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[Snaku]

And now, finally, Amazon is shipping my PS3 LE.

 

[Ridley327]

And now, finally, Amazon is shipping my PS3 LE.

Same here; sounds like it'll be arriving tomorrow.

Nice of them to apologize for the wait, too.

 

[Callo Merlose]

Looks like the their continued partnership with Play Arts next year will not be limited to MGS1 Snake and Grey Fox (Meryl was also announced)... here comes Solidus (with detachable tentacles)!

Solidus' beard was lighter than Big Boss', right? That hair looks so fucking awesome. Is there a date set for these?

 

[Chairhome]

Just played that Extra Ops Paz date mission...what the hell was that shit? Oh well got a swimsuit outfit from it I guess lol

There's a similar mission

Spoiler

with Kaz

. I love PW.

 

[RadioHeadAche]

It's so nice to hear the Metal Gear theme again in all its glory. MGS2 looks great and I spent several hours messing around with Snake Tales and VR Missions. Peace Walker feels different from MGS4/MGO controls, but it's pretty similar and far more comfortable thanks to the second analog stick. I'm not a fan of the comic-style cutscenes, though. Also, I forgot about the product-placement in Peace Walker, and I know that Sony Walkman is only the beginning.

 

[Ridley327]

It's so nice to hear the Metal Gear theme again in all its glory. MGS2 looks great and I spent several hours messing around with Snake Tales and VR Missions. Peace Walker feels different from MGS4/MGO controls, but it's pretty similar and far more comfortable thanks to the second analog stick. I'm not a fan of the comic-style cutscenes, though. Also, I forgot about the product-placement in Peace Walker, and I know that Sony Walkman is only the beginning.

That's the end of it, actually; they removed all of the other product placement items for the international release and stuck them with ultra-generic descriptions.

 

[SamuraiX-]

Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit, oh shit!

Got my shipping confirmation from GameStop! And apparently it's gonna be here by Tuesday.

Wow. Good shit. Well, the case isn't closed for me until I have it in my hands, but I was expecting a "we had to cancel your pre-order and send you the regular edition" email. lol

Damn, can't wait.

 

[RadioHeadAche]

That's the end of it, actually; they removed all of the other product placement items for the international release and stuck them with ultra-generic descriptions.

Oh well.

I'm surprised the McFarlane Toys boxes are still in MGS2.

 

[Colocho]

That's the end of it, actually; they removed all of the other product placement items for the international release and stuck them with ultra-generic descriptions.

I know it's probably been said already, but what name does the Sony Walkman get on the 360 version?

 

[RadioHeadAche]

Looks like the their continued partnership with Play Arts next year will not be limited to MGS1 Snake and Grey Fox (Meryl was also announced)... here comes Solidus (with detachable tentacles)!

That looks pretty nice. I kind of want a Solidus figure ever since I saw that trading figure. His armor is just so cool.

 

[Ridley327]

I know it's probably been said already, but what name does the Sony Walkman get on the 360 version?

That's a good question, but I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't change it at all; MS doesn't have a product that competes with the Walkman anymore.

 

[Salaadin]

I really want the Play Arts Solid Snake, Meryl, and Cyborg Ninja. If I buy any, it will be those three.

 

[mehdi_san]

Here's a little unboxing video I did of the Japanese Premium Package, hope you guys will enjoy it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et7HDNGLSi0

 

[rvy]

Looks like the their continued partnership with Play Arts next year will not be limited to MGS1 Snake and Grey Fox (Meryl was also announced)... here comes Solidus (with detachable tentacles)!

http://p.twimg.com/Ad2zS9ACIAEmOc2.jpg[IMG][IMG]http://p.twimg.com/Ad2w5GqCQAAACji.jpg[IMG][/QUOTE]
Best villain in the series. Good call.

 

[infinityBCRT]

You can do that, too. Go to the options > return to title screen. Simple.

Is there anyway to quit during gameplay other than dying and hitting exit? Thats the one annoying thing to me.

 

[Ratrat]

Here's a little unboxing video I did of the Japanese Premium Package, hope you guys will enjoy it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et7HDNGLSi0

I'm so tempted.

 

[AEREC]

Peacewalker looks great for what it is, but no character shadows really stands out for me.

 

[Callo Merlose]

Does anyone know if the t-shirt codes available from the uniqlo shirts for the PSP of Peace Walker work for this re-release? Are the shirts in the games?

 

[Ridley327]

Does anyone know if the t-shirt codes available from the uniqlo shirts for the PSP release work for this re-release? Are the shirts in the games?

I don't see why those codes wouldn't work; it is the same game outside of the controls and resolution.

 

[keltickennedy]

omg a HD version of ZOE2 of this caliber with the anime scenes remastered in HD would be one of the most amazing things ever

that is one of the first things i thought when i booted up mgs3 hd and saw the opening scenes. Cannot fucking wait for ZOE collection!!!! That massive mech battle towards the end of the game, now playable without major slowdown....OMFG!!

 

[vid]

MGS2 Spoiler

Spoiler

Everything is the Patriots

 

[GANGSTERKILLER]

Out of all the games featured in this collection, Snake Eater benefits the most, graphically; while arguably the best-looking title to exist on the PS2, the addition of a higher resolution and frame rate puts it on par with some of the better-looking titles on the PS3 (which is the version I played for review). While this claim may seem preposterous, Snake Eater's meticulously designed environments do more for the game than any addition of a modern graphics engine could; in fact, the HD version does a great job of displaying details previously hidden by the tag team of CRT TV blurriness and the PS2's resolution.

1up review. http://www.1up.com/reviews/metal-gear-solid-collection-hd-ps3-xbox360

Still waiting for my order to be shipped @ PlanetAxel, bastards.

 

[xxracerxx]

The LE is gorgeous. But sadly it will stay unopened until I catch up on some backlog of Batman and Uncharted.

 

[Marvie_3]

:lol

 

[JohngPR]

Just got my LE in the mail. A lot bigger than I expected to be sure!

A part of me wants to keep it sealed. A small part mind you, but a part nonetheless.

 

[fuzzyreactor]

want to play these in release order. should i pick up twin snakes or just play psx metal gear solid. im scarred of the psx graphics

 

[tsurugi no mai]

want to play these in release order. should i pick up twin snakes or just play psx metal gear solid. im scarred of the psx graphics

Do not play Twin Snakes over the original.

 

[Dreamer RD]

Any word about digital release on US PSN? Also, obviously, there is no European Extreme difficulty in US versions of games, right? Makes me think about waiting for EU release.

 

[Nuborn]

Really pissed the 360 version isn't region free, why the hell is it delayed to feb here in UK?

 

[dubc35]

http://i.imgur.com/JMnV8.png

But can such a thing as the patriots even exist?

 

[Yen]

Really pissed the 360 version isn't region free, why the hell is it delayed to feb here in UK?

To coincide with MGS4: X360

 

[Pai Pai Master]

But can such a thing as the patriots even exist?

Yep. MGS4 Spoiler:

Spoiler

NANOMACHINES

 

[dark10x]

that is one of the first things i thought when i booted up mgs3 hd and saw the opening scenes. Cannot fucking wait for ZOE collection!!!! That massive mech battle towards the end of the game, now playable without major slowdown....OMFG!!

I'm actually slightly fearful that the ZOE collection will have some issues. Perhaps not, but there are hints throughout the MGS collection that concern me.

Basically, when a lot of particles and transparency effects fill the screen the engine does slowdown. Both games try to run the cutscenes at 60 fps and largely succeed, but when effects start filling the screen performance drops. The entire open sequence of MGS2 fails to hold its framerate as a result. It seems like it drops frames in areas that the PS2 may not originally have, in fact.

ZOE2 fills the game screen with even more ridiculous effects on a near constant basis.

The PS2 is extremely well suited for drawing lots of particles to the screen (which is why the MGS2 XBOX port was so lousy, I believe). For ZOE 2 it was already rendering the particles at half resolution on PS2 despite this strength. Even with the more powerful current consoles, an increase in screen and particle resolution and the addition of AA is likely to have an impact on performance. I'm sure it will still be smoother than the PS2 version, but I suspect it will give Blue Point quite a challenge.

 

[hyduK]

So, as someone who has never played an MGS game (don't kill me), and is thinking about picking this up, should I be playing the original MGS first? Obviously it's not included in this compilation, but it is on PSN. I'd honestly rather not play it until later, but would I be missing out on some big story elements? Nanomachines and such...

 

[Chairhome]

So, as someone who has never played an MGS game (don't kill me), and is thinking about picking this up, should I be playing the original MGS first? Obviously it's not included in this compilation, but it is on PSN. I'd honestly rather not play it until later, but would I be missing out on some big story elements? Nanomachines and such...

I would say play them in order. Start with MGS 1, pretty sure the gameplay holds up pretty well. You'll be missing out on a lot of story elements and character development.

 

[MadmanUK]

Props to VG+. Recived my copy of the PS3 version today, that's some time travel shit going on there.

 

[D2M15]

Quick Q to people who've played both versions of Peace Walker - would you recommend the original, the port, or waiting for the Vita port? Visuals, framerate, etc. aren't an issue to me.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

So, as someone who has never played an MGS game (don't kill me), and is thinking about picking this up, should I be playing the original MGS first? Obviously it's not included in this compilation, but it is on PSN. I'd honestly rather not play it until later, but would I be missing out on some big story elements? Nanomachines and such...

If you're not insane and can play older games, play them in the order of release.

Metal Gear
Metal Gear 2
MGS1
MGS2
MGS3
MGS4
Peace Walker

MG1 and MG2 are included in the MGS3 HD version. MGS1 is a direct sequel to MG2 and was originally meant to be a conclusion of the story...so if you want the full experience it makes way more sense to not jump right into MGS1. MG1 is fairly dated, but still worth playing and MG2 is amazing to this day and has a lot in common with the MGS games.

 

[Salaadin]

Quick Q to people who've played both versions of Peace Walker - would you recommend the original, the port, or waiting for the Vita port? Visuals, framerate, etc. aren't an issue to me.

I know you asked for someone who played both but Im going to answer you as someone who only played the original:

Get a version that has dual analog control. PS3 or Vita would be your best bets here.
PW was definitely playable in its original form but fuck was it frustrating to control at times.

 

[dark10x]

Quick Q to people who've played both versions of Peace Walker - would you recommend the original, the port, or waiting for the Vita port? Visuals, framerate, etc. aren't an issue to me.

Buy this version.

The PSP version is fine, but the controls are MUCH more difficult, the resolution is very low (making it hard to see distant targets), and the framerate is very low. Even if you say those things don't matter, it makes for a much smoother experience.

Basically, I found that I could find, track, and take out targets much more quickly and efficiently on PS3. You simply have more control over your camera at any one time and can execute actions without giving up that control. The higher resolution also makes it easy to understand the map and the enemy placements giving you a much greater sense of mastery over your environment (which is more satisfying). On PSP, the 480x272 resolution just wasn't high enough to give you the sense that you could see everything clearly. It was so dithered and jaggy to the point that things became a mess.

It's just much more fun to play on PS3 (or 360, of course). That said, it would probably be awesome on Vita as well.

 

[AEGISX]

if i change the system clock to defeat the End, does it count as a kill and forbit me achieve "peace walker" trophy?
if i use leathal weapon on ocelot's dual does that count as a kill as well? i mean he's not dead in the game.

 

[D2M15]

Thanks for the replies, guys. I'd like to play PW as a portable game (the point of my original post, which I should have said!), so I'll hold out a few more months for Vita.

 

[Spiegel]

There's no MGSPW port announced for Vita.

 

[Wario64]

I need to ask this, but what is this gif from

 

[SiteSeer]

it looks like amazon just charged my credit card and changed the status to 'shipping soon' for the le i preordered. i ordered 10/30, good luck to the rest of you, they probably just got a second shipment to send out.

 

[Marvie_3]

Just got my copy from Amazon.

 

[Zep]

I need to ask this, but what is this gif from

The Wire(HBO series)

 

[gillty]

Never played a MGS other than the PS1 demo in the 90's.

Two questions:

Does the HD Collection catch you up with anything I need to know from MGS1?

And if I were to play through HD 2, 3, Peace Walker, and MGS4 what would be the ideal order?

 

[thechemist]

Never played a MGS other than the PS1 demo in the 90's.

Two questions:

Does the HD Collection catch you up with anything I need to know from MGS1?

And if I were to play through HD 2, 3, Peace Walker, and MGS4 what would be the ideal order?

Please play MGS 1 if possible!! It still holds up, and also play in release order of the games, its the best way I believe, MGS2 - MGS3 - MGS4 - PW.

 

[Babalu.]

about how many hours are the MG1 and MG2 games? If they aren't too long I might play through them for the story. Love metal gear but they are a bit dated.