Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) has released details of a bundle including Metals Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots that is expected to be issued towards the end of Q2 2008.

Sony's press release of February 26 2008, states that "To coincide with the much anticipated launch of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots in late Q2 2008, SCEA will introduce a PS3 bundle, which will include an 80GB PS3, the upcoming blockbuster Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for $499."

It is reported that in April 2008, the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller will be introduced to North America at a recommended price of $54.95. An exact date for the release of MGS4 has not yet been revealed. News of this bundle is sure to please many fans that are eagerly anticipating the release of MGS4.

Jack Tretton, President and CEO of SCEA noted that "Working closely with our retail and publishing partners and sharing our hardware and software roadmaps at Destination PlayStation gives us a great opportunity to outline some key milestones for the year. In response to incredible demand, we will be manufacturing more 80 GB PS3's for North America and the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots 80GB PS3 bundle is an ideal way to offer that continued value to our consumers." He added that "With Blu-ray having won the format war, our stellar software line-up and a broad product portfolio, we will continue to drive the incredible momentum we've been generating since last fall."

These details all relate to North America and for the meantime there has been no mention of the game or bundle release in Europe. One can hope that the MSG4 game will be released at a similar time around the world.