Metal Gear Solid 3DS slithers into view, looks snazzy
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We've gotten our eyes on the limited edition Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater 3DS once before, but only a shallow glance offered via Hideo Kojima's cell phone. Frankly, we wanted a better look, and now we've got it. Feast your eyes on that snakeskin embossed bad boy above! Hoo-ah!
Unfortunately for us outside Japan, there won't be a lot of opportunity to actually purchase the unit. That kind of goes for the folks in Japan as well, as the only way to even have a chance to purchase the unit is by winning a raffle offered by Konami in February. The bundle will run ¥22,980 ($298) for those lucky enough to grab one, and it'll come with the game itself, the fancy 3DS, a "snake-styled" 3DS, and two ... folders. Like, the kind you use in high school, except they have MGS3 characters on them.
Unfortunately for us outside Japan, there won't be a lot of opportunity to actually purchase the unit. That kind of goes for the folks in Japan as well, as the only way to even have a chance to purchase the unit is by winning a raffle offered by Konami in February. The bundle will run ¥22,980 ($298) for those lucky enough to grab one, and it'll come with the game itself, the fancy 3DS, a "snake-styled" 3DS, and two ... folders. Like, the kind you use in high school, except they have MGS3 characters on them.
Reader Comments (21)
Posted: Jan 20th 2012 1:02PM Jameseh said
*Looks shitty.
Posted: Jan 20th 2012 2:02PM legacybush said
@Jameseh
No, It does not look appetizing, but shitty? I think not.
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No, It does not look appetizing, but shitty? I think not.
Posted: Jan 20th 2012 1:05PM cwinters2k8 said
Cool. Too bad I wont have a chance to pick one up :(
Posted: Jan 20th 2012 1:10PM LittleMofreaky said
I don't have a good joke about folders.
Posted: Jan 20th 2012 1:11PM CoconutSkittle said
I just want the game. Now.
Posted: Jan 20th 2012 1:14PM (Unverified) said
Uhhhh, Go ninendo released this pic the same time Kojima teased that so this has been available since 2011, well done joystiq
http://www.gonintendo.com/content/uploads/images/2011_12/full%2816%29.jpg
http://www.gonintendo.com/content/uploads/images/2011_12/full%2816%29.jpg
Posted: Jan 20th 2012 1:38PM Doublethink said
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By the Nine, you're right! Silly me thinking that this article also had availability information to announce instead of just a picture; clearly the words beneath the title and header are just fluff to disguise their incredible lateness to the party.
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By the Nine, you're right! Silly me thinking that this article also had availability information to announce instead of just a picture; clearly the words beneath the title and header are just fluff to disguise their incredible lateness to the party.
Posted: Jan 20th 2012 1:16PM JoRo1986 said
Konami must HATE money.
Posted: Jan 20th 2012 1:17PM (Unverified) said
This is not news.. Go nintendo released this picture the same time Kojima had teased it..
http://www.gonintendo.com/content/uploads/images/2011_12/full%2816%29.jpg
http://www.gonintendo.com/content/uploads/images/2011_12/full%2816%29.jpg
Posted: Jan 20th 2012 1:19PM CaptainProtonX said
Not a very exciting 3DS special edition.
Posted: Jan 20th 2012 1:19PM spekkio said
that'll match my boots!
Posted: Jan 20th 2012 1:20PM The Aquacharger said
I'm tired of Limited Edition consoles passing us in America. Yeah we got the LoZ one, but I really wanted the MH or Gundam one.
Posted: Jan 20th 2012 1:30PM TraceurRyuk Part III said
Why are you guys saying this isn't a good special edition? It's better than some basic color. And the fact that it is actually textured is awesome. Personally, I think it's one of the better special editions I've ever seen. It's just too bad that it's not coming to North America.
Posted: Jan 20th 2012 1:39PM shojx said
I... I would lick it.
Posted: Jan 20th 2012 2:12PM Mmmmz said
Looks like a poor decal. Decalgirl has better looking stuff than this.
I'm hoping it looks better in person, like most Nintendo handhelds. For some reason they suck with promo shots and the colors are always off when it's not black.
I'm hoping it looks better in person, like most Nintendo handhelds. For some reason they suck with promo shots and the colors are always off when it's not black.
Posted: Jan 20th 2012 2:34PM adr916 said
best looking 3ds by far
Posted: Jan 20th 2012 4:43PM ryukinkeeper14 said
I honestly can't decide whether I love it or hate it, but it's definitely one or the other.
Posted: Jan 21st 2012 8:32PM Soiden said
I'll see many trying to play with their wife's purse.






