Sony Adds a Midnight Black PlayStation Portal for Japan, With Extra Storage
Sony has announced a new colour option for its PlayStation Portal handheld, and it will be sold only in Japan. The model is called the PlayStation Portal Player Midnight Black, and it has more internal storage than the other versions.
According to Video Games Chronicle, the device goes on sale in Japan on December 10, 2026. Sony has set the price at ¥39,980, which is about US$250. Because it is a region-locked model, it is built for sale in Japan only.
The Portal is a handheld screen for playing PlayStation games remotely. Sony has renamed the product from "PlayStation Portal Remote Player" to "PlayStation Portal Player," and the new Midnight Black version keeps the same core hardware. It has the same 8-inch 1080p display running at up to 60 frames per second, along with 3D Audio, haptic feedback (the controller's vibration and touch responses) and adaptive triggers, which change resistance as a player presses the buttons.
The storage is the unusual part. Sony says the extra space is included "with an eye towards future functionality," and that details will be announced once they are finalised. Sony has not said what that functionality will be.
Standard Portal models do not offer much storage a player can use. Saves on the device have to be made directly to the connected console or to cloud storage, according to IGN's PlayStation Portal wiki. That makes the added space on the Midnight Black model a clear departure from the rest of the range.
The Midnight Black version is not the only special edition. IGN's list of colours and models also includes a PlayStation Portal 30th Anniversary Limited Edition, which matches the White and Midnight Black models apart from its appearance.
For buyers in Japan, the decision comes down to the price and the timing. The device arrives in time for the year-end holiday season, and the storage question will likely be answered when Sony shares what the extra space is for.
