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| From: Sony
Category: Video Games
Buy New: $627.51
New (25) Used (3) from $450.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  153 reviews
Sales Rank: 1380
Platform: Playstation 3
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
Edition: 80 GB Metal Gear Solid Pack
Operating System: PlayStation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 17
Dimensions (in): 17.5 x 14 x 7.2
MPN: 711719801306
Model: 98011
UPC: 711719801108
EAN: 0711719801108
ASIN: B0014WJ78E
Release Date: June 12, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Overall good value October 18, 2008
I was debating between this MGS4 bundle and the regular, newer 80GB model. Ended up buying this bundle for $450 from the Amazon Warehouse deal, it was an opened box item, but everything was new. The system surpassed my expectation, and I immediately got hooked to playing the PS2 Final Fantasy XII game on the system. The backward compatibility is awesome, this means that you can probably buy the cheaper PS2 game since they are still making most of the game for both PS2 and PS3, ie Madden 2009 + many other great titles. So unless you really want the graphics, or the PS3 signature series like MGS4 or FF XIII, you can save a few bucks here and there by going with the PS2 version of the game with this system.
As fas as the fan noise is concern, I do hear a little noise. But nothing out of normal. This is basically a desktop computer, so when everything is running, the fan is expected to make some noise. The energy usage for this system is supposedly more than the newer 80GB system, but it is expected as well since it has 2 extra USB ports, and the multimedia card reader. All these extra stuff use power. But then in the long run, its energy cost won't be that much more.
I have my PS3 set up to play on my 19" desktop monitor/TV, and it looked great with just one of those $10 basic HDMI cable sold on amazon. Unless you have a 40" or bigger TV, I don't think the quality of the HDMI cable will make a big difference. The picture, graphics are stunning, even on the PS2 games.
The 2 extra USB cable and the Multimedia card reader should be helpful, but I have not gotten to use those functions just yet, so really cannot comment on that. But I can imagine the extras can be useful if you have more than 2 controllers and especially if you are going to get the eye camera. Of course you can just get the USB expansion port, but just some what of a hassle.
Overall, I say this bundle is worth it if you can still find it for the right price. It normally sells for $499, but it got quickly snatched up by those 3rd party resellers who are trying to make money off others by selling it for $600+. I was extremely lucky to get one for $450 in earlier this month. But if you cannot find it anywhere, and the $600+ ones are the only ones left, then I'd say go for the newer 80GB system for $399, and just get the USB expansion port and maybe get an used PS2 system off ebay for less than $100 if you still want to play PS2 games. This way, you still save money comparing to shelling out $650 to buy from 3rd party vendor.
 PS3, Blu-Ray, Metal Gear Solid. What else do you need. More Games/Movies. October 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This system ROCKS. This does not even compare to my old PS2 system. I purchased this to replace my DVD player and PS2. It has far surpassed my expectations as a gaming, music and movie system.
Metal Gear Solid is just awesome. The graphics are just unbelievable, or should that be "to believable." The game play just drags you in and keeps you going. I love the fact that they stick with the same 3D generating with the movies. Not switching to some other rendering of the characters and environment. It keeps the flow of the game smoother.
The PS2 and PS game compatibility is the main reason I went for the 80GB. I did not want to have to keep my PS2 running just to continue playing its games. The wireless controller and virtual memory cards make it much nicer than the PS2 system. Then only draw back is having to get the memory card adapter to move saved games to the PS3.
The Blu-Ray player is sweet. I replaced a SD DVD player. The PS3 does a great job of upconverting DVDs. The bluetooth remote is a must have if you will be watching movies.
I networked it with my PC and have shared my music, movies, and pictures. Works great to listen to music and view pictures.
All said and done it is everything I wanted in one device.
Compatible PS3 80GB October 2, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I'm comparing this Playstation 3 80Gb Metal Gear Solid 4 Pack with the regular Playstation 3 80GB.
This pack comes with 1 dualshock 3 controller, 1 network cable, I ps3 80gb, MGS4, 1 USB, and 1 av cable, Card reader, and 4 USB slots. NOTE: neither both of these come with an HDMI (these are sold seperatly), and the PS3 80GB does not come an a network cable, and only comes with 2 usb slots and not card reader.
This pack was and still a limited release. I got mine sept. 29 2008 at my local wal-mart after buying an 80gb with no card reader. I only got it because i prefer the card reader to be built in and the 4 usb slots for extra controllers.
The big difference is that the MGS4 pack makes a little more noise with its fan than its PS3 80gb. They both give out 1080P HDTV with an HDMI Cable.
The setup is very easy. (Like any harddrive there is only about 78gb out fo the box) Games need to be loaded to the hard drive to work. Any save data can be saved in a usb drive and be easily used in another ps3.
Pros: This one is compatible for 70% of ps2 and 100% for ps1. (The 80gb alone is not), 4 usb slots, and a card reader (the 80gb only gas 2 and no card reader). Plays Blue-Ray, divx, and other types of formats. Can download games via the network cable (the 80gb does not come with a network cable).
Cons: Makes more noise than the regular 80gb. $100 dollars more than the regular. Limited release.
PS3 Love September 29, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was a birthday gift for my fiance, and I can tell you that he absolutely loves it. Now as soon as we get Guitar Hero for PS3, I'll be able to enjoy it too! :)
Not much of a gamer, but it's a great game September 23, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I actually bought this so i could watch movies in Blue-ray, so the game was an extra, after putting the game in to try it out I was hooked the only thing is im not a gamer so im getting used to the controls but it's a lot of fun. The movies in Blue-ray look great on my High Def tv .
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