Sony Adds Storage to PlayStation Portal in Asia
Sony's revised PlayStation Portal adds onboard storage, with preorders opening November 13 in Japan and South Korea.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Gaming
Sony announced a revised PlayStation Portal with additional internal storage, sold in Japan and South Korea. The Midnight Black model costs ¥39,980 ($252) in Japan and ₩378,000 ($280) in South Korea, with preorders starting November 13.
Why it matters
The revision adds storage to a device whose original model had limited free space, a change that could affect what users can store on the handheld. The launch is limited to two markets, and Sony has not said when or whether it will reach other regions.
The Midnight Black model costs ¥39,980 ($252) in Japan and ₩378,000 ($280) in South Korea, with an 8-inch 1080p display running up to 60 fps. Sony has not disclosed the capacity of the added storage or the reason for it.
The players
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The details
The revised PlayStation Portal, renamed from PlayStation Portal Remote Player to PlayStation Portal Player, includes additional onboard storage. Both versions include one month of PlayStation Plus Premium and are restricted to their respective languages and PlayStation account regions.
Timeline
November 13, 2026: Preorders begin for the revised PlayStation Portal.
December 10, 2026: Midnight Black model launches in Japan and South Korea.
Under the Hood
The original PlayStation Portal shipped with flash memory for its operating system, and in 2024 security researchers found roughly 6 GB of free space on it. The revised model's added storage builds on that limitation, though Sony has not confirmed what the new capacity is for.
Buyers in Japan and South Korea can preorder the revised Portal from November 13 at ¥39,980 or ₩378,000, each including one month of PlayStation Plus Premium. Because both versions are tied to their regional languages and PlayStation account regions, buyers outside those markets should check compatibility before purchasing.
The takeaway
Extra storage on the revised Portal may give owners more room for the system's software and content. Buyers should note the regional restrictions and the one-month PlayStation Plus Premium inclusion before deciding.
What happens next
Preorders for the revised PlayStation Portal open November 13, 2026, and the Midnight Black model launches December 10, 2026 in Japan and South Korea. A separate OLED-equipped model may arrive later, and Sony says more details will follow once its plans are finalized.
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