Konami sees little PS3 price cut impact: Metal Gear Solid may come to other consoles

Kazumi Kitaue, the head of Konami's North American and European operations, told Reuters today that Konami may need to expand the target hardware for its blockbuster action game Metal Gear Solid, which has so far been developed for Sony's PlayStation machines, to other consoles in the future to recoup development costs.

"Since Metal Gear Solid was born for the PlayStation, we would like to keep it a PlayStation game. But we might have to take some steps," Kitaue said.

Konami plans to launch Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for the PS3 in the current business year to March 2008.

[Bloodmask]

It would only make sense that MGS4 will also come to 360. Publishers want to maximize their profits. PS3 is not selling well compared to the other consoles and Konami knows this.

The system with the largest install base always gets the games. This happened with PS2 last generation. It will be no different with 360 this generation. with the 360 install base at almost 12 mil Konami would be crazy to pass up the green.

Disagree all day long and take all my bubbles. That is your only defense Sony boys. To hide behind the feedback and disagree buttons. To attack someone personally bc you know it is true.
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Here is an article that actually says "MGS4" in it Desperado since I know you always look for your loophole.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/2...

[Omegasyde]

Don't believe till after E3.

E3 will be where the 360 version will come out to play if there eve in one.

But then again Price cuts are about to roll worldwide for the PS3 so who knows?

Until it is said officially by Hideo Kojima Himself, don't believe anything.

[DrPirate]

Timed Exclusive Confirmed.

Either way, if it comes out 1 year after the PS3 version, no one will care about it then :\.

Edit: I only say timed because in the article, they imply that a 360 version isn't even in the works and that if the PS3 sales don't pick up, they may start working on one.

Edit: Bloodmask, I'm not trying to incite anything but no one DID care for those games when they ended up on the PS3. They sold well because there was absolutely nothing to do buy. Did you see anyone horribly excited for Oblivion's arrival to the PS3? I'll admit, even I bought Vegas (Despite I played it already on my cousin's 360), but I'm selling that game the second we hit August to buy a real PS3 game. Not me or any of my PS3 owning friends has their calendars marked for the glorious release of GRAW2 (which by the way, was excellent on the 360 I must admit, for the exception of Gears, it's the only game that kept me interested for a long period of time).People want new things, I don't know, do you agree?

[Bloodmask]

then I guess the same rules must apply to Oblivion, GRAW2, and Rainbow Six Vegas on PS3, Correct DrPirate?

I guess nobody is interested in those games for PS3 according to your logic. Seeing as how they came out on PS3 roughly a year later.
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Dr Pirate, if people want new IPs so badly then why are PS3s most anticipated games MGS4 you do see the 4 correct? , and FF13 ? You do see that 13 in the title don't you?..............and how about Gran Turismo 5? You know 5....the number that comes after 4?

[DrPirate]

Of course, I will answer your question. However, you must take note that this is based off my opinion, I cannot speak on the behalf of all gamers, however, I do implore you to see my way. Also, I gave you a bubble, you answer back in a mature fashion and that's rare on this website. Also, I ask you be more polite when you answer back, I'm not acting immature or pretending that you aren't intelligent enough to see numbers after a couple of letters so then why are you? I treat you with respect, I expect it to be reciprocated.

Quote: Regardlessly: Dr Pirate, if people want new IPs so badly then why are PS3s most anticipated games MGS4 you do see the 4 correct? , and FF13 ? You do see that 13 in the title don't you?

I'm anticipating Metal Gear Solid 4 because it was described as being the game to showcase the PS3's power. When this game is released, we'll finally have a good idea at just what is capable. Also, on a personal note, I need to find out how the series concludes :P. I've been playing original Metal Gear since elemtary school and I absolutely must find out the ending. If the ending is out there, it takes the surprise out of the game. Do you catch what I'm getting at? This is also the reason why I'm anticipating God of War 3.

Final Fantasy, call them sequels, none of the games are alike. All the stories are independant of each other and carry the same, but slightly altered gameplay mechanics in each one. Same goes for Gran Turismo, people just want the same old Driving Simulator with new graphics, more cars and more tracks, but Driving Games will be driving games you know? Don't worry I see your point with sequalities. This does work for all three consoles. Who isn't excited for Halo 3? Half-Life 2: Episode 2? Metroid 3? The next Zelda? Ratchet and Clank 5 looks like a reimagining of the series.

Lastly: New IP's do get me excited. Uncharted looks like everything I wanted an adventure game to be. Heavenly Sword looks like the action-adventure game to take the reigns OF God of War being so story driven. Lair doesn't look like my type of game, but it carries a great epic scale and depth. Don't be mislead by my statements however. I think Mass Effect is the IP that will be a heavy hitter.

[Maldread]

We`ll see on E3 if it comes to 360, but i think it will be a timed exclusive if it goes this way. And if you look at the sales of MSG2: Substance on Xbox, i don`t seem to remember it did that great, so i`m not sure if MGS-fans are willing to wait another year to play MGS4 (i don`t think i will).

But as the 360 are cheeper than the PS3 and probably still has a bigger userbase, as the Xbox didn`t have over the PS2, maybe that would mean better sales for it. MGS-games usually sells better in the US and Europe than in Japan too, so it could make sense to port it to 360.

I see no reason to why it couldn`t run on the machine either, because it:
- dosn`t look all that great graphicly, of what`s shown so far
- dosn`t use CGI, which would require a lot of space

I guess it`s all up to Kojima and Konami, if we`ll see MGS4 on 360

[jromao]

PS3 60GB model is selling very well and price cuts will help that sales as also will reorder the 60 and 80 GB models inside the top price limit of $599.

This news about MGS4 going to other consoles is normal as studios/procducers want to cash as much as they can and that is prefectly legal, I'm PS3 fan since ever and in my opinion that's very good other consoles have this game, the Gamer above all will enjoy the fun and then can decide what console want to buy/use.

The only problem about multi-platform games is the game beeing builded at "same time" for all the consoles will not push that specific console features/power to the limit, that usualy give us games with bad gameplay or graphics or both.

But there is one "small" detail at this moment about 360, we know its getting ptoblems with CPU heat and that red lights, I guess if MGS4 is ported to 360 it will make a lot of xboxes to fire that problem again or for the first time, heavy games seems to pull the triger.

[ericnellie]

Developers have to make money too. What, do fanboys think a company is going to go under to remain loyal to another company that will remain in business after the developers demise! NO!! If the PS3 install base isn't large enough for them to make a profit why would anyone think they would be willing to take a massive loss to remain true to anyone. A business must make a profit - that's the simple fact.

[DrPirate]

Anyone with a brain agrees MGS4 won't be solely exclusive to the PS3 forever. I'm just going to say: A simultaneous multi-platform release of Metal Gear Solid 4 is impossible.

If I'm wrong, I'll eat my words, simple as that.

[Morbius420]

I hope this stays a PlayStation 3 exclusive. This lack of competition is troubling. It's not good for fans of either console. I'm sure that by Metal Gear's release date the PS3's install base will be big enough for MGS4 to turn a profit especially with the price cut and other big games coming out.

[hazeblaze]

This confirms that their currently no 360 version in development. MGS has always been ported to other systems later in it's life cycle... I don't think there's been much doubt that it would eventually end up on one of the other console's in some form or fashion. But there were a lot of rumors going around that it would release day 1 with the PS3 title. This confirms that they are watching the PS3 situation before they even decide on making a 360 version.

[i Shank u]

i gave you a bubble cause you have 3 and thats gay bro i see ppl making fan comments with more then that. you certainly arent saying MGS4 has jumped ship yet, you give a realistic scenario where MGS4 would jump ship to make more money.

To everyone - Imagine Konami spending all this time and money(is MGS4 costing $30mill to make?) to release a game exclusively for the system w/lowest install base and break even on their investment. No smart business would do that; they are in buisness to make profit and furthermore, to GROW that profit. If this game sold 3 mill copies on PS3, thats a good chunk but Konami will want to sell more then that, especially considering what games like this cost to make. come on people.

[kingboy]

I strongly believe Metal Gear will go multiplatform today at E3 some how.If not then Tekken might be the one to go

[Blankman]

so you solely believe msoft purpose at e3 is to take away at least one more exclusive from sony. tisk tisk

[Blankman]

360 hasnt even shipped 12 million 1st of all install base is more like 10 and with the recent price cut if sony can some regenerate public interest in their product i have no doubt they will at least reach 3-5 million units in u.s. this yr alone unless msoft counters with a price drop. It will definetly be intersting to see sales reports for this week since i have been hearing a lot of ps3 sold out in stores stories. Regardless mgs4 might hit the 360 a yr after it hits the ps3 which by then i will be singing been there done that.

[DixieNormS]

ala, Ninja Gaiden Sigma. LOL 3 years later.

[SuperSaiyan4]

You know this thing keeps coming up, I personally am not gagging for MGS4 on the 360 but IF it comes to the 360 what will I need my PS3 for? Only DBZ games and FF games and perhaps the odd 1 or 2 exclusives as well and 1st party games.

Konami need to advise at E3 what their plans are, if they dont say anything about a 360 version at E3 then its either a no no or could be a last min thing 2 months before the game comes out or something.

Either way I personally want a developer out there to finally exploit the PS3's so-called 'untapped power' come on let me see why I parted with over 400 notes!

[xfrgtr]

...and if MGS4 come to the ps3 what will I need a 360 for?

[JUSTaGAME]

Halo
Bioshock
Mass Effect
Too Human
Ace Combat 6
Alan Wake
Fable 2
Project Gotham Racing 4
Forza Motorsport 2
Splinter Cell

Just to name a few

[hazeblaze]

:-( Not a very good answer. Not only are only a couple of those titles worth getting excited about... a few are multiplat & a few won't be available til sometime in '08. And then there's the fact that the PS3 is getting much more this year in terms of blockbuster titles. Mass Effect & Lost Odyssey will probably be worth owning a 360 for though... I hope.

[darx]

Which few are multi-platform?

[masterg]

This is complete BS.
This games is not coming out until march 2008.
By then the PS3 could be the leader.

[gta_cb]

"could be the leader"

which means this isnt complete bullshit. plus its not saying its deff comming to Xbox 360

[Shadow Flare]

i've got a bad feeling about this. If it does go 360, i don't mind as much if its a timed exclusive and they get it later. Still rather not see it on there at all. But lol, i guess that picture with the huge dvd boxset might be true after all lol. Wonder how many dvd's the game might take up? Maybe you guys will get monthly installments, y'know. The game might be split up into 10 dvd's, and you'd have to buy each dvd on a monthly basis with a 360 magazine or something lol. Lets just wait til E3

[edit]

cvniket, yknow why compression techniques are 'almost nonexistent' on ps3? Its cos it doesn't need it. Kojima requuired a 50GB bluray disc for mgs4. You would have to compress the ABSOLUTE CRAP out of that game to make it fit on a dvd. PS3 will get uncompressed sound too which is always better. Trust me, MGS4 was built for the ps3 from the ground up. You know how ps3 always gets the bad ports? Well if mgs4 comes to 360, then you're gonna get a bad port. Man, your version will be so compressed, all textures will be lost and you'll be playing with a young solid snake cos you won't see his wrinkles. BTW, i don't understand what you mean by lots of cut-scenes making it easier to compress. MGS cut-scenes USE actual gameplay...i can't see how that makes any difference

[CNIVEK]

With the superior compression techniques used in 360 titles (almost nonexistent in PS3 titles), it could be ported onto 2 discs easily. Since the MGS games have so many cutscenes...much more than actual gameplay...it would be very easy to break the game into 2 discs.

EDIT: Shadowflare, you moron...learn to f@cking read. I said the cutscenes would make it easy to put on more than one disc...you know, since they're separate from the gameplay. Cutscenes are like commercials...they're a break from the action.

[Morbius420]

I hope they take all the cut scenes out and leave all the gameplay in. Maybe it'll fit on one or two discs then.

[i Shank u]

Final Fantasy 7, huge blockbuster and great game, was 4 discs. Metal Gear Solid was 2 discs. having an entire game on 1 disc really benefits games like Grand theft auto and Oblivion where there is one huge, open streaming world that has no load times. MGS4 isnt one of those games far as I know, so multiple discs could work fine; I see alot of people saying how this cant be done blahblahblah come on sure it can, it's simple logistics not some super power techniques that only CELL and BLURAY can do. if youre too lazy to get up and change a disc you should be too lazy to come on N4G and b!tch about it. anyone who has played oblivion 360 knows how much game can be fit on a singleDVD9; 2 DVD9's could handle a huge game.

[Nicosia]

There is no big deal if it goes multi though, thats what i can understand about people. We all know the ps3 version will be better, its built on the hardware. if you read the articale right there mosly fussing about how ''slugish'' the sales have been, but they make a valit point. My opinion though.. next year i think ps3 will sell like hotcakes. For now it will sell good.

[Nicosia]

Don't you just love the disagree button. Just tell me what i said wrong. Last i checked n4g was a news and discussion website. Have the balls to show your opinion.

[WIIIS1]

You want to know why the disagrees? Easy.

Your comment that "we all know the ps3 version will be better" completely defies all empirical trends in nextgen games thus far.

Your comment that "ps3 will sell like hotcakes... for now it will sell good" is a futile and baseless attempt to console yourself as to the present and likely future plight of PS3.

In short, we disagree with your wishful thinking.

[Nicosia]

ahhh somebody who got the balls. I don't realy agree with ya though, but i can see what your going for. Personally i think its will sell, but to compete. I never stated it will be ''massive'' but will sell when '"THE'' games come out for the PS3. I myself am buying it for the exlusives, and also the X360 wich has a great line up also btw (Eternal Sonata,Lost Odessy!).

[Morbius420]

I diagree because I'm not sure hotcakes sell all that well.

[i Shank u]

I agree that PS3 vers. would be better b/c it is designed for it, dont forget PS3 version of oblivion is better cause it had more dev. time so it got enhanced shaders etc., which could happen if MGS4 came out on 360 a year later then PS3. PS3 versions of games lately been worse then 360's versions, dont forget that. The PS3 hardware may be overhyped graphically, just like the 360 was underhyped graphically(called xbox 1.5 by sony) until they showed Gears of War. you dont hear sony saying that garbage anymore. bottom line- wherever MGS4 is played, it is going to be King Sicness. Kojima knows how to make a game with story
by the way i didnt click the agree or disagree buttons, that junk is lame and bottles opinions to a simple yes or no. i write replies, son!

[sonarus]

F'in 360 fanboys disagreen all over d place. If you want mgs4 so bad just buy the ps3 it will be better on that version and think of how many times you will have to get up to change cd's.

[Nicosia]

I defend the ps3 version. But honosly, when Konami is doubting its a serious thing.Its from reuters, which i trust more then (will no say website). If it was just a rumor i would have gladly agreeded with you, but its pretty serious.

[Blasphemy]

This is what MGS4 will look like on 360 LMAO.

http://forums.highdefdigest...

[THC PRITCHARD]

u no what i want to see the x box run MGS4 then blow up cause it can not handle it

if it dose It will be a crap port Like splinter cell was for ps3 from x box
maybe worst

[deadpreacher]

You know 99% of the people here are fools, the rest of us are in danger of you fanboys being contagious!

[i Shank u]

awsome Deadpreacher, + bubbles for that. -i woke up today with an ear infection; thanks to your comment im now going to have my doc. check for fanboys in there.

[mikeslemonade]

Sony needs to pay up. I mean the game doesn't cost that much to make. MS just will lose 50 million on GTA investments and they will lose $1 billion on warrantys and repairs. All it takes is 10 milliion to secure the deal. I don't see MGS4 making money at all even if it gets released on both platforms, so it doens't make sense. Just pay up Sony!

[Observer]

... sold like an average of 3 million copies per game. That definitely leaves Konami and MGS as a force to be reckoned. But certainly that doesn't spell the end of the console wars. But if this is true ( and I doubt i't not, since Reuters is a respectable source ) , well then that's a heavy punch for Sony.

It's MGS for pete's sake.

Sony fans would feel now, as Nintendo fans felt when Final Fantasy became on Sony.

I hope I won't sound like a fanboy saying this ( I don't own any "next-gen console", btw ) .. but i believe MGS series would lose some of it's magic, going multiplatform and everything just like your average game whose makers are insecure about sales offsetting the costs. But on the other side, I guess this is excellent news for X360 fans, they'll get to play an awesome game, which 1 year ago, never thought would come to their console.

[mikeslemonade]

You're absolutely correct on that. Any time you split your resources to make two versions of the game you're hurting the potential of what could have been done with all resources focused on one game.

[THE_JUDGE]

but I would definitely be mad if it went to X360. This is a system seller hands down. As for the FF series going to Sony, imagine if it didn't. We'd have Mario as the main character by now and all the games would have been cartridge based. That would be sad, just sad.

[mikeslemonade]

Sony needs to secure this deal in order to even have a chance to win this generation. MGS series is the 3rd best exclusive in terms of sales on the Sony systems. FF and Gran Turismo sell more, but the perception of losing MGS4 hurts a lot because MGS4 has been universally been the poster game for the PS3.

[hikikimori]

Sounds like Konami have really had a falling out of sorts with Sony.

Off topic, here is a picture I came across (from a very reliable source)
of TheMart and BloodMask playing Gears.
Notice the beautiful HDR lighting on Marts grey sideburns and there are no jaggies to be seen on BloodMasks' belly or handlebar mustache.
Nice!

[Morbius420]

That's absolutely priceless! I always thought that TheMart looked like that guy on South Park that was always pwning the kids on WoW.

[MetalProxy]

Funny... but those are Genesis controllers man.

[AngryTypingGuy]

I think MGS4 may go to the 360, but I don't think it will be announced at E3. Konami may be holding out to see if the PS3 install base increases. For business reasons, it would only make sense to see the game become available to 360 owners. Then again, it would only make sense for every single game to be multiplatform, so we'll have to wait and see.

[fanboy]

They never mention the Xbox360, just the Wii and its incredible salesfigures. So if anything it should be ported to Wii :)

[mattkelly1991]

If it came to the wii it would look like this:

http://unfusion.kunsan.ac.k...

[Bathyj]

Ha whatever. By the time this game comes out there will be 10 million (working) PS3's out there. Userbase isn't going to be a be deal for very long. Thats why exclusive (timed or whatever) have just about stopped jumping ship and even swung the other way in some cases. Its just about the numbers.

Beside, this is Kojima's Baby and no one elses, and he says PS3 is it for the time being. Konami of American and Europe has Fukall to do with it.

[Mr VideoGames]

10 million working PS3's not even 5 million are out now, and even if it does sale 10 Milion Units (which it won't and probably never will) Xbox 360 will triple that

[30ROCK]

WRONG! MGS4 may not come to other consoles, please remove that insanely stupid and misleading title. MGS4 is exclusive to PS3, can't be done on 360 or Wii and Kojima has total control, not Konami.

Metal Gear Solid, the franchise, may come to Xbox 360 and Wii. That's it. Who cares? It's like Wii getting Resident Evil spin-offs and Crystal Chronicles. MS & nintendo get leftovers.

Do NOT misinterpret this sh** as MGS4 to 360. They even mention a Wii (other consoles - plural) version! If Xbots don't want to believe MGS4 can't be done on 360 (it can't, Kojima confirmation), then at least they can accept it can't be done on the last-gen-but-weaker Wii. You can gather from that at least that they do not mean MGS4, but MGS the series.
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DO NOT LET BLOODMASK'S MISINFO SPREAD. NOWHERE DOES HE SAY MGS4! BLOODMASK ADDED THAT FLAMEBAIT HIMSELF!!!
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Also, XBox 360 is far below 12mil. It's actually barely at 10million.

Of course, these two big exclusives are the biggest 3rd party exclusives in the biz. If Sony lost them, they'd be on equal ground FINALLY with everyone else as far as 3rd parties go. For now, and forever as these are exclusives, they are at a huge advantage.

[MetalNCarnet]

he says MGS4 in the article. Your just too shocked to see it.

[30ROCK]

Kazumi is quoted for the following:

"Kitaue said Konami may need to expand the target hardware for its blockbuster fighting game Metal Gear Solid, which has so far been developed for Sony's PlayStation machines, to other consoles in the future to recoup development costs.

"Since Metal Gear Solid was born for the PlayStation, we would like to keep it a PlayStation game. But we might have to take some steps," Kitaue said."

NOWHERE DOES HE SPECIFICALLY MENTION MGS4. THAT'S BECAUSE HE MEANS METAL GEAR SOLID THE FRANCHISE. That began on Playstation, and they want to keep it for the Playstation. As a franchise you IDIOT!

Reuters adds that MGS4 is scheduled for this fiscal year.

Guess you were too f***ing stupid to see that ey?

EDIT: Disagreeing are we? Well @$$hats, looks like I was f***ing right because Bloodmask even changed the title since he saw it was misleading.

[Hayabusa 117]

Desperado, you need to calm down...

I agree with you that MGS is a Playstatioon franchise, but you can't say that MGS4 will never come the 360 with such certainty. Ofcourse he would say plural "consoles" because he want's to keep it vague.

"But we might take steps" he says this referring to his previous statement about MGS being a PS only franchise, which means they may or may not change that. And MGS has gone to other platforms: MGS 2 on the XBox, and Twin Snakes for the Gamecube. MGS4 may go multiplatform, or it may be a new MGS game, or it may be a new Metal Gear game. Or, the series may end with MGS4 on the PS3. Nobody can say for certain at this point.

[FirstknighT]

I'm sure Konami has paid attention to Capcoms profits. Capcom has made tons of money from the 360. Lost Planet and Dead Rising were huge sellers. It's safe to say that they can make ALOT more money if this game came out on the 360.

[7ero H3LL]

regardless of DVD space.the 360 can store up to 2 howers of 720p movies
in 2 gigabites.the 360 uses high def compretion.as for textures and models using hidef compression 16 gigabytes.(3 Dullayer DVDs)the 360 and ps3 are not so far apart.(in raw power)GOW's engine epic sad is just a beta.(think about that...)

[DrPirate]

Not that I care for any of this nonsense, but the PS3 is more the capable of running Unreal Engine 3 which, happens to be the source of Gears of War's great graphics. Gears of War's graphics are reproducable on the PS3 by that fact.

[Jeba]

doesnt this site have a spell check?

btw love how bloodmask changed the title from MGS4 to Metal Gear Solid

nice try

[Nigther]

"I don't expect a substantial impact ... With $500, you can buy a personal computer."

That is somewhat true but for the money you will get a crap PC that is nowhere near the capabilities of the PS3. The PC is of course the most superior platform of them all but the consoles is a different market.

In my opinion all of the consoles have got very much vaule for the price you pay. A PC with the same capabilities of the PS3 would probably cost the double. I am suprised that a person like him said this kind of stupid comment.

(I own no home console, only a PC and a PSP)

Thanks

[Nigther]

If you disagree, tell me why I am wrong.

[Marona]

You fail - as MGS isn't even a Fighting game at all. The article fails. :(

[Lex Luthor]

It's reuters you dumbass.

[scoobysnacks]

As MGS4 is Kojima's baby and he himself has stated that MGS4 cannot be done on the 360 to the quality he wants, only the PS3 can meet the demands of this game, and he's confirmed that this game won't come to microsoft's console how can anyone (360 fanboys) still try and argue this point. Only once in the whole of this article does it mention the 360, and thats as reference to the whole console market seeing a 5% increase this year. So from that it's derived that this game coming to 360, please, learn to read. Only likely things is a metal gear game coming to other consoles, not MGS4. "TheDesperado" got this spot-on, misleading info from Bloodmask (360 fanboy as everyone knows). And FabNMun, i'll listen to Kojima rather than you, especially as anything you say clearly isn't educated (your spelling is indicative of that).

[crunkthug]

this is fake lol when Konami accounce that this game will go to the xbox u would see it all over the sites not just here lol there is even nothing in Konami blogs or site hahaha another xbox360 fanboy haha

[30ROCK]

I guess now that that's been cleared up (that Konami wasn't referencing MGS4), the Xbots can go back to dreaming with zero basis that MGS4 will come to 360.

I can't stand to see such an embarrassing sight, and the arguments have all been shot down millions of times, so I'm out of this article. See ya.

[predator]

ur prob the dumbess person on this website, see what u say 2morow

[Last_Life]

Is being developed right now for the 360, I don't care if it comes later, it wont get old for me since I really like MGS, and I will be rather busy meanwhile with Halo 3, Mass Effect, Bioshock, Blue Dragon and Lost Odissey.

[sjappie]

why would he leave any doubt about it and not be clearer in his comments and leave us speculating? Where there is smoke....
Not that it matters to me cause I don't care about this game.

[Last_Life]

They usually say they are developing the game when the game is in an advanced phase of development.

[timmyp53]

....

[ReconHope]

how u got 2 disagrees 4 that.

[EnforcerOfTheTruth]

It it's true, then Konami was surely too fast with such a statement as the pricedrop had huge impact on amazon sales. I expect retailers to follow.

[JasonXE]

a bit longer to see if the ps3 can substain that rush.

[gta_cb]

its good that there is a price cut, but its no were to be seen in the UK, if i go online at www.game.net (a website for a major console retailer) then i still get the PS3 as £425 (UK pounds not USA dollars)

[DADO]

In my opinion he was saying if it does not sell good on the PS3 that they will have to port it to other console to make some money on the game. He just left the back door open for other possibilities. If the game sells over 1 million copies in the first 3 months it will sat PS3 exclusive if not than it will go milti for sure.

[chrisin3]

They have released Metal Gear on Xbox before, even after they made plenty of money on the PS2; however, it will take an awfully long time to be released on the XBOX 360. Metal Gear fans will want to play the game when it comes out, not 1 year + later. If this can happen on the ps2 with its huge install base, then it can surely happen to the ps3; however, it's still exclusive in some respects. This game was developed from the ground up for the PS3, and it will definitely be a long timed exclusive, even if xbox gets it.

[solidt12]

I think it is a good idea to bring it to both systems since this is the last game. More people need to experience it, but the 360 version will not be the same game and will come out much later, the game will use a 50 bluray disc so it would have to be on multiple dvd's on xbox or just be a summarized story on one dvd. Either way PS3 gets the complete story the way it is suppose to be told.

[JasonXE]

What does the game space have to do with getting a complete verison? With compression, it can fit into 2 disc which is no biggie.

[Pika-pie]

Wow - Xboxers really want this game! Why?, because they love MGS. No! its just because they want to steel another exclusive from Sony to make them feel that bit better. Quite sad really.

It may or may not happen, but I doubt it will be the same game. More likley a clone with a different title released 8-12 months after the PS3 version.

If they were going to get the same version at the same time then Konami and Sony better prepare them self for a backlash from the Sony fans. Regardless of what people say, PS3 fans deserve exclusivity on this one, they put up with all they sh1t from the media and forums like this and still stand by their console.

[AngryTypingGuy]

I want the game because I am a fan of the series, but I don't like it enough to get the PS3 because of one exclusive that appeals to me. I don't care about the 360 "robbing" the PS3 of yet another exclusive. I just want play the game, and I'm sure many other Xbox fans feel the same. If it ever comes to the 360, then great, I'll get it. If it doesn't, well then I'll have plenty of other AAA titles to choose from.

[ElementX]

I'm just waiting to see what all the hype is about. I played the first on PS but didn't get very far and gave up. That was years ago, i'm older now and I want to give it a chance.

[Da Ghostdog]

Remember this..., Konami will be making more money off of MGS4 if it goes multi-platform. PS3 exclusive?!! Ok nothing wrong with that. I hope it stays that way to help the PS3. But if Konami see a "greener" pastures awaits, why not go multi. Capcom did not have any problems with this.

PS3=good money
36-, Wii, & PS3= MORE MONEY!!!

[Bill Gates]

You XBOTS want ALL our games so BADLY. Admit it and you will all sleep a heck of a whole lot better at night. You BABOONS.

[JUSTaGAME]

Bill... If you're not an idiot, and you DO NOT enjoy touching little boys, please say something...

[Greysturm]

Wver end, i am tired of hearing how it might be multiplatform either get a confirmation of either case or shut up i am just tired of hearing rumors about it.

[kewlkat007]

of specualtion in gamers mouths this gen, only because of their past history putting most of their resources in one console, and now are looking to expand to other platforms because, well this GEN will be different then the last.(I know some swear it won't, but you'll see)

Whether this game MGS comes out for 360, now or later, or never. I don't really care, I didn't even play the last one. Of course looking at the fans, I can assume the games are good. Maybe when I get a PS3, I might dabble in some MGS.

For people that are not about to own 3 or 2 consoles, I can understand why they might want the game to be developed for their console of choice, or the only console they can afford. Especially if it's looking like a great game. Of course this is where the Sony fanboys come in, with petitions and start crying, and whining. If the game is built on PS3 then, I'm sure those fans will have a great game, but why cry about it being on a different platform? why would one care? You have your version..

Anyhow looking at the trends, as well as all eyes have been on CAPCOM going multi and how successful they will be, there will always be Speculations with Third-Parties this GEN. Everyone is look at the trends and for one thing the bottom line will always be "CASH" CASH" "CASH", regardless of consumer whining and petitions. Look at what SEGA did with VF5 on Xbox360 and ONLINE, when they said it couldn't be done. So some fanboys swear by what Konami have said early about the MGS, but if they have to make a 360 version to recoup development COST, then they will, even on DVD9.

1. How much you think the development Cost will be for MGS4?

2. How much have the TOP MGS games sold?

3. Could Konami just break EVEN with MGS4(depending in the user-base for PS3) or can they make Much more money and Maximize profits by going Multi?

Some of these questions can only be answered when the time comes, but they sure leave room for lots of Speculation "CURRENTLY".

[UJUSTLOSTONE]

I understand that the companies need to make money and it is possible that a port could happen. I understand that. I also understand that some people feel that this is better for the market to have shared games wrather then so many exclusives.

I also understand that this article neither REALLY confirms that MGS4 is going to 360, NOR does it deny the fact out right.

Fine.

What I don't understand is why people act as if these games and the console there exclusive to don't matter. We are all gamers here (well most of us to some degree or another) and we all remember popping in our favorite game, before it became our favorite game. We remember the system we played it on, and over time WE attach some sentimentality to that system.

Everyone wants to act hard, like they don't care wether there system gets this, or it doesn't matter what system get's that. If Mario was to come over to Playstation, There would be A HUGE UPROAR.

Look, I for one do not want to see, MGS4 on 360, I'm sorry, I just don't, I remember MGS series is what finally got me to buy the original Playstation. If it does make its way to 360 am I gonna get on this website and post foolishness, NO.

Do I want that to Happen, NO. But I understand.

[kewlkat007]

See I don't care as much. Well I understand some of the cons and pros with Exclusivity.

From a consumer POV, there are many gamers that will never own 3 consoles, or even 2. Hardcore gamers can careless, if they are not Fanboys of one console, they will have the best of 3 worlds.

Nothing wrong wanting a good game for your console, if your one of the few that will never own all 3, or 2.

Plus How do you think Nintendo Fans felt, when Sony took FF, MG, and a slew of other titles from them back then?

[Lord Anubis]

so they reconfirmed it as a PS3 exclusive.

[Bullseye]

They have a long history with Sony and above all they are Japanese developers.I don't think they will want to bring MGS to the 360, but may be forced to financially, if PS3 sales don't improve quickly.Personally, i don't think MGS will do half as well on the 360 as Konami may think.I can only speak for myself, but i have very little interest in games that have a Japanese slant and have never liked MGS series.That's not to say i don't like any Japanese developed games, just most of the ones designed for a Japanese audience.I hope it does come to the 360 for all those who enjoy it,and i hope the Sony fans get at least, a timed exclusive,but if Sony really want to keep their exclusives they need another $100 price cut and fast.And that will hurt!

[midgard229]

is there a reason to get mgs4 when it comes out anyway??? well thats a dumb question, but konami has a habit of re-releasing ever metal gear game a year later (VR missions, Substance, Subsistance) with more things, and an overall better game, i feel sorry for the people who had to play snake eater with that bad camera, i waited for subsitance with 3rd person camera, and got to see all the funny movie scenes which were great.

just sayin, well dont know exactly wat im sayin, but i know im waiting for the new version of the game Metal Gear Solid 4 Sublimenance

[Bnet343]

I doubt MGS4 will stay exclusive to PS3 any longer.

[PS360PCROCKS]

interesting.

[BoneMagnus]

Besides, if we go by the 20 or so articles on this site about the PS3 flying off of Amazons's shelves, the price drop has boosted sales.

And since MGS4 is not expected until next Spring and there are some really good PS3 games coming out before then, everything should be fine. I guess they have to plan, and make the decsion early enough so if they do port it, it comes out within their timeframe. Who knows?

All I know is I will play this game - whether it eventiually comes out on the 360 or I get it when I eventuall get a PS3, the game will be mine, oh yes, it will be mine!

[BLACKJACK VII]

I agree with ericnellie - I have been reading this site 4 months but have resisted commenting due fanboys & flamers. There is so much BS on this site, most of which is designed 2 piss u off whether your a 360 or PS3 fan. Personally I have both, & the 360's value outweights my PS3 since I could care less about Blu-Ray & I love xbox live & Gears. However, I believe the PS3 will get better when I have more than 2 decent games 2 play - I hope so, because if PS3 fails, M$ will really screw us. You need healthy competition or merchants will screw the consumer, period. Exclusives are going to continue to decline because these games just cost too much 2 make, & please, this is business - there is no such thing as "loyalty".

But, I believe MGS4 will make it to 360, at least a year later, & if so, it will not be on 6 dvd's. Compression techniques will only improve. I wish there were *no* exclusives, get what system u can afford or want & be happy. That's all I've got, but a word of advise whether you have a PS3, a 360 or a Wii - we are ALL gamers ! We are reaping the benefits of the Technological Age, & we are all very blessed. Love your brothers, don't hate ... APPRECIATE. Peace.

[UJUSTLOSTONE]

Point Well Taken

[midgard229]

im a sony fan, and i still like MS, to tell you the truth i can give 2 craps if MGS gets ported or not, why is anyone mad about it? its not like you cant play the game

isnt it about if the game is fun or not? not who gets to play it?? ya look at everything as a competition, i think its good that everyone gets to play a great game, but people tend to be greedy even with something that isn't made by them.

MS fans, if it gets ported, Enjoy, the MG series a a great series, tho ya shud play snake eater lol get familiar

[xbotsRidiots]

so metal gear is a fighting game now!!!

Kitaue said Konami may need to expand the target hardware for its blockbuster fighting game Metal Gear Solid,

yeah ill wait for official confirmation.

[ASSASSYN 36o]

Thats like halo saying can we sleep with other people. LOL!

[Rhezin]

LOL I dont even like this game and now sony fangirls are gonna lose it! LOL!!

[Loudninja]

DOny you find that weird?Its BS

[MetalProxy]

I noticed this also but Iam sure it will spreed over the net thanks to this rubbish. Its getting really freaking old. Those xbots wont even play the game!

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

Even though I dont like MG games, its a hard blow for Sony to lose this but hey they did it to themseves this round MS had nothing to do with it but be a competitor. (Although Droids love to blame all the PS3 woes on MS) I would give you Droids more sh!t but you guys have had a rough week with Sony having to drop price so early and Killzone looking like sh!t, I think I'll let you guys be for a day... maybe two. Maybe this E3 will show more for the PS3, who am I kidding it's just gong to be more vids of LAIR and Heavenly Sword, with a heaping spoonfull of the normal BS Sony feeds it's fans.

[PS3n360]

MGS games suck I wouldnt buy it if it came to 360. Sony can keep that geriatric mullet sporting dork in a skin suit. so lame.

[zonetrooper5]

They could make MGS4 for the PS3, PC and Xbox 360, they would make alot of money then. Plus I would like to get MGS4 on the 360 as well.

[JIN KAZAMA]

from a pure business stand point, I wouldnt blame Konami from bringing MGS4 to the 360, and if they are REALLY smart, they would make MGS4 for the Wii also. If I owned Konami, i wouldnt think twice about bringing it over to the 360, because that would generate a ton of money.
if 360 gets it, PS3 still gets it too, so its not like Sony will be missing out. THe whole selfish thing doesnt matter to these companies. All of us know that we would be doing the SAME thing, 360 fnaboys and Sony fanboys!

@Jason xg1: Wow, you really showed us droids huh. Damn, I love your loyalty to MS, you must be getting SOOO much by Bill Gates himself. It must make you feel sooo special that Bill Gates himself will be nominating you as the new CEO of MS because of the things you say on N4g.com. Good job there buddy.
Lets see, if MGS4 does come to the 360, guess what, Sony has a TON of First party games that will BLOW away anyhting we ahve seen, and you wont be getting those. But then when you see those games, you'll say, "Oh they suck, they arent SH!T" and all the good stuff like that right.
PLAY B3YOND

[Adamalicious]

I do think that Konami will want to port it over to the 360, but I wonder how they would do it. With Kojima saying the 50 Gig BRD isn't enough space etc - wouldn't they have to modify the game to a point where it wouldn't measure up to the PS3 version?

[darkvenom]

my opinion it really does'nt matter if they port this sweet game over to the 360 everyone should be able to enjoy it,that being said i'd rather buy the PS3 version since it's being made with the PS3 as the lead platform.

[mpnj2003]

little impact??? 2800%increment just in amazon.com.

[J@D]

correction... 3200%

[gnothe1]

darknight, but what if the 360 version was split between 2 dvds an had MORE CONTENT, online play an looked sharper, ran at 60fps compared to 30 fps on the PS3, would you still buy it for the PS3 just because it was made for the PS3!! what if there were able to do things graphically with the 360 that they weren't able to do with the PS3, because even though all you guys say the PS3 is more powerful it HASNT SHOWED IT!! would you still buy the PS3 version!!

[kornbeaner]

If the full game was to be released for the 360 it would have to be released on 5-6 DVDs. This is a massive game that as of now is still running low on space on a DL'd Blu-ray (50 gigs) I know compression technology has come a long way but there is no way on earth that you can compress almost 50 gigs of data into 18 gigs without a massive loss of quality to the final product. If it goes to the 360 it goes, but I don't see the 360 getting the same or better version of the game with it's DVD format.

[darkvenom]

how could you have more content? when Hideo Kojima stated that the blu-ray did'nt have enough room,he said he needed more than 50 gigs,so to say that the game and extra content would fit on 2 discs,does'nt make any sense.unless they compress the dvd's but even that would require more than two discs.and as far as buying the 360 version? no i would'nt.just like if 360 is the lead platform in a multiplat game i'd rather buy the 360 version.

[CrazzyMan]

why not wait for E3 Konami conference?
i mean, less then 2 days left, what is a point to argue NOW? it`s pointless till new info about MGS4 from E3 comes. =)

p.s. in best case, mgs4 will be a port on x360, which will be released after 1 year. How many people today care about geow on pc?? Same will be here.
people, it`s pointless. PLAY GAMES. =)

[XxZxX]

You say yes and Kojima say no. Who has more authority??

[7ero H3LL]

IT Fit on just two GD's,and where dose it say only for ps3 i havent seen that in fukin 2 fukin years shhhhhhhhit. Hell THis guy says "to other consoles". that could just mean pc aswell it has blueray and HD dvd.I own all three and ps3 Blueray is Slow. I Played Need for speed with my girl. she gave me a BJ and a HJ just for being patient:
(

[darkvenom]

Bluray is slow?!, are you serious?! i now have my PS3 and my 46" 1080P HDTV Samsung,and i have not noticed anything slow about the Bluray.maybe you should quit smoking those bongs while you're watching bluray movies. j/k!, but seriously it's not slow.

[7ero H3LL]

And yet they send a fps to fight with GOW ........WHY?

[7ero H3LL]

I KILL THE NIGGA WHO DISES MY SPELIN

[ShiftyLookingCow]

FO tard

[EDF 2017]

It will arrive on the 360, i for one will not buy it.

[The Real Joker]

Yes you will.

[BIadestarX]

haha... Sony fanboys flame everyone on this site that said.. that it that this game may be released on the xbox 360.... well... well... well.. what have we here?

[JCDenton]

So....after everything PS3 fans said about X360 fans....after all those "MGS4 cannot be done on Xbox 360" crap. What will happen if MGS4 become a multiplatform game and get released on X360? What would PS3 and Xbox 360 fans say then? As for 360 fans, I'm sure it would be a lot of "I told you so" comments. But what would PS3 fans say? Would they say "Meh...it's a crappy game, anyway" or would they just eat their words...?

[7ero H3LL]

IF It was to come out for 360 and pc(vista)this will MS's forth time with konami on an mgs project.

[Anything but Cute]

If Konami doesn't support PS3, it's over. That's all I needed to know. Everything will be multi platform. I'm already making arrangments to sell my PS3 and pick up an XBOX 360. I'm not really disappointed anymore. I'm more relived.

FFXIII will follow suit

XBOX 360 has everything. Leaving PS3 with nothing but a bunch of unknown first party games. It's over Sony guys. I'm as big a Sony fan as there was and if I decided to change, anyone can. It's over.

Devil May Cry
Metal Gear Solid 4
Halo 3
Madden 08 (better fram rates)
Grand Theft Auto IV with episodes
Silent Hill 5

All coming to XBOX 360. This was an ass whooping. Complete shut out. Now I can go back to enjoying games and compare what should really be compared... games. Not wondering if my hardware is on it's last legs.

PS3 gets:

Lair
Uncharted
Heavenly Sword
Ratchet & Clank

Wow!!

[psycho360]

But now that the price drop has been announced you'd better hurry up to sell your ps3 as it might not fetch as much as you'd have gotten sometime back. You can go in for a trade in offer from where you purchased your ps3 and can get an elite.

[AngryTypingGuy]

Welcome to the dark side my friend. You will love it...the best the gaming world has to offer!

[Groo]

Lol, MGS games, 1.5 hours of gameplay, 60 hours of Cutscenes.

[Groo]

I wish someone could make one (fun) multiplatform game for ps3, 360 and maybe even pc... and no I'm not talking about FFXI even though it is for all 3, well ps2 but you can download it on to ps3. A game were all of us can talk our trash and beat the crap out of each other at the same time.

[Shaka2K6]

Hideo Kojima knows better MGS2 was a huge flop on xbox, Twin Snakes was yet another huge flop on game cube, i think Hideo by now understands that all MGS fans are going to buy PS products thats why we Got Acid1 and 2 and Portable Ops exclusive to PSP,x360 is dead in Japan, nobody is gonna buy this game on x360.

' ' Wow - Xboxers really want this game! Why?, because they love MGS. No! its just because they want to steel another exclusive from Sony to make them feel that bit better. Quite sad really. ' '

Exactly xbugs arent not interested in this game at all its just another another exclusive they want to steal from Sony but its not gonna happend ok Stealh games are to complicated for you xbugs go play your easy FPS's like halo 2.1 and horrible splinter cell series.

[etownone]

hahaha.... it sure is funny reading these posts.

MGS4 i believe will come to 360. Just my opinion, not trying to piss anyone off, but sony messed up this generation making such an expensive console, powerful yes, but too damn expensive. Will never reach the mass market. M$ made a GAMING console with potentiol to hit mass market possible this year.

Mass market meaning the sweet $199

[kornbeaner]

MS will not lower their premium pack to that low price anytime soon, and please dont say you meant the core because the core is a joke.

to top it off MS fans don't like MGS they like Splinter Cell, So if it comes it comes but MGS is a system seller in japan as disappointing as the sales have been there in Japan for the PS3 one this game hits the PS3 that will change.

[TheFamilyGuy]

The price drop is definitely going to being about a good increase in PS3 sales.

If people were swarming for $480 elites, then a $500 PS3 doesn't seem too pricey.

The problem still is that by Spring 2008, there will probably be close to 20 million 360s on the market. It would take a lot of restraint from Konami not to try to tap that market when PS3 most likely won't even have past 7-10 million

[TruthHurts]

If the company only thought of the install base, this game would be a PS2...........you heard me PS2 exclusive.

Get Real.

[daghost1125]

all that talk about it can't be done and it made for the ps3 whatever when it comes down to it's all about that green $$$$$ Will it come at the same as ps3 i highly doubt it but if it comes out in the future that pretty much a wrap only thing especially with xbox core coming down to $250 same as the wii it be could trouble trouble.

[TruthHurts]

the core is not a "weapon" its a "setback"
alot of games coming out will not be able to play one the core due to no HDD.
most likely starting w/ GTA4.

[IQUITN4G]

Some people say that Splinter is better that Metal Gear and while it may be true( i say not) ,it's certainly not for game polish.Splinter has always had terrible rippling and wobbly animations.The next splinter may address some of these things but something you can always say for MGS is that is has an impeccable amount of shine.Not really a fan myself of either games.

Don't hold out on an xbox version being any good if it were to be ported considering the lazy effort from Konami converting MGS2 - pure crap compared to the PS2 version yet clearly xbox had better hardware.If MG4 ever comes to 360 ,i wouldn't be surprised to see a sloppy version.

[dissectionalrr]

eh... i don't really care if it comes to 360 or not. mgs has always been more of an interactive movie than an actual game (to me, atleast). i'll take splinter cell over it any day.

[Violater]

MGS4 tattoo??
I go to sleep now, i expect the internet to explode into a gazillion pieces by the time I wake up.

[tomfoolery]

now their mounting up to lose loyal fanbase like #69 Lorenzforus.
Welcome to the 360 crew brother.We've got best and biggest current gen
gang in the world.

[M_Prime]

Just get a WII and don't worry about MGS.. its that simple..

just pop in ur MARIO GALAXY or SSB:BRAWL and put ur mind to rest..

now if MGS comes to WII.. that will be the day many people will go WTF!?!

and it can happen (LOL) since WII instalbase is huge for the amount of time its been out..