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Sony has announced a new version of its PlayStation Portal in Japan. The updated device is called the PlayStation Portal Player Midnight Black. The device will go on sale on December 10, 2026, and players can acquire it for 39,980 Yen. According to the announcement, pre-orders of the console will begin on November 13, 2026.
However, there is one catch. The new model will only work with Japanese language settings and PlayStation Network accounts registered in Japan. So, players outside Japan hardly have any chances to access it.
The biggest change that the new console has added includes extra internal storage. Sony says this storage will support new features in the future. However, the company has not shared how much extra space the device will get or what these features could be.
Apart from this, the company has also removed the word Remote from the product name. Moreover, the console will feature an 8-inch 1080p screen, 60fps support, haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 3D Audio. Buyers will also get a one-month PlayStation Plus Premium subscription.
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The extra storage has generated curiosity among players. Is Sony trying to make the PS Portal a device to run games on its own? The current hardware may handle some small, simple games, but demanding titles won’t run on it. Thus, extra storage alone isn’t enough to make this happen. Sony has to change the software to make the device run games without a PS5.
For now, about the extra storage, the authorities have revealed, “With an eye towards future functionality, the new model comes with the brand new addition of internal storage.” The announcement further added that the future details will be delivered to the gamers when the features are finalized.
Sony may bring a small collection of older PlayStation games to the Portal. Classic titles may be easier to run than newer games. This could give users more ways to play without relying on a constant internet connection. Another option is to make the Portal work with games planned for a future PlayStation handheld. This would allow Sony to offer a similar gaming experience across both devices. However, these ideas are only possibilities at this stage. Sony has not confirmed any such plans.