Sony is paying tribute to 'Final Fantasy' and 'Metal Gear Solid' with this special PS3 Bento Box. The PS3 Bento Box will hold meals designed around the games. Fans of 'Final Fantasy' can expect mythical snacks that will boost mana. Fans of 'Metal Gear Solid' may be stuck eating raw snakes and instant noodles.
The creation of the PS3 Bento Box involves a convergence of technologies and methods both old and new. The box itself is cut using a laser-cutting machine. The wood is then refined and shaped by a traditional wood craftsman. The final product is a wooden bento box that looks ridiculously like a Sony PS3. The Japanese electronics giant hasn't yet revealed what meals will come in the PS3 Bento Box, but hopefully they won't be priced as high as the system itself.
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