DETAILS Format MSX Released 7 July 1987 Publisher Konami Product ID RC750 Size (cm) ? Weight (kg) ?

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And here it is: the original Metal Gear in all its glory! As you'd expect this is now a VERY sought-after item in good / complete condition... It is usually available from specialist stores; please contact for the latest prices and options. Large plastic case, 1Mbit cartridge, monochrome booklet.

DETAILS Format Famicom Released 22 Nov 1987 Publisher Konami Product ID KDS-ME Size (cm) 14 x 9.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.12

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Direct (but rather rushed) conversion of the first Metal Gear for the Famicom. Nowhere near as polished as the MSX2 original, but it still bears the name - and a price tag to match. Standard FC cardboard packaging, 1Mbit cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released Jan 1988 Publisher Konami Shuppan Product ID ISBN4-876550050 Size (cm) 17.3 x 10.5 x 0.5 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Official 'Winning Technique Manual' guide for the FC Metal Gear. A very sought-after book! 64 pages, Japanese.

DETAILS Format GameCube Released 11 Mar 2004 Publisher Konami Product ID RQ033-J1 Size (cm) n/a Weight (kg) n/a

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Luxury 'Premium Pack' presentation of the GC Metal Gear Solid remake. Box set includes: - 'Fox Hound' GameCube (1) - Game w/ different cover art (2) - FC Metal Gear 'Special Disc' (3) - Art book The complete GC setup, and a very valuable Metal Gear collectible!

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 11 Apr 2004 Publisher Konami Product ID ISBN4-7753-0277-9 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.1 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.34

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'Konami Official Guide' book for the GameCube MGS Twin Snakes. Features complete map layouts for every area, a detailed 'Secret' section, item & weapon inventories, and a look at the Famicom Metal Gear re-issue included with the Premium Package. 176 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 22 Dec 2005 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPM-66117~8 Size (cm) 31.5 x 20 x 6 Weight (kg) ?

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Luxury 'Headset Bundle Edition' of the MGS3 'Subsistence' update. Includes 4 items: 1) 2-disc set ('Subsistence' game disc and 'Persistence' bonus disc featuring the first build of Metal Gear Online, and perfect ports of the original MSX2 Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2) 2) 'Existence' DVD 3) Large instructions booklet 4) Kojima Productions USB headset Everything you need!

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 22 Dec 2005 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPM-66220~1 Size (cm) 19.3 x 13.6 x 3.7 Weight (kg) 0.33

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'First Production Edition' box set of MGS3 Subsistence, minus the USB headset. Items are presented inside a cardboard sleeve: 1) 2-disc game 2) 'Existence' DVD 3) Large instructions booklet Still available, but selling out fast!

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 22 Dec 2005 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPM-66223~4 Size (cm) 19.3 x 13.6 x 3.7 Weight (kg) 0.33

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The 'Standard' release includes the game only: 'Subsistence' game disc and 'Persistence' bonus disc. Twin PS2 case, PS2 DVD-ROM x 2, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 12 Jan 2006 Publisher Konami Product ID ISBN4-86155-087-4 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.6 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.40

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Konami 'Official Guide' release for Subsistence, focusing primarily on the 'European Extreme' mode and 'Append Games'. Best thing about this book has to be the Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2 coverage: it features detailed maps and strategies for both titles. 256 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 10 Feb 2006 Publisher EnterBrain Product ID ISBN4-7577-2649-X Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 2.1 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.54

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Famitsu deliver a comprehensive guide for MGS3 Subsistence. All missions are meticulously covered with maps and tactics, with further sections for the 'Extra' and 'Online' games. Sadly, Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2 are somewhat overlooked. 320 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Box Set Released 26 July 2007 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPM-66796 Size (cm) 20 x 15.5 x 8.5 Weight (kg) 1.22

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Luxury 'Metal Gear 20th Anniversary' box set that includes: - Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2 [PS2] - Metal Gear Solid [PS] - Metal Gear Solid 2 [PS2] - The Document of MGS2 [PS2] - Metal Gear Solid 3 [PS2] - Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops [PSP] - 'Metal Gear Saga' DVD A superb set - though it's a shame it doesn't include the enhanced editions (MGS Integral, MGS2 Substance etc). (image 1) (image 2)

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 26 July 2007 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPM-66794~5 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.21

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'Metal Gear 20th Anniversary' re-issue of Metal Gear Solid 3 (2004). Includes a bonus PS2 disc featuring the original MSX2 versions of: - Metal Gear (1987) - Metal Gear 2 (1990) PS2 case in cardboard sleeve, PS2 DVD-ROM x 2, colour booklet.