Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PS3 Bundle announced

[TheMoose]

From the US playstation Blog

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PS3 Bundle
To coincide with the much-anticipated North American launch of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots in late Q2 2008, SCEA will introduce a PS3 bundle, which will include an 80GB PS3, the upcoming blockbuster Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, and a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for $499.99 (MSRP).

I guess this is why all the 80G Motorstorm bundles are not being restocked.
No price drop just a new bundle.
Not a bad deal though, a 80G one of the hottest games & a Dualshock 3 for the same $499 as the Motorstorm bundle

 

[Robin]

So they are finally dropping the bundled standard SIXAXIS eh!

I wonder if they will also do a collectors or special edition of the game.

 

[icelt]

But will it still have some semblance of backwards compatibility?

Edit------

Looks like that is a yes.
http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=25611

Q:
Does the new 80gb PS3 bundle include a PS3 with backwards compatibility for PS2 games?
A:
Yes, similar to the Motorstorm bundle, the new MGS4 bundle features an 80GB PS3 with some PS2 backwards compatibility.

 

[SolidSnake15]

Expect an exited reply from Solid Lifters! I sure am exited since I may be getting a job soon!

 

[icelt]

Nice lookin' little package.

All things considered, not a bad price either. However is this a little too early to announce something like this? I know it should blunt the enthusiasm to any potential near term 360 price drop, but it will also put many off getting a PS3 now. Maybe Sony thinks that one will off set the other. Hmmmm...

 

[Kryz11]

I just order my Japanese version from PlayAsia
WOOT! GUN metal COLOR (whatever its called)
I won't open it. It's a collectible.
Only time I'll open is when I get a chance to get it sign by the creator of MGS

 

[Dragonistic]

Hideo Kojima? Good luck with your quest

 

[Kryz11]

Thanks, I know it will be hard to get the signature from him.. but I know there will be time it will happen, just have to be patient.
I'll post the pics of the box once it comes in!

 

[Kryz11]

Well It came today, Pretty fast Since I order around 14th, now the 17th. I pay 72.40USD for Shipping. and the console cost me 579.90
I am sure that with 50th MGS anniversary this console should sell pertty darn well. If I am lucky enough
It was nicely packaged pieces as well the PS3 MGS4 is wrapped nicely with with BUBBLE WRAPPING so I won't take off the bubble wrap since I want the box to be in NICE condition as well. Now I need a nice place to store it at for 20 or 30 years for 40th or 50th anniversary and sell it, as well other other collectible toys I have.
I'll take more pics, as well the toys, create a thread. And try to figure out why my camera wont run with my PC... well it's a old camera, I need to buy a new one..

I am so happy that it came in with out one scratch. Any buyers here in 30 years interested? haha!!!