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Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the launch of "PlayStation Portal Player Midnight Black Japan Exclusive". The new machine will be released in Japan on December 10, and reservations will be opened from 10:00 on November 13. Its recommended retail price is 39,980 yen, which is the same as the current model after the price adjustment in April 2026.
This model adds body storage for the first time. Officials stated that this change focuses on future functionality, and the specific purpose will be announced after the details are finalized. The product name has also been adjusted from "PlayStation Portal Remote Control Player" to "PlayStation Portal Player". The device will support cloud streaming in 2025, and you can no longer rely on PS5 for remote play.
The new machine comes with one month of PlayStation Plus premium membership redemption rights, users do not need to own a PS5 to play compatible works through cloud streaming, but they must still maintain the corresponding membership to continue using this feature. The hardware continues the 8-inch LCD screen, supports 1080p, 60-frame display, and retains tactile feedback and adaptive triggers.
This product is only available in Japan, the system language is only Japanese, and the account region is required to be set to Japan. In terms of network, cloud streaming requires a minimum of 5Mbps broadband Wi-Fi, and the official recommendation is that the network speed reaches 15Mbps.
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