American Ninja Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 While we'd already seen the pre-order at places like Play Asia, Konami has confirmed their upcoming Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection for PS2. Retailing at $29.99, the package includes the original Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2 (director's cut) and Metal Gear Solid 3. It's not as sweet as Japan's MGS Anniversary Collection?a purchase that I considered momentarily in Akihabara before realizing that something might be lost during those conversations with Otacon in my non-native tongue.EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - February 5, 2008 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today confirmed speculation that Metal Gear Solid ?: the Essential Collection is currently planned for the PlayStation?2 computer entertainment system. Now Metal Gear Solid fans have the final chance to fully immerse themselves in the Metal Gear Solid universe before the release of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. "Since its inception, the Metal Gear Solid franchise has been one of the most successful game series in the history of video games, receiving worldwide recognition and praise," said Anthony Crouts, Vice President of Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. "Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection represents a great value for gamers, bringing together three must-have classic titles which pioneered the stealth action genre." Metal Gear Solid: the Essential Collection includes the original Metal Gear Solid for the PlayStation game console, the director's cut of Metal Gear Solid 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3 in a commemorative package with artwork by renowned Metal Gear Solid artist Yoji Shinkawa. Metal Gear Solid: the Essential Collection is rated M for Mature by the ESRB and sells for a suggested retail price of $29.99. For more information visit the website at www.konami.com. Source: http://kotaku.com/352799/metal-gear-solid-...ction-confirmed Awesome news! This is a must :)y :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusi0n Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 thats great news. I have always thought this would be a cool idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightz Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 awesome. never got a chance to play 2 and 3, and i was planning on picking them up used, but this bundle is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaoblivion Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Very cool I might have to pick this up to prepare for MGS 4 :D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex566 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Anyone know if this is confirmed for Europe ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerxes Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Sounds cool, if Australia gets it I might grab it :happy: one quick question, are the MGS2 and 3 the regular versions or the "substance" versions? anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Teej Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Anyone know if this is confirmed for Europe ? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riojin Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 what is the directors cut version or MGS2? how is it different? is this the substance version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Fox Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Cant wait im was wondering do you think they have included metal gear solid: VR Missions See below: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rablet Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Brilliant news, cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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