It looks like the rumors were true after all. Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEJ) has recently sent out a press wire announcing that they're preparing to launch a Satin Silver PlayStation 3 by next month. This silver PS3 will also carry a 40 GB HDD, and will retail for around ¥ 39,800 (US$ 371).

Alongside the silver PS3, Sony further announced that it will also be introducing a silver Dual Shock 3 controller for a cost of ¥ 5,500 (US$ 51)

Both the new PS3 and the Dual Shock Controller will be available by March 6 in Japan. We'll let you know if Sony announces the availability of either for the territories of North America and Europe.