Original URL: http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/02/05/satin_ps3_to_launch_in_japan/
Sony has announced it will make a satin silver 40GB PS3 available only in Japan, to accompany the black and ceramic white versions already available over there.
The Satin Silver Sony Playstation 3 will go on sale on 6 March for ¥39,800 ($362 or about £185).
(http://regmedia.co.uk/2008/02/05/silver_ps3_big.jpg)
Potentially problematic with fingerprints, like the black model, we suspect
Sony will also offer the Dualshock 3 controller in matching Satin Silver, but isn't bundling it with the console. Instead, you'll just get the SixAxis controller - minus the rumble.
The new launch follows the release of the Ceramic White PS3 in Japan last year, that has recently been confirmed (http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/01/23/white_ps3_fcc/) for an appearance in the US.
No other colours aside from the standard issue black (http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2007/03/23/review_sony_playstation_3/) have been announced for launch in the UK.
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http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/06/30/dualshock_3_launch/
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http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/04/11/gunmetal_gear_ps3/
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http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/03/12/nyko_zero_wireless_ps3_rumble_controller/
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http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/02/28/ps3s_put_to_use_simulating_blackholes/
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http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/02/27/sony_introduces_80gb_mgs4_ps3/
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http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/02/21/gears_of_war_2_release/
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http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/02/16/ps3_xmb_icon/
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http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/02/15/ps3_2011_domination_isuppli/
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http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/02/14/ps3_1m_uk_sales_figure/
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http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/02/08/ibm_touts_45nm_cell/
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http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/02/05/xbox_360_arcade_japan_launch/
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http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/02/04/ps3_slim_and_light_model_rumours/
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http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/02/04/blu_ray_hd_dvd_europe/
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http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/01/30/sony_denies_ps3_storage_rumours/
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http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/01/25/sony_bluray_laser_shrink/
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http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/01/24/sony_denies_new_ps3_pricing/
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http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/01/23/white_ps3_fcc/