PSN Thursday: MGS1 infiltrates the PSOne Classics' ranks

by Jem Alexander on Jun 18th 2009 5:32PM

Similarly to the European PSN Store update, this week's content is a little lean.

But what's this? Solid Snake infiltrates the store in his original PS1 adventure, Metal Gear Solid. Yours for the premium PS1 price of $9.99. Sure you can probably find a cheaper copy in a bargain bin somewhere, but really you're paying for the ability to play this classic on your PSP. Anywhere. Other than that, there's a new episode of Qore and an NCAA Football 10 demo. PSP owners can grab GRAW 2 and some themes, too.

Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:

(Note: Continue past the break to view both release lists.)

Metal Gear Solid (PlayStation)

Playable Content

Metal Gear Solid PS1 game ($9.99)
Qore yearly subscription ($24.99)
Qore episode 13 ($2.99)
NCAA Football 10 demo (free)

Add-on Content

MotorStorm Pacific Rift Jester Signature Livery pack (free)
3x Cross Edge packs (free)
Guitar Hero World Tour DLC (continued)
Rock Band DLC (continued)

Guitar Hero World Tour DLC

"Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits Theme" - S.U.P.R.A.H.U.M.A.N (free)

Ben Harper and Relentless7 Track Pack ($5.49)

"Fly One Time" by Ben Harper and Relentless7 ($1.99)
"Number With No Name" by Ben Harper and Relentless7 ($1.99)
"Shimmer & Shine" by Ben Harper and Relentless7 ($1.99)

Rock Band DLC

Spinal Tap Pack 1 ($6.99)

"Back From the Dead" - Spinal Tap ($1.99)
"Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare" - Spinal Tap ($1.99)
"Saucy Jack" - Spinal Tap ($1.99)
"Warmer Than Hell" - Spinal Tap ($1.99)

Evanescence Pack 1 ($5.49)

"Bring Me to Life" - Evanescence ($1.99)
"Call Me When You're Sober" - Evanescence ($1.99)
"Weight of the World" - Evanescence ($1.99)

Video

Mini Ninjas E3 trailer

Themes

American Pride theme ($1.49)
Jungle Jane theme ($1.99)
Warrior Girls theme ($1.49)
Azmodeus Dark Angels theme 3 ($1.49)
4th of July Pinups theme ($1.49)

PSP Content

Metal Gear Solid PS1 game ($9.99)
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 full game ($19.99)
American Pride theme ($1.49)
Jungle Jane theme ($1.49)
Warrior Girls theme ($1.49)
Azmodeus Dark Angels theme 3 ($0.99)
4th of July Pinups theme ($0.99)

Tags: metal-gear-solid, mgs, psn-thursday, releases

Reader Comments (95)

What is the theme song for the DS game anyway?

First time PSP owner here, This is an awsome update. MGS is the best game on the PSS (aside from maybe syphon filter 1). As for the psyco Mantis battle, if press the PS button while playing a PS1 game, it brings up the option menu and you can change controller ports from there.

Also, I thought ghost recon was pretty good. It isn't as good as syphon filter LS, but it is still pretty solid. Only flaws with the game were that there was no online and the graphics were kind of blurry.

Booooo.....guess I'll have to wait another week for Wild Arms II. Oh well, at least I get free Cross Edge DLC!

I found Wild Arms 2 to be worse than Wild Arms. It was the same game but the story was bland.

I thought that it was just as good. If you liked the Wild ARMs, I'd me surprised if you didn't like the second one. The story wasn't quite as good, but the gameplay was still there and the battles got a graphical boost. Besides, at the very affordable $6 anyone should be willing to take a stab in the dark. :-)

lol i finished MGS on my psp twice last summer.

thank you custom firmware.

Mr. Kojima should definitely consider on porting MGS1 to the PS3.
I felt this after playing MGS4 Act 4.
I was kind of disappointed with Act 4, because there were only robots.
It would of been great if normal soldiers with white masks like MGS1 were added.

The building was deserted. If there were humans it wouldn't make sense.

thats.... thats what they did.... they ported MGS1 to PS3.... today, in fact....

Well, I actually meant port it with PS3's next gen graphics :)
I want to play MGS1 in the same quality as MGS4.

@Townbizz90

yeah, I know.
But I really like the intro stage of MGS1 that much :D

MGS1 and FFVII prove that sony is willing to re-release 2 or 3 disk PS1 games

Curse my poor self.

So tempted to pirate this game as I've never played a MGS in my life...*prepares for downvotes*

dude, it's ten bucks.

If the graphics aren't improved and the game isn't made widescreen a la Banjo-Kazooie for Xbox Live, I see little reason to buy this game. I still have my 1998 original.

I get tired of reading this. They don't release these games for people like you and me that keep the originals. They are there for those who haven't played them, or the crazies that like to sell their discs and eat up the digital downloads.

Levi every time they re release a PS1 great on PSN there will always be one dumbass who has to say that without first thinking as to why it's being release untouched and enhanced.

It's because it's a fucking PS1 Classic Patrick wtf don't you understand about that? It's the original game re-released digitally for people who want to replay it or for those who have never played it. So next time you see another game

+1 to levi and infamous

Dont even bother waste your time explaining it to morons.

Down, boys...down, boys.

I guess I should have said, "I see little reason FOR ME to buy this game." Of course there may be reasons for others that's understandable.

I think it's just the insinuation that Xbox does a better job at re-releasing games is what set you guys off.

Set it to display at widescreen and it'll be widescreen. It's that simple.

Banjokazoiee was nasty on the eyes.. FF7 on PSP looks great, eager for MGS 1 soon as it hits EU store.. SCEE need to get on the ball

Now the youngins can play the best MGS in the series.

My bro and I LOVED MGS1. We went back and played the first two on the NES too. I played and really liked the Game Boy game. When MGS2 came out though, I really didn't care for it. It felt like an uninspired MGS, and I wasn't interested enough to play through it. My brother did, an said it just wasn't very good. I Gamefly'd 3, and after a few hours, I just didn't like it. The story was bad, the gameplay was boring and frustrating... It's like every title was sucking the fun out of the first Solid title. Played the demo of 4, and it looks like I might actually be able to enjoy it.. But because it's been so long since I enjoyed a title in the series, I haven't bothered to pick it up yet. Probably end up borrowing it from a friend.

But really. The first Solid title should really be played by everyoe, as long as PS1 graphics don't turn you off. It was a fantastic game. Even if you are already a huge fan of a later title like 3 or 4, you'll be able to see where the modernized series started from when it came to 3D.

Sold.

Metal Gear Sold

I can't remember, did the PS1 have L2 and R2 and if so, how do these games play on the PSP and accommodate?

If you're using the control setup that uses the analog nub to move around, the D-pad functions as L2, R2, and L2+R2, etc. If you're using the D-pad to move, then it goes to the analog nub to use those buttons.

Haha, Trey, I feel almost exactly the same! MGS4 wasn't my kind of thing, for whatever reason. I guess my taste has changed. However, even when I play the original MGS it just still feels so good, all around! I don't have an original copy anymore, so I may just get this on PSN!

If i make an american PSN account will it still work on my PSP?

Yes, it will.

did anyone else notice the free inFamous clothes for home with the purchase of June's issue of Qore? Got the Qore t-shirts and Coles' who outfir from the game.

i thought you got the clothes from beating the demo, at least that is what was up on the psblog

really? That's cool, though I played the demo, didn't beat it.

Cross Edge DLC here I come......

Personally I like MGS3 most out of all the old shcool MGS....even though MGS4 is my favorite.

i'm curious as to how you figure out meryl's codec, without a physical box for the game. also, is the disc swap codec conversation still there?

They include scans of the box art and original instruction manual. Press the Home (PS) button to access them.

Bought it, downloading now.

Excellent, thanks for the tip.

Side note, I found Hot Shots Golf 2 to have some input lag on the 60 Gig PS3 here, but plays flawless on the PSP. I'm loving these PS1 games on the PSP more than the PS3 I think.. Now to grab MGS and FFIV.

Thanks again,
NippleGripper

I played this on my PSP over two years ago.

So?

I want to know what video game store Jem goes to that would have a sealed copy of Metal Gear Solid in a bargain bin! Sealed classic original PlayStation games like Metal Gear Solid don't even exist in the major chains here, and the smaller chain and independent stores charge an arm and a leg for sealed copies of old games like these. Even ebay auctions are all over the place for near mint copies!

Not a lot of guys here with hacked PSPs, I see. Some of us have been playing all of the PS1 classics on ours for a while now. ;) Custom firmwares aren't just for playing pirated UMD ISOs, you know.

Please step it up Sony. I want to see 5 releases a week. and PS2 Titles!!! dammit I want to play the RPGS I couldnt play due to lack of funds!!

I'm glad this classics gonna be out and other are already like Resident Evil Director's Cut.

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