No gunmetal MGS4 hardware bundle for UK
The only MGS4 hardware bundle available comes from SCEE and contains a 40GB black PS3, a copy of the game and a black SIXAXIS controller. Considering Konami UK has been so good to us with other aspects of the MGS4 launch (extra action figure in the LE version and open Metal Gear Online beta for the region) it's a shame they couldn't make it a hat trick and bring the gunmetal PS3 over to Europe.
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5-20-2008 @ 9:18AM
jayj said...
all we have to do is not buy as many playstation products and then sony will actually make an effort in europe to bring this type of stuff here. the problem is that they know that we will continue to buy, and therefor they don't care.
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5-20-2008 @ 10:16AM
Popfrogs said...
This isn't up to Sony, this is Konami's deal. They commissioned the gunmetal PS3's and paid for them. That's why you order direct from Konami and they ship it straight to you.
5-20-2008 @ 1:18PM
JDEdwards said...
http://www.play.com/Games/PlayStation3/4-/5601357/Sony-Playstation-3-PS3-Gun-Metal-Grey-Console-+-40GB-HDD-+-MGS4/Product.html?dpr=2723
Play.com have it as a pre-order!?
JDE
ps. has anyone seen any brains floating about? SCEE head office appear to be missing a few...
5-20-2008 @ 9:29AM
mahunoy said...
I thought Europe is now the biggest Sony territory...
http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/05/14/europe-becomes-biggest-sony-territory/
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5-20-2008 @ 9:30AM
MouseyC said...
Can't say this suprises me. These days i count my losses and just be thankful that MGS4 is coming out everywhere at once.
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5-20-2008 @ 9:42AM
ClarkyCat said...
Even if it did come out here, it would most likely be about £200 more expensive than the US version anyway. It's not like a change in colour is going to bring back backwards compatibility or make the machine run any faster.
Personally I don't particularly care what colour comes out where, but it does irritate me that fanboys (the bad kind) will use this as yet another springboard;
Colour is announced - "omg as if a new colour is gonna save the ps3 lolol!!1"
Announced that it won't be in Europe - "omg hahaha the colour that could've saved the ps3 u aren't gettin it!!!!111"
And so forth.
But do bear in mind that LE version of MGS4 is for UK ONLY. Even us poor English speaking, English playing shmucks in Ireland aren't allowed. So before the UKians complain, spare a thought for those less fortunate, yes we do exist! Hmph.
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5-20-2008 @ 9:56AM
Brodie-san said...
It's business. Sony knows that it doesn't need to do anything to appease us Europeans so we get a bit mistreated. Common business practice is that you placate the regions where you are struggling so they're focusing on giving the good stuff to the US etc.
And yes, most of us non UK folk are getting shafted with the exchange rate.
For example: on Play.com GTAIV is £39.99/€55.99
BUT! £39.99 = €50.30 based on today's exchange rate. To give you US guys an idea what we're paying for games that means GTAIV is $87.61
Then again, at least it's not as bad as what our antipodean brethren are experiencing. How much is GTAIV down under? $600AUD or something?
;)
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5-20-2008 @ 10:07AM
My Lunch said...
The US still gets the 80gb MGS4 bundle....right?
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5-20-2008 @ 10:18AM
Popfrogs said...
Yep.
5-20-2008 @ 10:33AM
My Lunch said...
Thanks!
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5-20-2008 @ 11:19AM
boltu222 said...
I don't think this is Konamis doing... its sonys... they can't release the Gun Metal PS3 cos they haven't got anything on a DualShock 3 for the UK yet and I doubt it'll be out in the UK b4 MGS4 at this rate.
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5-20-2008 @ 11:36AM
Scott said...
http://www.play.com/Games/PlayStation3/4-/5601357/Sony-Playstation-3-PS3-Gun-Metal-Grey-Console-+-40GB-HDD-+-MGS4/Product.html?dpr=2723
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5-20-2008 @ 12:45PM
DelSource said...
Woo-hoo it *IS* coming......I hope.
5-20-2008 @ 1:09PM
alex said...
Can someone clarify the play.com ad
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5-20-2008 @ 2:33PM
Teddy said...
If the gunmetal PS3 was released as a 80GB model with BC here in the US, I would've jumped on it, even at $699. No way I'm getting a $599 40GB model with no BC when I can get the black 80GB model with BC, 2 more USB ports, a card reader for $100 less in addition to the MGS4 game & DS3 controller. That extra $100 is almost enough for two more games. I would've liked a PS3 that doesn't show dust/fingerprints as well as the glossy black, but that's what microfiber cloth & dust covers are for.
Europeans only have the 40GB black model to compare with and they're used to getting the shaft from Sony on pricing & availability, so their Sony "immune system" is very robust compared to us Americans who usually get the good stuff (after the Japanese of course).
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5-20-2008 @ 2:55PM
wisconsinista said...
I'd rejoice given the bundle cost and the 40g version that accompanies said price. It's a tax on the lowest denominators of society imho.
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5-20-2008 @ 4:26PM
djpenny1 said...
there no point getting that sh!t ps3 bundle get the usa 80GB ps3 that play ps2 games
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