Dude, you should play the previous titles, it's a great series you are missing.
I know I know but it's just I played the online beta for MGS4 and found the controls wierd and the whole game confusing... I'm afraid that I won't like the rest of them. Plus I'm spending my gaming money on all the great games coming out for PS3 at the moment! But you seem like the kind of guy who loves the series, can you tell me what games are similiar to the MGS series? Because I am considering trying out all the old games. Thanks!
Similar to MGS? Um, you got Splinter Cell, which is also stealth but that's about the only thing they got in common. The older games aren't as complicated looking as this one and the controls are much simpler. Try getting MGS2, it's cheap and should spark your interest. If you have PSP, try MGS PO. I'd recommend gettin the first one but I doubt you'll find it.