Sony has announced a new PlayStation Portal for Japan only. The “PlayStation Portal Player Midnight Black, Japanese-only” launches on December 10, 2026, for 39,980 yen including tax, and it adds internal storage that Sony says is for “future functionality” it has not described yet. It only works in Japanese and with a Japan-region PlayStation account.
Last checked on November 9, 2026. Official Price, dates, region lock, the bundled PS Plus month and the storage line come from Sony’s announcement on PlayStation Blog Japan, which we read in the original Japanese. The Verge, Gematsu and Push Square reported the same details. The dollar figure is The Verge’s conversion.
What is new, and what stays the same
| New Japan-only Portal Player | PS Portal as sold until now | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | PlayStation Portal Player | PlayStation Portal Remote Player |
| Internal storage | Added, capacity not stated | No user storage advertised (Sony calls the addition new) |
| Language and account | Japanese only; Japan-region account only | Standard regional models |
| Screen | 8-inch LCD, 1080p, 60fps | Same |
| DualSense features | Haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, 3D Audio | Same |
| Cloud streaming | Yes, with PS Plus Premium | Yes, since 2025 |
| Colour | Midnight Black | White, plus earlier Midnight Black |
Official Sony explains the rename: the Portal launched in 2023 as a Remote Play device for your own PS5, gained cloud streaming in 2025, and now plays “beyond Remote Play”, so “Remote” is gone from the name. Sony also repeats the network requirement: Wi-Fi broadband of at least 5 Mbps, 15 Mbps recommended.
What is the extra storage for?
Official Sony only says the storage was added “with future functionality in mind” and that it will share details once they are decided. Reported The Verge suggests streaming apps or offline media could be the reason, since the current Portal cannot run apps like YouTube or Netflix. That is speculation, and the Portal is not powerful enough to run PS5 games locally, so do not expect native game downloads.
Should you import one?
For most people outside Japan, no. Our math The device is locked to Japanese system language and to PlayStation accounts registered in Japan, so it will not work with a US, UK or EU account even if the hardware is identical. Cloud streaming also depends on the PS Plus Premium catalog of your region. If the storage feature matters to you, wait to see whether Sony brings it to other regions; it has not announced that.
Key takeaways
- New PS Portal Player for Japan: December 10, 39,980 yen, pre-orders from November 13.
- Adds internal storage for unannounced future features; capacity not given.
- Japanese language and Japan accounts only. No word on other regions.
FAQ
When does the new PS Portal Player come out?
December 10, 2026, in Japan only. Pre-orders open on November 13 at 10 a.m. JST.
How much is the new PlayStation Portal Player?
39,980 yen including tax, about $253 according to The Verge. It includes one month of PlayStation Plus Premium.
Will the new PS Portal come to the US, UK or Europe?
Sony has not announced it. The model announced on November 9 only works with Japanese system language and Japan-region PlayStation accounts.
What is the new PS Portal storage used for?
Sony has not said. It says the storage is for future functionality and that it will announce details once they are finalized.
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Image: HUDWire graphic. Checked November 9, 2026.
Sources
- PlayStation Blog Japan: PlayStation Portal Player Midnight Black, Japanese-only, December 10
- The Verge: Sony’s new PlayStation Portal includes additional internal storage
- Gematsu: PlayStation Portal Midnight Black Japan-only model announced
- Push Square: New PS Portal announced with internal storage, only for Japan