What's the Best Color for a PlayStation 3?

There's no objective "best" color—it's purely aesthetic preference. Here's what was available:

Standard Colors

• Piano Black: Original, most common. Shows fingerprints/dust. Matches most AV gear.
• Ceramic White: Japan/limited NA/EU release. Clean, modern, hides dust better than black.
• Silver / "Gunmetal" / "Titanium": Limited editions (e.g., Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle, Final Fantasy XIII bundle). Metallic finish.

Limited / Special Editions

• Red: God of War III bundle, Resident Evil 5 bundle.
• Blue: Uncharted 2 bundle (Japan), LittleBigPlanet bundle (EU).
• Pink: Japan only (Ceramic White base).
• Gold: Kingdom Hearts 1.5/2.5 bundle (Japan).
• Charcoal / "Satin Silver": Slim (CECH-2000) standard colors.
• Super Slim (CECH-4000): Charcoal Black, Classic White, Garnet Red, Azurite Blue.

Choosing

• Match Your Setup: Black blends; White pops; Silver/Red/Blue accent.
• Condition Matters More: A mint black Slim > scratched limited edition.
• Controller Matching: DualShock 3 / Sixaxis came in matching colors.

Collector Note: Limited editions (MGS4 Gunmetal, FFXIII White, GoW3 Red) hold value better if sealed/CIB.