Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that the PlayStation Portal Player Midnight Black Japanese-Language-Only handheld, which lets users play PS5 games over Wi-Fi, will launch on 10 December for ¥39,980. The model is restricted to Japanese-language use and requires a Japanese account, and includes a 1-month PlayStation Plus Premium membership as a bonus.
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the launch of the PlayStation Portal Player Midnight Black Japanese-Language-Only handheld, which lets users enjoy PS5 games through cloud streaming or Remote Play, at participating retailers and e-commerce sites nationwide. The suggested retail price is ¥39,980 (tax included), and the launch date is Thursday, 10 December. A 1-month PlayStation Plus Premium membership is included, allowing users to start playing supported games through cloud streaming immediately after purchase.
The model is limited to use in Japan, and the system language is Japanese only. Registration and use with a PlayStation account in Japan is required, although users can play through the cloud without owning a PS5. Users who have a PS5 at home can also use Remote Play and stream supported games.
The new model's name has been changed from "Remote Player" to "Player." It retains features including an 8-inch 1080p/60fps display, 3D audio, and DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. Additional storage is also planned in anticipation of future feature expansion, with details to be announced later.
Pre-orders will open sequentially from 10:00 a.m. on 13 November at participating retailers and e-commerce sites nationwide. Cloud-streaming titles include hundreds of games such as Final Fantasy XVI and Rise of the Ronin, with some titles from the Game Catalog and Classics Catalog also scheduled to be added.