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Canadians, want a red PS3? photo

Making something red makes people want it, plain and simple. Red is the color of sex, love and disaster, a delicious cocktail that everyone wants to guzzle without looking back. Too bad I'm in the Land of the Free, because this contest is only for Canada. Between this and free health care, I think I'm a little jealous. I'm not exactly sure what I would play on my red PS triple after I scored it, but that's beyond the point, isn't it?

At any rate, check out the contest here. It only runs through July 15th so if you want to enter, get cracking! There is some interesting info on the site about how the red PS3's are painted by Adrian Anz, a guy who once made P. Diddy an iPod encrusted with 2.5 carats of diamonds. Fancy! There is definitely some appeal in the limited aspect here though: Only three of these consoles will be made, so you'll be all super mega elite if you land one. I'm thinking I'd strap it to my tits and wear it to future events, but I CAN'T ENTER! DAG!


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deiga-the-semivaliant's Avatar
deiga-the-semivaliant at 06/30/2007 10:47
That actually does look really slick. Damn mounties get all the fun.
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 06/30/2007 10:50
A red PS3 somehow seems so awesome to me. I don't even like the color red too much.
mrsamuel's Avatar
mrsamuel at 06/30/2007 10:53
Yeah, I entered this contest via Facebook. Of course, statistically speaking, I won't win, but one can dream.

Honestly, I think I'd be tempted to eBay the thing and potentially buy a regular one (or a 360).
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 06/30/2007 10:59
I'd be more impressed if it had a Maple Leaf painted on their as well, but a free PS3 is a free PS3.
Lethal Dosage's Avatar
Lethal Dosage at 06/30/2007 11:10
I'm thinking I'd strap it to my tits and wear it to future events

Hot.

That's worthy of a spray-painted PS3 donation.
Andrex's Avatar
Andrex at 06/30/2007 11:18
Well as a Canadian... i cant say this kind of color would attract me... beside this is just a huge ad for Sony to tell Canandians..."America dosent want our product...YOU Canada...BUY! ITS RED! SHINY! WE HAVE A TRUCK!" meh i dunno i mean they start changing the color already?
Gameboi's Avatar
Gameboi at 06/30/2007 11:20
Red is sexy.... I like it. Now make the damn thing affordable -- I like that even more.
SLiFE's Avatar
SLiFE at 06/30/2007 11:21
Winning one is just about the only way I'll ever own one of those damned things.
Philonious's Avatar
Philonious at 06/30/2007 11:27
I've entered. Looks cool and hope I win. Of course I already have one, but I could find some use for a second one.

@Andrex: If Sony is so pathetic for doing this, what does that make Nintendo's similar contest for one of six one of a kind Wii? It's called marketing, all companies do it. (Oh noes, McDonald's is deperate cause they now have COMMERCIALS!) Don't be bitter just cause you can't afford one, they still make PS2s and GBAs for poor people.
Oni's Avatar
Oni at 06/30/2007 11:29
Entered. I won't win, but I may as well try. :)
Furnimus's Avatar
Furnimus at 06/30/2007 11:32
No offense to the PS3 fanboys out there...but...

A red finish won't quite fix the problem that there are only like 3 good games for it...I am not bias, but even a SONY 4 LIFE kid could see there just aren't too many games. *cough cough* loosing exclusives *cough*

Wow I should get that checked out ;)
JohnnyWadd's Avatar
JohnnyWadd at 06/30/2007 11:37
Free is for me.
Andrex's Avatar
Andrex at 06/30/2007 11:40
thank you Furnimus, least im not the only who notices
arkracer's Avatar
arkracer at 06/30/2007 11:47
WANT.
JonDarkwood's Avatar
JonDarkwood at 06/30/2007 11:50
I don't know about you guys, but knowing that there's something this breathtaking out there, I just can't fathom watching Talladega Nights on a regular black PS3 anymore.
Furnimus's Avatar
Furnimus at 06/30/2007 11:52
@Andrex

Yay, someone who agrees!

I mean don't get me wrong, colored consoles are pretty cool, and the IDEA of a PS3 no paper sounds awesome. But pop in a copy of whatever that robot/mech launch game was, and reap the consequences. So....much....choppines........I...I see the light at the end of the tunnel!.!.!....help....meee....
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Furnimus at 06/30/2007 11:55
Oops, I meant "...and the IDEA of a PS3 *ON* paper..." lol sorry 'bout that...and also, @JonDarkwood, I agree. If I owned one, I wouldn't want to play old PS2 games (because of no PS3 titles) on the old outdated BlAcK model. Black is for squares.

[/sarcasm]
Faith's Avatar
Faith at 06/30/2007 12:33
I entered it - but my luck is terrible
Grimspoon's Avatar
Grimspoon at 06/30/2007 12:45
This will go nicely with my sexy red DS Porkchop. I'll share pics when I win.
madmatt's Avatar
madmatt at 06/30/2007 12:53
It all makes since now.

Red=Canada&Communist

Canada=Communist
Philonious's Avatar
Philonious at 06/30/2007 12:53
It's mine, Faith... MINE! Granted you don't have one yet, so good luck.
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DJDuffy at 06/30/2007 12:59
Yay I entered! We might not be getting the iPhone right now, but we get red PS3's....ooho ya!
Samit Sarkar's Avatar
Samit Sarkar at 06/30/2007 13:05
@Furnimus & Andrex: Well, I’ve had a PS3 since New Year’s Eve. I would have agreed with you (to an extent) until just recently — in fact, I still own only one game: Resistance. But the PS3 finally has some games coming out for it, and whether they’re exclusives (Ninja Gaiden Sigma) or ports of previous 360 games (Rainbow Six Vegas), they’re solid. Sadly, games keep getting pushed back (for example, Lair recently got delayed again; its release date — which was supposed to be in the spring — is now August 7th, according to IGN), but I’m holding out hope that it’s because they’re just making the game as good as it can be.

I’m really excited about the PS3’s second half of 2007; it looks like it’s going to have some really great games coming out for it. And wouldn’t you know it, some of them are actually exclusives: see Heavenly Sword and Warhawk (both of which are currently slated to come out on September 4th), and also, EA’s skate is looking very solid; that one is set for a September 18th release. And of course, you can’t forget about the huge multi-platform games, because they’re sure to sell really well — hell, my birthday isn’t until November 11th, but I’ve already figured out what I want: GTA IV and Guitar Hero III on PS3. Those two will obviously be massive sellers, and while they may not necessarily sell PS3 systems because they’re out on the 360 as well (among others, in the case of GH III), they still count as “good games” coming out for the PS3.
ridley80's Avatar
ridley80 at 06/30/2007 13:31
@ madmatt

We're going to take over the world with our hockey, free health care, general niceness, awesome beer, and beautiful Montreal girls. FEAR US!
Promagnum's Avatar
Promagnum at 06/30/2007 14:46
"Red is the color of sex"
What?
Sex isn't any color, I suppose it could be red for those who have never actually been with the opposite sex(?)
If it's even possible to put a color to sex, it would be pinkish'

I'm not Canadian and I've never been there, but I know Canada is better then us (US), let them have a red ps3 they deserve it.
Nick Chester's Avatar
Nick Chester at 06/30/2007 14:50
I have the limited edition 20gb black model, bitches!
dprim3's Avatar
dprim3 at 06/30/2007 15:41
Red is also the color of communism. Fuck the PS3 and fuck Canada (the country I've lived in for 17 years.)

Promagnum, Canada is NOT better than the US. That's a myth the dumb Americans use to attack their own country in order to trick it into becoming a welfare state.

...just thought you might wanna know.
Lewis's Avatar
Lewis at 06/30/2007 16:07
"Sex isn't any color, I suppose it could be red for those who have never actually been with the opposite sex(?)"

no that would be blue. Red is the color of sex trust me just google it.
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SubOrbital at 06/30/2007 16:15
I don't like PS3 right now, because there aren't enough games to like basically. But I have to admit, this machine is all kinds of sexy. Go, Canada.
donkeykong's Avatar
donkeykong at 06/30/2007 17:35
Ok I entered. If I win, check out your chance to win it from me (pay for it) on ebay.

iliketuna's Avatar
iliketuna at 06/30/2007 17:36
COMMIE PS3!!
dprim3's Avatar
dprim3 at 06/30/2007 18:43
The PS3 should have sanctions imposed upon it along with North Korea.
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poonster at 06/30/2007 23:01
winning a PS3 of any color would be sweet .and being a Hoser who 's not forked out the $700 dollers for a black one yet,the red one would be even sweeter
mikeasux's Avatar
mikeasux at 06/30/2007 23:32
CANADIANS ARENT SPECIAL! THEY NEED ONE WITH RED WHITE N BLUE ON IT, TO REMIND THEM, WE ARE GANN JACK THEM UP IF WE DONT GET DISCOUNTED BACON.
SLiFE's Avatar
SLiFE at 07/01/2007 01:11
*is a socialist*
Ritalin Twitch's Avatar
Ritalin Twitch at 07/01/2007 01:56
Oh, Sony and your red PS3. You think you can fool the proletariat by cloaking your wrongdoing in the color of the people. Fostering class struggle with your $600 price tag, euthanising thought with the inclusion of the cinematic abortion that is Talladega Nights, proclaiming Bluray to be the opiate of the masses... the hubris of the Sony bourgeoisie, the very foundataion of the Playstation itself, will be the catalyst that sparks the peoples revolution. And on that fateful day, when the blood of executives, marketers and other capitalist swine flows through the streets, the power will once again return to the hands of their people. Oh yes, Sony's fall and the victory of the proletariat are equally inevitable.


Ahhh, socialism.
blueskies's Avatar
blueskies at 07/01/2007 02:29
I hope when it breaks down they'll replace it with another red one?
Teh_zombs's Avatar
Teh_zombs at 07/01/2007 04:51
A zombie colored PS3 is the only way I'll enter some Canadian Day contest.
leapfrogmcgee's Avatar
leapfrogmcgee at 07/01/2007 07:58
Now even more like spider-man.
rdaneel72's Avatar
rdaneel72 at 07/01/2007 14:13
WOW. That is a damn fine looking PS3!
Pepillou2's Avatar
Pepillou2 at 07/01/2007 14:16
LOL I thought that was some Spider-man merchandise
BluFire's Avatar
BluFire at 07/01/2007 15:12
They should make a red 360 so it actually matches the colors of the internal lights.
LadyLucifer's Avatar
LadyLucifer at 07/01/2007 17:40
I entered myself and half my family and friends, lol.
*crosses fingers for shiny new red toy*
Carbot's Avatar
Carbot at 07/02/2007 17:08
Does anyone know what types of mathematical questions they ask? Well obviously you wouldn't know the exact question, would you!? But for example something dumb-easy-can't-get-wrong-question like 30+16 or something random like 2x10=3-11x4? which I'm sure the numbers would be substantially higher.. but has anyone here won something and lost to the question?


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