Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the launch of the "PlayStation Portal Player Midnight Black Japan Edition." The new device will be released in Japan on December 10, with pre-orders opening sequentially from 10:00 AM on November 13. Its suggested retail price is 39,980 yen, the same as the current model after its price adjustment in April 2026.
This model features onboard storage for the first time. According to the official announcement, this change is aimed at future functionalities, with specific uses to be revealed once details are finalized. The product name has also been changed from "PlayStation Portal Remote Player" to "PlayStation Portal Player." The device already supported cloud streaming in 2025, no longer relying solely on remote play via a PS5.
The new unit comes with a one-month PlayStation Plus Premium subscription code. Users can play compatible titles via cloud streaming without owning a PS5, but an active subscription is required to continue using this feature. The hardware retains the 8-inch LCD screen, supporting 1080p resolution at 60fps, and keeps haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.
This product is for use within Japan only, with Japanese as the sole system language and requiring the account region to be set to Japan. For network requirements, cloud streaming needs a minimum broadband Wi-Fi speed of 5 Mbps, with an official recommendation of 15 Mbps.