Sony may be planning to release a white version of its 40GB PS3 system in America soon, according to updated photos presented to the
FCC. The photos submitted showcase a very sleek looking white system from a variety of angles. As is typical for the 40GB model, it appears it only has two USB ports in front, and no memory card readers. This listing doesn't necessarily mean the white system is confirmed, but it does make it much more likely that PS3 shoppers will get a new color option in the future.
A SCEA rep responded:
"As you may know, there are many FCC filings like this each year. We haven't made any announcements about upcoming PS3 plans, but are comfortable with our current two sku strategy. We are continually evaluating the market trends and consumer input to determine the appropriate PS3 models for our territory. "
[Thanks, Matt R.!]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
1-22-2008 @ 1:00AM
vahdyx said...
I still like the black one better, maybe if it was a glossy white like the black one and had chrome to accent it, I'd totally buy one, but since it looks flat white, and doesn't have chrome it looks ugly
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1-22-2008 @ 1:08AM
vahdyx said...
Okay, I just looked at the pictures and it is glossy, and it seems to have a gray (grey) color to accent the white, but chrome would be better like the one that was on ebay for $1600. I'd buy a chrome one, but not with that gre(a)y.
I'm sure some of you are like why not just keep the black one? well to answer that, i'm one of those mindless guys that buy new stuff just because it's new.
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1-22-2008 @ 1:11AM
Deadpool said...
Any chance of having a little shake with this new white system, hm? A little rumble in the box, hm? A little rattle with the gameplay, hm? Some trembling perhaps, hm? A shiver, hm? A quiver, hm? A shudder, hm?
If you're not following me...is there a dual shock 3 controller with this system? Which is basically what I was asking in a Family Guy like manner. If so that would be great.
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1-23-2008 @ 12:22PM
CyKO said...
DualShock 3 (with Rumble) comes in Black and White:
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-zl-49-en-70-2act.html
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-zl-49-en-70-2boq.html
You can get your White PS3 40 GB version here also:
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-bo-49-en-70-2bot.html
1-22-2008 @ 1:36AM
Consolcwby said...
Eeek! This system is just too white. I mean, it's like an albino type of white. I can imagine not even being able to see this thing in an all white room. I'm sorry, but it's just too darned white.
Now, if it had some black or chrome to break it up, fine, but right now... it just looks like an inexpensive and ugly toy. =(
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1-22-2008 @ 1:41AM
kertesz said...
i have seen this at pacific mall (toronto)
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1-22-2008 @ 6:17PM
KillaRizzay said...
Really?? It must be a Japanese system. I would imagine they imported it, like absolutely everything else in that mall. Either way, ill prolly swing by there (i havent been there since i bought a dvd burner years ago lol) and check it out. Hey do they still have that bomb ass water massage table thingy? Every time i go, i have to stop and get a water massage...lol
1-22-2008 @ 6:21PM
kertesz said...
hahah yes they do. Ya swing by, its the store on the west side of the mall i believe, its on the far side either way. in the window you will see the holy virgin white ps3
1-22-2008 @ 1:47AM
Brett from Atlanta said...
I personally prefer my black one. It looks so much more sleek, I just dont think that white is really that great of a color choice for the ps3. If what they say is true, then black is a slimming color. The ps3 is by no means a small slim machine. The white probably makes it look a lot bigger to the human eye. Besides, if you are forking out the money for a white one, then you will probably want controllers and other accessories to match. While this is fairly easy for controllers, other accessories such as headsets, and cords and other things will probably be harder to find. Just seems kind of pointless to me...
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1-22-2008 @ 2:35AM
h0mi said...
I hate the chrome on the ps3 (or the 360) so this would be very, very tempting. If I could mod my ps3 so as to not void the warranty, I'd do that instead.
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1-22-2008 @ 2:44AM
Justin said...
I love the black much better, but this is good news and IF this has any correlation to the rumored price drop of the 40GB PS3 to $299...Sony is in for an extra-great year. (As if the game line-up didn't ensure this already)
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1-22-2008 @ 2:55AM
why not the LS2LS7? said...
I have a white DS3 and I love it. But I don't think I want a white PS3, although my friend who has seen one says it looks great.
It DEFINITELY should come with a DS3.
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1-22-2008 @ 3:06AM
Justin said...
I just ordered my DS3 (black) from play-asia 2 days ago.
How do you like it?
(It was 1-5 day shipping, so I'll get it soon)
1-22-2008 @ 11:58AM
why not the LS2LS7? said...
It's great. To be honest, I don't value rumble all that much anyway though, I just don't seem to feel it a lot of the time. I thought I had it turned off on my 360 for a long time, but I just wasn't noticing it.
But the controller works well. Good battery life and the rumble seems good when I notice it, much like the DS2 rumble. I've played Uncharted, Motorstorm and lots of PS2 games with the DS3.
The sticks click to easy on my DS3, at least easier than I would like. Otherwise, I love it and think it should be the standard one.
1-22-2008 @ 3:26AM
xvertigenx said...
I personally can't wait for it. I have been on the fence about importing one but I could wait a little bit if it was to be confirmed before summer or so.
Question: Can PS3's talk to each other? I have a black 60gb already and I want to have another in my bedroom (the white one). Will they network with each other? Regular files are not that important because I can just stream them from mac, but I am mainly concerned with game saves. Can I import a game save from one to the other for each playing session? How about downloaded games off of PSN? Can I even have the same PSN account shared across two playstations?
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1-22-2008 @ 5:07AM
justme said...
hmm yes but mostly no... obviously you can't copy PSN stuff but a savegame isn't a problem. and it does LAN games like warhawk.. still you do need 2 copies to play.
1-22-2008 @ 6:07AM
Carlton said...
You can't just copy PSN games, but once you've paid for them you can download them to 5 different PS3's (at least I think it's 5 - it's definitely more than 1). That excludes stuff like Warhawk or Tekken, though.
1-22-2008 @ 5:03AM
justme said...
allready have dualshock3 so.. no need to send the milkman.. jeez that MF is white.. it looks sick.. in a bad way.
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1-22-2008 @ 5:33AM
TheUsedVersion said...
Looks like it has the same chrome accents as the black PS3. Maybe its just bad lighting and therefore not reflecting the light properly. The faceplate is already shining much more than the white paint on the rest of the PS3 in the shot above. I would think that they would use the same accents for both colors to make it more cost-effective.
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1-22-2008 @ 6:08AM
Mike said...
Ahh, so you guys are finally going to get a white PS3 eh? I have the exact same model and I love it much more than the typical black.
Why?
For starters, everyone's got a black PS3. I'm the only one with a white model! Secondly, it's not a huge fingerprint magnet like the black one. You still get the fingerprints, but it's not as conspicuous.
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