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Konami Inc.’s Metal Gear Solid 4 ranked as the No. 4 selling title on Thurs. as the highly-anticipated sequel launched to U.S. retail.

MGS4 nabbed the No. 4 rank at Amazon.com at the retailer’s Video Games division by Thurs. afternoon.

The top three positions were occupied b Nintendo Co.’s Wii Fit at No. 1, Wii console at No. 2, and Super Smash Bros. Brawl at No. 3.

Additionally, the MGS4 PS3 80GB SKU has pre-sold out at Amazon and Frys.com by Mon.

Metal Gear Solid 4 is the latest entry in the top-selling stealth action franchise. The new title is said to be Snake’s final mission in an attempt to foil Liquid Snake and his army.

The game will include custom weapons and modifications through black market weapon trades.

Additionally, Snake’s new OctoCamo suit will allow Snake to blend in with his environment in real-time.

Finally, new high-tech gadgets include Metal Gear Mk. II reconnaissance tool and the Solid Eye to give Snake real-time information on enemies and surroundings. Konami in May began orders for a limited edition Gun Metal Gray 40GB PS3 bundle that includes a copy of Metal Gear Solid 4 Limited Edition.

The Limited Edition Metal Gear Solid 4 game includes Metal Gear Online, an exclusive behind-the-scenes Blu-ray disc, and CD Soundtrack.