New PlayStation Portal: Japan and South Korea prices and features

Sony has announced new Midnight Black PlayStation Portal models for Japan and South Korea, launching on December 10. They include internal storage intended for future features and a one-month PlayStation Plus Premium voucher. Language and account restrictions are important considerations for prospective import buyers.

Prices and dates in two markets

The devices launch in their respective markets on December 10, 2026. The Japanese model costs ¥39,980 including tax; South Korea’s recommended price is ₩378,000. Preorders begin on November 13 at 10 a.m. local time in both countries. Neither announcement provides a Turkish launch date or price.

From Remote Player to Player

PlayStation Portal launched in 2023 to stream games installed on a PS5 over Wi-Fi. Cloud streaming has broadened that role. Sony is therefore removing Remote from the new models’ name and calling the device PlayStation Portal Player.

The Korean announcement says cloud streaming officially launched in the country last month. Supported PS5 games can now stream directly to Portal without owning a PS5, provided the user subscribes to PlayStation Plus Premium. That does not turn Portal into an offline handheld running PS5 software on its own hardware.

Familiar display and controls

The devices retain an 8-inch LCD capable of 1080p and 60 fps, alongside DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. Supported 3D audio requires compatible audio equipment. Individual games must support these features, so the experience will vary between titles.

Storage is for future features

Sony says the new hardware includes internal storage with future functionality in mind; the Korean announcement describes increased storage. The company has not disclosed its capacity or what those features will be. This is not confirmation of downloadable, locally playable PS5 games. Further details are due later.

A month of Premium and supported games

A one-month PlayStation Plus Premium voucher accompanies the new models. Once redeemed, it enables supported cloud-streaming titles under the service’s terms. Korea’s catalog examples include Final Fantasy XVI, Sonic X Shadow Generations and Horizon Forbidden West. Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is scheduled for the Game Catalog in November, with Dynasty Warriors: Origins following in December.

Eligible digital PS5 games owned in a user’s library can also be streamed. Korea’s examples include Crimson Desert, EA Sports FC 27, Neverness to Everness and Zenless Zone Zero. Japan’s announcement highlights Final Fantasy XVI, Rise of the Ronin and The Exit 8 in the catalogs, with Monster Hunter Wilds, Ghost of Yōtei, Neverness to Everness and Genshin Impact among supported titles. Availability varies by country and over time.

Premium is a paid recurring subscription. Under Sony’s terms, it automatically renews unless canceled, for the selected billing period at the applicable store price. An included month is not a permanent entitlement to free cloud gaming.

Language and regional restrictions

The Japanese model uses Japanese as its system language and requires a PlayStation account set to Japan. The Korean version is limited to Korean and requires a South Korean account. Sony positions each model for use in its own country.

Import buyers therefore need to consider more than the advertised price. System language, account region and cloud-service availability all matter. These announcements do not guarantee support for Turkish accounts or cloud streaming in Türkiye.

Connectivity and Remote Play

Sony specifies broadband Wi-Fi of at least 5 Mbps and recommends 15 Mbps or faster. Streaming quality depends on network conditions. PS5 owners can continue using Remote Play for compatible games installed on their consoles. The PS5 must be online, switched on or in rest mode, and paired with Portal.

Games requiring VR headsets or certain additional peripherals are unsupported. Games streamed to a PS5 from the cloud cannot be relayed through Remote Play. The new models underline Sony’s remote and cloud-gaming strategy, but local availability and regional services remain unanswered questions for buyers in Türkiye.

Sources: PlayStation Blog Japan, PlayStation Blog Korea, November 9, 2026.