Sony to launch Midnight Black PS5 Digital Edition in Japan on November 19
Reservations for the 55,000 yen Japan-only console open October 20, and a matching disc drive ships the same day for 11,980 yen.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a Midnight Black version of the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Japanese-language model, which will launch on November 19, 2026, according to inside-games.jp. Reservations open on October 20 at PlayStation retailers and online stores in Japan.
The console is priced at 55,000 yen including tax. The disc drive is not included, so players who want to use packaged games will need a separately sold disc drive.
A Disc Drive Midnight Black will be released on the same day, November 19, for 11,980 yen including tax.
The model is limited to use in Japan and can only be used with a PlayStation account whose system language is Japanese and whose region is Japan.
It keeps the standard PS5 feature set, including the ultra-high-speed SSD, 3D audio, PlayStation 4 backward compatibility, and DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.
Quick answers
When does the Midnight Black PS5 Digital Edition launch in Japan?
It launches on November 19, 2026, with reservations opening on October 20 at PlayStation retailers and online stores in Japan.
How much does the Midnight Black PS5 Digital Edition cost?
It is priced at 55,000 yen including tax. The matching Disc Drive Midnight Black costs 11,980 yen including tax and is sold separately.
Can the Japanese-language model be used outside Japan?
No. It is limited to use in Japan and requires a PlayStation account with Japanese as the system language and Japan as the region.