Sony Announces PlayStation 4 Slim In Glacier White, But Only For PAL Region

Today's dedicated game consoles have lifespans that last for several years. That presents a challenge in keeping things fresh and interesting, and what console makers have figured out is that releasing incremental updates can spur sales. Such is the case with a new Glacier White PlayStation 4 system that Sony is preparing to launch later this month. We have to admit, it looks pretty swank.

The Glacier White PS4 will have a 500GB hard drive. Unfortunately, it may have a limited release. Sony will launch the Glacier White PS4 across the PAL region starting January 24th, which covers most of Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, and Oceana, followed by a release in Japan on February 23 where there will also be a 1TB model. There is no mention of it being available in North America.
Sony reported last month that collective sales of all PS4 models topped 50 million units following a record breaking week of sales during the week of Black Friday. That includes movement of the PlayStation 4 Pro, a recently released model with upgraded hardware to support 4K gaming and High Dynamic Range (HDR) visuals.
Rival Microsoft also has a new console that supports HDR and 4K streaming (not gaming), the Xbox One S, which is only available in white. It plans to launch a more powerful version of the Xbox One next year called Project Scorpio that will be capable of playing games at a 4K resolution.