Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a new Midnight Black PlayStation Portal model for Japan with internal storage intended for possible future functionality. Sony has not revealed the storage capacity or explained what those features could be.
The Japanese-only model will launch on December 10, 2026, at a recommended retail price of ¥39,980 including tax, according to the official PlayStation Blog Japan announcement.
Sony adds storage without detailing its future use
The addition of internal storage is the model’s main new hardware change. Sony says it included the storage with potential future functionality in mind and will share more information once details are decided.
That leaves the intended use open. Sony has not announced a capacity, downloadable-game support, offline play, or any other storage-based feature, so the company’s statement should not be treated as confirmation of a specific upgrade.
The Japan-only model keeps the existing Portal features
The new PlayStation Portal retains its 8-inch LCD display, 1080p resolution, support for up to 60fps, compatible 3D Audio devices, haptic feedback, and adaptive triggers. The package also includes one month of PlayStation Plus Premium.
The device supports Japanese as its only system language and requires a PlayStation account with its country or region set to Japan. Sony says the model is intended for use in Japan.
Sony is also changing the Japanese product name from “PlayStation Portal Remote Player” to “PlayStation Portal Player.” The company says the revised name reflects how cloud streaming has expanded the device beyond its original Remote Play focus.
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