MGS4 shipments hit 3 million mark

By Ellie Gibson Published 27 June, 2008

Game has helped shift PS3s, says Kaz.

The total number of Metal Gear Solid 4 discs shipped now stands at 3 million, according to IGN.

That'll include a million sold in Europe, plus half a million shifted in Japan. There's no official figure for the US yet but it's more than 12, we'd wager.

The 3 million figure was revealed at a Sony investor briefing in Tokyo yesterday. Apparently Kaz Hirai told attendees Metal Gear Solid 4 has helped shift more PS3 consoles. Wonder if Oli's review also helped?

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Comments (15) Latest comment 4 years ago

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  • the_dudefather #1 4 years ago

    in b4 'shipped not sold lol'

    which is a valid point

  • alimokrane #2 4 years ago

    sales numbers of the game have dropped from 500k during first week to 50k in the second week in Japan by the way according to Media Create Numbers. To me that's not a cause for celebration.
    Edited by 2 at 27/06/08 @ 10:55

  • penhalion #3 4 years ago

    MGS4 has helped shift more PS3....ok technically in Japan it did but, come on now at this stage in the game it sounds like Microsoft and Sony are saying these great sales thinks to convince themselves they aren't under selling by a huge margin.

  • betahoven #4 4 years ago

    Post deleted at 09:36:16 17-12-2011

  • NewbieZilla #5 4 years ago

    MGS 3 sold less than 4 million. It amuses me when I see people who say it'll sell 7 million.

    Oh, and lol @ Ellie. Though it doesn't piss off fanboys here as much as it would at GameTrailers. There any prodding of MGS 4 really gets the hornet nest going.

  • #6 4 years ago

    This game is going to sell alot more than that i think. Okay its not getting the stupid amount of advertising that say Halo3 did where MS shoved it down every xbox fanboys throat but I def think this game over a period is going to really sell well.

    Im only saying this cos Ive never played or seen a game that looks like this or plays like this. Im a converted fan for def.

  • bad09 #7 4 years ago

    @ NewbieZilla

    "MGS 3 sold less than 4 million. It amuses me when I see people who say it'll sell 7 million."

    A very valid point, one which many MGS fanboys choose to ignore. But seeing as 4 is a direct sequel I wouldn't be surprised if it does reach the numbers of 1 and 2 (MGS - 6 million, MGS2 7 million according to Wikipedia)

    I agree about Eliie, she has been trying to stir 'em up with every MGS article :)


    @ farticusmaximus

    Yeah I laughed at that comment to, I always find the Halo hate funny! Shame as it is a brilliant game. If only they can get over their insecurities of liking something not Sony.......


    Edited by 1 at 27/06/08 @ 10:05

  • bad09 #8 4 years ago

    @ Nick_JC1

    True but the charts are funny things. How many platforms is MGS4 on and how many is Indy on.........

  • alimokrane #9 4 years ago

    @betahoven

    Woops! meant to say not a cause for celebration. fixed.

  • septimus #10 4 years ago

    @bad09: Halo 3 is far from brilliant. Halo 1 was brilliant. Halo 3 is meh.

  • bad09 #11 4 years ago

    @ septimus

    Can't agree, obviously you do not play online if you think 1 was better. Halo3 was fantastic fun in MP and personally I loved SP just as much as 1 and 2.

  • betahoven #12 4 years ago

    Post deleted at 09:36:16 17-12-2011

  • StrayBezza #13 4 years ago

    I rarely feel the need to comment on these forums, I just enjoy reading the usually adept and intelligent comments on PS3 and 360 games (p.s I own both systems) but I have to interject -

    Farticus - you are indeed an utter knobend.

  • smelly #14 4 years ago

    NEWS FLASH

    First half decent exclusive on a console sells a lot.

    More news at eleven..

  • Vic #15 4 years ago

    "First half decent exclusive on a console sells a lot."

    Idiot.