Here's something unique for all you Metal Gear Solid fans, as Konami confirmed this morning that it is indeed releasing an MGS bundle for the PlayStation 2 in preparation for MGS4, entitled Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection.

The Essential Collection will feature MGS for the original PlayStation, the director's cut of MGS2 and MGS3 in a "commemorative package" with artwork by Yoji Shinkawa. The bundle retails for the wonderfully low price of $29.99 and is an excellent way to relive those nostalgic stealth moments while you eagerly await Guns of the Patriots.

"Since its inception, the Metal Gear Solid franchise has been one of the most successful game series in the history of video games, receiving worldwide recognition and praise," said Anthony Crouts, Vice President of Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. "Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection represents a great value for gamers, bringing together three must-have classic titles which pioneered the stealth action genre."

Konami's MGS: Essential Collection is scheduled to ship on March 18 with the appropriate Mature rating. Feel free to preorder at the link.

Three cheers for backwards compatibility.

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