DETAILS Format Playstation 2 Released 16 Dec 2004 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPM-65789 Size (cm) 37 x 30 x 11 Weight (kg) 1.96

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True to form, Konami launch the 3rd Metal Gear Solid opus with a luxury 'Premium Pack' box set. Includes: - Game (feat. US box art) - Art Book - Shagohod tank 1/104 scale model - 'Premium' DVD (view contents image)

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 16 Dec 2004 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPM-65790 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.18

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Original Japanese release of the third Metal Gear Solid. As always Kojima goes completely overboard on the low-brow cut-scenes, but the game still shines through. PS2 case, PS2 DVD-ROM, booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 16 Dec 2004 Publisher Konami Product ID SLPM-68516 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.18

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'Shareholder Generous Treat Edition' of MGS3 originally given away to Konami stockholders. Features the US box art (same as the 'Premium Package' edition). PS2 case, PS2 DVD-ROM, booklet.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 6 Jan 2005 Publisher Konami Product ID ISBN4-86155-024-6 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.5 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.44

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Konami's first 'Official Guide' is a clear, polished and straightforward affair. Presents simple and easy-to-use maps, stage layouts, walkthrough tips, and a glossary at the end covers mini-games and items. 256 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 25 Feb 2005 Publisher Media Works Product ID ISBN4-8402-2965-1 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 2.1 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.56

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High quality indie guide from Dengeki PlayStation magazine. Features a complete breakdown of each area with maps, strategies and combat advice; followed by a weapon inventory, a 'Maniax' appendix, and a look at the 'Snake vs Monkey' game. 288 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 22 Mar 2005 Publisher Konami Product ID ISBN4-86155-025-4 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 3 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.88

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Konami's second 'Official Guide' is a giant 536-page tribute to anything even vaguely involving snakes. No need for small talk, everything you need is here - it's not called 'The Complete' for nothing! 536 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Book Released 6 Apr 2005 Publisher Shinkigensha Product ID ISBN4-7753-0362-7 Size (cm) 17.7 x 11 x 4 Weight (kg) 0.56

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Final 'Scenario Book' in a set of three, covering every single line of text & dialogue featured in the Japanese release of Metal Gear Solid 3 (2004). 796 pages (text only), 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.

DETAILS Format Nintendo 3DS Released 8 Mar 2012 Publisher Konami Product ID CTR-AMGJ-JPN Size (cm) 13.5 x 12.3 x 1.3 Weight (kg) 0.09

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MGS3 comes to the Nintendo 3DS complete with 3D jungles and a touch screen weapon equip system. Standard 3DS case, 3DS game card, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Nintendo 3DS Released 8 Mar 2012 Publisher Konami Product ID RR018-J1 Size (cm) ? Weight (kg) ?

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Deluxe box set presentation of the 3DS MGS3 remake, bundled with a limited edition 'Snake Skin' Nintendo 3DS unit. Get it while stocks last!

DETAILS Format Nintendo 3DS Released 8 Mar 2012 Publisher Hori Product ID 3DS-098 Size (cm) ? Weight (kg) ?

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Official Hori accessory set. Includes: - Protective shell - Camouflage stickers - Carry case pouch - Retractable stylus

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 8 Mar 2012 Publisher EnterBrain ISBN 978-4-04-727965-0 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.5 (A5) Weight (kg) ?

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Official guide book release for the 3DS MGS3 remake. 288 pages, Japanese.