smashfanDS

everybest

smashfanDS

everybest

everybest

Meh, gotta wake up in 2 hours...guess I'll go to sleep now...

smashfanDS

everybest

smashfanDS

everybest

Almost 20 hours sitting at my computer for a load of bullshit, SWEET.

iNeedScissors61

@k30248: Yup, that's the one :P

smashfanDS

"WHY PAY OVER 1600 FOR SOMETHING YOU WILL BE ABLE TO BUY IN STORES RIGHT WHEN IT COMES OUT, WHEN YOU CAN PAY LESS THEN THAT FOR SOMETHING THAT IS VERY VERY LIMITED SOME ARE SAYING LESS THEN 10,000."

everybest

smashfanDS

@Norellicus: You're a life saver :D

smashfanDS

smashfanDS

Hopefully by the time they respond to my email (same inquiry) they'll have more exact details on when that is due to be refunded XD

Norellicus

everybest

smashfanDS

Norellicus

everybest

smashfanDS

Zeus

smashfanDS

Zeus

smashfanDS

everybest

If not...it will cost less to order the Japanese LE from play-asia...

smashfanDS

It's probably insurance against canceling preorders or something...I've got the money for it, but if it stays long term I might have a bone to pick with them >.>

Norellicus

@Norellicus: That certainly sucks...

smashfanDS

Birdoftruth

everybest

smashfanDS

Norellicus

aceattorney

smashfanDS

everybest

smashfanDS

Zeus

smashfanDS

everybest

smashfanDS

smashfanDS

aceattorney

everybest

smashfanDS

smashfanDS

Will pre-orders be open at midnight or a specific time on the 19th? (What time zone?)

Thanks a lot.

"Dear Sir,

Thank you for contacting Konami Support.

The Metal Gear Solid 4 Limited Edition PLAYSTATION®3 Bundle is coming soon.
Please keep an eye on our website www.konami.com for all up to date information.

--
Regards,
Metal Gear Solid 4 + PS3 Bundle Support
MGS4PS3bundle@konami.com"

everybest

smashfanDS

aceattorney

Zeus

It's almost 10:30am PST and still in "wish list" status!

Anyone know what's going on here?

Was May 19 actually confirmed by anyone or is it just a rumor?

Can't believe I stayed up all night wearing out my refresh =P

Korubii

Thank you for contacting Konami Support.

The console included with this bundle is not backwards compatible.

For further information regarding the features of this console, please contact Sony at 1-800-345-7669

--
Regards,
Metal Gear Solid 4 + PS3 Bundle Support
MGS4PS3bundle@konami.com"

Was hoping that since this is a limited edition and comes with MGS....they might make this a bit special and include backwards compatibility, kinda like how the Halo 3 edition 360 had HDMI...

smashfanDS

"Konami Support MGS4 Bundle to me

show details May 16 (3 days ago)

> I heard that the bundle will be released on the 19th of May; does that mean it will be available for pre-order on midnight?
>

Dear Sir or Madam,

Thank you for contacting Konami Support.

The bundle will only be available at our online store www.konami.com from
May 19th during the day.

Regards,
Metal Gear Solid 4 + PS3 Bundle Support
MGS4PS3bundle@konami.com"

And yes, I've been refreshing every 30 minutes or so since midnight, lol.

smashfanDS

dekarguy

Also, I agree with the guy who said the target buyer of this probably already has a PS3. I have a 60GB PS3 and I'm trying to get this. I guess it's more of a function of disposable income and hating piano black enough (and liking the grey enough) to shell out extra.

Plus I'll just give my old PS3 to my parents so they get a Bluray player now, since it has that anoying problem where you have to do a manual power off/on to restart the PS3. I'll upgrade the 40GB drive, assuming I can get one of these.

Zeus

Assassin_Kensei

I'm sure you probably would if yo get the chance, inconveniencing others that Really want to own the system, rather than selling it for a profit. It's things like this that's disappointing & pathethic to be honest.

Null-Python

ese

IvoryMelotron

I agree with you. I was totally going for this gun metal grey but now that its 100 dollars more than a system that has twice the hard drive space then why bother. I was going to sign up for a Sony credit card that gives 100 dollars off a purchase of a PS3 within 30 days but why get 100 dollars off just to get some color. Seriously, and the fact thats its the 40 gig version which retails for 399? 599 was the launch price of a 60GB PS3 and I wouldn't pay for that why even think about it for a stupid color that I won't even pay attention to when I'm playing the game.

uber_fragger

BlackFreefall

yashichi8bit

Youre not the only one. In fact, I find nothing about a gun metal grey color attractive whatsoever (electronics, car color, etc.)

LMAO at the epic fail of this deal. 40 gigs(which I assume isnt BC to PS2 games) and it costs $100 more? sounds like a greeeat deal to me *roll eyes*

doesntlikedede

amisenior

smashfanDS

smashfanDS

I thought they grouped Japan and USA in the same region for Blu-Ray now?

EnigmaNemesis

It will be available for preorder when it becomes midnight right?

smashfanDS

EnigmaNemesis

termination_shock

Seiven

Now i find out it's $100 MORE than the 80GB. Ok, Ok... I'm not happy but I'm willing to take the plunge because I like the look so much.

BUT.... BUT THEN i read that the WARRANTY is ONLY 90 DAYS!!

"Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of this Konami software product that the medium on which this computer program is recorded is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. This Konami product is sold "as is," without express or implied warranty of any kind, and Konami is not liable for any losses or damages of any kind resulting from use of this program. Konami agrees for a period of ninety (90) days to either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, any Konami product, postage paid, with proof of date of purchase, at its Factory Service Center. This warranty is not applicable to normal wear and tear. This warranty shall not be applicable and shall be void if the defect in the Konami software product has arisen through abuse, unreasonable use, mistreatment, or neglect.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR CLAIMS OF ANY NATURE SHALL BE BINDING ON OR OBLIGATE KONAMI. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO THIS SOFTWARE PRODUCT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE NINETY (90) DAY PERIOD DESCRIBED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL KONAMI BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM POSSESSION, USE OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS KONAMI PRODUCT. "

I'm not reading it wrong. Click the link on the product page where it says "Please review our Return and Warranty policies before purchase."

90 Day warranty on something they're charging $200 (50%) over MSRP on. A 90 DAY warranty. NO THANKS!

string_theory

Oh wait...this is a Konami thing. o__O The world is so confusing.

Frank

+100 bucks, -40 gigs...GREAT deal, Konami!

Alastor

Fieldy

Heh, at least the paint coating system that they use is scratch proof though.

After my warranty is up I'm going to take my 60 gig apart and see how hard it would be to do a quality matte+airbrush job myself.

VishusBurn

DevCo

eliter1

OGHowie

For_the_lulz

It's not the online that annoys me, it's the fact that they're charging a 200 dollar premium for a paint job and the L.E. release of MGS4, if it was the 80 gigger I wouldn't mind the extra 100 dollars.... but now? Fuck that.

Indy_aka_Rex

Fierfaerie

Channing

e1salvador

gundam850

Grimmjow Jeagerjaques

Proto_Man

Indy_aka_Rex

peace4myheart

Chef

kamisama

I'll be more pleased with the 80gb, i don't really need the special edition version of the game.

Shteve

The gun metal PS3 is not concave or whatnot like normal PS3s? That's kind of interesting, but still I wouldn't pay $599.99 for it.

Gingeyy

xIvSlowDeath420

Don't know about you, dude, but I take my backwards compatibility seriously. I still play my old Xbox and GameCube games on my 360 and Wii.

Pisses me off when a company has the ability to let people play their older games on a new console, then strips it out just to force people to buy the new games.

Ignatius

How is this any worse than what MS did with the Halo 3 360??? That cost $50 more than the Premium & did not come with a game...

Gam3r

Arttemis

You get a:

-Limited Edition Gun-Metal PS3 (I know you can just paint it with a $10 spray paint, but can you paint it flawlessly ? Can you paint it without covering the "Playstation 3" logo? how about the "Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns of the Patriots" text at the bottom ?. Can you paint every outer layer of your PS3 easily ?

-Gun-Metal DS3 controller. (Same as above)

-Limited Edition MGS4

You can do the "Painting" job very well, then go ahead. Just buy the 80GB version and do your painting trick. But I doubt you will be happy with it.

IF you don't have a PS3 yet, you like the MGS series(which I know you have a PS1 and PS2 already), and you like the gun-metal finish(like I do), then pre-order it. Just upgrade the HD. BC is over-rated.

ELSE

Go buy the 80GB version or just the game itself.

theEnemy

オースティン３D

ChibiKyKiske

Tiger-Fever

iFlingPoo

ruxtpin

djcookemon

xIvSlowDeath420

MatrixGravity

40GB + LE MGS4 = 399.99 + 85.99 = 484.98 + Tax (I'm certain)

80GB + MGS4 = 499.99 + Tax

40GB Gunmetal + LE MGS4 = 599.99 + Tax

No thanks! I'll stick with the 80GB bundle.

LionheartAce

You could always just go with [www.colorwarepc.com] , but then I guess it wouldn't be all official and stuff.

VishusBurn

Does anyone know if we'll get the 80GB in various colors. I remember seeing a screenshot of them in black, white, and silver.

cantbeatmegaman

Gamer/Fan/Collector + Money = Had PS3 at launch off of ebay. Or in the very least already has one.

Makes plenty sense to me.

TheHun

JimmyHACK

Don't say it with a diamond, so it with Solid Snake!

iFlingPoo

No you're not. The 80GB regular bundle comes with the standard edition of MGS4, which is $60. The 40GB limited edition bundle comes with the limited edition version of MGS4, which is $85. So you're actually paying $75 for gray pride. Then again, you're also losing 40GB of hard drive space and some backwards compatibility functionality (if I remember correctly the 80GB uses software emulation).

When it comes down to it, this is a limited edition PS3. A higher price point is expected.

ShirtGuyDom

Demonbird

misc.insanity

xIvSlowDeath420

Spaceboy

misc.insanity

Cagey_B

JoRo1986

Raziel Dune

MatrixGravity

bigman88zz

With that money, think of all that refreshing Coors Light you can buy.

Although i love MGS, i don't wanna give up my launch 60gig ps3 with BC magic.

Mpalm.

I thought GAME STOP was getting this???

Mikey

LittleBigPlaneteer

Raziel Dune

How exactly does that make sense to you? I'm a pretty huge MGS fan, to the extent of double- and triple-dipping of each previous MGS game --- yet I don't own a PS3 yet. I was heavily considering this gray model for an additional $100 as my first PS3, but considering how it's a 40GB model without the ability to play the PS2 MGS games at $200 more than a non-gray model, it's not even a thought in my mind anymore.

I will be buying a cheaper, more capable, and (in my opinion) equally nice looking shiny-black MGS4 PS3 bundle.

Arttemis

big_boss

shredmanifesto

Alex_Mexico

symeon6

That's what the 80GB is for. If you're still thinking they're going back to full BC then keep dreaming.

LittleBigPlaneteer

grizz8884

bobtheduck

ZinkO: Tekken a dump

Jesus Christ

LittleBigPlaneteer

Stop messing the big thing that is wanted idiots.

Daedelous

Ryfael

SsLordMagus

Alex_Mexico

Raziel Dune

BaZ2

still think you pay too much?

grdwalker

Wolfers

Yep, two different bundles. The gunmetal grey of course being a limited konami.com bundle so most won't even know about it.

It also does come with the special edition version of the game if anyone is wondering

LittleBigPlaneteer

Alex_Mexico

Alex_Mexico

Jesus Christ

kidko

MatrixGravity

bleeps

Yeah, I think I'll be ok without the gray colored PS3. I'd rather have the 40 gigs more of HD space and spend $100 on the hallucinogens I'll likely be needing to understand the storyline.

CyN1caL

Theossie

Adam Barenblat

NessD12

PENI_MASTA

Not that bad... a little extra for the gun metal

Theossie

Dubya. Tee. Eff.

ruxtpin

@Palladium: No. The kind of people that can afford this would hardly care about the $175 difference. Small hard drive? No problem, just go out and buy a bigger one. Backwards compatibility? Hardly an issue to the majority.

Libo

MGS 4 40GB Gunmetal Bundle = $599.99?

Apparently, the extra hundred bucks premium is due to the Hideo Kojima fanboy tax.

Funnydale

eurotrasher

I'd so spring for this if it weren't for the $599 tag which seems a tad overpriced for the novelty.

Kenji-sama

I think they are targeting people who already have a PS3, if you don't have one yet then you aren't a big enough fan of MGS to get one of these.

TheHun

Saint Anima

JohnnyHash

BaZ2

Only an idiot would buy this.

Palladium

I kid, I kid. Please, no one get butthurt. Hopefully the 80GB bundles will be available after reviews are out, I might get one if the game gets good impressions.(Never been into MGS before, but this one looks top notch.)

I_Hate_This_Place

Am i right?
2 different bundles?

MatrixGravity

LeChuck

futurebiblehero

Triple07

Jun581 won't give you tree fiddy!!

FP Shindokie