Nu Jin
02-27-2008, 02:00 PM
The Source (http://www.foxbusiness.com/article/sony-entertainment-america-introduces-metal-gear-solidr4-guns-patriots-ps3_495683_1.html)
To coincide with the much-anticipated North American launch of Metal Gear Solid(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%)4: Guns of the Patriots in late Q2 2008, SCEA will introduce a PS3 bundle, which will include an 80GB PS3, the upcoming blockbuster Metal Gear Solid(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%)4: Guns of the Patriots and a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for $499 (MSRP).
SCEA also announced the June 2008 availability of the limited-edition God of War(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%) PSP Entertainment Pack for $199.99 (MSRP). The God of War Entertainment Pack will include a "Deep Red" PSP with God of War himself, Kratos, silk-screened on the back of the unit, a copy of the highly anticipated upcoming God of War: Chains of Olympus game for PSP, the hit comedy movie from Columbia Pictures, "Superbad(TM: 113.05, +0.91, +0.81%)," on UMD(TM: 113.05, +0.91, +0.81%) (Universal Media Disc), and a PLAYSTATION(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%)Network voucher to download Syphon Filter(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%): Combat Ops from PLAYSTATION(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%)Store. The stand-alone version of God of War: Chains of Olympus launches on March 4, 2008.
"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."
SCEA will introduce the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for the first time in North America in April 2008 for $54.95 (MSRP). DUALSHOCK 3, which incorporates both rumble and motion sensing SIXAXIS(TM: 113.05, +0.91, +0.81%) technologies, maintains the award-winning design and precise, responsive features of PlayStation controllers. The added rumble feature, combined with the SIXAXIS system, enhances the gamer experience with more interactive, intuitive and immersive game play experience and will work with more than 100 current PS3 titles.
In additional news coming from Destination PlayStation, SCEA announced Metal Gear Solid(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%)4: Guns of the Patriots will be available in North America in late Q2 2008. A Metal Gear Online "Starter Pack" will also be launched to support online game play. Gamers can select a single player experience or take the action online with up to 16 players and battle it out using the latest weapons and stealth techniques. For those eager to take on Solid Snake's nemesis, Liquid Ocelot, a nationwide pre-sell promotion will enable gamers to pre-order Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and be guaranteed access to a multiplayer beta test for Metal Gear Online scheduled for late April.
About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%) and PS one(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%) game console, the PlayStation(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%)2 computer entertainment system, the PSP(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%) (PlayStation(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%)Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PLAYSTATION(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%)3 (PS3(TM: 113.05, +0.91, +0.81%)) computer entertainment system and its online and network services PLAYSTATION(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%)Network and PLAYSTATION(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%)Store.
Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PLAYSTATION 3 and the PSP system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Visit us on the Web at http://www.us.playstation.com
"PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION", "PSP", "PS one" and the PlayStation logo are registered trademarks and "PS3", "SIXAXIS" and "UMD" are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
SOURCE Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
The PS3 80gb MGS4 Bundle will come with the Dualshock 3 controller, all for $499.99. :w00t:
I just died and went to heaven.
*Floating on the Goddesses feather* :thumbs:
To coincide with the much-anticipated North American launch of Metal Gear Solid(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%)4: Guns of the Patriots in late Q2 2008, SCEA will introduce a PS3 bundle, which will include an 80GB PS3, the upcoming blockbuster Metal Gear Solid(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%)4: Guns of the Patriots and a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for $499 (MSRP).
SCEA also announced the June 2008 availability of the limited-edition God of War(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%) PSP Entertainment Pack for $199.99 (MSRP). The God of War Entertainment Pack will include a "Deep Red" PSP with God of War himself, Kratos, silk-screened on the back of the unit, a copy of the highly anticipated upcoming God of War: Chains of Olympus game for PSP, the hit comedy movie from Columbia Pictures, "Superbad(TM: 113.05, +0.91, +0.81%)," on UMD(TM: 113.05, +0.91, +0.81%) (Universal Media Disc), and a PLAYSTATION(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%)Network voucher to download Syphon Filter(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%): Combat Ops from PLAYSTATION(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%)Store. The stand-alone version of God of War: Chains of Olympus launches on March 4, 2008.
"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."
SCEA will introduce the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for the first time in North America in April 2008 for $54.95 (MSRP). DUALSHOCK 3, which incorporates both rumble and motion sensing SIXAXIS(TM: 113.05, +0.91, +0.81%) technologies, maintains the award-winning design and precise, responsive features of PlayStation controllers. The added rumble feature, combined with the SIXAXIS system, enhances the gamer experience with more interactive, intuitive and immersive game play experience and will work with more than 100 current PS3 titles.
In additional news coming from Destination PlayStation, SCEA announced Metal Gear Solid(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%)4: Guns of the Patriots will be available in North America in late Q2 2008. A Metal Gear Online "Starter Pack" will also be launched to support online game play. Gamers can select a single player experience or take the action online with up to 16 players and battle it out using the latest weapons and stealth techniques. For those eager to take on Solid Snake's nemesis, Liquid Ocelot, a nationwide pre-sell promotion will enable gamers to pre-order Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and be guaranteed access to a multiplayer beta test for Metal Gear Online scheduled for late April.
About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%) and PS one(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%) game console, the PlayStation(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%)2 computer entertainment system, the PSP(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%) (PlayStation(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%)Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PLAYSTATION(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%)3 (PS3(TM: 113.05, +0.91, +0.81%)) computer entertainment system and its online and network services PLAYSTATION(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%)Network and PLAYSTATION(R: 60.45, +1.30, +2.19%)Store.
Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PLAYSTATION 3 and the PSP system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Visit us on the Web at http://www.us.playstation.com
"PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION", "PSP", "PS one" and the PlayStation logo are registered trademarks and "PS3", "SIXAXIS" and "UMD" are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
SOURCE Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
The PS3 80gb MGS4 Bundle will come with the Dualshock 3 controller, all for $499.99. :w00t:
I just died and went to heaven.
*Floating on the Goddesses feather* :thumbs: