Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that it will release the " PlayStation Portal Player Midnight Black (Japanese Version Only )," a portable gaming device that allows users to play PlayStation 5 games on the go, on Thursday, December 10, 2026.
The suggested retail price is 39,980 yen (tax included), and the package includes a one-month subscription to PlayStation Plus Premium as a bonus.
"PlayStation Portal Player" Launches December 10! Play via the Cloud Even Without a PS5 Console
The “PlayStation Portal Player” is a handheld game console that allows you to stream and play compatible PS5 games directly from the cloud, even if you don’t own a PS5 console.
If you own a PS5, you can also enjoy “Remote Play,” which lets you connect to your home PS5 via Wi-Fi even when you’re away.
To use cloud streaming, you’ll need a subscription to “PlayStation Plus Premium,” which gives you access to hundreds of eligible PS5 games.
The product comes with a one-month PlayStation Plus Premium subscription as a bonus; redeem it to start playing compatible games right after purchase.
When it first launched in 2023, the “PlayStation Portal” was introduced as a device dedicated exclusively to Remote Play, connecting to your PS5 at home.
In 2025, it gained support for cloud streaming, allowing users to play PS5 games on the device itself via PlayStation Plus Premium.
Reflecting this expansion in how the device is used, the new model’s name has been changed from “PlayStation Portal Remote Player” to “ PlayStation Portal Player.”
It continues to feature key functions of the DualSense wireless controller, including an 8-inch LCD display with 1080p/60fps support, 3D audio, haptic feedback, and adaptive triggers.
With an eye toward future functionality, the new model includes newly added internal storage.
Details regarding features that utilize this storage will be announced as soon as they are finalized.
Please note that this product is a model intended for use exclusively within Japan.
The system supports only “Japanese” as the language, and it can only be used with PlayStation accounts that have “Japan” registered as their “Country/Region.”
Unlimited access to hundreds of PS5 games with the included 1-month subscription
By using the included one-month subscription, you can play over hundreds of PS5 games supported by cloud streaming — included in PlayStation Plus’s “Game Catalog” and “Classics Catalog”—at no additional cost.
The lineup includes titles such as “Final Fantasy XVI,” “Rise of the Ronin,” and “Exit 8.”
Square Enix’s “Dragon Quest III: And Toward the Legend…” is scheduled to be added to the “Game Catalog” in November 2026, followed by Koei Tecmo Games’ “True Samurai Warriors ORIGINS” in December.
Pre-orders begin on Friday, November 13!
Pre-orders will begin sequentially starting at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, at PlayStation retailers nationwide and on e-commerce sites.
The product will be released on Thursday, December 10, 2026.
For product details, please visit the “PlayStation Portal Player” product page.
| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Product Name | PlayStation Portal Player Midnight Black (Japanese Language Only) |
| Release Date | Thursday, December 10, 2026 |
| Suggested Retail Price | 39,980 yen (tax included) |
| Purchase Bonus | 1-month PlayStation Plus Premium subscription |