You've always been able to get a PLAYSTATION 3 in any color you'd like in the United States, as long as that color is black. It appears that soon there will be an option for consumers to purchase a PS3 in white as well. With white being the "new black" of consumer electronics, Sony has been a bit behind by only offering their premiere console in the color of empty space, except in Japan where a white model is already offered. Usually Nintendo is the king of releasing the same device in multiple colors, but with their latest console, they are still only producing a single variant. The tip off that Sony might be releasing a new color came from a recent FCC filing, in which pictures clearly show a console that is not available in stores.

The photos submitted showcase a very sleek looking white system from a variety of angles. As is typical for the 40GB model, it appears it only has two USB ports in front, and no memory card readers.

Still just a rumor, it would be nice for Sony to finally offer colors in North America that they've showcased since announcing the PS3, including the picture leading this article, which is from E3 2006. Now if only Nintendo would do the same.

FCC filing for PS3 updated with white model [PS3 Fanboy]