Despite Sony’s recent decision to discontinue the 20GB and 60GB models of its PlayStation 3 gaming console it seems they will be bringing a new model to North American.

An FCC filing has shown that Sony is planning to bring the “Ceramic White” 40GB model to North American stores but there is no official launch price or date known as of yet.

The filing, along with letters from Sony itself have confirmed that the white PS3 is ready for a North American launch. The model number, CECHH01 is different from the Japanese white PS3 but the model revision is more of a subtraction than any addition. The new model will come standard with a SIXAXIS wireless controller and not the DualShock 3.

There was no release date or launch price indicated by the filing or the Sony memos but the popular rumor is that an official announcement is coming next week and that sales of the new model can begin in early February. Other rumors have suggested that the black 40GB model will receive a price cut with the addition of the new white model to Sony’s lineup but be reminded none of this information is verified.
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PlayStation 3 owners still can’t catch a break: Ubisoft announced this morning that Haze, a first-person shooter with at least some period of PlayStation 3 exclusivity, has been delayed. Again.

Originally slated for release last Christmas, Haze was bumped back into the first quarter of this year, and has since been unceremoniously pushed into Ubisoft’s next fiscal year, which begins this April.

Ubisoft hasn’t said exactly when during the year Haze will drop, but hopefully it’s just a gentle reshuffle due to financial vagaries, and not a catastrophic six-month delay or anything.
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