Sony is launching a new version of its PlayStation Portal exclusively in Japan next month. The updated model will feature the midnight black color option previously seen and will include extra internal storage for upcoming features.
Storage Upgrades and Name Changes
The addition of extra internal storage comes as an unexpected change for this specific model, which will be restricted to Japanese language options and compatible only with PlayStation accounts registered in Japan. Sony explained that the extra storage is designated for future functionality that the company will reveal once those features are completed.
In addition to the storage update, Sony is renaming the device from PlayStation Portal Remote Player to PlayStation Portal Player. This modification in the name, paired with the added internal space, indicates that the variant could potentially gain access to streaming applications.
Capabilities and Release Details
The current standard PlayStation Portal lacks support for streaming apps such as Netflix, Disney Plus, and YouTube, functioning primarily to stream PS5 games either from a console or via the cloud. While the device lacks the processing power to run PlayStation games locally, the expanded storage could alternatively enable users to sync media for offline playback.
The Japan-exclusive PlayStation Portal is scheduled to launch on December 10th with a price tag of 39,980 yen, which equals approximately $253.
