Sony Group has announced a Japanese-only model of PS Portal, to go on sale on 10 December. The model newly features built-in storage and comes with a 1-month PS Plus Premium membership as a purchase benefit.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that its handheld gaming device, the "PlayStation Portal Player Midnight Black Japanese-Only," will go on sale on 10 December. The suggested retail price is ¥39,980 including tax, and pre-orders will open at 10:00 a.m. on 13 November at retailers and e-commerce sites nationwide. Some retailers will include a 1-month PS Plus Premium membership, with the offer ending once supplies run out. The device is limited to use in Japan, supports Japanese only, and requires a PSN account set to the Japan region.
The new model retains the Remote Play feature, which streams PS5 games over Wi-Fi. Users can play games included in the PS Plus Premium Game Catalog and Classics Catalog, as well as compatible PS5 digital titles they have purchased. It supports 1080p resolution and up to 60 fps, with haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and 3D audio also scheduled to be supported. The 1-month membership included as a purchase benefit will automatically renew as a paid subscription unless cancelled during the applicable period.
The new model is said to include storage in anticipation of future feature additions. The official page states that games cannot be downloaded to the PS5 itself and that the device will continue to use a streaming-based system. The display is an 8-inch LCD with 1080p resolution and a maximum frame rate of 60 fps. Haptic feedback and adaptive triggers are also available as additional features. Remote Play remains available when users own a PS5 console, and a PS Plus membership is not required, although pairing is necessary.