DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 29 Nov 2001 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPM-65077 Size (cm) 30 x 22 x 5.3 Weight (kg) ?

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Deluxe 'Premium Package' box set presentation, includes: - 'Metal Gear Solid 2' game (view) (alternate cover art) - 'Premium Disc' DVD (view) (movies, commercials, making of) - 'Metal Gear Chronicle' book (A4 size, art, sketches, interviews) - 'Platinum Snake figure' (Snake figurine in box) Luxury through and through!

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 29 Nov 2001 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPM-65078 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.4 Weight (kg) 0.17

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'Stand-alone' release of Metal Gear Solid 2, arguably one of the most anticipated sequels in gaming history. PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour manual.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 29 Nov 2001 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPM-68503 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.17

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'Commemoration Issue' of MGS2, a 'Not for Sale' edition originally given away to major Konami stockholders (same as the 'Gold' Premium Pack of the original MGS). Currently out of stock, but not quite as rare as you'd think.

Metal Gear Solid 2 Kōshiki Guide Saisoku Kōryaku Hen
メタルギアソリッド2 公式ガイド 最速攻略編
KONAMI OFFICIAL GUIDE - KŌSHIKI GUIDE SERIES

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 29 Nov 2001 Publisher Konami / NTT Product ID ISBN4-7571-8109-4 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.25

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Mini 'Official Guide' from Konami, an 'Abbreviated Swift Attack Compilation' released on the same day as the game itself. Chapters include 'Characters File', 'Sneaking Skill', 'Area Guide: Tanker' and 'Area Guide: Plant'. Basic, efficient and to the point. 112 pages, full colour, Japanese.

Metal Gear Solid 2 Kōshiki Guide Book
メタルギアソリッド2 公式ガイドブック
KONAMI OFFICIAL GUIDE - KONAMI KANPEKI KŌRYAKU SERIES

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 10 Dec 2001 Publisher Konami Product ID ISBN4-575-16290-6 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.2 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.28

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Second 'Official Guide Book' from Konami, featuring the same maps and layout as the first guide but with a much larger introduction and walkthrough, 'Scenario' analysis, and 'Extra' section depicting all the secrets, tricks and bonuses. 176 pages, full colour, Japanese.

Metal Gear Solid 2 Perfect Guide
メタルギアソリッド2 パーフェクトガイド
KONAMI OFFICIAL GUIDE - PERFECT SERIES

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 21 Dec 2001 Publisher Konami Product ID ISBN4-7753-0032-6 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.4 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.33

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Konami's 'Perfect Guide' is even more refined than the first two. Segregated into two distinct sections for 'Tanker' and 'Plant', the book introduces even clearer map layouts and finishes off with a detailed appendix. 207 pages, full colour, Japanese.

Metal Gear Solid 2 Saisoku Kōryaku Chart
メタルギアソリッド2 最速攻略チャート
DENGEKI KŌRYAKU OH

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 25 Dec 2001 Publisher Dengeki PS Product ID ISBN4-8402-1917-6 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 0.9 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.21

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Digest guide book from Dengeki PlayStation magazine, an 'Abbreviated Swift Attack Chart' dedicated to all you time-attackers out there. Presents a clear and no-nonsense selection of 3D maps with item and enemy listings, peppered with hints and strategies. 96 pages, full colour, Japanese.

Metal Gear Solid 2 Kanzen Kōryaku Guide
メタルギアソリッド2 完全攻略ガイド
KŌDANSHA GAME BOOKS

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 15 Feb 2002 Publisher Kodansha Product ID ISBN4-06-339650-9 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.3 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.21

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Kodansha deliver a colourful and meticulous 'Complete Capture Guide' boasting super-detailed maps for every stage with precise enemy & item locations, and extensive 'boss attack' and 'Secret' sections. Very nice indeed. 207 pages, full colour, Japanese.

Metal Gear Solid 2 Kōshiki Guide
メタルギアソリッド2 公式ガイド
KONAMI OFFICIAL GUIDE - KŌSHIKI GUIDE SERIES

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 28 Feb 2002 Publisher Konami Product ID ISBN4-7571-8114-0 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.8 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.58

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Fourth (!) 'Official Guide' from Konami. Some might say they're starting to take the piss, but then again they really do seem to get better as they go along. At 306 pages, this was the biggest of 'em all - until the 'Expert File' came out a week later. 306 pages, full colour, Japanese.

Metal Gear Solid 2 Kōshiki Kanzen Guide Expert File
メタルギアソリッド2 公式完全ガイド エキスパート・ファイル
KONAMI OFFICIAL GUIDE - KONAMI KANPEKI KŌRYAKU SERIES

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 5 Mar 2002 Publisher Konami Product ID ISBN4-575-16307-4 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 2.5 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.63

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No fooling around now: at 412-pages, the 'Official Complete Guide - Expert File' is a beast. It presents individual 'Tanker' and 'Plant' maps for every single difficulty setting (EASY, NORMAL, HARD, VERY HARD and EXTREME), noting the location of every item, weapon, enemy and dog tag along the way. The most expensive, but also the best. 412 pages, full colour, Japanese.

Metal Gear Solid 2 Complete Guide
メタルギアソリッド2 コンプリートガイド
FAMITSU GUIDE BOOK

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 27 Mar 2002 Publisher Enterbrain Product ID ISBN4-7577-0820-3 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 2.2 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.51

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Enterbrain's 'Complete Guide' is no less than the 8th guide book for Metal Gear Solid 2. Gotta believe the hype. It's an excellent book though - it features massive chapters on gameplay, super-detailed maps, extensive 'Boss Battle' hints, 'Dog Tag', 'Item' and 'Time Attack' sections. 370 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Book + DVD Released 15 Apr 2002 Publisher Konami Product ID ISBN4-7753-0064-4 Size (cm) 29.7 x 21 x 1 (A4) Weight (kg) 0.54

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Luxury 'DVD + Book' that takes you through the most extreme 'Perfect Play' you could possibly imagine with the help of a replay DVD, 3D maps, and a comprehensive 'Data' section. For the experts. 130 pages on brown paper (27 in colour) 3-page fold-out poster, DVD disc.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 12 Sep 2002 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPM-65184 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.4 Weight (kg) 0.15

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Interactive 'Making of' bonus disc full of random extra features. Polygons, storyboards, cut scenes, the complete script, preview trailers, and 5 playable VR training levels. PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, 4-page fold-out manual.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 12 Sep 2002 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPM-66503 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.4 Weight (kg) 0.19

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Cut-price 'Mega Hits!' re-issue of MGS2, released on the same day as The Document of Metal Gear Solid 2. PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 19 Dec 2002 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPM-67002 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.4 Weight (kg) 0.19

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Enhanced 'Special Edition' of MGS2 featuring english dialogue, all of the little extras featured in the international versions (US / Europe) and more. PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 6 Nov 2003 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPM-74901 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.4 Weight (kg) 0.19

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'PlayStation the Best' re-release of MGS2 Substance. . PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 21 Oct 2004 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPM-65754 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.21

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Nicely packaged re-release of the original Sons of Liberty for the 'Konami Palace Collection' label, presented in a cardboard sleeve. Cardboard presentation sleeve, PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 21 Oct 2004 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPM-67008 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.21

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The international Substance version also gets itself a nice re-issue for the 'Konami Palace Collection' label. Cardboard presentation sleeve, PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Book Released 6 Apr 2005 Publisher Shinkigensha Product ID ISBN4-7753-0390-2 Size (cm) 17.7 x 11 x 3.9 Weight (kg) 0.52

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Second (of three) 'Scenario Book' releases for the MGS series. Covers every single line of text & dialogue from the Japanese release of Metal Gear Solid 2 (2001). 766 pages (text only), 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-66792~2 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 2 (2001). Includes the bonus 'making of' disc The Document of Metal Gear Solid 2. PS2 case in cardboard sleeve, PS2 DVD-ROM x 2, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 29 Nov 2007 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPM-74255 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.4 Weight (kg) 0.19

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Circa 2007 'PlayStation the Best' re-release of the original MGS2. This game just won't go away! PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format DVD Released 12 June 2008 Publisher Konami Product ID KD-332 Size (cm) 20 x 14 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.17

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Second 'Digital Comic' release after Metal Gear Solid Bande Dessinée, but instead of PSP software it's a standard DVD release this time. Brings the comic book version of Metal Gear Solid 2 to the big screen with full voice acting from the Japanese cast. The second disc includes the same Metal Gear Solid adaptation as the original PSP MGS Bande Dessinée with an all-new voice-over (but no interaction). Tin DVD case, 2 x DVD discs.