Sony Unveils Japan & Korea-Exclusive PlayStation Portal Player With December Release Date

Sony has officially announced a new Midnight Black PlayStation Portal Player, but if you are reading this from the United States, it’s not launching in your region. The new handheld is exclusive to Japan and South Korea, with limited regional compatibility and a regional-only system language.

PlayStation Portal Midnight Black gets Japan and Korea-only release

The device launches on December 10, 2026, with a suggested retail price of 39,980 yen (~ $260). Meanwhile, Sony has priced the South Korean model at 378,000 won (~ $280). It should be noted that buyers will also get a one-month PlayStation Plus Premium subscription with every purchase.

The announcement was made on the Japanese and Korean PlayStation Blog website. Preorders will kick off November 13 at 10 AM local time through PlayStation retailers and online stores across Japan.

Unlike a standard color refresh, this release comes with an important regional restriction. Sony says the device can only be used in Japan or Korea and requires a PlayStation account registered to Japan or Korea.

The system language is also limited to Japanese and Korean. That makes importing the device considerably less appealing for players outside the country, even if they like the Midnight Black finish.

The new model retains the existing PlayStation Portal hardware experience. It features an 8-inch LCD display with 1080p resolution and support for 60fps gameplay. DualSense features, including haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, are also included.

Sony is moving beyond traditional remote play

The PlayStation Portal originally launched in 2023 as a remote-play accessory for PS5 owners. However, Sony added cloud streaming support in 2025, which allows compatible games to run without connecting to a home PS5.

That change also explains the updated product name. Sony has moved from PlayStation Portal Remote Player to PlayStation Portal Player, reflecting its broader streaming capabilities.

Do note that Sony also says the new model includes additional internal storage. However, the company hasn’t shared its capacity or explained exactly how it will be used.

For now, Sony has only announced this model for Japan and Korea. Its regional restrictions make a global release uncertain, although the company may consider additional markets later.

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