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PS3 white coming to America

SSJ3 Trunks | January 22, 2008 | News | Playstation 3 
You may have seen the white PS3 in japan but here is some good news: It's coming to America. The cost will most likely stay the same, $399. God knows we need every system to be in more then one color.
That swanky all-white PlayStation 3 released in Japan last fall seems to be heading to North America after all, according to a Federal Communications Commission filing drudged up by PS3 Fanboy. The white PS3 is otherwise identical to the current black 40GB model, with the same-sized hard drive, two USB ports and no PlayStation 2 backwards compatibility.

This makes a certain amount of sense, as another FCC filing originally provided early evidence of the existence of the 40GB PS3 model in the first place, back when the SKU was confirmed to be real by just about everyone but Sony. Ah, the memories.

Included in this FCC filing are a number of pictures of the unit from various angles, as well as a letter -- dated October 3, 2007 -- from Sony requesting that certain details about the unit be temporarily withheld from public disclosure. Obviously, the FCC provides no indication of a release date or price, but it's unlikely that the white unit will cost more the $399 the 40GB PS3 goes for now. A white coat of paint can't cost that much, can it?
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  • 2 thumbs!
    Bri | January 23, 2008
    A unique spin on the console, definitely a good thing. As long as consoles stay true to the neutral colors, I have no problem with it. I may actually consider a white one, just to be a bit different.
  • 0 thumbs!
    Storm | January 23, 2008
    The white one looks pretty decent. I did want the silver one at first, after all, White would match for those that have a Wii and Premium/Core 360, too, heh.
  • 1 thumbs!
    Guticb | January 23, 2008
    I've ALWAYS wanted a white PS3. Shame it wasn't out at launch.

    Good news is I'm getting a white PSP tomorrow though!
  • 0 thumbs!
    kik36 | January 23, 2008
    I got the white rumble controller, and it's easy for the kids to know the controller is MINE!!!! LOL If Sony would have released this on launch, and in 80g form I would have bought it.
  • 0 thumbs!
    SvR2008 | January 23, 2008
    Looks good. But i like the Black one better. Its more shiny.
  • 0 thumbs!
    redneonfish | January 23, 2008
    Am I the only one who doesn't like it? It looks a bit tacky? I have to say though, the handpainted orange PS3 that was on ebay kicked arse.
  • 0 thumbs!
    Subzer0 | January 23, 2008
    It looks okay but I prefer the black and silver versions.
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    Sonic Flash | January 23, 2008
    I won't be buying any SKU that doesn't have backwards compatability; what a shame.
  • 0 thumbs!
    Capn Droid | January 24, 2008
    White PS3. So racism won't ensue.

    But anyways, w/e, new color. I don't mind much.

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