EnzoFX Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) http://gizmodo.com/352645/ps3-gets-satin-s...keover-in-japan 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 No, instead it'll come with an already-outdated SIXAXIS.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 Edited February 5, 2008 by EnzoFX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldgunner Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 can't see how silver would fit into a home theater setup, I honestly think black is best *careful* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnzoFX Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 I can easily see people having silver Home Theater setups. So it'd match them perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goji Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) 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. Edited February 5, 2008 by GOJI_GKing2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keito Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Fox Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I had a oringal play station 2 in satin silver and the surface scratched easily, but it looked good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightz Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 oh man this is what i've been waiting for. if this ever makes it to the US, i'll be getting one for sure. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundayx Veteran Posted February 5, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 5, 2008 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoL Veteran Posted February 5, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 5, 2008 This one looks really really nice. A lot better than the white but not better than the black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticWhisper Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted February 5, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted February 5, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy0 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nashy Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Looks cheap and tackey, like the silver ipods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamhook Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I like it. :o I'd actually perfer that over my black one to be brutally honest. It actually looks really stylish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intersect Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I like prefer this colour to the black one also. but a Black nintendo Wii looked much nicer than the white one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDQuiksilver Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I so want to rock one of these... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soniqstylz Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I have the Silver PSTwo, and I'd love to get this to match (yes, the rest of my HT setup is silver -- no real reason why). But I'll live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted February 10, 2008 Global Moderator Share Posted February 10, 2008 akihabaranews.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PL_ Veteran Posted February 10, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 10, 2008 I'm not really liking the silver for some reason. Reminds me too much of the 2005 PS3s :/ I wonder if they'll make an Aqua PS3 like they did with the PS2 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.exo. Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 looks kinda out-dated to me. I prefer black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovedude Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 .... i like the white one, is it due for a uk launch hmmm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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