Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEJ) announced today that it would be releasing a Satin Sliver PlayStation 3 console in the territory early next month.
Due to go on sale in Japan on March 6, the Satin Sliver 40GB PS3 will come packaged with the standard Dual Shock 3 control pad and will retail for approximately JPY 39,380.
This brings the total number of coloured PS3’s in the region to three, joining the previously released Ceramic White and Clear Black systems.
It is currently unknown whether or not the Satin Silver model will receive a western release.
Stay tuned for more developments as they break.
UPDATE:
A spokesperson for Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) has commented, "there are no plans for a silver PS3 in North America at this time."