Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the PlayStation Portal Player, a new version of its handheld streaming device that comes with built-in storage for future features. The Japan-exclusive model will launch on December 10, 2026, priced at ¥39,980 (approximately $252), including tax.
The new PlayStation Portal Player retains the hardware features of the original PlayStation Portal Remote Player, including an 8-inch LCD display with 1080p resolution and support for 60fps gameplay. It also includes 3D Audio, haptic feedback, and adaptive triggers.
The biggest hardware change is the addition of built-in storage, although Sony hasn’t explained how it will be used. The company says the storage has been included with future functionality in mind, with further details to be shared once those plans are finalized.
Sony has also changed the device’s name to reflect how its functionality has expanded since the original Portal launched in 2023. Initially designed exclusively for Remote Play from a PS5 console, the handheld gained cloud streaming support in 2025, allowing users to stream compatible PS5 games directly through PlayStation Plus Premium without owning a console.
The PlayStation Portal Player will include a one-month PlayStation Plus Premium voucher, allowing buyers to start using cloud streaming immediately after purchase. Players who already own a PS5 can continue streaming games from their console over Wi-Fi through Remote Play.
Sony highlighted several games available through the Game Catalog and Classics Catalog, including Final Fantasy XVI, Rise of the Ronin, and The Exit 8. Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is scheduled to join the Game Catalog in November, followed by Dynasty Warriors: Origins in December.
PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers can also stream supported digital PS5 purchases. Sony says thousands of games already support the feature, including Monster Hunter Wilds, Ghost of Yōtei, Genshin Impact, and NTE: Neverness to Everness.
The new model will be available exclusively in Japan, with its system language restricted to Japanese and compatibility limited to PlayStation accounts registered in the country. Pre-orders will begin on Friday, November 13, at 10:00 AM through PlayStation retailers and online stores across Japan.
