoD4 and GoW style shootout action bits, with way too many cutscenes."

So it's gears of war but with a story that's actually amazing and not half-heartedly tossed in? AWESOME. I fail to see the problem here.

John McPoop (PSN:johnnynumber5) @ Jun 12th 2008 12:40PM

@Koehler

Well to me its the best video game ever made ... Hands down

RPGTyrant @ Jun 12th 2008 5:44AM

Anyone saying the $85 is too much for an LE that includes a soundtrack clearly does not purchase VG soundtracks on a regular basis. The game itself is $60, and typically a VG soundtrack runs from $15 up to $25. If its the full soundtrack, your getting your full value in my eyes. Plus an art book and special features, that right there justifies the price after considering the soundtrack. The only thing that would invalidate this for me is if the soundtrack is limited in some way. Anyway, picking this up after work this evening, really excited.

Sveppi @ Jun 12th 2008 6:42AM

I got a 6 inch Snake (hehe:P) action figure in my special edition (European)

super toe @ Jun 12th 2008 7:31AM

Ross Miller no art book? Did you get it from Gamestop? I did not get one either. Gamestop said you would get a free art book at the time of purchase. The artbook was the tipping point for me to drop 85 dollars no I feel robbed.

I preorderd MGS4 long time ago. I was one of the first to get the beta codes for MGO and I still got no damn artbook. I'm calling gamestop when they open because this is false advertising and if they wont fix this I'm calling Konami.

McWeen @ Jun 12th 2008 8:11AM

I don't even like Metal Gear Solid and I just bought the Metal Gear PS3 bundle this morning. Well played gentlemen.

License to ill @ Jun 12th 2008 8:38AM

I love gaming but my nerdom stops at buying so called limited editions, you can keep all that extra crap just give me the game...

DesertPyrate @ Jun 12th 2008 10:34AM

Yeah I think I will pick it up, thanks everyone for the tips. I planed on getting Resistance for 40.00 I already have 30 bucks store credit at the local game store, This, Resistance and probably Uncharted since I hear a lot about it too.

Poddie @ Jun 12th 2008 11:20AM

I'm no fan of MGS but I have to say I LOVE the idea that you get a regular game case inside the special edition case. For those of us who want all our games to fit together nicely on the shelf this is ideal.

There are many SEs on 360 I would buy (love documentary DVDs), but won't because I want the standard sized case and they're too cheap to give it to you in the box.

I especially HATE when they give you the crappy cardboard with plastic hubs stuck on it design... like GoW. What is that crap, I paid extra for this???

So this looks nice to me.