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Finally, after delays and gallons of tears from fanboys, Metal Gear Solid 4 finally has a release date. The game will be out this year between April and June but we're hearing that the game actually has a firm date of June 12th. Either way, the game is only just a few more months away.

Sony will also be releasing a PS3 bundle coinciding with MGS 4. The bundle will consist of MGS 4, a 80GB PS3 and the DualShock 3 controller (which now also has a firm release date). The bundle will retails for $499.99.

Finally, those who have preordered the game will be able to get into the beta of Metal Gear Online in late April.

The bundle is an extremely smart decision. A lot of people have been waiting to buy a PS3 just for Metal Gear Solid 4. Sony has made it simple and the price of the bundle is a steal. It's also a little funny to see that they've brought back the 80GB model after the recent discontinuation of it.

Alright fanboys, lets hear it. Is Sony going to finally kick some ass this year thanks to Metal Gear Solid?


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jackdoe's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/26/2008 19:40
jackdoe
@Rainbowblack, this bundle DOES have BC. At least as much BC as the previous 80gb models.
spacecadetjoe's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/26/2008 19:40
spacecadetjoe
@ James Sorrenson, where did you preorder from?
RitualNet's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/26/2008 19:47
RitualNet
Wonder if it will be £250 over here, or more likely, around £400?
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/26/2008 20:14
Samit Sarkar
Yeah, the PlayStation.Blog has confirmed (look at comment #4) that this unit will be the same old 80 GB PS3 with software-based BC. I’m glad Sony finally wised up and decided to include a DS3 in the box, but adding MGS 4 as well? That could be a real coup for Sony this spring.
catsithx's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/26/2008 20:26
catsithx
let me think a ps3 with mgs4 or a wii with a ds let me think
what I will spend my goverment bouns check on
Seth338's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/26/2008 20:34
Seth338
*analogy about a nail in a coffin*
Guess it's time i bought a PS3 and became a duel console person.
ZombiePlatypus's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/26/2008 21:30
ZombiePlatypus
My brother's birthday is June 12th an I hope he likes disappointment, because it looks like I'm finally buying a PS3 for myself. MGS4 + Dual Shock + 80 gig = I'm so fucking there.
BlackbeardonGuitar's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/26/2008 23:44
BlackbeardonGuitar
Since when is 500 dollars for a game a steal. Seriously, fuck the ps3 and it's ridiculous pricepoint. I got a 360 (20 GB) and Dead Rising over a year and a half ago for 400. Not to mention with the extra 100 dollars I purchased COD2, Gears, and Gun for a grand total of 500 or so. Yeah right, PS3 sure is a steal all right. And this is from someone who plans on buying one, just not the George Foreman 400-500 dollar one.
twister1988's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/26/2008 23:52
twister1988
EFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
I didn't want to own all 3 systems it makes me feel like a prick and a loser, BALLS!!!! Oh well $500 for a PS3, MGS4, and blu ray .... I might just bite this time
Rational_Jesus's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/26/2008 23:56
Rational_Jesus
Finally, the deal I've waited for. Now we just need an announcement from team ICO/SotC and we gots us a party.
saxiums's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/27/2008 00:17
saxiums
so much want
Vitamin Awesome's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/27/2008 00:37
Vitamin Awesome
My fate has been sealed. I'm picking one up once it comes out.
sirpalee's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/27/2008 01:57
sirpalee
yessssssssssssssssssss
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/27/2008 02:38
Necros
Damn, this would be the perfect bundle for me if only it included full backwards compatibility. I highly doubt it does, though.
Mentok the Mindtaker's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/27/2008 09:34
Mentok the Mindtaker
The BC on the 80g model is pretty good with only a handfull of games(most of them not worth playing) that dont work so dont fret about it not being fully backwards compatible. Besides its way better than the BC on the 360's. ^^
Mentok the Mindtaker's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/27/2008 09:36
Mentok the Mindtaker
http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/CompatibleStatus
T9X's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/27/2008 09:42
T9X
@ Nerull
yeah unless something very drastic happens between now and the release of Ninja Gaiden 2,there is no fucking way in hell it will ever grace another console(pc's excluded of course).I say that for many reasons but mainly because fucking Microsoft is publishing the game!So yeah you have as good a chance of playing NG2 on your PS3 next year as like any of the Halo games.Dumbass.
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