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Konami hints at Metal Gear Solid 4 for Xbox 360?

October 15, 2008 in Rumor comments 46

The rumor just won't die! At the Tokyo Game Show, Konami PR mouthpiece Yoshitaka Arai hinted that Metal Gear Solid 4 might make it's way to the XBox 360 due to the high demand for it to happen.

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While at TGS, Konami PR mouthpiece Yoshitaka Arai told Morningstar:

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The worldwide demand for an Xbox 360 version (of MGS4) is quite high, and it is something we are currently looking in to.
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  • 1
    Jaw7765 Oct 15, 08
    If it did, it would be awesome because I really want to play it. But I would want everything on 2 discs, make sure there's enough room to play the whole game with out taken out anything. Or use one play disc and another to install like the last bit of levels or story (kinda what my Oblivion: Game of the Year edition did with the expansion pack)
    • 2
      BlackLabel Oct 15, 08
      2 discs even under heavy compression you would probably be lucky with 4 discs, 6 discs if it was uncompressed like on the Playstation 3 and i assume most Xbox 360ers what the same version the Playstation 3 gamers got and no a version with compressed graphics and lower quality sound etc..
      • 0
        PacoDG Oct 15, 08
        I think it would be uncompressed about 4-5 discs.

        I rather get up and change a disc then wait 10 minutes so the game could load each level.

        Anyways, from what I'm reading elsewhere, they are talking about Metal Gear franchise expanding, not re-releasing MGS4 on the 360:

        http://www.gamegazette.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=52

        http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2008/10/14/mgs4-ps3-only-but-mgs5/
        • 1
          Koloth Oct 15, 08
          No uncompressed it would have to be 6 disks. It fills a 50GB Blu-ray disk. DVD9 only holds 8.5GB simple math would tell you that 5 disks isn't enough.
        • 0
          PacoDG Oct 15, 08
          Despite claims made by Kojima made before the game came out (ie, the ones of him saying that the bluray disc wasn't big enough for the game, etc), in the end, the game is only 30.1GB

          http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=314466 (This thread has a screenshot if you scroll down)
        • 1
          Koloth Oct 15, 08
          Actually Kojima only said the 25GB Blu-rays weren't big enough.
        • 0
          Daigoji_Gai Oct 15, 08
          Hmm I dont wait 10 minutes between levels...
      • 3
        Seproth Oct 15, 08
        quote Daigoji Gai
        Hmm I dont wait 10 minutes between levels...
        Had to wait 2-5 between levels on PS3 version...
  • 1
    Goldva_X Oct 15, 08
    Couldn't care less, really. I completed it back in June. The only one's who might go nuts are the MGS fanboys lol.
  • 2
    Absolute Oct 15, 08
    If this happens, I'm selling my PS3.

    Simple as that, not enough reasons for me to keep it.
    • 0
      pooOBKp Oct 15, 08
      That's probably what would happen to me too. I'll see in a week after I've been playing LBP and how good it will be.
  • 2
    Gutter_Tech Oct 15, 08
    kojima has said about 50 times now that mgs4 will never go to 360. deal with it.
    • 0
      Daigoji_Gai Oct 15, 08
      My man! Preach brother gutter! PREACH!
  • 1
    PangTong_Blademaster Oct 15, 08
    They would have to delete huge chunks from the plotline and also remove a few characters and vital pieces of equipment if it was to ever port, and if it did that then it would be awful to play.

    If Metal Gear Online cropped up on the 360 that would be acceptable but still, MGS's spirit has always been bundled with SONY, so dont count on it, fanboys.
    • 4
      Lost_Cause Oct 15, 08
      Because if you want MGS4 to be ported you MUST be a fanboy.

      While being super defensive in even bringing up the term ISN'T being a fanboy...
    • 0
      Tenken* Oct 15, 08
      Right, deleting parts of the game because the concept of multiple discs is a heretical thought..
    • 2
      FinalFantasyFanaticc Oct 15, 08
      Wow you really are an idiotic fanboy aren't you? Scared because your 'glorious' MGS4 might be coming over to 360?
      Yes im sure that Konami would remove alot from the game....Not.
      Theres nothing wrong with multiple discs and btw, that crap about the game always being with SONY? Yeah, that don't work anymore, look at Tekken.
      • 0
        Daigoji_Gai Oct 15, 08
        Hmm, I don't think he is scared, but give him props for his fanboy love.. (I am blinded by Fallout 3 and demand it is GOTY 2008)...

        That said, if Konami looks at the numbers, they would see that MGS2 ported over to the Xbox generated abysmal sales (then again it is believed by many to be the worst of the series, i like it for what it is)

        Granted the 360 audience is broader than the original Xbox BUT I don't think a Metal Gear game will do as well as it does on the Playstation, since as Pang pointed out, the spirit of metal gear has been with sony, and the loyal fanboys that boost sales went ahead and purchased a PS3 knowing a MG was on the way...

        I wonder if, knowing the PS3 is already installed with the core audience, would it still generate historic MG sales # if on the 360...

        Worth thinking about. Many gamers have multiple consoles, but by the responses, not everyone.
        • 0
          Slumpy monkey Oct 16, 08
          All of that sale crap is kind of BS.
          You can pretty much tell that he could push around 12 mill copies if he ported it to 360.


          The only ones who are really against this are fanboy's. But W/e it will most likely get shot down.
      • 0
        Final Blade Oct 16, 08
        You're the idiotic fanboy, cause you have no clue about MGS4.
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        Yes im sure that Konami would remove alot from the game....Not.
        Actually they do have to remove alot of stuff, since in the game there's plenty of advertisements of Sony products like PSP, cell phones...etc the list goes on. So if this were to be ported, which by the looks of it and the facts(Koloth), its not going to, they'll have to change alot of the stuff.

        He isn't scared cause time and time again this rumor has been squashed by the man himself who directed this game, Kojima(as well as Konami). It makes fanboys like you get their hopes up believing in old rumors that clearly can't die, just to give another game under the Xbox name. Sorry its not happening.
        • 1
          Ameer Oct 16, 08
          Who said that they needed to be removed (the product endorsements)? They don't have to be changed at all.
        • 1
          Koloth Oct 16, 08
          No, they don't have to be changed. Save for of course the fact that Microsoft probably wouldn't appreciate a 20 hour commercial for Sony and Mac products on their console. Not to mention the blu-ray joke would make absolutely no sense at all on the 360.
        • 0
          Final Blade Oct 17, 08
          So you're saying they're going to keep Sony advertisements for products in the game, their competitor? Sorry thats ridiculous assumption and thats what I mean that needs to be changed. So yes they do need to get rid of those stuff.
        • 0
          Slumpy monkey Oct 17, 08
          Not really, Do you really think someone is going to go "ZOMFG I R SELLIN MA XBOX NOW CUZ MGS DISSED IT AWW HELL NAW".

          No, If the only way MGS was going to xbox was if they didn't have to change anything then MS would defo let it.

          A few bits of advertisement here and there is a small price to pay for a huge deal.

          They obviously wont like it, but its not %100 has to be changed.
        • 0
          Red 9 Oct 17, 08
          I love how everyone's speaking like this has been confirmed...
        • 0
          Slumpy monkey Oct 17, 08
          Were not, The conversation was far from that.

          We were just talking about the in-game ads.

          It has nothing to do with it being confirmed or not.
        • 0
          Final Blade Oct 18, 08
          Slumpy you have no idea what you're talking about. MS doesn't want to have a game that has advertisements using Sony controllers, Media discs, PSP, Cell phones and Music players within games. Think about it in a company stand point. They want games that only advertise MS equipment. Having games with Sony equipment will end up screwing MS and making more sales appear for Sony, which knowing MS doesn't need at this time. They're getting beaten every month this year in majority of the world from the PS3. From a business standpoint, if this were to be ported they need to get rid of the Sony ads, tweak them to have MS ads instead so advertise their products. Thats competition and how businesses work. There's no way going around it. But since this is false due to this PR guy lying, then there's no need for it.
        • 1
          Slumpy monkey Oct 18, 08
          Did you just read what I said?


          First off, For them to even see the ads they will have to buy a Xbox and the game.


          Then MS isn't even in the Cellphone, Media disk or hand-held markets.

          Are you serriously thinking that someone is going to buy an xbox and MGS then take it back the next day to trade it all in for a PS3 because MGS told them too?


          Please, Your the one who has no idea what your talking about.
      • 1
        Ameer Oct 18, 08
        Screwing MS? People are buying the game on their system and not the competitors ffs. It's hardly a loss, from a hypothetical standpoint.
  • 0
    Killosity Oct 15, 08
    I would have considered selling my PS3 if this game was available for the 360 but the upcoming PS3 lineup for 2008-2009 secures my PS3 for the generation.

    If it does go to Xbox360 though, pick it up! Its bloody good.
  • 0
    Zaek Oct 15, 08
    They can have MGS4 good game and I already have had my fill. I can feel proud owning MGS4 on the system of the choice.
  • 0
    Red 9 Oct 15, 08
    When they say "they're looking into it", they usually mean they've already started work on it.

    So this is basically a guarantee that MGS4 is going to show up on 360. Go ahead, start sellin your PS3s now.
    • 0
      Killosity Oct 16, 08
      Fair enough to Kojima I say. The Xbox 360 user base is bigger (although not by a lot), and the sheer hype and awe surrounding the title will allow it to sell copies for the 360. I would pick it up again on the 360.
    • 1
      Koloth Oct 16, 08
      If it came from anyone other than a PR guy I might give that some credence. But it is a PR guy, all they do is spread rumors and try to appease the public. I say ignore it until it comes from someone with some clout.
      • 0
        Red 9 Oct 16, 08
        This just in, Kojima's announcing the 360 version, along with it having 30 extra VR levels and the ability to play as Raiden.[/sarcasm](because somehow it wasn't obvious enough XD)
        • 1
          Koloth Oct 16, 08
          And you get that info from where?

          Don't start more rumors.
        • 0
          Capn Droid Oct 16, 08
          This just in, Kojima's announcing a souped up 11 disc version for the 360, with many incredibly new features, including a hot dog sniper rifle and a playable character named Koloth.

        • 0
          Red 9 Oct 16, 08
          Info is bogus. I made it up obviously. Ah, sarcasm, ye is a cruel mistress on ye internets!
        • 2
          Koloth Oct 16, 08
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          and a playable character named Koloth.
          Finally, I knew Kojima loved me best.

          Oh wait... this was all a joke?... Koloth sad now.
      • 0
        Killosity Oct 17, 08
        YOUR ALL WRONG. KOJIMA JUST TEXTED ME, CONFIRMING IT.
  • 1
    Bread Effect Oct 16, 08
    It gives another reason to not switch over to PS3 for the Xbox 360 gamers. Not like the PS3 is bad in all, just it's rather pricey when you want both consoles. Sort of glad this might come true. I might be able to actually play this game.
    • 0
      Red 9 Oct 16, 08
      Yes, but most people don't want both...
  • 2
    BANDITO ATTACK Oct 16, 08
    i'm not even proposing that this would be remotely likely to happen; but i theorize that if mgs4 were to be ported with extra content, all ps3s would detonate where they stand.

    i dont even believe this is happening tho. the dude keeps on saying IT AINT HAPPENING YOU DUMDUMS and everyone ignores it when a new 'rumor' crops up.
    • 1
      Red 9 Oct 16, 08
      Yes, but I think saying a 360 version is being considered is a little bit of a big statement for a dismissive PR guy. You should take this seriously.
      • 0
        Koloth Oct 16, 08
        Bull, he is a PR guy. His job by definition is to keep people interested in the company and asking questions. Clearly he took notice that the question keeps getting asked and decided to stir the pot some more. There is no more to this comment than that. It gets people like you and 360 fanboys excited because they think there is something more to it.

        Also point of note I tell people I'm considering things all the time. Most of the time if it is something I don't want to do, it is a blow off response to get them to leave me alone for a while. If I want to do it the only reason I would say I'm comsidering it is because I have no idea how to do it yet.

        In other words "we're considering it" means they have no plans to do it and aren't working on it right now.
        • 0
          Red 9 Oct 16, 08
          My wisdom is inferior. Of course, comparing a 15 year old's wisdom to a 29 year old's wisdom is a tad unfair, but you get me

          I've never really understood PR guys up until now, because I obviously don't go to Game Conferences, and they're not very important people to begin with. So the above info is quite useful.

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