Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has announced that the new PlayStation Portal will launch in Japan on December 10, 2026. Officially named the "PlayStation Portal Player Midnight Black (Japanese Only)," the device will carry a suggested retail price of 39,980 yen, with preorders opening at 10 a.m. JST on November 13, 2026.
The biggest change from the existing model is the addition of internal storage. Sony says the upgrade is intended to support future functionality, though it has yet to reveal the storage capacity or how it will be used.
On the Japanese PlayStation Blog, Sony stated: "The new model includes additional internal storage in preparation for future functionality. Further details will be announced once they are finalized." The wording has sparked speculation that the space could be reserved for apps or other services, but there is currently no evidence that the device will be able to run PS5 games natively.
The PlayStation Portal originally launched in 2023, connecting to a PS5 over Wi-Fi for Remote Play. Sony officially added cloud streaming in 2025, allowing PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers to stream supported PS5 games over the internet even without owning a PS5 console.
As the device's capabilities have expanded, Sony has also updated its name. The original "PlayStation Portal Remote Player" has been shortened to "PlayStation Portal Player," reflecting the fact that it is no longer limited to Remote Play.
The new model retains its 8-inch 1080p LCD display with support for frame rates of up to 60fps, along with 3D Audio, DualSense haptic feedback, and adaptive triggers. VGC reports that the existing model was previously found to contain around 6GB of internal storage, primarily reserved for system use. Sony has yet to clarify how much storage the new version adds or whether users will be able to access it.
The Midnight Black model is intended exclusively for the Japanese market. Its interface can only be set to Japanese, and it requires a PlayStation account registered in Japan. Sony is also including one month of PlayStation Plus Premium, giving buyers access to supported titles through cloud streaming. There is currently no word on whether the updated model will be released in other regions.