Metal Gear Solid 4 release date + MGO beta + DS3 PS3 bundle

[Araex]

Looks like Sony has confirmed MGS4's release date to be June 12 at a retailer conference today. They also said there will be a bundle of 80GB PS3, Dualshock3 and MGS4 available for $500; the 80GB model is also confirmed to have BC.



Magazine scan:

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In the press release, there's also the mention of Metal Gear Online beta in late April, and you can get a spot with a preorder of MGS4.

Here's the full press release:

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Sony Computer Entertainment America Introduces Metal Gear Solid(R)4: Guns of The Patriots PS3 Bundle Available in Late Q2 2008 in North America

Company Also Announces Limited-Edition God of War(R) PSP(R) Entertainment
Pack and April Availability of DUALSHOCK(R)3 Wireless Controller for North
America

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- At its annual retail and
publisher conference Destination PlayStation, Sony Computer Entertainment
America (SCEA) announced details of upcoming PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) and
PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) (PSP-2000) hardware bundles with two of the
most highly anticipated 2008 titles. The company also announced the April
2008 availability of DUALSHOCK(R)3 wireless controller in North America.

To coincide with the much-anticipated North American launch of Metal
Gear Solid(R)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(R)4: Guns of the Patriots and a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller
for $499 (MSRP).

SCEA also announced the June 2008 availability of the limited-edition
God of War(R) PSP Entertainment Pack for $199.99 (MSRP). The God of War
Entertainment Pack will include a "Deep Red" PSP with God of War himself,
Kratos, silk-screened on the back of the unit, a copy of the highly
anticipated upcoming God of War: Chains of Olympus game for PSP, the hit
comedy movie from Columbia Pictures, "Superbad(TM)," on UMD(TM) (Universal
Media Disc), and a PLAYSTATION(R)Network voucher to download Syphon
Filter(R): Combat Ops from PLAYSTATION(R)Store. The stand-alone version of
God of War: Chains of Olympus launches on March 4, 2008.

"Working closely with our retail and publishing partners and sharing
our hardware and software roadmaps at Destination PlayStation gives us a
great opportunity to outline some key milestones for the year. In response
to incredible demand, we will be manufacturing more 80GB PS3s for North
America and the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots 80GB PS3 bundle is
an ideal way to offer that continued value to our consumers," said Jack
Tretton, president and CEO, SCEA. "With Blu-ray having won the format war,
our stellar software line-up and a broad product portfolio, we will
continue to drive the incredible momentum we've been generating since last
fall."

SCEA will introduce the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for the first
time in North America in April 2008 for $54.99 (MSRP). DUALSHOCK 3, which
incorporates both rumble and motion sensing SIXAXIS(TM) technologies,
maintains the award-winning design and precise, responsive features of
PlayStation controllers. The added rumble feature, combined with the
SIXAXIS system, enhances the gamer experience with more interactive,
intuitive and immersive game play experience and will work with more than
100 current PS3 titles.

In additional news coming from Destination PlayStation, SCEA announced
Metal Gear Solid(R)4: Guns of the Patriots will be available in North
America in late Q2 2008. A Metal Gear Online "Starter Pack" will also be
launched to support online game play. Gamers can select a single player
experience or take the action online with up to 16 players and battle it
out using the latest weapons and stealth techniques. For those eager to
take on Solid Snake's nemesis, Liquid Ocelot, a nationwide pre-sell
promotion will enable gamers to pre-order Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the
Patriots and be guaranteed access to a multiplayer beta test for Metal Gear
Online scheduled for late April.

About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the
entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation(R) and PS one(R) game console,
the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the PSP(R)
(PlayStation(R)Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking
PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system and its online and
network services PLAYSTATION(R)Network and PLAYSTATION(R)Store.

Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer
Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and
develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one game
console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PLAYSTATION 3 and
the PSP system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif.,
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. serves as headquarters for all
North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc.

Visit us on the Web at PlayStation.com - Home

"PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION", "PSP", "PS one" and the PlayStation logo
are registered trademarks and "PS3", "SIXAXIS" and "UMD" are trademarks of
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Edit: added pic.

[Rathgar]

That MGS4 bundle sounds really fucking tempting.

[CXB]

hey hey sony remembered how to market products. Depending on how much spare change I have at the time, I could be all over this when otherwise I wasn't planning to buy a PS3 for at least a year+.

[Kevincheese]

Single best thing I've heard about the PS3 since before it was released.

[Akileese]

Originally Posted by CXB

hey hey sony remembered how to market products. Depending on how much spare change I have at the time, I could be all over this when otherwise I wasn't planning to buy a PS3 for at least a year+.

The only thing that bothers me is the release date timing. It's the SAME TIME as the fucking GOW PSP bundle, which at a bloody red is more tempting imo. In case you haven't seen it: PSP: First Look At God Of War Special Edition PSP
/drool

[Lyenae]

That red PSP is fucking nastier than red leather

[Kiely]

I'm a stingey fuck and I feel half tempted, though I'm sure the UK deal will just be a ripoff n a nice reason to keep being stingey.

[Clug]

Finally a reason to get a blue ray player.

[Pagan]

Originally Posted by Lyenae

That red PSP is fucking nastier than red leather

After owning a black one, and now the silver, ill stick with the silver...less smudge marks.

[Aegdaien]

Originally Posted by Clug

Finally a reason to get a blue ray player.

Welcome to 2007. 2008 jokes are -----> this way.

Bundle sounds great. Looking forward most to the DS3 so I can finally get that 2nd controller. Didn't really want to buy one until the DS3 came out.

[Flesseck]

Oh, my. This is indeed extremely tempting. Probably one, if not only, of the games to persuade me to buy a PS3.

[Manatra]

...looks like I know when I'm getting my PS3...

And thank goodness it has backwards compatibility.

[Blank]

yep, barring HORRIBLE reviews/preview for MSG4, I'm more than likely on board for this.

[Sean]

Ugh, seriously considering this... I'll have to check out the 80gb's BC list though.

Also that stupid red PSP is god damn sexy and I kinda want a PSP too.

[Aegdaien]

Yeah, that PSP makes my fat psp look old and busted