Sony’s PlayStation Portal handheld includes additional internal storage in Japan-only update
Japan-only model arrives in December
Sony plans to launch the updated PlayStation Portal in Japan on December 10th. It will be available in midnight black, a color option previously seen on the device.
The price is 39,980 yen, or around $253. The model is limited to Japanese-language options and can be used only with a PlayStation account registered in Japan.
Extra storage, future features
The updated device includes additional internal storage, which Sony says is intended for “future functionality.” The company says it will announce those features after they are finalized. Sony is also changing the product’s name from PlayStation Portal Remote Player to PlayStation Portal Player. The name change and storage addition suggest possible new functions, but Sony has not confirmed them.
Streaming and offline media possibilities
The added storage could potentially allow media to be synced for offline playback, while the name change may point toward streaming apps. These remain possibilities rather than confirmed features.
Key points
- Sony’s updated PlayStation Portal launches in Japan on December 10th for 39,980 yen.
- The midnight black model adds internal storage for features Sony has not yet detailed.
- The device is limited to Japanese-language options and Japan-registered PlayStation accounts.
- Streaming apps or offline media could be possible uses, but Sony has not confirmed them.