Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes for PS4 is now available at Mascom International for KSh 3,400, supplied new and factory-sealed. This single-player stealth title runs at native 1080p and a steady 60 frames per second on PlayStation 4, developed by Kojima Productions and published by Konami. Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes serves as the prologue to The Phantom Pain, dropping Big Boss into a Cuban black site called Camp Omega for a night infiltration. You can buy Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes in person at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
PlayStation owners across Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu who want a short, replay-friendly entry into the Metal Gear Solid V saga get exactly that here. Many Kenyan gamers face high prices on the PlayStation Store, where a funded wallet is needed before any download begins. Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes solves that with a physical disc you pay for on arrival, no PSN balance required. Students at the University of Nairobi and gaming-lounge operators across the CBD use this title to test stealth play before committing to the longer Phantom Pain campaign.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that stock only current-year releases, Mascom International keeps catalogue PlayStation titles like Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes in steady supply. Users consistently report the disc installs cleanly and plays fully offline, which suits homes on metered Safaricom or Airtel data. At Mascom International, we're seeing steady demand from stealth-game fans rebuilding their PS4 libraries. Visit our Nairobi CBD store to confirm the disc condition before you pay, or order Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes for pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Common Questions About the Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes for PS4
What is Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes about?
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is a single-player stealth game set in 1975. You play as Big Boss, infiltrating an American prison camp called Camp Omega in Cuba to extract two captives, Paz and Chico. It works as the prologue to The Phantom Pain, written and directed by Hideo Kojima. The map is a single open base you can approach by any route, on foot or by vehicle, with day, night, rain, and fog all changing how guards spot you.
How long does Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes take to finish?
The central story mission runs roughly 90 minutes to two hours on a first playthrough, which is short for a full-price console game. The real length sits in the Side-Ops: five extra missions covering rescue, assassination, and destruction tasks on the same Camp Omega map. Players chasing every collectible and an S-rank on each run report 6 to 10 hours total. For KSh 3,400, that replay depth keeps the price reasonable rather than steep.
Does Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes run well on PS4?
Yes. On PS4, Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes renders at native 1080p and holds a steady 60 frames per second, a clear step above the 720p, 30fps PS3 version. The Fox Engine keeps lighting and shadows sharp during night infiltration, which matters in a game built around hiding. Load times stay quick off the PS4 hard drive. The framerate holds stable even with rain, spotlights, and multiple guards reacting on screen at once.
Do I need The Phantom Pain to play Ground Zeroes?
No. Ground Zeroes is a standalone disc and runs fully on its own, without The Phantom Pain installed. It does set up that larger story, so playing it first gives context on Big Boss, Kazuhira Miller, and the events leading into 1984. Your save data and unlocked items do not carry into Phantom Pain, since they are separate releases. Many Kenyan buyers start here precisely because it is a low-cost way to test the series before spending more.
Is KSh 3,400 a fair price for Ground Zeroes in Kenya?
At KSh 3,400, this disc costs far less than a new release, which typically runs KSh 5,000 to KSh 7,000 in Kenya. The PlayStation Store often lists older titles higher once card conversion and fees are added, and you need a funded PSN wallet first. A physical copy you pay for on arrival skips all of that. Resale value also holds on used PS4 discs, so you recover part of the KSh 3,400 later if you trade it on.
Does Ground Zeroes need an internet connection or PlayStation Plus?
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is entirely single-player and needs no internet connection to play. There is no multiplayer, so PlayStation Plus is not required at any point. Once the disc installs to your PS4, you play offline indefinitely, which suits homes relying on metered Safaricom, Airtel, or Telkom data bundles. A one-time system update may apply when you first insert the disc, but the game itself runs without any ongoing online check.
Will this PS4 disc work on a PS5?
This is a PS4 disc, and it plays on PS5 through backward compatibility, as long as you own a PS5 with a disc drive. The PS5 Digital Edition has no drive and cannot read any physical disc, so confirm your console model first. On PS5, the game benefits from faster loading off the SSD and runs smoothly at its 1080p, 60fps target. Mascom International can advise which PS5 model suits disc-based games before you order.
Who should buy Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes?
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes suits PS4 and PS5 owners across Kenya who enjoy methodical stealth over fast shooting. It fits students wanting an affordable title, fans building a Metal Gear collection, and gaming lounges in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu rotating short, high-replay games. Anyone curious about Hideo Kojima's design before buying the longer Phantom Pain gets a focused two-hour sample. At KSh 3,400, it is an easy entry point into one of gaming's best-known stealth series.
Technical Specifications
Gameplay and Mission Structure
- One central story mission tasks Big Boss with rescuing two captives from the open Camp Omega base.
- Five Side-Ops missions reuse the same map, adding rescue, assassination, and destruction objectives for added hours.
- Mission order is open, so you can tackle Side-Ops before or after the main story freely.
- Both stealth and direct combat work, and each choice changes alarm states and guard reinforcements on screen.
- A scoring system ranks each run, rewarding faster, quieter clears and prompting repeated attempts for higher grades.
- Vehicles including jeeps and anti-air guns let you cross or escape the base under fire.
Visual Output and Frame Performance
- Native 1080p resolution on PS4 keeps edges and text crisp on any modern Kenyan TV or monitor.
- A locked 60 frames-per-second target keeps aiming and movement quick during tense guard encounters.
- The Fox Engine renders dynamic lighting, so spotlights and shadows shift in real time across the camp.
- Rain, fog, and a day-night cycle alter visibility, directly affecting how early enemies notice you.
- PS5 backward compatibility loads the same build faster off the SSD while holding the 1080p target.
- Texture detail on Big Boss and guards holds up well over a decade after the 2014 PS4 release.
Story Setting and Characters
- Set in 1975, the plot follows Peace Walker and leads directly into The Phantom Pain timeline.
- Big Boss, voiced anew for this entry, infiltrates a US black site on Cuban soil.
- The rescue targets are Paz Ortega and the child soldier Chico, both tied to earlier events.
- Skull Face and the XOF unit appear here, setting up the antagonist arc of the saga.
- Hideo Kojima wrote and directed the story, continuing the cinematic style the series is known for.
- Cutscenes run inside the game engine, keeping a consistent look between play and story sequences.
Console Compatibility and Installation
- The disc is the PS4 region-free retail version, playable on any PlayStation 4 console worldwide.
- It installs to the PS4 hard drive, needing under 4 GB of free storage space.
- A standard PS5 with a disc drive plays it through Sony's backward-compatibility support.
- The PS5 Digital Edition has no drive and cannot run this or any physical disc.
- A one-time system or game update may download on first launch where internet is available.
- No PlayStation Plus or online subscription is needed, since the title is fully single-player.
Sound Design and Voice Cast
- Harry Gregson-Williams and Ludvig Forssell composed the score, carrying the series' tense musical tone.
- Kiefer Sutherland voices Big Boss in this entry, replacing longtime English actor David Hayter.
- Positional audio lets you track guard footsteps and radio chatter to plan a quiet route.
- In-engine cutscenes use full voice acting, keeping dialogue and action within one continuous presentation.
- A licensed song, "Here's to You," plays during a key story moment for emotional weight.
- Surround output supports stereo and 5.1 setups common in Kenyan home gaming rooms.
What's in the Box
Every Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes order from Mascom International ships new and factory-sealed. Inside the standard PS4 retail case you receive:
- One Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes Blu-ray game disc
- Original Konami case and cover sleeve
- Manual or quick-reference insert where included by the region of manufacture
Note:The title installs under 4 GB to your PS4 and needs no separate accessories. No download code or online purchase is required to start playing.
Warranty Coverage
The Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes PS4 disc carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing or media defects. If the disc fails to read on a working console within that period, our Nairobi CBD service desk handles the claim directly. This rating is a Mature title, suited to players aged 18 and above.
Where to Buy Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes in Kenya
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit our store Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to inspect the sealed disc in person before purchase. The game is supplied as a new, factory-sealed PS4 disc in its original Konami case.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you only pay when the disc reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret receive the disc within 1 business day. Counties including Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2 to 3 business days.
Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles after-sales support directly. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, current pricing, and reliable warranty backing on every console game we stock. Our brand colours, magenta and deep navy, mark the genuine Mascom International storefront and packaging you can trust.
