JAPAN: Silver PS3 Slim due March

Sony is launching a limited edition Satin Silver PlayStation 3 Slim in Japan on March 10th.

The console will be offered with either a 160GB hard drive or 320GB hard drive. These will cost 29,980 (228) and 34,980 (266) respectively, Andriasang reports. Each console also includes a silver controller.

In a press release Sony said March is a big month for the PS3 in Japan, with Dynasty Warriors 7, Motor Storm 3 and the next Yakuza all arriving in the month.

The silver PS3 Slim is currently scheduled for a Japanese launch only.

Sony previously launched a silver non-slim version of the PS3 back in March 2008.