Sony Unveils PS3 Bundle With MGS 4, and Dual Shock 3

Boston (dbTechno) – Sony Computer Entertainment America made the big announcement today that they are releasing a Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PS3 bundle in late Q2 2008. The bundle will contain an 80GB PS3, MGS 4, as well as the brand new Dual Shock 3 controller. They also gave details on the MGS 4 release date, a free online beta for Metal Gear Online, and more!

Sony made their announcement at their annual retail and publisher conference Destination PlayStation.

They announced the release of the upcoming PS3 Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle.

They stated that the bundle will include an 80GB PS3, along with the upcoming blockbuster release Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, and a Dual Shock 3 controller. The entire bundle will release for $499.

“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.”
They also announced that Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will release in North America in late Q2 2008.

A Metal Gear Online Starter Pack is also planned to support online play of up to 16 players online.

They will launch a pre-sell promotion as well which will guarantee PS3 owners access to the multiplayer beta test for Metal Gear Online, scheduled for late April.

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