Nel 2008, per il lancio di Metal Gear Solid 4, Konami realizzò un esclusivo Premium Pack. Il bundle, annunciato ufficialmente il 21 marzo 2008 per il solo mercato giapponese, includeva una copia del gioco "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots" e una PlayStation 3 da 40GB con colorazione speciale in edizione limitata.
Si tratta della prima PlayStation 3 realizzata in edizione limitata. La console è caratterizzata da un originale colore a tema "MGS4" definito in giapponese con il termine "hagane".
Il Premium Pack venne rilasciato in Giappone al prezzo di 51,800 yen (tax incl.) in quantità limitate (purtroppo non è noto il numero esatto) il 12 giugno, lo stesso giorno dell'uscita di MGS4 in tutto il mondo. Oltre alla console e al gioco in "Special Edition" (con "Metal Gear Online" starter pack/2-layer blu-ray disc), il pacchetto includeva anche un controller wireless DualShock 3 dello stesso colore "hagane".
Si tratta della prima PlayStation 3 realizzata in edizione limitata. La console è caratterizzata da un originale colore a tema "MGS4" definito in giapponese con il termine "hagane".
Il Premium Pack venne rilasciato in Giappone al prezzo di 51,800 yen (tax incl.) in quantità limitate (purtroppo non è noto il numero esatto) il 12 giugno, lo stesso giorno dell'uscita di MGS4 in tutto il mondo. Oltre alla console e al gioco in "Special Edition" (con "Metal Gear Online" starter pack/2-layer blu-ray disc), il pacchetto includeva anche un controller wireless DualShock 3 dello stesso colore "hagane".
Annunciato in un primo momento per il solo mercato giapponese, il bundle venne confermato il 10 aprile 2008 anche per gli Stati Uniti come "VERY, VERY Limited Edition". Anche in questo caso non si hanno numeri esatti delle unità realizzate.
Negli USA questo modello, chiamato “Gun Metal Grey”, venne reso disponibile esclusivamente sul sito Konami.com al prezzo di $599.99. Come per il Giappone, il bundle includeva una PS3 da 40 GB, un controller wireless DualShock 3, Metal Gear Online, un esclusivo disco Blu-ray con 2 ore di contenuto aggiuntivo (documentari, making off) e ovviamente una copia di MGS4: Guns of the Patriots in Edizione Limitata. I preordini della 'fornitura molto limitata' iniziarono il 19 maggio 2008.
Negli USA questo modello, chiamato “Gun Metal Grey”, venne reso disponibile esclusivamente sul sito Konami.com al prezzo di $599.99. Come per il Giappone, il bundle includeva una PS3 da 40 GB, un controller wireless DualShock 3, Metal Gear Online, un esclusivo disco Blu-ray con 2 ore di contenuto aggiuntivo (documentari, making off) e ovviamente una copia di MGS4: Guns of the Patriots in Edizione Limitata. I preordini della 'fornitura molto limitata' iniziarono il 19 maggio 2008.
Purtroppo, questa speciale versione di PS4 non giunse in Europa. A seguire, i comunicati stampa ufficiali:
Giappone:
"Premium Pack" Including "Metal Gear Solid 4" and Special Limited Edition PLAYSTATION®3 to Go on Sale on June 12
March 21st, 2008 - Konami will launch sales of a "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Premium Pack" ("Premium Pack"), which includes "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots" and a special limited edition color PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3®).
It is the first time for PS3® to be made available in a limited edition, and it is only available in the "Premium Pack". The bundled PS3® is an "MGS4" original color referred to in Japanese as "hagane," and is intended to take the player further into the world of "MGS4."
A limited number of the Premium Packs will be available on Thursday, June 12, the same day of the simultaneous release of "MGS4" around the world.
The software is built to "Special Edition" specifications, and the set includes a DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller in the same "hagane" color.
© 1987 2008 Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. “METAL GEAR” and “METAL GEAR SOLID” and “GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. Published by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. KONAMI is a registered trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION.
“PlayStation”, “PLAYSTATION” and “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
It is the first time for PS3® to be made available in a limited edition, and it is only available in the "Premium Pack". The bundled PS3® is an "MGS4" original color referred to in Japanese as "hagane," and is intended to take the player further into the world of "MGS4."
A limited number of the Premium Packs will be available on Thursday, June 12, the same day of the simultaneous release of "MGS4" around the world.
The software is built to "Special Edition" specifications, and the set includes a DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller in the same "hagane" color.
© 1987 2008 Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. “METAL GEAR” and “METAL GEAR SOLID” and “GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. Published by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. KONAMI is a registered trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION.
“PlayStation”, “PLAYSTATION” and “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Stati Uniti:
KONAMI ANNOUNCES LIMITED EDITION HARDWARE BUNDLE FOR METAL GEAR SOLID 4: GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS IN NORTH AMERICA
Highly Limited Edition Bundle Includes Gun Metal Gray 40GB PLAYSTATION®3 Computer Entertainment System With Matching Controller And Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition Game
El Segundo, Calif. – May 14, 2008 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced the availability of a limited edition Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system bundle for North America. Featuring a Gun Metal Gray PLAYSTATION®3 system with a 40GB hard drive, the bundle also includes a matching DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition game. The bundle will be exclusively available at Konami’s website, www.konami.com, for a SRP of $599.99. Pre-sell for the bundle begins on May 19th, 2008, and limited supplies are available.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is the final chapter in the saga of Solid Snake, which sends him around the world in pursuit of his arch nemesis, Liquid Ocelot. Armed with new gadgets and abilities, Solid Snake must shift the tides of war into his favor, using the chaos of the battlefield to infiltrate deep into enemy territory. In his globetrotting final mission, Snake must sneak deep into enemy locations in the Middle East, South America, and other corners of the earth to foil Liquid Ocelot’s plans for total world domination.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB and will be available on June 12, 2008 exclusively on the PLAYSTATION®3 system. The Standard Edition of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will be priced at $59.99 SRP while the Limited Edition will be priced at $84.99 SRP and only available at Gamestop retailers. The Limited Edition PLAYSTATION®3 system bundle SRP is $599.99, and pre-orders start on May 19th. For more information, please visit www.konami.com.
Metal Gear Solid® 4 Limited Edition PLAYSTATION®3 Bundle
Metal Gear Solid® 4: Guns of the Patriots is the final chapter in the saga of Solid Snake which sends him around the world in pursuit of his arch nemesis, Liquid Ocelot. Armed with new gadgets and abilities, Solid Snake must shift the tides of war into his favor, using the chaos of the battlefield to infiltrate deep into enemy territory. In his globetrotting final mission, Snake must sneak deep into enemy locations in the Middle East, South America, and other corners of the earth to foil Liquid Ocelot’s plans for total world domination.
Features:
* Gun Metal Gray PLAYSTATION®3 with a 40GB Hard drive
* DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
* Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition
o The Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots game, which includes Metal Gear Online, enabling you to take part in the ultimate multiplayer squad based tactical shooter
o Exclusive Blu-ray disc including over 2 hours of additional content - "Hideo Kojima's Gene", a behind-the-scenes vision of Hideo Kojima's production team & game and "The Making of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots" documentary
o The official Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots CD Soundtrack, including 16 never-before-released tracks by Harry Gregson-Williams (Shrek, Armageddon, The Rock), Nobuko Toda, and Ennio Morricone
* Price: $599.00 (plus applicable sales tax and shipping rates)
The Limited Edition bundle will only be available for purchase online through our Konami.com store. Limited quantities of these units are available, and will be available on a first come first served basis. We will be releasing limited quantities daily over the coming weeks for purchase. Please keep your eye on Konami.com for announcements concerning the stock availability of this Limited Edition Bundle.
© 1987 2008 Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. “METAL GEAR” and “METAL GEAR SOLID” and “GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. Published by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. KONAMI is a registered trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION.
“PlayStation”, “PLAYSTATION” and “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
El Segundo, Calif. – May 14, 2008 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced the availability of a limited edition Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system bundle for North America. Featuring a Gun Metal Gray PLAYSTATION®3 system with a 40GB hard drive, the bundle also includes a matching DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition game. The bundle will be exclusively available at Konami’s website, www.konami.com, for a SRP of $599.99. Pre-sell for the bundle begins on May 19th, 2008, and limited supplies are available.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is the final chapter in the saga of Solid Snake, which sends him around the world in pursuit of his arch nemesis, Liquid Ocelot. Armed with new gadgets and abilities, Solid Snake must shift the tides of war into his favor, using the chaos of the battlefield to infiltrate deep into enemy territory. In his globetrotting final mission, Snake must sneak deep into enemy locations in the Middle East, South America, and other corners of the earth to foil Liquid Ocelot’s plans for total world domination.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB and will be available on June 12, 2008 exclusively on the PLAYSTATION®3 system. The Standard Edition of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will be priced at $59.99 SRP while the Limited Edition will be priced at $84.99 SRP and only available at Gamestop retailers. The Limited Edition PLAYSTATION®3 system bundle SRP is $599.99, and pre-orders start on May 19th. For more information, please visit www.konami.com.
Metal Gear Solid® 4 Limited Edition PLAYSTATION®3 Bundle
Metal Gear Solid® 4: Guns of the Patriots is the final chapter in the saga of Solid Snake which sends him around the world in pursuit of his arch nemesis, Liquid Ocelot. Armed with new gadgets and abilities, Solid Snake must shift the tides of war into his favor, using the chaos of the battlefield to infiltrate deep into enemy territory. In his globetrotting final mission, Snake must sneak deep into enemy locations in the Middle East, South America, and other corners of the earth to foil Liquid Ocelot’s plans for total world domination.
Features:
* Gun Metal Gray PLAYSTATION®3 with a 40GB Hard drive
* DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
* Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition
o The Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots game, which includes Metal Gear Online, enabling you to take part in the ultimate multiplayer squad based tactical shooter
o Exclusive Blu-ray disc including over 2 hours of additional content - "Hideo Kojima's Gene", a behind-the-scenes vision of Hideo Kojima's production team & game and "The Making of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots" documentary
o The official Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots CD Soundtrack, including 16 never-before-released tracks by Harry Gregson-Williams (Shrek, Armageddon, The Rock), Nobuko Toda, and Ennio Morricone
* Price: $599.00 (plus applicable sales tax and shipping rates)
The Limited Edition bundle will only be available for purchase online through our Konami.com store. Limited quantities of these units are available, and will be available on a first come first served basis. We will be releasing limited quantities daily over the coming weeks for purchase. Please keep your eye on Konami.com for announcements concerning the stock availability of this Limited Edition Bundle.
© 1987 2008 Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. “METAL GEAR” and “METAL GEAR SOLID” and “GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. Published by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. KONAMI is a registered trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION.
“PlayStation”, “PLAYSTATION” and “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.