Is there a scheduled date for when the new PS3's will be bundled with the DS3's? I'm wondering whether the MGS4 bundle is going to be worth it or not depending on time, price, and release date. The 40 gb'ers are $399, have 65nm cores, and are soon to be having the Dual Shock 3's right?
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I know that the MGS4 bundle will have the DS3 while the current spiderman pack does not - I wish they were bringing the PS3/GTAIV bundle to the US but that does not appear to be the case sadly.
But yeah, the new 40GB has the 65nm core already - I'm really tempted to get a PS3 with the sixaxis and then just buy a DS3 later because I know that I'm going to need 2 controllers for multiplayer and I know that I'm always going to call dibs on the DS3 and my friends can suck mah balls.
But yeah, the new 40GB has the 65nm core already - I'm really tempted to get a PS3 with the sixaxis and then just buy a DS3 later because I know that I'm going to need 2 controllers for multiplayer and I know that I'm always going to call dibs on the DS3 and my friends can suck mah balls.
Yep, that's the plan from what I hear. I really didn't want a PS3, but I wanted to play GT5 Prologue.. so.. I went and picked up a 40GB today. It's decent. Definitely has some cool features, but I'm not a huge fan of the painfully slow downloads and no in-game XMB :-(
I need a DS3, though. I don't like the Sixaxis.
I need a DS3, though. I don't like the Sixaxis.
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And to think.. Sony actually had the nerve to say that rumble was a last generation feature when the PS3 was first released.
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40gb is only available , but afterwhile they will re-release the 80gb with dual-shock3 and probably take 40gb off the shelves to give em' the dual shock 3 treatment.
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BanDeodorant said:
I'm with metro on this one in thinking the ds3 is better but mainly cause of the weight moreso than the rumble. I actually agree that rumble isn't very important, and while I think sony still believes that people whined so much and in the end its not worth them fighting about. If it makes the customers buy the product, who cares if the designers don't agree.
the rumble is stimulus to which most gamers are programed to respond. our brains have taught us that it's vibration translates to on-screen response, and so when it's gone, we worry that the controller is out of batteries, is broken, etc.
is it important in helping me have more control or whatever? not particularly, and it even drains batteries faster, but it gives me a comfortable, reassuring feature when it happens.
is it important in helping me have more control or whatever? not particularly, and it even drains batteries faster, but it gives me a comfortable, reassuring feature when it happens.
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Yeah, but seriously...
With GTA and GT prologue, why is there no updated bundle coming to the US? wtf.
With GTA and GT prologue, why is there no updated bundle coming to the US? wtf.
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Meh, onscreen response comes from the sound from my speakers. I dont need something shaking in my hands to know somethings exploding. The only reason i got a DS3 is because it feels 100x sturdier than the sixaxis. Rumble is a nice feature but i mostly turn it off.
It also depends on the system, and the game. The original Dual Shocks did it right, and with the correct game, they added so much to the experience. (if you ever get a chance, fire up MGS on PS1, and feel the 'whoosh whoosh' of the helicopter blades as Liquid takes off)
On the opposite end of the spectrum, look at the N64 or Dreamcast. Their 'rumble' was basically like a cell phone vibrate. They didnt have different sized rotors twirling around, giving that sensation. It was jarring, and more than anything, annoying.
Sorry to bump this thread fellas but...
I have been searching the google for awhile and haven't found too much. Does anybody know if the current PS3's that are on the shelves have the new 65 nm CELL chip?, i think they are also switching the RSX chip to a 65 nm dye ? The only models that i see are the 40 gig models.
I live on the east coast of the US. Washington DC to be exact.
Also, is it possible to still get the MGS4 bundle when it is released? I saw some pre-orders but i don't think anybody is taking those anymore. And, is it possible to get a MGS4 bundle when it is released at like Best Buy? thanks
I have been searching the google for awhile and haven't found too much. Does anybody know if the current PS3's that are on the shelves have the new 65 nm CELL chip?, i think they are also switching the RSX chip to a 65 nm dye ? The only models that i see are the 40 gig models.
I live on the east coast of the US. Washington DC to be exact.
Also, is it possible to still get the MGS4 bundle when it is released? I saw some pre-orders but i don't think anybody is taking those anymore. And, is it possible to get a MGS4 bundle when it is released at like Best Buy? thanks
I am interested in all of these questions as well. I don't know that the answers are really out there at this point though
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MGS4 bundle isn't till june
New 40GB models have 65nm chip
None have DS3 currently
RSX switch isn't on the radar yet AFAIK
New 40GB models have 65nm chip
None have DS3 currently
RSX switch isn't on the radar yet AFAIK
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So do these work on the 60GB PS3s? One of the joysticks on my old sixaxis is barely hanging on after many nights of CoD4. I need to replace it.
I have the 60Gb from December 2006 and the Dual Shock 3 works just fine on mine.
the DS3's are just sixaxsis with the rumble i don't think anything other than that changed, so the DS3's should work with any PS3
LOL, that left nipple on the controller has had it huh!?
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008...s-of-the-patriots-–-product-details-revealed/
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Product Details Revealed!
+ Posted by Brandon Laurino // Konami Online
Hi all! Since Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is such a huge release, with so many different promotions and packages, we thought wed take some time to clarify the rumors and speculation going on out there, as well as break some news about what well be offering.
In case you have not heard, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots hits stores June 12th, 2008 and is rated M by the ESRB. This is for all the different configurations of the product, detailed below, which includes: the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Standard Edition, the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition, the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PLAYSTATION 3 Hardware Bundle, and the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition PLAYSTATION 3 Hardware Bundle. Well get to details on each of these below.
First, the Metal Gear Saga Vol. 2 free pre-order bonus offer DVD with MGO Beta Unique Product Voucher Code insert
This is a special offer, made through participating retailers and store locations, for customers that pre-order either the MGS4 Standard Edition or the MGS4 Limited Edition. Weve been receiving reports over the last couple of weeks that store locations have been making the item available as soon as theyve gotten the shipments in. As of this writing, participating retailers and their respective store locations should be getting their shipments and making them available. Unfortunately, we dont have any more granular information beyond that, so you really have to check with your retailer/store location of choice, see if they are participating, and find out when and if they will have stock available. Also, please bear in mind, quantities are very limited, so you will have to do a bit of legwork to secure your copy while supplies last.
The Metal Gear Saga Vol. 2 DVD contains extensive original video content, which primarily focuses on the interconnected history of the Snakes: Big Boss (Naked Snake), Liquid Snake, Solidus Snake, and of course, Solid Snake. Additionally, the DVD contains a compilation of the MGS4 trailers to date and a special Prologue video to MGS4.
An insert in the Metal Gear Saga Vol. 2 DVD case is your ticket to the Metal Gear Online Beta, containing the Unique Product Voucher Code (UPVC) and instructions on redeeming the UPVC to download the Beta client via the PlayStation Store when the download becomes available. The download of the MGO Beta will be available from April 17th 2008 to May 5th 2008 and the game play will be available from April 21st 2008 to May 5th 2008.
Over the last couple of weeks, we have heard a lot of questions from customers who have attained the Metal Gear Saga Vol. 2 DVD, particularly about redeeming their UPVC via the PlayStation Store right now. Lets make this clear: you CAN NOT redeem the UPVC for the MGO Beta download until April 17th, you will get an error until then. Do not attempt to redeem your UPVC for the MGO Beta right now, it wont work! You will be able to do so April 17th!
Second, the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Standard Edition
Yes, the image above represents the final box art for the MGS4 SE. Mr. Kojima and his team specifically designed the packaging art to convey his artistic vision for MGS4 for all you MGS fans, this has been the status quo since the beginning of the franchise. If you have put in the extra effort to pre-order with a participating retailer/store location, while supplies last, you can also obtain the Metal Gear Saga Vol. 2 DVD with MGO Beta Unique Product Voucher Code insert (detailed above). This product, of course, includes the full game of MGS4 as well as the Metal Gear Online Starter Pack. What is an MGO Starter Pack? Well get to that in just a little bit below, suffice to say, it is a full and complete multiplayer component of MGS4. Additionally, exclusively available through GameStop, customers reserving the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Standard Edition will receive an exclusive MGS4 Art Book at time of purchase. This offer is good while supplies last, see stores for details. The MSRP of the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Standard Edition is $59.99 USD.
Third, the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition
Yes, we just revealed another never before seen final box in this article, this time for the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition, which will be available exclusively through GameStop. The MGS4 LE contains everything the SE offers (above, yes, with the potential to get the Metal Gear Saga Vol. 2 DVD with MGO Beta Unique Product Voucher Code insert), as well as a collectible box with exclusive artwork by famed Kojima Productions illustrator Yoji Shinkawa, an additional Blu-ray disc containing two unique and never-before-seen Metal Gear Solid Making of documentaries, and the MGS4 Soundtrack. Additionally, customers reserving the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition will receive an exclusive MGS4 Art Book at time of purchase. This offer is good while supplies last, see stores for details. The MSRP of the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition is $84.99 USD.
Fourth, the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PLAYSTATION 3 Hardware Bundle
Again, hot off the presses, a never before seen box! Of note, for the first time ever, the PS3 will be packaged in a white box as opposed to the typical black one, and of course, is also branded with MGS4 goodness! Inside you will find the 80GB PLAYSTATION 3 package (yes, the 80GB PS3 has been resurrected for this bundle), and will include a PS3 DualShock 3 controller - yes, the PS3 controller that rumbles, and the MGS4 SE (detailed above).
Fifth, the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition PLAYSTATION 3 Hardware Bundle
Sorry, no box reveal this time (we have to keep some surprises )! We are confirming that there will be a North America offering of this VERY, VERY Limited Edition bundle! This is the gunmetal grey PS3 the one seen selling out in a matter of moments in Japan at the KonamiStyle web store. Stay tuned for more details on this exciting product!
Lastly, sixth, wed like to shed some light on Metal Gear Online and the MGO Starter Pack that comes with MGS4
From what weve seen here at Konami, there has been some confusion as to what exactly a Starter Pack is, so lets put that to rest right now.
The MGO Starter Pack that comes with MGS4 (all configurations, detailed above) is a full-fledged, fully-featured multiplayer component of MGS4. It is not a demo or teaser in any way, as some have speculated. It comes packed with maps, weapons/items, an in-depth character creator where your character can be personalized, and most importantly, customized with special abilities that can be leveled and improved through experience, the SOP system, and much more. There will also be an extremely deep community experience through a specialized portal that will feature stats, communication, and other never before seen features - which well dig into at a later date
So, you may be wondering why we call it a Starter Pack, well, the answer is very simple: because its just the beginning. We have a huge slate of downloadable content planned for the game which encompasses new maps, weapons/items, and much more. Eurogamer has a fantastic preview up, which is a great primer on MGO, and details some of the unique features that show why its not just another shooter
But, of course, if youre one of the lucky few, youll be able to get your hands on the MGO Beta in just a couple of weeks (April 21st 2008 May 5th 2008), and see for yourself!
Also, please dont forget to check out the latest KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS REPORT from Ryan Payton at Kojima Productions in Japan!
And with that, we end this particular article. Well be watching the comments, so please let us know your thoughts, and specifically what youd like to hear (well do our best to address your burning questions, but please bear in mind, were really busy working on MGS4 among a lot of other great Konami games, so please understand we will not be able to get to everyones questions)!
Check back here on the PS Blog next Monday, April 14th 2008, as we have a very special surprise in store for you! See you next Monday!
Sorry i could not paste the pics included with the article. Just click the URL and check 'em out.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Product Details Revealed!
+ Posted by Brandon Laurino // Konami Online
Hi all! Since Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is such a huge release, with so many different promotions and packages, we thought wed take some time to clarify the rumors and speculation going on out there, as well as break some news about what well be offering.
In case you have not heard, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots hits stores June 12th, 2008 and is rated M by the ESRB. This is for all the different configurations of the product, detailed below, which includes: the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Standard Edition, the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition, the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PLAYSTATION 3 Hardware Bundle, and the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition PLAYSTATION 3 Hardware Bundle. Well get to details on each of these below.
First, the Metal Gear Saga Vol. 2 free pre-order bonus offer DVD with MGO Beta Unique Product Voucher Code insert
This is a special offer, made through participating retailers and store locations, for customers that pre-order either the MGS4 Standard Edition or the MGS4 Limited Edition. Weve been receiving reports over the last couple of weeks that store locations have been making the item available as soon as theyve gotten the shipments in. As of this writing, participating retailers and their respective store locations should be getting their shipments and making them available. Unfortunately, we dont have any more granular information beyond that, so you really have to check with your retailer/store location of choice, see if they are participating, and find out when and if they will have stock available. Also, please bear in mind, quantities are very limited, so you will have to do a bit of legwork to secure your copy while supplies last.
The Metal Gear Saga Vol. 2 DVD contains extensive original video content, which primarily focuses on the interconnected history of the Snakes: Big Boss (Naked Snake), Liquid Snake, Solidus Snake, and of course, Solid Snake. Additionally, the DVD contains a compilation of the MGS4 trailers to date and a special Prologue video to MGS4.
An insert in the Metal Gear Saga Vol. 2 DVD case is your ticket to the Metal Gear Online Beta, containing the Unique Product Voucher Code (UPVC) and instructions on redeeming the UPVC to download the Beta client via the PlayStation Store when the download becomes available. The download of the MGO Beta will be available from April 17th 2008 to May 5th 2008 and the game play will be available from April 21st 2008 to May 5th 2008.
Over the last couple of weeks, we have heard a lot of questions from customers who have attained the Metal Gear Saga Vol. 2 DVD, particularly about redeeming their UPVC via the PlayStation Store right now. Lets make this clear: you CAN NOT redeem the UPVC for the MGO Beta download until April 17th, you will get an error until then. Do not attempt to redeem your UPVC for the MGO Beta right now, it wont work! You will be able to do so April 17th!
Second, the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Standard Edition
Yes, the image above represents the final box art for the MGS4 SE. Mr. Kojima and his team specifically designed the packaging art to convey his artistic vision for MGS4 for all you MGS fans, this has been the status quo since the beginning of the franchise. If you have put in the extra effort to pre-order with a participating retailer/store location, while supplies last, you can also obtain the Metal Gear Saga Vol. 2 DVD with MGO Beta Unique Product Voucher Code insert (detailed above). This product, of course, includes the full game of MGS4 as well as the Metal Gear Online Starter Pack. What is an MGO Starter Pack? Well get to that in just a little bit below, suffice to say, it is a full and complete multiplayer component of MGS4. Additionally, exclusively available through GameStop, customers reserving the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Standard Edition will receive an exclusive MGS4 Art Book at time of purchase. This offer is good while supplies last, see stores for details. The MSRP of the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Standard Edition is $59.99 USD.
Third, the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition
Yes, we just revealed another never before seen final box in this article, this time for the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition, which will be available exclusively through GameStop. The MGS4 LE contains everything the SE offers (above, yes, with the potential to get the Metal Gear Saga Vol. 2 DVD with MGO Beta Unique Product Voucher Code insert), as well as a collectible box with exclusive artwork by famed Kojima Productions illustrator Yoji Shinkawa, an additional Blu-ray disc containing two unique and never-before-seen Metal Gear Solid Making of documentaries, and the MGS4 Soundtrack. Additionally, customers reserving the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition will receive an exclusive MGS4 Art Book at time of purchase. This offer is good while supplies last, see stores for details. The MSRP of the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition is $84.99 USD.
Fourth, the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PLAYSTATION 3 Hardware Bundle
Again, hot off the presses, a never before seen box! Of note, for the first time ever, the PS3 will be packaged in a white box as opposed to the typical black one, and of course, is also branded with MGS4 goodness! Inside you will find the 80GB PLAYSTATION 3 package (yes, the 80GB PS3 has been resurrected for this bundle), and will include a PS3 DualShock 3 controller - yes, the PS3 controller that rumbles, and the MGS4 SE (detailed above).
Fifth, the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition PLAYSTATION 3 Hardware Bundle
Sorry, no box reveal this time (we have to keep some surprises
)! We are confirming that there will be a North America offering of this VERY, VERY Limited Edition bundle! This is the gunmetal grey PS3 the one seen selling out in a matter of moments in Japan at the KonamiStyle web store. Stay tuned for more details on this exciting product!Lastly, sixth, wed like to shed some light on Metal Gear Online and the MGO Starter Pack that comes with MGS4
From what weve seen here at Konami, there has been some confusion as to what exactly a Starter Pack is, so lets put that to rest right now.
The MGO Starter Pack that comes with MGS4 (all configurations, detailed above) is a full-fledged, fully-featured multiplayer component of MGS4. It is not a demo or teaser in any way, as some have speculated. It comes packed with maps, weapons/items, an in-depth character creator where your character can be personalized, and most importantly, customized with special abilities that can be leveled and improved through experience, the SOP system, and much more. There will also be an extremely deep community experience through a specialized portal that will feature stats, communication, and other never before seen features - which well dig into at a later date
So, you may be wondering why we call it a Starter Pack, well, the answer is very simple: because its just the beginning. We have a huge slate of downloadable content planned for the game which encompasses new maps, weapons/items, and much more. Eurogamer has a fantastic preview up, which is a great primer on MGO, and details some of the unique features that show why its not just another shooter
But, of course, if youre one of the lucky few, youll be able to get your hands on the MGO Beta in just a couple of weeks (April 21st 2008 May 5th 2008), and see for yourself!
Also, please dont forget to check out the latest KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS REPORT from Ryan Payton at Kojima Productions in Japan!
And with that, we end this particular article. Well be watching the comments, so please let us know your thoughts, and specifically what youd like to hear (well do our best to address your burning questions, but please bear in mind, were really busy working on MGS4 among a lot of other great Konami games, so please understand we will not be able to get to everyones questions)!
Check back here on the PS Blog next Monday, April 14th 2008, as we have a very special surprise in store for you! See you next Monday!
Sorry i could not paste the pics included with the article. Just click the URL and check 'em out.