Sony to Release Standalone Japan-Specific Version of PlayStation Portal
The model with a Japanese interface will go on sale on December 10 for 39,980 yen (approximately $252). The package will include a one-month subscription to PlayStation Plus Premium for cloud game streaming.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a Japanese version of the PlayStation Portal in Midnight Black color. It will cost the same as the standard model in Japan. The device will retain its 1080p LCD screen and the ability to stream games from a home PS5 via Wi-Fi.
According to Polygon, the Japanese version will feature built-in storage. The publication, citing the device's description, reports that the memory was added with future functionalities in mind. However, it is currently unknown what exactly it will be used for. Sony has not stated that games can be installed and launched directly on the Portal.
The PlayStation Portal was initially released in 2023 as a device for remote play with the PS5. Later, Sony added cloud streaming. With a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription, Portal owners can launch supported games from the cloud via Wi-Fi, even if they do not own a PS5.
