So I just got around to beating MGS 3 and I now have no choice but to buy a psp

I could go on FOREVER about the amazingness of the metal gear solid series, but I just finished MGS 3, and the ending BLEW ME AWAY. I was laughing at the brilliant humor they manage to throw in, but mostly I was staring in awe and disbelief, literally talking to myself saying "No freaking way..." at the plot twists and information they revealed. Knowing that peacewalker follows after this game, I decided I HAVE to get a psp and buy peacewalker, and seeing this trailer http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=77469convinced me. Unfortunately, I don't have a PS3 so I can't play MGS4 (IT'S KILLING ME) but I can afford a psp (hopefully soon). Anyway, what are your guy's thoughts on peacewalker or the MGS series in general.

SPOILER ALERT

Did anyone else almost go crazy when they revealed in the timeline that the snake you were playing as was really Big Boss? That lost bit of info had me a little confused the entire game, because I didn't know (after reading the backstories and stuff of previous metal gears) whether Big Boss came after or before The Boss, and I felt like an idiot after the end. I thought that was amazing, but then they said Ocelot was ADAM, and I almost lost it again. Anyway, I love MGS.

Sorry, I know I sound a little obsessed right know, but I can't stop thinking about the ending of MGS3, because I literally beat it an hour ago. I really enjoy the slower paced stealth, because most other games I play are run in with guns blazing, and it's a nice break, but the gameplay and the story keep me coming back for more.

On a side note, i looked on gamestop's website, and I can get a used refurbished psp for $100. Good deal?

One more question. Should I get portable ops or the acid series before peacewalker?

Sorry, I know I sound a little obsessed right know, but I can't stop thinking about the ending of MGS3, because I literally beat it an hour ago. I really enjoy the slower paced stealth, because most other games I play are run in with guns blazing, and it's a nice break, but the gameplay and the story keep me coming back for more.

On a side note, i looked on gamestop's website, and I can get a used refurbished psp for $100. Good deal?

DrummerDude1010

yea 100 bucks for a used psp sounds like a fair price to me, though i bought mine for around 240-250. also i don't know much about the MGS series but i think the acid games are not canon to the series, so unless you have extra cash then i'm sure they're not needed

Timeline-wise it goes like this:

Metal Gear Solid 3 ----> MGS Portable Ops ----> MGS Peace Walker ----> Metal Gear (MSX) ----> Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake ----> Metal Gear Solid ----> MGS2 ----> MGS: Rising ----> MGS4

So if you wanna follow the timeline (which I'd recommend) get Portable Ops first.