Why is the Metal Gear Solid series such an obtuse clusterfuck to play in current year?
Why does every game in the series have half a dozen different versions that apparently ALL suck ass and worsen the original experience in some way according to different sources on the internet?
I though getting the master collection on steam would be straightforward enough, but everyone says it's garbage and requires extensive modding to even get something similar, but still not close to the actual originals.
Why do some sources say you need an old out of production controller, otherwise the game doesn't work at all, while other sources say the controller does not matter?

I have a fat PS3 that should be able to play MGS1 and 4, but for the first game i have literally no idea if that's considered a "good" version or not.
I just want to play the four games. Preferably without having to fuck around with mods or emulators on pc.
Can someone PLEASE spoonfeed me which of these give a decent enough experience?

> 1 Playstation classic (PS3)
> 2, 3 HD collection (PS3)
> 1,2,3,4 Legacy collection (PS3)
> 1,2 3 Master collection (Steam)
> 1 Integral version (GOG)
> 2 Substance (???)
> 3 Subsistence (???)
> 4 standalone version (PS3)

Which of these are valid choices?
What the fuck is a peace walker?
And do I need a PS2/PS3 controller or not?

Please?