PS3 Gets Satin Silver Makeover in Japan


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Tokyo, February 5, 2008 - Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEJ), a division of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) responsible for business operations in Japan, today announced that it would release PLAYSTATION?3 (PS3?) 40GB model in a new "Satin Silver" color in Japan on March 6th, 2008, at a recommended retail price of 39,980 yen (including tax). "Satin Silver" will also become available for DUALSHOCK?3 Wireless Controller at a recommended retail price of 5,500 yen (including tax). A new fine metallic "Satin Silver" is offered as an additional color to the existing PS3? (CECHH00 Series) line-up of "Clear Black" and "Ceramic White". Choosing from a broader selection of colors to match their lifestyle and preferences, users will be able to enjoy next generation interactive entertainment contents on Blu-ray Disc as well as via the broadband network at home.

Users will also be able to enjoy immersive game play experience on upcoming PS3 titles compatible with separately sold DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller, including "Ryu ga Gotoku KENZAN!" (SEGA CORPORATION) and "echochrome" ※1 (SCE WWS). SCEJ will continue to further expand the PS3 platform with enhanced line-up of

PS3 systems and peripheral products.

According to kotaku:

UPDATE - That controller pictured above isn't actually a DualShock3! For some reason, despite releasing the silver version of their updated controller on the same day, Sony are not including a DualShock 3 with the new console. No, instead it'll come with an already-outdated SIXAXIS. If they want a silver DS3 to match their silver PS3, Japanese consumers are going to have to fork out an additional ?5500 (USD$50). Blergh.

I preffer the white. (notice I didn't say the white was BETTER than the black/silver) =P he

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can't see how silver would fit into a home theater setup, I honestly think black is best *careful*

More "serious" components range in silver and gold color. Black is standard issue for cheaper components :p

It fits in perfectly.

I should add that black is the norm at least here in the states where as elsewhere silver is the "black" of the AV world. Different markets with different preferences.

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YES! One of my friends has to get one now...

He was like - it's a great console, but I want it in white. So they released white and he cunningly shifted to silver (due to his MBP) and now there's a silver one, so I'll force him. I will.

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I had a oringal play station 2 in satin silver and the surface scratched easily, but it looked good.

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What Sony initially planned, black, white and silver. Back on track for better things to come? If only they had the buttons in matching colors...

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Props to the article writers for not saying "SKU." Remind me to go click on some ad banners on their site when I get home and e-mail them to let them know why.

With regard to the silver PS3, it's nice but I'd rather have them focus the money/time/effort on perfecting software backward-compatibility and getting it into all the models without PS2 daughtercards. I know there's a market segment who's into entertainment-center color-coordination and who want everything to look uniform and professional, but I'm of a "substance over style" mentality. Wow me with what it can do, then you can worry about dazzling me with aesthetics.

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Satin Silver PS3 gets a new bundle already

Dengeki Online has word of a new PS3 Satin Silver bundle already, the 40GB PS3 is being packed with Yakuza 3 and will go on sale for around $440 USD but doesn't seem to include the Dual Shock 3 controller. However, it does include some promotional items.

Source: http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=24887

Good move, Yakuza 3 will be very popular in Japan.

Yakuza is a great game, I urge everyone with a PS2 to play it! (adult orientated Action/RPG title - a bit Shenmue-ish) Yakuza 2 for the PS2 is rumoured to be coming out in America soon - Only Japan release so far.

Yakuza 3 is said to be releasing worldwide.

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Looks nice, better than the white IMO. (Y)

Shame that they didn't bundle it with the DS3, but I suppose that way they can receive more money from people buying them separately.

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