Sony announces two new bundles and the DUALSHOCK 3 - News

by VGChartz Staff , posted on 26 February 2008 / 1,856 Views

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During the Destination PlayStation event today, Sony has announced two brand new bundles as well as the DUALSHOCK 3's release date and a special bonus for Metal Gear Solid 4 for anyone who pre-orders the game.

For anyone who has no idea what Destination PlayStation, it is an event hed only for retailers by Sony release dates and release pans for upcoming prioducts.

The first bundle that was announced is the Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle, picture below, that is scheduled for a Q2 release. The bundle is priced at $499 and contains Metal Gear Solid 4, the Metal Gear Online Starter Pack, a DUALSHOCK 3 controller, and the 80GB Model of the PlayStation 3. (article continues after picture)

For Metal Gear Solid 4 pre-orderers, they will be enabled to participate in a beta of the Metal Gear Online game that starts in Late April.

A new PSP Entertainment Pack was announced. The new Entertainment Pack is focused on God of War: Chains of Olympus. The new PSP, pictured below, is red and has an image of Kratos's head. The pack also comes with a UMD copy of Superbad, and a voucher to download Syphon Filter: Combat Ops off the PS Store for free. The Entertainment Pack will retail at a price of $199. (article continues after images)

The DUALSHOCK 3 SIXAXIS controller has also received a release date. Expect the new controller to be released in April with a retailprice of $54.99. Many games have received updates to make them compatible with the rumble functionality of the DUALSHOCK 3 SIXAXIS.

96 Comments

mmolichking3 (on 23 February 2009)

GhaleonUnlimited (on 04 March 2008)

They couldn't think of a manlier color than strawberry, huh? Or maybe they're tyring to enhance God of War's cross-gender appeal.

MGS4/DS3/80GB bundle is the first smart thing Sony's done with their model merry-go-round. Kind of tells all their early adaptors to suck a dick though. Everyone who bought a $600 system should get a DS3 voucher, dammit.

WiteoutKing (on 04 March 2008)

$499 is $499 is $499.

They need to stop focusing on bundles and start focusing on price. The game will sell just fine outside a bundle pack, it's the console that needs boosting.

darthdevidem01 (on 02 March 2008)

@Rosol

well yes, due to the bundle...but we can minus Ps3 sales from total sales of MGS4 to get "actual" sales of MGS4 (ofcourse knowing how many of em wer 40GB n how many were 80GB's will be harD)

Rosol (on 02 March 2008)

Now theres gunna always be a big question mark on the sales for Metal gear solid 4

Alby_da_Wolf (on 01 March 2008)

Nice to see Sony is reacting well after some false steps (like the supply problem and the partial launch that plagued PS3's first Christmas)

Gangster_Gamer (on 29 February 2008)

Wait is the God of War not included in the PSP bundle... revolved around God of War?

Retrasado (on 28 February 2008)

^^I'm sure them keeping wraps on Home and In-game XMB will help keep the hype levels up.

I love the art on that bundle. It's really cool. It'd be sweet if they put the art on the console itself, but I doubt they will do that.

coasterlove (on 28 February 2008)

I think it may have been a mistake to announce this so early. Now a lot of people might wait until then to buy a PS3. So Sony might now see a sales slowdown until the bundle comes out. Generally, it seems like price drops and bundles are announced just a few weeks before they happen.

Mirson (on 27 February 2008)

@Chadius

Yes, it has BC.

Bonafide732 (on 27 February 2008)

not a metal gear fan PDF??

Chadius (on 27 February 2008)

80 GB PS3? Does it have bc?

Sweet deals, though.

ecurbj (on 27 February 2008)

Awesome, DMeisterJ this is what you called me for!!?!!

You better get a PS3 now, bro :)

This comes with MGS4 and a 80GB and plus a DS3 controller. GET THIS ASAP!

Meanwhile I have to purchase the game and the DS3 controller, since I was a early adopter :( or :) in many ways....lol

hunter_alien (on 27 February 2008)

Told you that CoO will be bundled ... when will people start to bealive me ? :P

Slimebeast (on 27 February 2008)

I want a bundle with PS3 + rumble + Resistance 2 + Lord of the Rings on Blu-ray for $299.

Then I will buy a PS3. ^^

MattAAron (on 27 February 2008)

question about this site and MGS tracking, will this site keep track of MGS sales for both the Single Game itself, AND the game with the PS3 Bundle?

I hope its both, as im sure the bundle with account for a number of sales...

Just curious is all, sorry I'm not exactly sure how you track games :|

ElRhodeo (on 27 February 2008)

@ Lafiel
I think Sony wants it written all caps to gain more attention, but we shouldn't be kiss asses and do them that favor.

:)

Lafiel (on 27 February 2008)

@ ElRhodeo )

because it's easier to patent them like that - for the same reason it's Blu-ray and not Blue-ray

ElRhodeo (on 27 February 2008)

Why do the words DUALSHOCK and SIXAXIS have to be ALL CAPS? I'm sure Sony likes that, but I find it a bit SERVILE and ANNOYING.

Ail (on 27 February 2008)

@Madkiller
I disagree that the bundle is a bad idea.
It will help move more units of MGS4 and will be a good kick back to Konami for sticking with PS3 only.
What Sony is saying to the developers out there is that if you stick exclusive with us, you will get some kick backs from us :)

Ail (on 27 February 2008)

Almost makes me want to buy a second PS3 to have a picture of Snake on it !!!

Magnific0 (on 27 February 2008)

^madkiller,

So people would be better off spending $400 on a 40GB PS3 (with Sixaxis and Spiderman 3) and $60 for the stand-alone game. It's still a good option if you don't care about the controller (rumble) But roughly 40 bucks? and you get the more complete PS3 with BC, double the HDD and other features. I think I'd buy this bundle even if I didn't want MGS4, that game I'm sure it'll be easy as pie to trade it for another one and I still get DualShock3. Heck, I'm thinking Sony should definitely announce a new 40gb bundle as well, it's just going to lack so much in comparison to the MGS4 one.

libellule (on 27 February 2008)

madkiller,

1/ many people dont have bought a PS3 just because they know soon a bundle with the DS3 will appear ...
2/ DS3 is better than sixaxis, and MGS4 is a better system seller that a 1 year old game !!!!

I m not gonna argue MGS4 is a savior, I dont believe it is, but it would help without any doubts.

(except if the game is bashed by the reviewer)

Magnific0 (on 27 February 2008)

@terran77

They are probably just going to bring back de 80gb SKU for this bundle (it's been discontinued, by the time this bundle launches there won't be any Motorstorm pack-in left) I'm sure a price cut is sure to follow since they won't make MGS4 as permanent as the Motorstorm bundle was. I'd say they'll keep 40gb SKU (probably with Dualshock 3 from summer) and MGS4 80gb bundle, priced $400 and $500, respectively. Then by october they can probably launch a new SKU (120gb with a "greatest hit" game and DS3, or something like that) for $400, and keep the 40gb SKU with DS3 for $300. It seems to me the logical next step.

libellule (on 27 February 2008)

Sullla,

MGS4 is hardcore, I agree, but if the games get good review and is GOOD, then this bundle help a lot the PS3.
Remember a lot of people dont have bought their PS3 and even if MGS4 is hardcore, it is still quite famous and hyped all over the console gaming world.
(yes casual dont care of MGS but casual dont guy 400-500$ console)

madkiller (on 27 February 2008)

The MGS bundle is a bad idea IMO as it will take away profits from the game itself (supposedly one of the PS3s savior games) and won't move that much more hardware since it is the same price for the same PS3, except for DS3.

playnext3 (on 27 February 2008)

cool

terran77 (on 27 February 2008)

Personally I think sony would be better off with just a 50 dollar price cut than this. Not that metal gear won't sell a few consoles, but a lot of it's audience probably owns a ps3 already honestly, kind of like how how halo 3 didn't alter 360 that much long term

Magnific0 (on 27 February 2008)

Holy crap...I'm gonna sell my 40GB PS3 as soon as possible.

outlawauron (on 27 February 2008)

@ pooperscooper

Being that Motorstorm was removed, Konami is still getting its cut. Of course along whatever Sony paid them to bundle it.

ssj12 (on 26 February 2008)

image fixed, thank you IGN

ssj12 (on 26 February 2008)

Sony removed the box art lol

MattAAron (on 26 February 2008)

In other words, your a very positive thinker... something you dont' see here on internet forums everyday

MattAAron (on 26 February 2008)

ssj12 lol i absolutly love your replies to peoples comments here, hilarious :)

I'm not being sarcastic, just giving a compliment... I'm glad your here informing people, seriously, go back and read every ssj12 reply, i love it! :D

Tenchuu (on 26 February 2008)

Drools over MGS4 bundle. That will definitely sell some PS3s.

ssj12 (on 26 February 2008)

^Konami makes money off each bundle sold dont worry. And MGO has a ton of maps and stuff they can be purchased hence the term "starter pack"

PooperScooper (on 26 February 2008)

"The bundle is priced at $499 and contains Metal Gear Solid 4, the Metal Gear Online Starter Pack"

How does that benifit Konami giving the game away for free? Unless the up the price(which means the ps3 will be lower than 500 dollars by then)

wenlan (on 26 February 2008)

Imagine Sony bundle FFXIII with PS3 @_@

The Bundle Box looks cool, thanks SSJ!

London_Calling (on 26 February 2008)

yo that red PSP is f***ing sick!

also I look forward to DS3 controllers.

misterd (on 26 February 2008)

A boost in value, IMO, but still the same price. Prospects for a true price cut before fall seems slim.

bardicverse (on 26 February 2008)

"omg finally sony is slowly unvailing us their master plan!!!! and for bout a year now i thought they dint know what they were doing :D"

hopefully they've included a spelling lesson in their plans, so you can spell "unveiling" correctly. ;)

Sullla (on 26 February 2008)

This is definitely a bold move from Sony, bundling their biggest game of the first half of 2008 with the console. I do think this will help spur sales - but perhaps not as much as many expect. Remember, Metal Gear Solid is a VERY hardcore series that doesn't appeal to your casual consumer... and I think those are the people that Sony needs to attract the most right now. But for the serious gamers still sitting on the fence, this will be a very enticing offer indeed. About time the Dualshock controller finally shows up again too, 18 months late to the party!

I think the red PSP looks hideous (the black one is MUCH better), but the rest of you seem to like it, so what do I know?

And DMeisterJ doesn't have a PS3?! Seriously? I don't understand how someone can spend months telling everyone how great the PS3 is, without even OWNING the darn thing!

Aj_habfan (on 26 February 2008)

Sorry, but I don't really see the point of bundling a game that people will be buying anyway.

That red PSP looks amazing...

routsounmanman (on 26 February 2008)

That red PSP looks way too sexy! Too bad I already own one!

ssj12 (on 26 February 2008)

^ $5 more then the traditional SIXAXIS, not bad.

konnichiwa (on 26 February 2008)

54$ for Dualschock 3, That is a lot;.

xstonexcold316x (on 26 February 2008)

dang i wish i would have waited to buy the 80 gig cause then atleast i would have gotten a game i would play plus a dualshock 3

antfromtashkent (on 26 February 2008)

omg finally sony is slowly unvailing us their master plan!!!! and for bout a year now i thought they dint know what they were doing :D

konnichiwa (on 26 February 2008)

I want that MGS4 bundle BOX X_X.

Replay (on 26 February 2008)

@Daddo Splat

Yes, all playstation 3 system can download psone games from PSN store. 40gb probably isn't enough, but you can buy Best Buy or any store to get upgrade harddrive, up to 320gb...

ssj12 (on 26 February 2008)

^bundles push sales.

added MGS4 bundle image

Zucas (on 26 February 2008)

Damn I'm tired of all these different bundles. Seriously make up your mind already sony.

ssj12 (on 26 February 2008)

@daddo - yes it does, PS1 is full software BC, for PS2 BC they can only emulate the Emotion Engine, the GS is impossible to emulate.

iron_megalith (on 26 February 2008)

Wow the PSP looks hot.

Riot Of The Blood (on 26 February 2008)

@Soriku:

No, I just want another PS3. I've just been waiting to see if Sony was going to bring out a new model.

Daddo Splat (on 26 February 2008)

I think people will buy what thier friends have and play if they havent adopted yet!

I do think the MGS4 PS3 80 gig. for $500 with bc as in software emulation is a great deal.

I've wanted DS3 controller forever!

Hell its an awesome deal I Paid $600.00 for my 60 gig at launch without a game!

I dont think backwards compatibility is that huge I still have a slim PS2 for that and PSone also. even thou the PS2 would handle all my needs.

Just a question does the 40 gig play psone games form PSN store?

ssj12 (on 26 February 2008)

@DM - you do know the controller is titled DUELSHOCK 3 SIXAXIS, right?

Mirson (on 26 February 2008)

That's a sweet looking PSP. I was going to buy one for God of War, so I guess I'll wait.

cleveland124 (on 26 February 2008)

nice bundle for sony, they are on their way to locking up 2nd place. But I don't like MGS, so this bundle is definately not for me. What I want is LBP, dualshock 3, and the 80 gig with BC for $399. Then maybe.

DMeisterJ (on 26 February 2008)

The date that I will own a PS3: June 12, 2008. That's exactly what I've been looking for, dualshock, and MGS4, not sixaxis and Motorstorm. Glad I waited to get a PS3.

wenlan (on 26 February 2008)

That is one sexy looking PSP.

I am surprised that Sony bundle a M-rated game for PSP.
I thought they are currently focusing on the expansion of teenager's market.
Maybe this bundle will convince some adults upgrade their fat PSP.

Xponent (on 26 February 2008)

I have to say, that red PSP looks damn sexy!

OT7 (on 26 February 2008)

@Chrizum:Europe have to wait for a posible announcement,please remember this news are from this special event for America,so don't lose the faith,I'll remember in one interview to CEO of Sony Europe the past year,he say something about a MGS4 bundle to EU,so I hope that comes also for you guys.

wenlan (on 26 February 2008)

@Chrizum
Calm down. There will be MGS4 bundle in Europe too, maybe with different spec.
120GB? European users do need a bigger HD for PlayTV.

DragonLord (on 26 February 2008)

Wow, both those are kick butt bundles!!! I want both but can't because I already have.

konnichiwa (on 26 February 2008)

Two nice bundles =p.

libellule (on 26 February 2008)

Maybe Sony will introduce a new bundle in PAL soon ...

who knows ?

80gb for PAL .... plz.

bardicverse (on 26 February 2008)

If the PS3 was a candidate for president, this would be called flip-flopping. =)

No,no rumble, wait, ok rumble.... sure,backwards compatibility, no, wait, no backwards compatibility. :D

outlawauron (on 26 February 2008)

@ twroo

Yes. The 80 is $499.

@ Chirzum

Give him a second. Sony still has a while til it releases.

aspirin (on 26 February 2008)

^ But in Europe we never got the 80GB model :(
Our only choice is the 40GB with no BC because the 60GB is discontinued.

ssj12 (on 26 February 2008)

@Chrizum - Sony just released a new bundle in the EU.

Magnific0 (on 26 February 2008)

@Chrizum

hey, chill man, eat a donut for christ's sake. Still too early to know if EU will get a new bundle. Who knows if you don't get this one you'll get Resistance 2 bundle there with DS3 or something.

Yakuzaice (on 26 February 2008)

Well I have been thinking about getting a PSP for a while now. I'll finally take the plunge when this bundle comes out. I probably would have bought it sooner though if this hadn't been announced, o'well, more money for games.

polishforlife (on 26 February 2008)

Im still amazed that Ps3 sells that much with price this high.

woj (on 26 February 2008)

whats the release date for the red PSP? Does it come out the same day as God of War?

Chrizum (on 26 February 2008)

That 80GB MSG bundle is really a great idea. There's just one thing that irks me...

WHY the HELL is Sony ALWAYS screwing over their number one supporting region, Europe? For ages, Europe has been loyal to Sony, without Europe's support, Sony would have long gone the way of Sega, or worse. Still, they keep having this "screw Europe, they will buy our shit anyway" attitude.

THAT'S why I hate Sony, I don't hate the games, the consoles, but their fucking attitude.

Punisher (on 26 February 2008)

But, but didn't Sony say that vibration functionality would be removed from the PlayStation 3 controller, reasoning that the vibration would interfere with the motion-sensing feature of the controller.

:p

TWRoO (on 26 February 2008)

^Was I correct in assuming the 80GB is currently $499?

zackblue (on 26 February 2008)

Aww man , that psp looks amazing. I just bought mine. Oh well, I do expect a strong boost in sales for the ps3 when that MGS4 bundle comes out.

Sony should have bundled a silver 160GB ps3 with GTA 4. Increasing sales momentum, and stealing some sales from the xbox.

TWRoO (on 26 February 2008)

@Willem. Aren't all 80GB the same? it's obviously going to have the same BC (runs on software) as the Motorstorm bundle because it's the same SKU.

That's a nice price for it, you get the game (and the online game thing) free, and a DS3 instead of six-axis too.

Also that's a really nice colour PSP, I didn't think white suited but that's even better than black.
I wouldn't want the ugly head motif on it though.

GiggityNinja (on 26 February 2008)

Sony's stepping it up. Again. Microsoft has seriously got to be scared now.

DOATS1 (on 26 February 2008)

nice to see sony heading in the right direction this year. great games, great bundles, great competition. great for gaming as a whole.

Garcian Smith (on 26 February 2008)

Nice. That entertainment pack might actually finally induce me to buy a PSP.

ssj12 (on 26 February 2008)

^ at least America is finally getting a new Bundle.

aspirin (on 26 February 2008)

80GB Bundle only for North America. No love to Europe sadly.

ssj12 (on 26 February 2008)

expect the PSP to have a boost too. That's 2 games with the PSP and a funny as heck movie.

Shinsekai (on 26 February 2008)

I hope so Ps 3 ftw

Willem (on 26 February 2008)

An article on maxconsole.net also states that the new 80 GB bundle has the same backward compatibility as the previous Motorstorm bundle.
http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=25611

dannyphantom105 (on 26 February 2008)

thats a sweet bundle, its like the motorstorm one but with a much better controller and a much better game.

sweet i cant wait to pick up a six axis in april.

darthdevidem01 (on 26 February 2008)

I excpect huge momentum with the Ps3 now...

it's going in a for a comeback never before seen in the VG industry

Riot Of The Blood (on 26 February 2008)

I'm buying that PS3 bundle maybe.

Ari_Gold (on 26 February 2008)

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