Sony Walkman ‘Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain’ Edition Revealed

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain has just been released and is set to do big business for Sony. Having once been a PlayStation exclusive franchise, The Phantom Pain is the last entry under mastermind Hideo Kojima. In many parts of the world, especially Asia, PS3 and PS4 are the only way to experience the game where PlayStation sales and mindshare dominates Xbox. To help drum up further attention and excitement over MGS5, Sony is releasing two limited edition Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Walkmans upon the world. This is on top of the already released Xperia J1 Compact MGS5 edition.

Details after the jump.

To celebrate the game’s release, Sony is releasing two limited edition Walkmans with custom MGS5 skins. Each Walkman will offer something unique for Metal Gear fans though as you’d expect, hardware is the same as their stock counterparts and instead, you’ll be greeted with custom graphics and tones.

Sony Walkman NW-ZX2 Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Edition

As part of Sony’s premium Walkman line, the NW-ZX2 is aimed at those with a taste for the finer things in life (or frankly for those who can afford it). Offering 33 hours of music playback, the ZX2 features Hi-Res Audio, optimized through S-Master HX technology which allows it to even up convert compressed audio. All of this is wrapped in an aluminium frame with rubber grips on the back, making it easy to hold. Alongside noise cancelation, the ZX2 also features Bluetooth for easy streaming to devices with LDAC support which provides 3x the data transmitted, translating to clearer streamed music. Specific to this limited edition run, you’ll get

MGSV: TPP logo engraved on the front (as can be seen above)
Outer Heaven logo engraved on the back
Pre-installed main visual wallpaper
- Four themes
Hi-Res alert sounds
TPP music in Hi-Res Audio
Original booklet

The Sony Walkman NW-ZX2 Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Edition is priced at 140,000 yen + tax.

Sony Walkman NW-A16 Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Edition

While not as premium as the ZX2, the Sony Walkman NW-A16 still offers plenty for those who enjoy music and appreciate Hi-Res Audio. However, don’t expect any fancy aluminum body. Within this edition, you’ll find

Pre-installed original wallpaper
TPP music in Hi-Res Audio
Outer Heaven logo engraved on the back

The Sony Walkman NW-A16 Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Edition is priced at 28,00 yen + tax. As you’ve probably guessed by now, like the Xperia J1 Compact, both units are limited to Japan.