USA PS3 Metal Gear Solid Pack 'Some' Backwards Compatibility
And DUALSHOCK 3 due in April
The US PlayStation blog is reporting that a forthcoming Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PS3 bundle will contain an 80Gb unit with some PS2 backwards compatibility. It will also apparently come with Rumble in the form of a Dualshock 3 controller.
A note in the comments section from Al De Leon, PR Manager, SCEA to his main report stated:
The official announcement states:
Sadly for us, it was also confirmed that this offer is for North America only.
Also confirmed is the return of Rumble.
Still no news for Europe though.
Source: US PlayStation blog.
A note in the comments section from Al De Leon, PR Manager, SCEA to his main report stated:
"adeleon replied on February 26, 2008 at 12:44 pm
"Yes, similar to the Motorstorm bundle, the new MGS4 bundle features an 80GB PS3 with some PS2 backwards compatibility."
"Yes, similar to the Motorstorm bundle, the new MGS4 bundle features an 80GB PS3 with some PS2 backwards compatibility."
The official announcement states:
"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).
As has been announced previously, MGS4 will include a Metal Gear Online “Starter Pack.” If you can’t wait to try out MGS4, the good news is you don’t have to much longer. Those who pre-order the game will be guaranteed access to a multiplayer beta test for Metal Gear Online scheduled for late April. "
"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).
As has been announced previously, MGS4 will include a Metal Gear Online “Starter Pack.” If you can’t wait to try out MGS4, the good news is you don’t have to much longer. Those who pre-order the game will be guaranteed access to a multiplayer beta test for Metal Gear Online scheduled for late April. "
Sadly for us, it was also confirmed that this offer is for North America only.
Also confirmed is the return of Rumble.
"DUALSHOCK 3
"SCEA will introduce the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for the first time in North America in April 2008 for $54.99 (MSRP). Compatible with more than 100 PS3 games, DUALSHOCK 3 has both rumble and motion-sending SIXAXIS technologies.
"So now you’ll be able to play Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, and, yes, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots with rumble turned ON."
"SCEA will introduce the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for the first time in North America in April 2008 for $54.99 (MSRP). Compatible with more than 100 PS3 games, DUALSHOCK 3 has both rumble and motion-sending SIXAXIS technologies.
"So now you’ll be able to play Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, and, yes, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots with rumble turned ON."
Still no news for Europe though.
Source: US PlayStation blog.
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Comments
deleted 26 Feb 2008 23:49
1/4
how i hate rip off britain, look at that dollar price and if we even get this pack which i doubt it aint gonna be £250.00!
TimSpong 27 Feb 2008 09:41
2/4
haritori wrote:
how i hate rip off britain, look at that dollar price and if we even get this pack which i doubt it aint gonna be £250.00!
Yeah, but at least we've got nice, friendly earthquakes now. And our currency has more colourful notes.
Yours patriotically,
Tim
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SiliconJon 16 Mar 2008 18:54
3/4
Bring back the 60GB w/emotion chip SonY! I am ready to shell out $500 USD if they'd just give me a dang emotion chip back...I'm not bailing out on this hefty PS1 & 2 collection, and if I wanted multiple consoles I could just buy them all (ok, so I would starve...but it's the mess I would loathe, not the lack of food).
As for rumble, I vastly prefer six-axis to rumble...but all this rumble whining makes it look like I'm in the minority. Throw in some bass and my stereo can rattle the whole room - much more impressive.
As for rumble, I vastly prefer six-axis to rumble...but all this rumble whining makes it look like I'm in the minority. Throw in some bass and my stereo can rattle the whole room - much more impressive.
Jesus 30 Mar 2008 17:54
4/4
North America include Puerto Rico?