I am going to give the series one more shot...maybe if I play it from the beginning I will enjoy it. (I despised MGS 2 (the one on the Xbox)...silly story, bland graphics, and well, splintercell just did it all better.

Oh, and I am a new PS3 (80gb) owner as of Friday. And my HDD crapped out and Sony is sending me a coffin. Yes, within 12 hours, it died. My 360? Had it since launch. Hmm.

I did like what I saw of it though...

n/a

i own 2 of the 3 games offered (actually 2 versions each of both mgs2 and mgs3), and i'm still going to purchase this. :(

pusheject

yeargh

I really wish this came with Document :(

I think I will get this for a friend of mine for a birthday present...

Rocky_Winston

@KeroseneClimax: MGO on PO also got hit hard by hackers and such. They fixed it up with PO+ but I really have no idea if hackers got to that one eventually too.

Kyle81

@sascha23:

MGS3 doesn't work right on the PS3 80GB either, it locks up and the cut scenes have choppy video and audio. In fact sometimes the audio cuts out altogether.

n1ghtra1n

@Digitalguardian 4: Mass Effect, Alcohol, and a Giant Robot:

Yes. It's from Gamestop in the US.

ssjmichael

ARE THE GAMES IN ENGLISH?

Digitalguardian 4: Mass Effect, Alcohol, and a Giant Robot

@Atilla_the_Nun:

You had YEARS to play these games on your PS2. No excuse really. Pony up 100 to get a slim, it's essentially like spending the extra 100 on the 80GB except it's one small extra harware to have, and it plays 100% of games. Fair trade-off to me.

ssjmichael

@AnonAMoose: There's a reason it's called Essentials and not Complete. ;)

Infininja

I guess it's a good deal if you're one of the five people who owned a PS2 and never played any of the MGS games. If that is the case buy, buy, BUY!

ca$h

@Atilla_the_Nun: Well...you can still play MGS1 on your 40 GB PS3. LoL :D

y2kenjination

hmmmm, the first kink in the armour of my non-BC 40GB PS3 :( I don't have anymore PS2 games (sold them along with my PS2 a couple of years ago), but now I realize BCbility would have nice to have!

Atilla_the_Nun

@Dudemeister: It was.

Tarmus

@Sollus, @Nitroid: Nitroid's right. The term "director's cut" is a little misleading, because it just refers to Substance and Subsistence being the enhanced reissues of MGS2 and MGS3, respectively. If you already have Substance and Subsistence, there won't be any new content on those discs.

NPlace

Sold.

~

Hiroken

Guys, I hate to break it to some of you, but the cover art shown above is a fan mock-up. It's safe to say, however, that the final version will probably be definitively more awesome. Now if only it came with MG1, MG2, MPO, and the latest Metal Gear Saga DVD (although if this is Subsistence, MG1 and MG2 might be in the mix anyway).

Also, the whole "director's cut" bit is probably just a mistake on Play-Asia's part, as Substance and Subsistence are director's cuts of MGS2 and MGS3 respectively anyway. Too bad Integral wasn't thrown in for good measure, though.

Nitroid

Ohh I realized that the pack will come after Brawl but no worries I am definitely interested in picking this up.

Bluejuan85

I paid 35 bucks the other day for a used copy of MGS2 Substance alone. Wish this could have been announced earlier. ;_;

Dudemeister

@SolidOni_ds: Yeah, MGO was fun. Too bad glitching, Stat boosters and Lag switchers helped contribute to it's eventual demise in the States. MGO2 on PS3 looks awesome, but I hope Konami takes better precautions to help keep out those who screw up an otherwise great experience.

KeroseneClimax

I rarely use my bc in my 60gb but I am going on a ps2 game shopping spree so I am adding this to this list.

king0v10GU

@Chopsticks: You can always trade it in my friend and pick up an 80gb for a bit more. All will be well. Look inside your heart and let Snake guide you.

sascha23

@KeroseneClimax:
I miss MGO :'( but at least we have MGO on ps3 coming soon :D should be amazing!

SolidOni_ds

Love Metal Gear, but I'm passing on this. I was one of those certifiable people who bought both the original and enhanced version of each game upon release. This is one of the rare franchises I've done that with and I have no regrets. Still, it's a good deal for anyone who wants to give this series a shot (Unfortunately, no MGO on subsistence for you guys).

KeroseneClimax

I would buy this if I didn't already own MGS3 and MGS3:S.

hansamurai

Well, this just made my weekend!!!

Darksider71

Why won't Konami issue a press release saying WHAT this package includes already?

I don't want to sell my copies of the games only to find that the versions included are missing features!

Dave Silva

Europe plz.

Youlikeyams

@seafisch: MGS is all about story SEA. Kojima is a great storyteller.

DCPlayaPride

I have all of 'em, I'm getting them for the boxart, and normally I'd say this is stupid, but this is by far my favorite franchise so I'm hitting this up

SolidOni_ds

I enjoyed the first well enough, but the second annoyed the crap out of me with it's "story" and I never bothered to finish it. Ah well, good for people that want to see what all the hype is for, I suppose.

seafisch

@Bluejuan85: Good for you. This is why they came out with this- for those who haven't experienced the Metal Gear universe 'afore, and are curious. That us collectors and fans are giddy is just a plus.

Dangeresque

I dont think it's worth it for me..I have MGS1 MGS2 and MGS3 Subsistence. If i got it, it would only be for Substance. I just dont think itd be worth 30 bucks.

DCPlayaPride

OK now I will definitely be picking this one up this is my last chance to get into MGS before Brawl comes out I want to learn more about Solid Snake.

Bluejuan85

@Chopsticks: Why dont you have a PS2?

Kyle81

@nflsonic: Almost certainly a repackage. And it surprises me to hear you say this- personally, I order the games seperately: 1, 2, 3 for quality, 2, 1, 3 for enjoyment of play. I should play through 3 again- it surprises me how much I was unimpressed by it. I don't know why, but I just didn't care for it.

That said, as I no longer have my copy of Substance, this is a must buy. I spent all that time getting the stealth camo and wigs and bandana, no way I'm giving up on it now.

Dangeresque

@manjikengo: Yeah I'm aware, I work at GameStop too :P Although Subsistence is closer to 17.99 I believe. Selling on eBay would only net me a few extra bucks from the look of it though (except for Subsistence, depending on my luck I could get 20-30 for it).

Maybe I'll try selling Subsistence on eBay and getting this limited edition set >_> Then I can keep my original MGS, MGS2, and MGS3 copies.

Mit

@nflsonic: they did a special edition of Metal Gear Solid for the Game Cube (The Twin Snakes), but it contained some content specifically related to Nintendo properties

notalkjustrock

I still say the original MGS is one of the best in the series. The 3rd is the closest. But I really have not wanted to go back. I already own Substance and I was already bored with the series to warrant buying Subsistance. I dunno, they are classics...but I just lost interest in the series at this point. I wonder if MGS1 is going to be a remake or just a repackage...

nflsonic

it's on Amazon as well, eligible for free super saver shipping if you don't have to have it right away (and if you did, why don't you just buy regular MGS games?)

[www.amazon.com]

notalkjustrock

@tecknical: me too!!!i dont feel like a fool for getting the 60gig at launch now...lol im going to ebgames today to preorder this! woo hoo!!

zanzibarlegend

Just preordered it... it's such a steal

elmo_destroyer

@Mit: not too much since we sell mgs3 for like 9.99 and subsistence is like 12.99 or somewhere around there.

mgs2 is sold for like 2.99-6.99

manjikengo

Thank god I still have my ps2.

manjikengo

Wonder how much I'd get for trading in MGS2, 3, and Subsistence at GameStop... I'd like to have this collection for the sexy new boxarts and MGS2: Substance. (although then again, I do like having original releases of games... but I really want MGS2: Substance...)

Mit

I hope this reaches this reaches the European shores too. I haven't played the PS1 MGS, I have and want the sub versions of the two other. But it will probably double in price though... God damn taxes...

Berd

I've always wanted to get into the MGS series, but I couldn't find the games. I'm definitely getting this.

sean09

@remanance: That was supposed to be a rhetorical question... >_>

Chopsticks

@Sollus:
MGS1 is still on a PS1 disc. It's hard to tell, but the MGS1 case just says Playstation at the top of it.

Archaotic

What does the Directors Cut mean? So if I already have Substance and Subsistence I don't need to buy this? Well unless I want a PS2 disc for MGS 1 right? I need further clarification before I buy this.

Sollus

@Chopsticks:

Probably for waiting for "a better deal"...from Sony. (PS3 wise that is.)

remanance

those new rumored ps3's better have BC

featherblade360

It's definitely a good deal ... and I did get a BC PS3, but I just don't know if I want to play the games through again. I'll have to think on this one ... there are just so many games coming out now. I think sequels should be required to ship with a full recap of previous installments to bring players up to speed ...

jayntampa

Holy crap! great deal but i dont realy consider it the Essential collection without the VR missions from mgs1

AnonAMoose

Damn, I wish I had a BC PS3 right now... why oh why did I get the 40GB? :(

Chopsticks

@wicko: Even with the 15$ shipping for us its still a pretty good deal just not as good as it could be.

Tzero7

too bad shipping to canada is 15$... good ole gamestop/ebgames, stickin it to canadians..

wicko

too bad we never got that awesome japanese box set over here

worthyexpress

thank god i kept my 60GB ps3. backwards compatibility ftw!

tecknical

@jinpei05:
Pretty sure the MGS1 is the original, non-enhanced PS1 version.

HighlanderWolf

O! 30 bucks?! Heckyeah, MGS2SDC!!

...I mean, Metal Gear Solid 2 Substance Director's Cut. Bah, whatever.

HighlanderWolf

Wait, is Metal Gear Solid the PS1 version or is it enhanced?

jinpei05

........Want.

Raziel3333

Might pick this up just for MGS2 Substance.

otaconnachos

Yes please.

viet

ok i'm drunk so excuse me

Orionsaint

is

Orionsaint

progressive scan that it

Orionsaint

Wow! I'm so buying this, there's no question about it. Be nice if we could learn a few more details though, like has progress scan been added?

Orionsaint

@n/a:

I actually think my PS3's RSX is on the fritz, I tend to get some artifacting when the its hot in my living room. I've got one of those replacement warranties tho (smae or equal value) so I might wait until they announce/release whatever new model they're going to announce, LOL.

SnakeCL

@Padriac: Good analogy!

Fenris Wolf

@seafisch: @TheIrishNinja:

Calling MGS2 a "shooter" as if that's its main purpose is just totally missing the point. It's like comparing Fight Club to Bloodsport. Yeah, they both seem to be about fighting... except one really isn't.

Padriac

Hmm...for $30, I might actually get this.
But I have so much to play as it is.
Oh well. There's worse things to suffer from than "Too many video games to play."

Kirbytheslayer: Thinks AAA is a great term

@seafisch: yeah, plot/dialogue ruined that shooter.

so wait, you can pre-order it from gamestop stores too then, yes? no reason to spend on shipping.

TheIrishNinja

@SnakeCL: That is the impression I got from the Sony rep too. I am not angry or anything, it just sucks since Uncharted was sucking me in and I just, JUST downloaded Warhawk, Pain, and PixelJunk Monsters...damn...

n/a

Does anyone know if the original MGS will also include the VR Missions in this pack? I own MGS2 standard edition and Subsistence, and so more information would help me decide whether to even bother with this pack.

Lezard

Such a nice deal. I have the original versions of MGS2 and 3 so that could give me an excuse to get this set, but I might have to resist it and pass as I pretty much have the same games already. Although if it includes any other extra stuff I might just jump and get it. mmm MG

Masterpain22

Bought.

60 GB PS3 FTW. Greatest (physical media) game library, ever.

Padriac

oh right. glad i didn't pre-ordered it through play-asia. time to go to gamestop next week.

resetbutton

It's nice, and I still would like to have a copy of MGS for myself (I've beaten it, but only on a copy my friend lent me.), but since I already have MGS2 and both MGS3:SE and MGS3:S-LE I don't really need this. The only MGS compilation I'll get is whatever the final, full, complete ultra one is. One with MGS:Integral, MGS2:S, Doc. of MGS2, MGS3:S, the MGSagas, MPO+, and whatever expanded version of MGS4 comes out. Preferably all on one quad-layer Blu-Ray Disc that fixes all BC problems... ah, a guy can dream, right?

Blah8

@n/a: The HDD's have been the weakest point in the PS3 as of late. Wouldn't surprise me if that's one of the reasons for the death of the 80gig.

SnakeCL

@wicko: actually, playAsia has it for 4$ shipping and 35$ for the game.. so you save 5$ that way lol. hopefully amazon.ca will have it

wicko

How am I commenting as N/A?

n/a

Any thoughts on whether we expect MGS3:S to have the bonus disc? Is that disc (with the MSX releases of MG1/2 officially PART of Subsistence?) or could the game be realistically distributed without it?

HAGE

@ssjmichael: well, it turns out that I tried MGS2 when I had a PS2 and I was not a huge fan. I guess I'm one of the handful of people in the world that didn't get the attraction, but I am willing to give it one more chance...I guess at this point with MGS4.

Atilla_the_Nun

I need this pack of Metal Gear Solid games so, so greatly

*drools

huxle

Does it at least have the VR missions?

The Amazing Exploding-Man

I just wish it was Metal Gear Solid Twin Snakes game that came out on the Game Cube and not the PS1 version of the game.

n15pca

I'm pretty sure I'm solely responsible for getting our corperate office to take pre orders on this item as I pointed out (via info from kotaku) that websites are already doing pre-orders. The next day, there it is in our system for pre-order... okay, so I probably had nothing to do with it, but still, 30 bucks is a heck of a deal. I'll be getting that fo sho.

fearing

*crosses fingers for mgs1 to be twin snakes minus nintendo easter eggs(of course)* nonetheless, definitely picking this one up. should get me by until mgs4 comes out =)

GRAY_FOX

What? No Portable ops+? Pass... Heh, but seriously, I don't have Subsistence and I don't have MGS2 in ANY form... I may grab this... Too bad it doesn't come with Portable ops, but I guess it's still viable for higher priced sales... And, yes, it SHOULD be on one bluray, except that would mean only PS3 owners could use it, and all of the games would have to be ported to PS3, which would not be a straightforward thing... I can see it now: Framerate problems on MGS2... And I'd laugh, because that would be proof positive that it's the lazy ports that ruin multiplat games on PS3 and NOT the system itself.

If it weren't for THOSE issues, it would have been perfect to release it on PS3 on bluray... Boy, I would just love to play MGS1 with texture correction and without those crazy over-the-top sequences in Twin Snakes... I suppose that would essentially be Portable ops, though. It's just more business smart to release them in their original forms.

bobtheduck

to bad i already pre-ordered it on playasia. Oh well i guess. This should've just been one big blu-ray compilation in my opinion though.

-I already own all the games but i'm a collecting bastard and my main hobbies are mechwarrior, warhammer 40k, call of cthulhu, magic, and video games. I have enough cards to fuel a small army. Alot of mechs from when i was a kid. A huge collection of chaos space marines boxed away. And games don't break as easy.

NessD12

I HAVE TO BUY THIS!

30 bucks is a damn steal for this box set.

Swean

Great deal, considering the original alone costs $47 at my local used game shop.

ForwardInReverse

this is FUCK AWESOME!

Will look sweet upscaled on Da Trippple, and will get me pumped for MGS4.

mast3r_blast3r