Released in March 2006 for the PlayStation 2, is widely regarded by fans and collectors as the definitive physical release of Hideo Kojima's Cold War masterpiece. While the standard Subsistence update significantly improved the original Snake Eater experience, the Limited Edition (LE) added a third exclusive disc that has since become a high-value collector's item. The Three-Disc Definitive Package
The North American Limited Edition was only available to those who pre-ordered the game and came in a unique red "keepsake" box. Metal Gear Solid 3 Subsistence Limited Edition
The Limited Edition is significantly rarer than the standard two-disc release. Because it was a pre-order exclusive in North America, supply remains low while demand from franchise fans remains high. Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence Limited Edition - IGN Released in March 2006 for the PlayStation 2,