Rumor: PS3 launching in black only?
by Blake Snow 
{ Aug 28th 2006 at 7:55PM }
German publication Hartwire claims that Sony has only confirmed black PS3s at launch this fall, at least in Europe. This comes from last week's German Games Convention. The site also states that both white and silver editions will be available in the future, though Sony didn't specify when or if the same will be true for the console's November 17 US launch. It should be noted, however, that only black models are currently displayed at PS3's official North American site.
It is also believed that when all three colors are available, Sony will launch a promotional billboard campaign of a silver woman slapping a white woman while a black woman takes photos. (Snark mojo inspired by Evil Avatar commenter, Kamalot.)
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Car2oon @ Aug 28th 2006 8:00PM
Makes sense. To have 2 modles, and 3 different colors at launch would just be pure insanity. The less to choose from the better.
Cody S. @ Aug 28th 2006 8:00PM
That's not really unusual for a console launch...
Pc @ Aug 28th 2006 8:02PM
I kinda sux though because i want a silver one. It would match my whole entertainment center, but i guess i can deal with black.
Henry @ Aug 28th 2006 8:20PM
LOL!
The white one looks like a fridge!
cheese @ Aug 28th 2006 8:05PM
This is a big duh. Slow news day?
Pc @ Aug 28th 2006 8:08PM
I meant to say IT kinda sux !!! lol
Evan @ Aug 28th 2006 8:09PM
If it's anything like the 360 launch, many people won't get the premium system that they'll want. Add a choice of colors to the mix, and in the rush to get a system, no one would get the one they want.
kyou @ Aug 28th 2006 8:13PM
Black goes with everything. Why would anyone want any other color? :p
chudgoo @ Aug 28th 2006 8:21PM
For once I think I can appreciate the 360's faceplate feature...although full case-plastics kits in your favorite colors/patterns would be ideal.
Aside from the added confusion, what is wrong with shipping ONE hardware model and then getting a chance to CHOOSE which drive you wanted. (the 'core system' could come with a 20GB HD "credit" that could then either be used to snag a 20GB drive or pay the 'upgrade fee' to go to the larger drive. Sales people LOVE upsell situations like this! ;)
stagl @ Aug 28th 2006 8:40PM
i believe that anyone who bitches about "slow news days" should get a negative immediately. it's a blog, get over it.
Agent_4187 @ Aug 28th 2006 8:36PM
After all that's usually happening at Sony, the possible lack of availible colors (emphasis on "possible") in Europe feels... Incredibly dull. Not much going on today, was there Joystiq?
Taha @ Aug 28th 2006 8:36PM
Actually this was confirmed right around E3 time. Only the black PS3 will be available at launch.
At first the silver and white were looking really nice to me. But then now we've got a new HDTV and basically everything except the 360 is black in the entertainment center, so I definitely want the black PS3 now.
Pixel D @ Aug 28th 2006 8:40PM
lets put it this way....whens the last time you've seen a playstation outside of the standard color on these shores?
Ethan @ Aug 28th 2006 8:41PM
Correct me if I'm wrong, but hasn't this been known since E3 2006?
tactics @ Aug 28th 2006 8:46PM
heh. kyou? from THG? nice.
well, i'm a total hater, but i have to say that the white one actually looks kinda cool, for a ps3. i just think black is played, i guess.
certainly, white is on its way to being played too... but it's not there yet!
-"superfan" tactics.
Ethan @ Aug 28th 2006 8:53PM
So, what, I get a star taken away for pointing out the obvious. Hey Blake Snow, how about you actually watch the E3 Sony Keynote before posting something that has been known since. Retard. http://www.p0stwh0res.com/images/captainobvious.jpg
Patrick @ Aug 28th 2006 8:51PM
I wasnt even aware there might be other colors. I thought they canned this idea long ago.
Wild Homes @ Aug 28th 2006 9:05PM
ok, so if the above picture isn't really correct anymore, because the black one is either cheap-chromed out with the shiny lettering or (seems to me) matte black for the $500 tard pack, I wonder what differences they'll include on the two SKUs for the white and silver ones. a matte white without cheap chrome letters would look real nice next to my 360. or will the chromed-out model only be for the black one, or maybe only at launch?
AK @ Aug 28th 2006 9:12PM
Yeah, because insulting people is always the best way to get your point across, and the respect you deserve.
On topic, this is probably a good thing. Retailers would be reluctant to make shelf space for 6 seperate versions of the same console. I know they would sell during launch, but a lot of retailers don't have that kind of shelf space they can cut into.
josh @ Aug 28th 2006 11:54PM
Black will contrast much better when it erupts into flames.
subnet6 @ Aug 28th 2006 9:29PM
How Ironic is it that someone thinks a post is a waste of time, yet they go through the trouble of leaving a damn comment!?!
If you people are so worried about "slo newz day", then don't waste your and our time with a comment. All it does it slow the rest of us down who actually enjoy reading posts and the TOPICAL comments.
/rant
Thanks and sorry for the off topic.
darryl @ Aug 28th 2006 10:02PM
Ancient news... black and black with silver trim... that's what I've known since E3. This is a gaming blog, really?
Kamalot @ Aug 28th 2006 10:09PM
Hey! Thanks for the shoutout Joystiq.
At least SOMEONE reads my posts. ;-)
Mo Curious @ Aug 28th 2006 10:11PM
So...Sony is going to need to produce (eventually) 6 "different" PS3's?!
1) Black Premium
2) Black Basic
3) Silver Premium
4) Silver Basic
5) White Premium
6) White Basic
I can see it now...
"Mommy I want the white PS3 premium"
"Sorry son, all they had was the silver basic"
"I HATE YOU! TAKE IT BACK! I HATE SONY TOO! Get me a Wii360!"
Gunegune @ Aug 29th 2006 7:12PM
Sony announced they were only going to ship black PS3s at, I believe, E3. It's been known for a while now. They will eventually release the Silver and White consoles.
Pal @ Aug 28th 2006 10:45PM
Who needs another color?
Dr.Swiss @ Aug 28th 2006 10:50PM
Hahahahahaha I'm sorry, but yeah, the white one does look like a fridge. If I had it I would stand it up like that all the time for amusement.
Camp @ Aug 29th 2006 8:11AM
This isn't new. Sony made it very clear at E3 that you could buy your PS3 at launch in any color as long as it was black.
chudgoo @ Aug 28th 2006 11:56PM
Josh, they can moderate as they will, but that was -really- funny!
For the record, I plan on heating my house this winter playing MGS4...and exorcising only when a Wii game requires it. The winter regiment of Hot Pockets, Rumple Minze/hot chocolate mix, and Gamefly coupled with the launch of two awesome consoles makes for a nice end of year!
Psaakyrn @ Aug 29th 2006 12:22AM
to #27 chudgoo
Amazing, you got yourself a time machine? Don't forget to write walkthroughs for the game so we'll have an easier time playing it when it comes out for the rest of us. :o
Wow @ Aug 29th 2006 3:21AM
This is news? My Sony rep told me this six months ago.
Joystiq ftl.
Vancaeyzeele @ Aug 29th 2006 4:51AM
The news is preading Sony has lowered the GPU/GPU memory freuency with 10%.
So tomorrow Sony will have to pay again some farmers that will go around every Comment Section on the web to post positive comment and to criticize that website for bringing only bad PS3 news.
James Sorensen @ Aug 29th 2006 7:26AM
this isnt rumor...
sony announced it a @ their E3 press conference
Todd @ Aug 29th 2006 9:46AM
Oh no, anything but black. I hate black. Now I can't see myself spending $600 on a console with only black as my option! Heaven forbid!
Brock2621 @ Aug 29th 2006 10:56AM
What is the percentage of consoles that have launched in multiple color schemes for the buyers' aesthetic pleasure? I'm sure it has to be low...
Either way I'm going to get a Wii & PS3... and i'm sure i will not care what color they are as long as I get one.
Ron @ Aug 29th 2006 7:42PM
um lets see, WHO CARES!!!!!!!!!!!! its a damn game console who cares what color it is as long as it delivers what they say it will. Im more worried about the grapics and game quality then the freakin color or the console