Sony Walkman W252 gets a Limited Edition MGS makeover
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is coming out for the PSP soon, and in classic Sony style, we're being treated to a custom-painted W252 Walkman to celebrate the event. This wearable MP3 player can fit 2GB of your favorite stealth action theme music, and gets the party started with six preloaded tunes from the Peace Walker soundtrack. Beyond that, you're getting that gorgeous camo outfit and the same water-resistant durability as the less Limited W250 models. Full PR and one more pic after the break.
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Limited edition WALKMAN® W252 from Sony celebrates PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) / PSP®go launch of KONAMI's METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER
12 May 2010
Wearable, water resistant MP3 player with unique camouflage finish
• Exclusive limited edition of WALKMAN® W252 MP3 player
• Unique camouflage finish
• Six pre-installed music tracks from METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER soundtrack
• Special in-carton code unlocks original designed characters
• Iconic past WALKMAN® models appear in METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER(KONAMI) game play as collectible items
A special limited edition of the water-resistant, wearable WALKMAN® W252 celebrates the launch on PSP® and PSP®go of the hotly-anticipated title METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER (KONAMI).
Uniquely styled with a distinctive green camouflage finish, the all-in-one, wire-free MP3 player also comes pre-loaded with six music tracks from the game.
A coupon inside the packaging of each special edition WALKMAN® features a unique code that unlocks hidden characters.
Set in the 1970s, the storyline of METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER provides an extra treat for fans of the legendary personal music player. During game play you can collect iconic WALKMAN® models from the past, including the first-ever cassette-based WALKMAN® that made its debut in 1979.
Designed for today's active lifestyles, the WALKMAN® W252 is the first wire-free MP3 player from Sony that resists rain splashes or the sweat of a gruelling gym session. After exercising, just rinse under the tap – or even keep listening during a post-workout shower.1
2GB capacity provides storage space for up to 470 songs (approx) 2. The light, sporty all-in-one design eliminates the tangle of wires, while 13.5mm EX Series headphones offer a secure, comfortable fit and clear, powerful WALKMAN® sound.
A quick 3-minute charge gives enough power for 90 minutes listening time. A fully charged battery offers up to 11 hours2 uninterrupted listening time. Supplied Content Transfer software allows simple drag-and-drop transfer of music files and playlists from Windows Media Player or iTunes™ libraries (not including DRM files).
Published by KONAMI and scheduled for release on PSP® and PSP®go June 2010, METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER is the latest instalment in the legendary Metal Gear game series.
Developed by KONAMI's Kojima Productions, METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER is the first title in the series designed by original creator Hideo Kojima for a portable gaming platform.
The Special Edition WALKMAN® W250 METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER MP3 player is also available from June 2010 in limited markets.
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