Square-Enix unveiled the Final Fantasy XIII-themed PS3 at TGS. The new unit is a white PS3 Slim with a light pink stencil of the character Lightning on the top. The portrait of the protagonist is accompanied to the right by a light grey version of the PS3 branding, while more pink scribbling sits just above the disc trey.
This unit comes with a 250 GB hard drive, as well as a white controller. As of right now, it’s Japan-only kind of thing with a release date of December 17. No North American date or confirmation was given.
Initially teased at Square-Enix’s press conference in early September, we assumed this bundle would be a hit with Final Fantasy fans. So, is it?
[via Kotaku]
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8:19 AM on 09.24.2009
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Fuck yes. Want.
Amazing what a different color palate can do....
I'm paying out of my ass right now to get a white Slim. This would totally lighten my budget (although I'd still be springing for white controllers).
RIIIGHT?
A pink-stenciled one at that.
Further proof that since FF8, the series has been aimed at girls. The only "manly" character I can recall in between 8-13 was Auron in 10 - and he was a righteous pimp.
You know what? Make a FF game based on samurai. That would be suffciently rad, as the ladyboys would be badasses, and the ladies and boys would be badasses with discernable genders.
well look at what your comparing man. Final Fantasy, an esteablished RPG series going over 20 years Vs. Call of Duty, over 10 years of shooting people. Plus the MW2 360 is pretty ugly.
"The only "manly" character I can recall in between 8-13 was Auron in 10 - and he was a righteous pimp."
What about Basch Fon Ronsenburg? Gabranth? Jecht? Steiner?
@Czech Monster
yes, it is double standard. A console isn't allowed to have a video game themed edition unless the video game in question is over 20 years old.
MW2 xbox 360 - 400$
special edition case
250 GB HDD
TWO wireless controllers ($50 each)
headset (meh)
Game ($60)
PS3 Slim
Special Edition Case
250 GB HD
1 wireless controller
Price???
I think right now its safe to say that the xbox360 is more value for the doller until Sony says cost and what it actually comes with (if it doesnt include FFXIII then that is automatically lose for Sony).
... I see what you did there.
I already have one on pre order, the box includes.....
* PlayStation3 Slim Console Final Fantasy XIII Lightning (HDD 250GB Model)
* Final Fantasy XIII game
* PS3 Wireless Controller (Dual Shock 3)
* AV Cable
* USB Cable
* AC Power Cord
* Manual (Japanese)
@Nyktharas;
That Japanese Manual broke the ice for me, a definite pre-order.
Dude I liked the MW2 360 but this looks way better.
Why can't awesome stuff like this come to the states? That thing is downright PURDY.
something something, the horse you rode in on!
(Also, you're a tool)
haha
The Japanese manual will probably give me just as much enjoyment as the people who spent $60 on ODST to play fire fight for 2 days before it becomes boring, and stale.
@TOEmastro
Is it so bad to want Backwards compatability? People complain about the Xbox not having wireless and the PS3 not being Backwards Compatable is just as bad. It's a valid complaint. (Not to mention one most likely made by a PlayStation Fan if he has enough PS2 games to want BC.)
Can anyone remember what the very first "special edition" console was? In the U.S.?
I hope this will come to Europe some day.
Especially if they are going to bring PS2 software emulation. Then I can have my first gen PS3 in my room and the new slim in the living room... *SQUEEE!*
Did I mention it looked awesome?
I'm just saying...slap some Yoshitaka Amano artwork on there and listen for the universal splooge.