MGS4 on other platforms?

By Tom Bramwell Published 16 June, 2005

Kojima talks about next-gen.

Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima has told Famitsu that he chose PlayStation 3 for the next instalment in his stealth-action series because of loyalty to Sony, according to a partial translation by US website IGN.

Kojima said that the decision was an easy one because the Metal Gear Solid series had grown up with Sony hardware, the Sony market and Sony's support, it was reported.

However while the game is exclusive to PlayStation 3 at this point, it's not inconceivable that it might port to the likes of Xbox 360 and Nintendo Revolution, although the veteran developer apparently said he'd prefer to do something new with Metal Gear on those platforms - perhaps with a product that distinguishes itself as Metal Gear Acid did on the PlayStation Portable.

Kojima has previously admitted that he has his doubts about PS3 hardware. In an online interview last month, he said he was "not sure...everyone can live up to that high standard that Sony is expecting," before describing the Xbox 360 as more "down to earth".

IGN reports that his latest Famitsu interview sees him commenting on PS3's high level visuals again, before reiterating that Xbox 360 may enjoy more developer support this generation.

He also reportedly said that he expects a few more Nintendo Revolution revelations in the run up to that system's launch, expected in mid-2006. PlayStation 3 is expected to launch next spring, while Xbox 360 will be with us this Christmas.

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Comments (24) Latest comment 7 years ago

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  • Derblington #1 7 years ago

    Seems a sensible chap.

  • Mr_Brown #2 7 years ago

    Sounds about right as regards to the Next Gen Condoles. I still think Sony have shot themselves in the foot to 'get one better than Xbox' Sure great grsphics are great, but if makes it much harder for developers alot will move onto other consoles or alot of creativity may be sacraficed for graphics. But time will tell.

    I am interested in seeing other Metal Gears he's got in stall for other consoles though.

  • jlaakso #3 7 years ago

    Great to see some sense thrown into the speculation for a change.

    Also, I really like the idea of developing substantially different games for different consoles, even if they use the same source material. Of course it would be more expensive and only sensible with sure sellers.

  • JHuxley #4 7 years ago

    Not exactly a surprising announcement. Next they'll be telling us that FIFA 2007 will be multi-format ;)

    arnie: he never said he prefers the 360. Did you actually read the article(s) or just make your own up?

  • IronGiant #5 7 years ago

    Just typical arnie'fanboi bollox.

  • Razz #6 7 years ago

    It almosts seems that they're be no direct competition with the PS3. atm that is. We still don't know the full scope of the Revolution.

  • Blerk #7 7 years ago

    An inclusive?

  • Galvanizer #8 7 years ago

    Hopefully the Revolution game he's making is a fully 3D Boktai game!

    That would OWN! Don't know the hell it will work but I'd love it! :-D

  • Blerk #9 7 years ago

    Didn't we have words about your attitude, arnie?

  • captain-future #10 7 years ago

    shyte. if MGS4 is exclusive I have to buy that media-station-hub-box called "PS3"...

  • Derblington #11 7 years ago

    lol @ Blerk

    Arnie - notice how I'm not arguing today!

  • Grunk #12 7 years ago

    Can I just sum up this afternoon's posts ahead of time so there's no need to go through it, and folk can actually get back to the subject:

    Arnie: the guy said microsoft was better
    Jhuxley : no he didn't
    Arnie: yes he did..... a bit
    Irongiant : M$ fanboy
    Arnie : so what, you smell
    Iron giant : no, you smell
    Djinn: arnie smells
    Shinji: smelling is only an opinion
    Blerk: someone smells
    Teeth : I'm ignoring the smell


    Edited by Grunk at 16/06/05 @ 11:59

  • JHuxley #13 7 years ago

    ""not sure...everyone can live up to that high standard that Sony is expecting," before describing the Xbox 360 as more "down to earth".

    a thinly veiled compliment to the 360 you eurogamer visitors."

    Complimenting the 360 doesn't mean he prefers it. He can like all three, you know? Now, unless I'm mistaken and you're bestest buddies in the whole wide world I wouldn't speak for Mr. Kojima. :p

  • smelly #14 7 years ago

    Why on earth are you fanboys arguing about machines which arent out yet?

    I can sorta understand people sticking with nintendo for nintendo games.. but why on earth people have brand loyalty to the other two so much so you'll argue over it here is beyond me.

  • Blerk #15 7 years ago

    lol @ Grunk. :-D

  • Derblington #16 7 years ago

    Arnie - you seem to find meanings that most people don't. I didn't read it like he was gutted he was stuck with the PS3, he states why he chose to keep it on that platform.

  • IronGiant #17 7 years ago

    Agreed.. he's a blinkered dibbuck :p

  • #18 7 years ago

    Arnie: You smell

    /for Grunk's prediction

  • Grunk #19 7 years ago

    It does seem that what he's saying is that he has to develop for a platform now, and sony is the logical choice, without actually playing any of them, because of their history.

    However he feels that he would like to develop MGS stuff for the other consoles playing to their individual strengths to get the best gaming experience per platform.

    Seems like a pretty sound plan.

    BTW was MGS3 any good?, I wasn't too impressed by MGS2 so I never purchased snake eater.
    Edited by Grunk at 16/06/05 @ 12:20

  • IronGiant #20 7 years ago

    Wise words from the Grunkster.. MGS3 is very good.

  • Shrimp #21 7 years ago

    I think he (Kojima) is just saying that there'll be more people developing for 360 than there were for Xbox.

    Still looks like the bastard child of an iPod and a £5 kettle from Argos!!

    /ducks

    /giggles

  • Wash #22 7 years ago

    "I can sorta understand people sticking with nintendo for nintendo games.. but why on earth people have brand loyalty to the other two so much so you'll argue over it here is beyond me. "

    Its acceptable to be a nintendo fanboy then, explains alot.

  • .kaine #23 7 years ago

    Er, lavalant.. no, the Metal Gear series wasn't "born" on a Nintendo console - it was actually originally developed for the MSX platform, then later -ported- to the NES.
    Edited by .kaine at 17/06/05 @ 05:15

  • valli #24 7 years ago

    Great, 25% of the posts above are about explaining the article to some mongtard who hasn't bothered reading the article in the first place.

    Grunk: MGS3 is without doubt one of this year's (last year's if you count NTSC version) best games. MGS2 was a huge letdown for me, but Hideo & Co. managed to win me back. Again: buy MGS3 now.