Sony's announcement of the PlayStation Vita wasn't the only news to grace us today. The company also unveiled two new colors for the PlayStation 3, Scarlet Red and Splash Blue. Both devices were unveiled prior to the official opening of the Tokyo Games Show.
Loaded with 320GB of space, both consoles, which come in blue and red, also come with similarly colored Dual Shock 3 controllers. They are expected to go on sale for $389 when released in Japan on November 17. The hasn't been any word on whether Sony plans to release the devices overseas as of yet.
Press Release:
The new “Splash Blue” PS3 system comes in a fresh metallic blue color that resembles a splashing water or the ocean while the “Scarlet Red” PS3 comes in a vibrant metallic red color that resembles a glaring sun or a flame. Matching perfectly with the PS3 system, DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller included in the bundle will also come in these special colors.
- PlayStation®3 “Splash Blue”/“Scarlet Red”
- Product name: PlayStation®3
- Product code: CECH-3000B SB/ CECH-3000B SR
- Release date: November 17, 2011
- Recommended retail price: 29,980 yen (including tax)
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- Included:
- • PlayStation®3× 1, hard disk drive capacity 320GB
- • DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller × 1
- • Power cord × 1
- • AV cable × 1
- • USB cable ×1
- *This system does not support playback of PlayStation®2 games.
