Sony has announced a new version of its PlayStation Portal, and this time, it comes with something the original model didn’t have. The company has added built-in storage to the handheld device, although it has not revealed how much space will be available or what players will be able to use it for. This new model will be released exclusively in Japan, with a few restrictions that make it difficult for players outside the country to use it.
The new device is called the PlayStation Portal Player, dropping the word “Remote” from its original name. It comes in Midnight Black and will be available in Japan on December 10 for 39,980 yen (approximately $250). Pre-orders will begin on November 13, and buyers will also receive one month of PlayStation Plus Premium.
One of the biggest changes is that the PlayStation Portal no longer needs to be connected to a PS5 to play supported games. With a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription, players can stream games directly from the cloud, which makes the handheld device useful even for those who don’t own the console.
The most interesting addition, however, is the built-in storage. Sony has not confirmed its capacity, but says it will be used for “future functionality,” with more details coming later. Many speculate players will be able to store games directly on the device, though nothing has been confirmed yet. As for the rest of the hardware, nothing has changed. The new PlayStation Portal keeps the same 8-inch 1080p LCD screen with support for up to 60 FPS, along with DualSense features like haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 3D audio. Those hoping for an OLED screen will have to wait.
However, if you’re thinking about importing this version, there’s some bad news. Sony has limited the device to Japan, meaning it only supports Japanese as its system language and requires a Japanese PlayStation Network account to work.
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