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White PS3 rumours hot up

Queues may start forming outside US Circuit City stores by the end of this story, because fresh rumours indicate that 'ceramic white' PlayStation 3s are winging their way to the electronics giant's stores.

According to unnamed sources at CC, cited by website Kotaku, employees have been taking in stock of a new model PS3 stamped with code "CECHH01", which has previously been associated with the white PS3.

CC staff claim to have been told, presumably by Sony, to expect a new 40GB model without a free movie, suggesting the white PS3 will initially be offered in the 40GB capacity. It's said the white PS3s will be held in stock until all remaining bundles comprising a 40GB PS3 with a Blu-ray copy of Spiderman 3 have been sold.

Sony took up its established "deny all" stance long ago, talking down rumours of a white PS3 in January, despite the appearance of documents filed by the company with the US Federal Communications Commission that seemed to suggest one was en-route to the US and Europe.
Alternative Sources:
Rumor: white PS3 available ... - maxconsole.net | By: Cyrus365
White PS3 Due In March? - kotaku.com | By: Cyrus365
Ceramic White PS3 Already A... - psxextreme.com | By: Cyrus365
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Published: 671 days 16 hours ago | Rumors | PlayStation 3 | Industry News
 
 

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EZCheez - 671 days 16 hours ago
1 - "CC staff claim to have been told, presumably by Sony, to expect a new 40GB model without a free movie"
I just saw a 40Gb tonight without Spiderman 3 and it was black. Are we sure that's not the SKU Sony told them to expect?
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sonarus - 671 days 16 hours ago
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whats the big deal white ps3 blk ps3. I wouldnt by another one just for color. In fact if i had to choose i'll go with black. You always bet on black
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heyheyhey - 671 days 16 hours ago
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if Sony release a red PS3 with a kratos design on it like the PSP then i will buy that despite already having a PS3

and the Slim&Lite will probably be around by then (saw official concept designs for it in T3 magazine)
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PirateThom - 671 days 15 hours ago
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The Black 40GB has a different SKU number.

Black 40GB - CECHG01
White 40GB - CECHH01
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EZCheez - 671 days 15 hours ago
1.4 - PirateThom
Are you sure that's the number for the PS3's without Spiderman 3? I think the number you gave for the 40Gb is for the one still packaged with the movie.
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PirateThom - 671 days 12 hours ago
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As far as I'm aware, it's the same SKU number.

Either way, the "CECHH01” number is definitely the white version.
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scottie2521 - 671 days 8 hours ago
1.6 - i'd get the white ps3 with another price drop
i'd get the silver ps3 for $499 tomorrow
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PSWe60 - 671 days 15 hours ago
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Racial humor aside; The PS3 looks good in white
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sonarus - 671 days 15 hours ago
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i think it looks better in black but maybe cus i am biased cus i already have blk. Dont plan on buying another ps3 till they come out with the slim
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socomnick - 671 days 15 hours ago
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It looks better in white It seems to be the trend nowadays with white ipods wiis xbox 360 etc.
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Kyur4ThePain - 671 days 14 hours ago
2.3 - Dirty
The 360 isn't white.
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LightningPS3 - 671 days 15 hours ago
3 - what the 40GB needs is a price cut
They're gonna need it in April, trust me.
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RecSpec - 671 days 14 hours ago
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Not really, why would they try to take away from MGS4 bundle sales?
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whoelse - 671 days 4 hours ago
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Last i heard is that PS3 sales have rocketed and with everything going on in April, they are set to get even better!
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Gaara_724 - 671 days 15 hours ago
4 - um white
would be good but its bad as well coz if u smoke that will turn into a yellowish died colour and if it got dirt on it that will stick out and dust will be more visable
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ianp622 - 671 days 14 hours ago
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I think a smoker should be more concerned about his/her lungs turning black rather than a PS3 turning yellow. And dust would probably be harder to see, since dust is whiter than it is black.

I think it's nice to have choice, but ultimately I would get the MGS4 bundle if I didn't already have a PS3.
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chrno6 - 671 days 14 hours ago
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I like the color black better. Once you go black, u can't go back.
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InYourMom - 671 days 14 hours ago
6 - Do these
come with a DS3?
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DrakenSilverwing - 671 days 14 hours ago
6.1 - picture
well if a picture is worth a 1000 words, then i'd say... maybe.. if ya look real close you see the DS3 controller in the pic.. but thats just a pic and speculation.. but it would be a selling point then just the white color without any movie or games..
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whoelse - 671 days 4 hours ago
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Well the pic is from the japan version... which i think doesnt have a DS3.
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TwissT - 671 days 14 hours ago
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My friends looking for a white ps3 if this is true, this for sure will making him get it.
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HungPHAT - 671 days 12 hours ago
8 - Silver baby
Na I GOT A Silver PS3 CHECK IT OUT
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ForROME - 671 days 12 hours ago
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Black is sweeter looking than white, however the Satin Silver is the slickest Im still holding out for it, wont buy a PS3 till its comes out, as soon as they annoucned it in Japan , i sold my 80GB Im going to wait out for that one to come out.
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BloodySinner - 671 days 11 hours ago
10 - YES! PLEASE!
I have been waiting for this for sooooo long.
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