Covers & Editions
Explore regional packaging, discs, manuals and bundled inserts from the original PlayStation release. Select an image for a closer look at the packaging and edition details.
Japan
Standard three-disc package · VX055-J1 · SLPM 86114–86116
The white title-led package contains two Metal Gear Solid game discs and a separate Suikoden II trial disc. The obi, booklet and inserts retain the Japanese catalog identifiers.
PS one Books · January 24, 2002
Japanese budget reissue with the original Japanese voices, two discs and a ¥1,800 listed price. Official product image; catalog code not verified.
Additional NTSC-J package
Sony-published SCPS 45320–2 package
This Japanese-language, NTSC-J-marked package uses SCPS 45320–2 and Sony Computer Entertainment publishing text, rather than the Japan-market VX055-J1 / SLPM package. It remains a distinct record; an NTSC-J mark alone does not establish the sales territory.
North America
NTSC U/C · Black-label package · SLUS-00594 / SLUS-00776
A restrained silver front cover contrasts with the colored character illustrations inside. Both blue game-disc labels are shown below.
Greatest Hits · United States / Canada
The green Greatest Hits packaging and revised disc labels distinguish this budget edition. The discs retain SLUS-00594 / SLUS-00776; exact reissue date unverified.
Europe
PAL packaging and game discs
The red title and character montage distinguish the English-text PAL covers (barcode 4012927020067). The discs shown here are labeled SLES-01370 and SLES-11370. They are shown together here for the European release; their exact case-to-disc catalog match remains unconfirmed.
German PAL packaging
German-language packaging with its own back-cover text and disc artwork. MobyGames groups these four scans together; exact catalog code and edition date remain unverified.
Platinum · United Kingdom
Silver Platinum-branded covers, two discs, four spine strips and manual covers. The spines identify SLES-01370 / SLES-11370; exact reissue date unverified.
Metal Gear Solid Integral
Integral revisits the original game with English voice acting, selectable Japanese or English subtitles, five difficulty levels and a separate VR training disc with 300 stages. Konami’s original archive also documents PocketStation support and first-person movement. Its packaging and reissues are grouped separately below.
Japan · original Integral release
The original Japanese three-disc package. Covers, four case spines, both game discs, the VR disc, obi, manual covers and sticker sheet are shown together. The original release was in 1999; exact release-date documentation is being checked against the publisher’s records.
Japan · Konami the Best
Distinct budget packaging, with its own branded cover, reverse, spines, obi, three disc labels and manual covers. Konami’s archived catalog lists this edition at ¥2,800. Its precise reissue date is still being checked; the original game’s 1998 date is not used for this edition.
Integral · Konami the Best
The three-disc English-voice edition, including its separate VR disc, listed by Konami at ¥2,800. Exact reissue date and catalog code remain unverified. Official product image.
Hong Kong · Integral packaging
Front and back covers cataloged as the Hong Kong PlayStation package. Exact regional release date and catalog-code match remain unverified.
Premium Packages
Premium Package · silver presentation box
The silver set is documented through complete arrangements, box panels, an opened game case and individual contents. Different photographed copies carry different catalog markings; the arranged photographs are not treated as a universal packing list.
Metal Gear Solid Premium Package
Premium Package · gold bond-issue commemorative box
The gold box is marked “Metal Gear Solid bond-issue commemoration.” The accompanying Konami letter addresses purchasers of the Metal Gear Solid bonds and describes the package as a commemorative gift. This identifies its investor connection; an exact distribution date and production quantity are not established here.
Inside the gold package · unboxing details
Selected screen captures from TheRelaxingEnd’s unboxing show printed artwork, the fold-out screenshot sheet, a Classified booklet spread, the unfolded shirt and the game instruction booklet. These are video frames, not flatbed scans.
Vintage Konami merchandise
Original-era objects from MGN’s image archive. Exact dates and distribution details are included only where they can be established.
FOXHOUND wristwatch and presentation box
The original box label identifies the watch as CP1284 and names Konami as the seller, with a listed price of ¥25,000. The photograph shows the watch beside its FOXHOUND-branded box. Exact release date unverified.
Metal Gear Solid cigarette case
A green metal case bearing the Metal Gear Solid title. Its precise release date, product code and sales listing remain unverified.
Solid Snake Zippo presentation set
The image shows a numbered lighter with Solid Snake artwork, its presentation box, a small booklet and a key-ring accessory. Exact release date and production quantity remain unverified.
Promotional print material
Original Konami promotional artwork and print advertising from MGN’s archive. Physical print dimensions and distribution details are not established.
Japanese retail promotion · collector views
Original Metal Gear Solid poster
Solid Snake artwork with Konami branding, shown in Bat’s collection. A second view records the gold signature and handwritten “1998” date. Bat identifies the signature as Hideo Kojima’s; the precise poster issue date is not independently established.
Store display card · front and reverse
A Japanese retail display card with package artwork, Konami branding and a printed ¥5,800 price on the front. The reverse combines game imagery with Japanese promotional copy. Identified as a store display card by Bat; exact distribution date unverified.
