Special Edition W252 introduced

Sony sure likes its special edition models, so when I saw this appear on the press site, I was hesitant to post it on the blog. The only people this will appeal to is Metal Gear Solid fans, since the normal W-Series will provide the same quality of sound and functionality as this special edition. Here is a quick run down of the specs:

• Unique camouflage finish
• Six pre-installed music tracks from METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER soundtrack
• Special in-carton code unlocks original designed characters
• Iconic past WALKMAN® models appear in METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER(KONAMI) game play as collectible items
• Only in 2GB capacity
• Available in June 2010 in select markets

Photo and press release after the break.

The demise of the X and my short X-Series review

I was expecting for new stock to appear on the Canadian Sony Style website but it appears that the X-Series has also been discontinued in Canada. Well at least officially from Sony, since there are a few Canadian websites still selling the X-Series.

The US Sony Style website still has the X-Series available but at the original price at which it was introduced. So with most countries now without an X-Series model, it brings up the question, will the X be replaced and if so when? That I personally do not know but if anything is to be introduced it will no doubt show up in late summer or early fall. As far my X that I purchased, you can read the short review after the jump.