Limited edition gunmetal gray MGS4 PS3 coming to America, hearts flutter

It's no secret that we've been drooling over all the hot limited-edition Metal Gear Solid 4 swag that Sony and Konami are dishing out in Japan, but it looks like a select few in this country will be able to score the baddest of them all: the gunmetal gray PS3 / MGS4 bundle with matching DualShock 3. Yep, it's coming Stateside on June 12th like the rest of the MGS4 editions and the standard 80GB PS3 / MGS4 bundle, but you'd better get in line now, because we're told it's going to be extremely limited in availability, and we're calling one. We can do that, right? Say yes.

[Via Joystiq]

[jason @ Apr 10th 2008 6:48PM]

yes. I call one too.. hands off!

[Mark @ Apr 10th 2008 8:40PM]

PLAYSTATION

[prateeko @ Apr 10th 2008 8:44PM]

DO WANT!

[Nate the Prophet @ Apr 10th 2008 9:36PM]

1) I'm sure this version will be 80GB/BC like the other MGS4 Bundle
in the US, not 40GB like the Japanese version.

2) Engadget should get TWO of these, one to do a giveaway with! Oh,
and then I should win the giveaway.

[Cassini @ Apr 11th 2008 9:57AM]

I have to say, it's been a while since I've seen that color on any electronic kit. But man, if that photo doesn't make me fall in love with gunmetal gray all over again.

Sony should've made that the original color.

[miko34 @ Apr 10th 2008 6:51PM]

If the fine people of Engadget would like to... they could buy and give one to me. I'll make sure to click all the ads on your sites. Come on, it's a tax write off... :)

[Lowest Ranked @ Apr 10th 2008 6:56PM]

Engadget, disregard his comment.

Miko, I will personally buy and deliver this to you. Start holding your breath now, and don't exhale until you see me walking up your driveway...

[ozzzy @ Apr 10th 2008 7:01PM]

You simply have to convince Microsoft that they wiped off some signatures from your black PS3 and they'll buy you a new one. =)

[Aguiluz @ Apr 10th 2008 7:09PM]

"Start holding your breath now, and don't exhale until you see me walking up your driveway..."

And... We may never see his comments again. :-(

(Joking.)

[Mike @ Apr 10th 2008 7:09PM]

why would microsoft have your PS3?

[ozzzy @ Apr 10th 2008 7:11PM]

It's a joke, you clearly don't get it =)

[Maestro @ Apr 10th 2008 7:11PM]

Jerry: Do you even know what a write off is?
Kramer: No, but THEY do, and they're the ones doing the write off!

I have this innate talent to relate either the Simpsons, Seinfeld, or The Family Guy to pretty much any situation I find myself in.

[Aguiluz @ Apr 10th 2008 7:14PM]

"I'll make sure to click all the ads on your sites."

NO! Give it to ME and I will click all the ads on Engadget 24x7x365!*





*with a click-bot

[Lars @ Apr 10th 2008 8:05PM]

Some kid had sent his 360 in for repairs and they "accidentally" scrubbed off all the signatures. They did make amends by sending him all kinds of signed swag after the fact:

- Fully signed Xbox 360 with Halo 3 artwork by Luke McKay
- Faceplate signed by Bill Gates
- Signed photograph of Bill Gates
- Devil May Cry 4
- Lost Odyssey
- Rainbow Six Vegas 2
- Gears of War
- Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom
- Two "What's Your Gamerscore?" Bumperstickers
- Xbox 360 CD Wallet
- Legendary Edition Helmet signed by most-if not all-of the studio staff
- Halo 3 Soundtrack (two disc) signed by Marty O'Donnel (with "DO NOT ERASE!" written under his name)
- Bungie Jacket
- Bungie T-Shirt
- Halo 3 Messenger Bag
- Two Halo 3 Limited Edition Wireless Controllers (one covenant, one human)
- Halo 3 Faceplate and Skins for Xbox 360
- Four McFarlane Action Figures (MC, EVA Spartan, Brute Chieftan, Jackal Sniper)
- Halo Actionclix Preview pack (Target exclusive sticker on the front)
- Halo Actionclix Game Pack 4
- Halo 3 Wall Graffix
- Halo 3: Ghosts of Onyx Novel
- Halo Graphic Novel
- Halo 3 Wristband
- Halo 3 Hackeysack

[Aguiluz @ Apr 10th 2008 8:26PM]

@Lars

Apparently, you have not read Engadget lately. That "scrub-off" event was known by regular readers since it was covered here. Everything was covered, including what you said. ;-)

[Lars @ Apr 11th 2008 2:13PM]

Wow, lowest ranked for what? Obviously not *everyone* knew about it because someone made a joke about it and the following poster didn't know what the heck he was referring to. So, I recapped for him and I get kicked in the shins for it... wow, you guys are special.

[TeddyLikesComputahs! @ Apr 10th 2008 6:54PM]

can you guys give this away instead of that Switch UMPC?

[JAmerican @ Apr 10th 2008 11:13PM]

I think you mean HTC Shift. You obviously don't know anything about the UMPC but I bet you entered to win it anyway.

[WazWii @ Apr 10th 2008 6:57PM]

Hi there guys... Just a very simple question. I am a UK resident, and wish to importthis model, what are the best places possible? I know Amazon areexcellent, and for the 80GB Black PS3 it would be a good choice,however i fear by the time amazon gets the 'gun metal' it will begone...

[Michael @ Apr 10th 2008 7:37PM]

NO!, these are in limited quantities as they are, you better not take one out of the country!

[Chebwa @ Apr 10th 2008 6:58PM]

It is very strange that the two best PS3 models were the launch editions. It's like no matter how cool they make the new models look, I can't help but think "why bother" when anybody who knows their biz could pop on eBay and buy superior models for less.

[Lars @ Apr 10th 2008 8:12PM]

Have you SEEN eBay prices? A friend of mine wanted to get the 60 (or even a 20) because his PS2 died, but all the ones on eBay are ridiculously gouged. He'll end up getting the 80, but just can't afford the extra $100 at the moment. C'est la vie, eh? Life is full of those kinda choices; instant gratification vs price.

[Chebwa @ Apr 10th 2008 8:16PM]

Uh, dude they aren't bad at all. Tell him to look a little harder.

[Lars @ Apr 11th 2008 2:30PM]

I just skimmed through the last couple weeks of completed eBay listings.... all were above retail, unless broken.

[Lowest Ranked @ Apr 10th 2008 6:58PM]

Just pre-order it now and your spot should be reserved.

[bcamp92979 @ Apr 11th 2008 12:35PM]

I pre-ordered Halo 2 the morning it went on pre-order, and never received it... Still don't have a [physical] copy of halo 2.

[WazWii @ Apr 10th 2008 7:02PM]

Hi there, do you mean from Amazon? they are very slow at putting up new product placements, for example there is still no sign of that 'other 80GB' black PS3...Also this 'Gun Metal' i fear could be the 40GB...

[duffman @ Apr 10th 2008 7:04PM]

It's not shiny, no deal.

[Steve @ Apr 10th 2008 7:05PM]

H...o...t.

Where's the ps3 slim?! That's the one I'm waitin' on.

[WazWii @ Apr 10th 2008 7:07PM]

Noooooo

Why do Amazon not ship this unit outside of the United States? Dam, why?

[klew @ Apr 10th 2008 7:11PM]

hopefully the gray DS3 will be available a la carte

[tony @ Apr 10th 2008 7:12PM]

Mmmmmm... gunmetalll... sexyyyy... and I don't even like guns.

[Lars @ Apr 10th 2008 8:22PM]

Do they still make guns out of metal these days? Seems like they're all plastic Glock clones, unless you want a revolver.

But I guess "gunplastic" doesn't have quite the same ring to it.

[Zeus.:God @ Apr 10th 2008 8:36PM]

Uhh... Yeah, all guns, actually.

[Zeus.:God @ Apr 10th 2008 8:36PM]

Uhh... Yeah, all guns, actually.

[decapitor @ Apr 10th 2008 10:56PM]

i can superglue it to the side of my Antec P182 and it will look like a color coordinated abomination

[Lars @ Apr 11th 2008 2:17PM]

Zeus, I'm not talking about the internals, obviously.


PS, look up "humor" in the dictionary.

[RyogaHibiki @ Apr 10th 2008 7:13PM]

Too bad it's only 40GB with no BC.

[Aguiluz @ Apr 10th 2008 7:19PM]

40GB? Have you read the article? It says:

"standard 80GB PS3 / MGS4 bundle"

80GB = Backwards Compatible (software)

If I get this I'll trade it for a 60GB any day. (+ games)

BC > ALL

[RyogaHibiki @ Apr 10th 2008 7:27PM]

Aguiluz, you should read the article more carefully.

The Limited Edition MGS4 gunmetal PS3 that sold in Japan was 40GB with no BC.

http://www.konamistyle.jp/sp/mgs/mgs4/index.html?style=topfla
http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/21/limited-edition-metal-gear-solid-4-ps3-heads-to-japans-outer-ha/


The BUNDLE with MGS4 (and regular black PS3) is the 80GB one with software BC.

[Aguiluz @ Apr 10th 2008 7:52PM]

Whoops...

[o_mega05 @ Apr 10th 2008 7:19PM]

Screw that...give me the white PS3 to match my other consoles!!!

[Lowest Ranked @ Apr 10th 2008 7:38PM]

It'd be cheaper to buy your other consoles in black, lol.

[Aguiluz @ Apr 10th 2008 7:53PM]

Colorware it white then!

[Gary @ Apr 10th 2008 7:23PM]

i was hoping it was going to be another great engadget giveaway.

[L.Rawlins @ Apr 10th 2008 7:28PM]

Sony Exec: 'Paint it grey/red/ in polka dots; cover it in GTA IV decals or hose it in hot pink! Just shift that surplus stock! We've got a hardware relaunch to think about...'

'PS Thin' for the win.

[Joey Stamp @ Apr 13th 2008 2:54AM]

where did you get this quote? i dont believe it to be real

[tojfs7931 @ Apr 10th 2008 7:36PM]

Sorry but I like my electronics shiny... This aint shiny.

[Lowest Ranked @ Apr 10th 2008 7:46PM]

Apparently you're still living in 2004 where shiny equals luxury and high-end.

Shiny is out. Unless you're a professional rap star who drives around on blingin' rides and has flashy platinum teeth, then you are just one of the many sheep in the herd.

Flat matte is in. C300, CLS, Xbox 360 Elite, and now this bad ass PS3.

Maybe you've never seen this before?: http://www.300cforums.com/forums/exterior-modifications/38047-flat-black-paint-job-300c.html

[Lowest Ranked @ Apr 10th 2008 7:50PM]

Oops! Almost forgot the Ferrari's and Mercedes!

http://www.g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2885373