playstation 3
SOCOM: Confrontation Priced, Dated
Posted by Brian Crecente at 3:40 AM on August 7, 2008
SOCOM: Confrontation will be hitting North American stores and the Playstation Network on Oct. 14 for $US 40 to $US 60, depending on the bundle you choose.
The SOCOM folks broke down the bundle options on their site a bit earlier today and it looks an awful lot like the options Warhawk gamers were given. While they haven't yet nailed it down, the team hopes to have the game hit the rest of the world at the same time.
And now for your choices:
$US 59.99 SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation (Bundle Version)
Includes SOCOM Confrontation, a newly designed Bluetooth® Headset for the PLAYSTATION®3 system and exclusive Behind the Scenes videos.
$US 39.99 SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation (Stand Alone Version)
For all of the people who want SOCOM: Confrontation on a disc. Does not include the headset or the Behind the Scenes videos.
$US 39.99 SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation on the PlayStation Network
SOCOM Confrontation downloadable from the PSN without ever leaving you couch. Does not include the headset or the Behind the Scenes videos.
I sure hope that headset is SOCOM-themed. If you're going to buy the game, which option do you think you will be picking up.


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zanzibarlegend
Posted 4:27 AM 7/8/08
@MrWhitmore:
Uncharted
Warhawk
Ratchet
Motorstorm
NG: Sigma
Pixeljunk Eden
Stardust HD
Resistance
That should hold u down until LBP Socom and all the other 3rd party games come out.
zanzibarlegend
ChimDeathmonkey
Posted 4:26 AM 7/8/08
@ChimDeathmonkey: Oh, and sorry, bundle here please
ChimDeathmonkey
ChimDeathmonkey
Posted 4:24 AM 7/8/08
Anyone know when the Beta starts?
ChimDeathmonkey
gooberbaby
Posted 4:21 AM 7/8/08
disc only
gooberbaby
Accordion
Posted 4:20 AM 7/8/08
@FP_slomo788:
As long as you dont delete your PSN account details, you never lose access to your purchases and you can download them again whenever you need.
Accordion
Jun581 won't give you tree fiddy!!
Posted 4:17 AM 7/8/08
I'm curious. I don't know if this has been confirmed, but will trophies be implemented? thanks in advance. ^_^
Jun581 won't give you tree fiddy!!
scubaculture
Posted 4:17 AM 7/8/08
I'll be picking up the bundle, looking forward to this game a lot.
scubaculture
airdom
Posted 4:16 AM 7/8/08
I wouldnt even pay for SOCOM..., i can't believe people are buying this game, SOCOM has been suckiness since it first came out, come on people! open your eyes! there are much better games out there!
airdom
Arelan
Posted 4:16 AM 7/8/08
Have you seen the pictures for that headset? The behind shots, etc. The earbud looks HUGE.
DO NOT WANT @ EAR PENETRATION
Arelan
Lazlo
Posted 4:15 AM 7/8/08
I already have a bluetooth, but it is so sexy!!
Lazlo
Accordion
Posted 4:14 AM 7/8/08
I will probably download, now i have swapped the HDD for a 320gb i really appreciate having high quality games ready to play at any moment.
Having a selection of small PSN only games such as SSHD, Everyday Shooter and PJ: Eden, PSone titles as well as Warhawk, GT5:P, Tekken DR, possibly SIREN, Ratchet, and SOCOM. While also having a disc in the system is quite an amazing level of immediate entertainment.
[I wonder if anyone has attempted modding a PS3 with a hundred disc carousel …?]
Accordion
Llost
Posted 4:10 AM 7/8/08
Only $60? I bet the UK version is still £45 or £50 (bundle version).
Anyway the game looks cool and then the price and headset look fine too^^
Llost
homernoy
Posted 4:10 AM 7/8/08
I think I will pick up the bundled version of the game. I hope it's a blast.
homernoy
everybest
Posted 4:10 AM 7/8/08
@MrWhitmore: MGS4, SC4, Pixeljunk Monsters (with the GF!)
everybest
Kai200X
Posted 4:09 AM 7/8/08
I still undecide if I am going to pick this one up or not... I mean I already got Resistance 2 and Killzone 2 on my list, so I don't know if I want to play another FPS.
Kai200X
CHU BOI
Posted 4:09 AM 7/8/08
Sadly, tactics aren't my fortay. I run n' gun. I have a feeling I'll die in this game. A LOT. Think I'll stick to COD4 where I'll be accepted. :-(
CHU BOI
Double J
Posted 4:08 AM 7/8/08
They couldn't give a token price drop on the PSN version of like, 5 bucks or something?
Double J
MrWhitmore
Posted 4:08 AM 7/8/08
Never played SOCOM before but I love online shooters and I want a headset and like the others, I've heard this one is supposed to be really good. But I do love the idea of downloading games, I would just download if I didn't want the headset.
Up till this point all I've ever owned was a XBOX. But my girlfriend just bought me the Limited Edition Gun Metal PS3.
What else can I not live without for the PS3?
MrWhitmore
White-Sharingan
Posted 4:04 AM 7/8/08
this game is going to be tight
getting the $40 one
White-Sharingan
everybest
Posted 4:02 AM 7/8/08
I'll probably get the headset. Using the Eyetoy as a mic sucks.
everybest
Averus
Posted 4:02 AM 7/8/08
I'll be downloading off the network. My new wired headset has worked better than the two bluetooth ones ive owned and taken back.
Averus
NecronomiconUK
Posted 4:02 AM 7/8/08
I really need a headset, don't have one at all and I've been holding out for a nice pretty official branded one. I may get the bundle with SOCOM or I might just pick up the headset on it's own. I hope they'll be a demo for SOCOM but judging from Sony's past history with demos, I doubt it
NecronomiconUK
Candlejack
Posted 3:59 AM 7/8/08
@MyLittlePwny: LOL. Are you stalking my Steam escapades? :D Actually I need to talk to some of my clan members, they are probably annoyed by the fact I haven't played with them since I got back.
Candlejack
Firemane
Posted 3:59 AM 7/8/08
Headset Bundle seems like the best deal.
Firemane
Jun581 won't give you tree fiddy!!
Posted 3:58 AM 7/8/08
I'm going for option #1. Man, I can't wait to play this game and drop #2 on the competition.
@oneshot_: yea, there's no single-player mode for this game. It's exactly like Warhawk.
Jun581 won't give you tree fiddy!!
MyLittlePwny
Posted 3:58 AM 7/8/08
@Candlejack:
PEW PEW PEW
MyLittlePwny
Candlejack
Posted 3:58 AM 7/8/08
@RYAMATSU: Yes, if you have to pick up a PS3 anyway, and want this game, the headset bundle is most recommendable. Trust me, I have the (European) Warhawk headset from Jabra, and um...it's not that great. The quality is fine but it feels like shit on my ear.
Candlejack
StupidityTries
Posted 3:57 AM 7/8/08
To anyone who got to play a recent build of Confrontation:
Do you know if they fixed the walking mechanics of the game? In every video I've seen, people just seem to float and shuffle their feet... drives me crazy!!!
StupidityTries
FP Shindokie
Posted 3:57 AM 7/8/08
@FP Shindokie: I retract that statement and you can share but only on one account not multiple. Also only one console for every 24 hours like warhawk . that won't be fun then.
FP Shindokie
RYAMATSU
Posted 3:56 AM 7/8/08
Well knowing that I mostly use chat for my 360, I might need to buy the bundle since I don't own or currently voice on PS3. So bundle for me.
RYAMATSU
Garo
Posted 3:55 AM 7/8/08
Bundled version if the headset is good.
If not I'll stick with my Jabra headset (from Warhawk) and get the stand alone version.
Garo
-EDGE-
Posted 3:55 AM 7/8/08
*Every
-EDGE-
Candlejack
Posted 3:55 AM 7/8/08
Whoops, sorry, might want to state that I will definitely get the bundle. My current headset is pee-ing me off. Official accessories all the way.
Candlejack
-EDGE-
Posted 3:55 AM 7/8/08
I feel in a lot of ways Sony is trying to make Bluetooth headset collecting sheik. I just don't see it taking off…
C'mon Sony you want a bundle put one of those BT headsets in ever box already!
-EDGE-
Candlejack
Posted 3:54 AM 7/8/08
*Prays* Let it be a Counterstrike ripoff, pleaaaaase! I'm so tired of playing it on the PC, I really need a good tactical console shooter OTHER than R6 which tries to emulate CS as well.
Candlejack
FP Shindokie
Posted 3:53 AM 7/8/08
@oneshot_: Offline and online i think but this will most likely be for online purpose like Warhawk.
FP Shindokie
FP Shindokie
Posted 3:52 AM 7/8/08
@FP_slomo788: Sorry to burst your bubble Slomo but the whole sharing thing won't work with this game. It's going to be the same with Warhawk. It will only work on one account and not multiple systems.
FP Shindokie
oneshot_
Posted 3:51 AM 7/8/08
uh...so why's the game only $40?
is it online only like warhawk?
oneshot_
AngryEddy
Posted 3:51 AM 7/8/08
Download version here. The headset that came with Warhawk works decently enough, and I don't care about behind the scenes videos. Besides, I find the idea of downloading games to be the hip thing that all the future kids are doing...in the future.
AngryEddy
djgil
Posted 3:50 AM 7/8/08
I think I'll nab the bundle. I've yet to use a headset and I could use one for my PS3 and (if compatible...) for my new iPhone I've got on the way. SOCOM isn't exactly my fave for a shooter...but it has NEVER disappointed either. It'll be a good addition to my meager PS3 library.
djgil
FP_slomo788
Posted 3:50 AM 7/8/08
@Punkateer: Well if you have a few friends interested in the game you could all save a few bucks with the download option. It would be $8 each. But if your HDD crashes or something you're fucked.
FP_slomo788
Juthan
Posted 3:50 AM 7/8/08
Depends on how much better the "newly-designed headset" is. I have the headset that came with Warhawk currently. Is it better in clarity than the Warhawk one?
I will never pay the same price for a downloadable game that I do for a packaged one. Does the packaging not cost anything to make? Sure it does. Subtract whatever it cost you to make that case and manual from the downloadable price and I'll consider.
But it is convenient just downloading the game without having to drive and pick it up from a brick and mortar store, Juthan. You are paying for the convenience. Sure, that is a valid point, but I am weird when it comes to my games. I want that packaging and disc.
I buy download only games when they are just that: download only.
With all that rambling out of the way, I will buy the bundle if the headset is better, or I'll buy the $39.99 SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation (Stand Alone Version).
Juthan
SolidEyeSystem
Posted 3:48 AM 7/8/08
I will probably pick up the bundle pack.
SolidEyeSystem
phantomlink
Posted 3:48 AM 7/8/08
Headset will be nice, I dont know where my WarHawk one went. 74 more days to relive Socom...
phantomlink
Punkateer
Posted 3:46 AM 7/8/08
Disc-only. The ability to re-sell is great as it will compete with BFBC, Warhawk, MGO, COD4. If it doesn't stack up I would like the ability to trade it in and apply towards LBP. If I didn't have a headset I would go with that bundle however as apparently BT headset still command a princely sum at brick and mortar stores sadly. I got my Jabra for $25 online, and it was going for $50 at Office Max as an fyi.
Punkateer
rezlow
Posted 3:45 AM 7/8/08
If I can hold off on a headset, the full-deal bundle.
rezlow
Squamden
Posted 3:45 AM 7/8/08
I believe the headset is the official Sony PS3 headset. It is supposed to be sold separately as well.
Squamden
pinoyunggoy
Posted 3:44 AM 7/8/08
The headset isn't actually SOCOM themed, but it is much nicer than the warhawk one, IMO. It does have a Playstation logo on it.
via PS3Fanboy:
[www.ps3fanboy.com]
pinoyunggoy
Requiemblues
Posted 3:44 AM 7/8/08
Most likely the bundle. The Confrontation headset is expected to be a very good headset for the price.
Requiemblues
greeble
Posted 4:51 AM 7/8/08
My bluetooth headset works fine, but I'd really like one that has mute. But I do like the idea of running the game off the hard drive. (Loads up faster and don't have to swap discs or worry bout my kids destroying it)
greeble
His_Shadow7
Posted 4:37 AM 7/8/08
I'm still waiting on the damn beta that I paid for from Qore!!! wtf!!
His_Shadow7
Striderhayasa - Phillyyakk on PSN and Live.
Posted 4:36 AM 7/8/08
Socom? BOUGHT...for 39.99 since I'm using a USB Headset of the Logitec flavor.
Then again, If I wanted to go bluetooth...hmmmmmmm
@zanzibarlegend: Awesome list, can I add Soul CaliberIV (character creation is the absolute best. My Jim Kelly beats all) 1942 (great two player shump) and MGO.
Striderhayasa - Phillyyakk on PSN and Live.
snakepliskin
Posted 5:13 AM 7/8/08
Thats a slick looking headset but i think ill just buy the psn version. I have a nice bluetooth headset already anyways. But honestly with lbp coming out in the same time frame i dont know how im gonna have time for socom.
snakepliskin
nflsonic
Posted 5:05 AM 7/8/08
I learned my mistake on purchasing Warhawk online. Found out that I didn't even like the game that I spent $40 and I can't even return or trade it in!
So if I do bother getting SOCOM, I would definitely buy the retail version. The headset looks really nice, so I will probably await some review on the game and headset to come out first.
Kotaku: Please review the headset when it comes out!
nflsonic
mentalboy11
Posted 5:02 AM 7/8/08
@immikeulate:
lol, this is socrack, you'll find it very hard to stick to that plan.
mentalboy11
immikeulate
Posted 4:59 AM 7/8/08
Bought for the headset and maybe a month of play B4 I trade it in. Thats the plan.
immikeulate
Elly
Posted 4:58 AM 7/8/08
God I've been waiting for this since the clusterfuck disappointment that was SOCOM 3. I should start informing family and friends that they will no longer see me again after Oct. 14th. Or I could wait to do it with that shiny new headset!
Elly
AwShucks
Posted 5:44 AM 7/8/08
PSN or the $40 retail version. I don't need the headest.
AwShucks
Benzak
Posted 5:37 AM 7/8/08
@Grive: You can't have a disc in the drive when you stuff your money in that little slot. Took me awhile to figure out.
Benzak
Benzak
Posted 5:36 AM 7/8/08
If I get it, and the new headset is noise canceling, I'll get the bundle. The Warhawk headset is okay but I usually just use my PS Eye for the noise reduction.
Benzak
Grive
Posted 5:33 AM 7/8/08
Depends on the quality of the headset. I already have a rather poor one that I use mainly for skype. If the headset is good, then the $60 bundle sounds 'aight. If not, then the $40 disk.
For some bizarre reason, I haven't been able to make PSN purchases.
Grive
prmononoke
Posted 5:33 AM 7/8/08
@Lazlo:
But it anyway.
prmononoke
Abno
Posted 5:30 AM 7/8/08
Stand alone bluray for me, unless I see some kind of promotion similar to Warhawk. Managed to get Warhawk on day one at best buy for $40 with the headset.
Abno
Amazon_Chris
Posted 5:28 AM 7/8/08
I'll take the $60 for the headset.
Amazon_Chris
hamandcheeseUK
Posted 5:25 AM 7/8/08
Wonder when it'll be released in Europe..
I'll probably get the standalone/psn version, I really don't like how Bluetooth headsets feel, which is why I use my USB headset for both my PC and PS3.
hamandcheeseUK
ultimate920
Posted 5:51 AM 7/8/08
Bundle, would like to talk to my friends online
ultimate920
KINGZ
Posted 6:12 AM 7/8/08
Bundle, as a socom fan it would be wroung of me not to have the full package.
Also the headset is just another reason to get the bundle, Everyone still remember the problems socom 3 had with other headsets!
KINGZ
aka Bitter
Posted 7:31 AM 7/8/08
Download version. I already have too many game cases/discs lying around and I never trade in games.
aka Bitter
DrunkRaba
Posted 8:22 AM 7/8/08
$40 version on disc. I just don't do the downloading large games to my small Hdd thing. Only have 30 GB left!
DrunkRaba
LeLoi
Posted 10:51 AM 7/8/08
Bundle for me please. I could use a headset anyways.
LeLoi
Handbanana37
Posted 11:15 AM 7/8/08
I'm gonna go for the Bundle. I need another Bluetooth headset.
Handbanana37
ZPfan
Posted 12:25 PM 7/8/08
I'm gonna be getting the bundle, I've been needing a headset for my PS3.
ZPfan
Chef
Posted 12:41 PM 7/8/08
If that's the headset, and that's a charging dock, that's pretty damn spiff.
Chef
kusanagikei
Posted 1:20 PM 7/8/08
That new headset is indeed hot shit. I want the bundled version for sure!
kusanagikei
Hand_O_Death
Posted 3:31 PM 7/8/08
I just ordered a Plantonic headset today, anyone get the MGS4 one?? It looked cool, but I do not know anyone that bought it.
Hand_O_Death
rickster999
Posted 9:41 PM 7/8/08
I'll be buying the bundle - disc and headset.
And if the price is USD59.99 then that should translate to GBP30 - surely? A bargain i tell ya.
oh wait it'll probably be GBP70, because we "love" paying over the odds for everything - really we do!!!!
rickster999
Lobotaku
Posted 7:15 AM 7/8/08
I'll be getting the standalone disc. Already have a headset and you can probably watch the videos on youtube.
Lobotaku
PsyComa
Posted 4:53 AM 7/8/08
I'll get the $40 one, since its under $50 and then i won't have to pay twice the value!!! damn brazilian importing laws :(
But the headset looks sweet. If it's any good i'll snatch me one later down the road.
PsyComa
skotua
Posted 4:52 AM 7/8/08
Im actually picking up a PS3 just for Socom.
skotua
UncleAndross
Posted 4:28 AM 7/8/08
Damn Apple for making the earbud the only way to enter music or sound into your head. There is no reason why earbuds have to exist, they are uncomfortable and foolish. I want the sweet NFL headcoach headsets (the ones with the giant ear muffs) delightful.
BUT
I am so old, I am terrified of not having a physical disc in my posession. I can see some sort fo error ocurring deleting my games into the mysterisous internets.
UncleAndross
EVIL_V2
Posted 4:08 AM 7/8/08
i cannot wait for this game!!! i hope its as great as the previous good socoms!!!
EVIL_V2
SymbolicMeaning
Posted 4:05 AM 7/8/08
The Eyetoy mic isn't that bad, although there is sometimes an annoying feedback on the someone else's end...
SymbolicMeaning
Mister_Jack
Posted 4:01 AM 7/8/08
The SOCOM headset is supposed to be the official first party one from Sony, and first party tends to be better, so I agree with Candle Jack. Aw crap....
Mister_Jack
PureEgo03
Posted 3:54 AM 7/8/08
I'm going to have to think about this some. I have a headset that I already use with my PS3, but I also use it with my cellphone. Having to constantly move it around like that is kind of annoying. If the packaged headset looks good, I might pony up the extra money to have a dedicated PS3 headset. I still think Sony should have packaged one in with the console to start with.
PureEgo03
string_theory
Posted 10:04 AM 9/8/08
I'm not sure how good the headset will be. probably fine for home gaming. but the one that came w/ warhawk was very rudimentary.
I the Plantronics Voyager 520 for best bang/buck quality BT headset.
The Aliph Jawbone 2, for the best BT headset, period.
+ Watch video
string_theory