Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced that it will launch the handheld “PlayStation Portal Player Japanese-only,” which can play PS5 titles, on 10 December. “Remote” has been removed from the name, the specifications have been changed for the Japanese market, storage has been increased, and additional features have been previewed.
In the new model, “Remote” has been removed from the name, and the device is for Japanese-language use and Japanese domestic accounts only. The cloud streaming feature is scheduled to be offered in a form that requires a PS Plus Premium subscription, and the product is expected to be sold with cloud support as its central feature.
The product features an 8-inch, 1920×1080 LCD and is designed to provide an operating experience equivalent to that of the previous model. It is touted as offering an experience equivalent to that of the PS5 console, including adaptive triggers, haptic feedback and PS Link support.
The new model adds onboard storage, with the official announcement stating that this anticipates the future use of additional features. No specific features have been disclosed at this time, but the storage is expected to provide ample capacity for future use.
The release date is 10 December, and the price will be the same ¥39,980 as the previous model. The previous model is also available in Midnight Black, so it should be noted that the color alone cannot be used to determine whether a unit is the new model.