Sony announces Japan-only Midnight Black PlayStation Portal for December 10
The new model adds internal storage and costs 39,980 yen, the same as the current PlayStation Portal after the April 2026 price revision.
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced a Midnight Black, Japan-only model of the PlayStation Portal player, set for release on December 10. The company said preorders open at 10:00 on November 13 at PlayStation retailers and online stores in Japan, according to GameSpark.
The new model is priced at 39,980 yen, the same suggested retail price as the current PlayStation Portal remote player after the April 2026 price revision. It ships with a one-month PlayStation Plus Premium membership.
The Midnight Black edition adds internal storage, which SIE says is also intended for future features; specific uses will be announced later.
With the new model, the product name changes from PlayStation Portal remote player to PlayStation Portal player. The device is limited to use in Japan: Japanese is the only system language, and use is restricted to PlayStation accounts with the country/region set to Japan.
Hardware specifications are unchanged: an 8-inch LCD running at 1080p/60fps, with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.
Background
The PlayStation Portal launched in 2023 as a dedicated PS5 Remote Play device and gained cloud streaming support in 2025, allowing PS5 titles to be played standalone. Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is scheduled to join the game catalog in November, and Dynasty Warriors: Origins in December.
Quick answers
When does the Midnight Black PlayStation Portal launch?
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced a release date of December 10 for Japan, with preorders starting at 10:00 on November 13.
How much does the new model cost?
The suggested retail price is 39,980 yen, the same as the current PlayStation Portal after the April 2026 price revision.
Can the Japan-only model be used outside Japan?
No. It is limited to use in Japan, with Japanese as the only system language and use restricted to PlayStation accounts with the country/region set to Japan.