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Chris Peredun - January 22, 2008 10:25 AM
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A 40GB Ceramic White PS3 sits on the FCC test-bed.

Model numbers indicate a revised PS3 unit, but the same old SIXAXIS.
DualShock3 left out, no official launch price or date, but rumors are flying

While Sony has narrowed the available PS3 variants in Japan recently by killing off the 20GB and 60GB models, a filing with the FCC (PDF) shows that they are planning on bringing a new model into North America. Some gamers may be delighted to find out that it is the "Ceramic White" 40GB model.

The test filing and subsequent letters from Sony (PDF) quite clearly show the white PS3 is ready for a launch in North America. The model number CECHH01 for the main unit also indicates a model revision from the Asian-market white PS3. Unfortunately, the controller model number CECHZC1J indicates a standard SIXAXIS wireless controller rather than the DualShock 3. PS3 owners looking for rumble will have to import a controller or keep waiting.

No release date or launch price was indicated, but rumors have been circling that an official announcement will be made on January 28th, with sales occurring as soon as the end of February. Some have even speculated that the existing black 40GB PS3 will receive a price cut to $299 in preparation for the PS3's 2008 game lineup, but this information could not be verified.

This is not that first time that North America has been graced with the presence of a white PS3. Soon after the PS3’s initial launch in the U.S., PS3center.net created its own custom white PS3 which fetched over $1,200 USD on eBay.

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By Master Kenobi (blog) on 1/22/08, Rating: 0
RE: Controller
By Sylar on 1/22/2008 10:47:01 AM , Rating: 2
I don't have a PS3 or follow but isn't the one on the thumbnail white? Or does that one not come with the white PS3?


RE: Controller
By Master Kenobi (blog) on 1/22/08, Rating: 0
RE: Controller
By nerdye on 1/22/08, Rating: 0
RE: Controller
By Sylar on 1/22/2008 10:59:26 AM , Rating: 2
I was talking about the thumbnail but ol Ben Kenobi pretty much answered my question. Like I said, I don't follow the PS3 as of late.


RE: Controller
By Master Kenobi (blog) on 1/22/08, Rating: -1
RE: Controller
By deeznuts on 1/22/2008 12:53:29 PM , Rating: 2
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I just want a stand alone unit, I hate the look on the PS3. Blu-Ray set top players look so much nicer.
Then why the hell are you in here complaining about Sony possibly packaging a black controller? Sounds like you just want to whine about Sony.

Unless the FCC requires a different number for different colors is there anything to suggest it'll be black? I'd rather have black anyway since the white will look nasty after any amount of use.


RE: Controller
By Master Kenobi (blog) on 1/22/08, Rating: 0
RE: Controller
By deeznuts on 1/22/2008 3:33:46 PM , Rating: 3
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Umm, isn't the controller black and the system is white, or am I blind and you sir are confused, lol.

Anyway, if Sony could have a ps3 sku priced at 300$ while still being a decent blue ray player, I don't think I could resist. This could finally be the driving force in sales that sony has lacked on its ps3.
Please kindly point out where in that post he comments about anyone wanting a PS3 just for blu-ray.

Either way, complaining about not getting color coordinate accessories than later stating you wanted a standalone anyway, well why complain about something you don't even want?


RE: Controller
By elpresidente2075 on 1/23/2008 10:22:15 AM , Rating: 1
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Please kindly point out where in that post he comments about anyone wanting a PS3 just for blu-ray.


And 4-5 lines above that...

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Anyway, if Sony could have a ps3 sku priced at 300$ while still being a decent blue ray player, I don't think I could resist.


RE: Controller
By enlil242 on 1/22/2008 4:13:45 PM , Rating: 4
Meh, I finally bit the bullet and picked up a 40 gigger. Mostly to add bluray to my home theatre. (Have the Xbox hd-dvd too).

I have to say, that it looks rather nice next to my other components. It really is a nice piece of hardware. Matter of fact, it feels more like a component rather than a game console. I really like it. Have only played a couple of game demos, but didn't buy it for the games, although it will be a nice bonus when some come out that I like.

Heres some food for thought. As a bluray player, this thing is fast. No load or "power up" delays. Blu-ray movies starts playing imediately which is not something the stand-alones can claim.

Even the streaming capabilites are nice. I have it set up to stream using TVersity and the


RE: Controller
By enlil242 on 1/22/2008 4:16:13 PM , Rating: 2
Sheesh, lost my train of thought... ;-)

Was going to add that the visualizations during music playback are quite impressive as well as the image slide-show transitions.


RE: Controller
By Samus on 1/23/2008 1:56:19 AM , Rating: 1
Haha, appearantly people disagree with your cosmetology report on the PS3 Kenobi ;)


RE: Controller
By Circle T on 1/22/2008 11:09:06 AM , Rating: 5
In Japan, the Ceramic White PS3 comes with a white controller as well. Most likely, they were just using a standard Sixaxis for the testing, since it is the same model. The PS3, on the other hand, because it is a new revision, needs to be tested. All the colored PS2s that have come out have had matching controllers. What makes you all think they would stop now?


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By retrospooty on 1/23/2008 12:00:19 AM , Rating: 2
I have to wonder why this is news at all. New products are always news, but new colors on existing products just sucks as far as news bits goes.


By ElFenix on 1/22/2008 10:41:07 AM , Rating: 3
how many versions have they had so far? seems like 6 or 7 already. and not one of them plays nice in my setup. you'd think a company that sells so many stereo components could figure out that a lot of people want their game console to sit in with the rest of it, but oh no, the PS3 has to be special and sit on its own shelf. or better yet, sit vertically. because that works so well with all of my furniture and everything else.

/weakrant




By ElFenix on 1/22/2008 10:42:31 AM , Rating: 5
and yes, i'm aware that MS and nintendo aren't exactly stereo rack friendly (though the wii is so small it doesn't matter). sony, however, actually makes stereo equipment, so i'd expect them to be a little more sensitive than MS or N.


By amanojaku on 1/22/2008 11:57:09 AM , Rating: 2
Don't forget that the Wii can be laid flat. It even has little rubber feet for that purpose. My Wii shares a shelf in my stereo rack with my PS2, which is also laying flat. I think that's what you were getting at.

I know nothing about the X-Box...


By FITCamaro on 1/22/2008 12:35:50 PM , Rating: 1
The 360 can be laid flat or stood on end. The PS3 is the same.

I run my 360 laid flat. Unless the disc is held in by something (a la PS2 slim style), I don't trust a disc being vertical.