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Sony has announced a new version of the PlayStation Portal, and this time, the company is making an interesting change to its handheld streaming device. While the original model was designed primarily for streaming games from a PS5, the new version comes with built-in storage that Sony plans to use for future features. However, there’s a catch: the updated handheld will be available exclusively in Japan, at least for now.
According to the official PlayStation Japan blog, the new device is called the PlayStation Portal Player, and it will launch on December 10, 2026, for ¥39,980 (approximately $252). This is the same price as the existing model in Japan, meaning buyers won’t have to pay extra for the updated version.
The biggest change is obviously the addition of internal storage. However, Sony hasn’t revealed how much storage the new Portal includes or what exactly players will be able to do with it.
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The company has only confirmed that the storage has been added with future functionality in mind, and more details will be shared once its plans are finalized. This is particularly interesting because the PlayStation Portal has always been a streaming-focused device, meaning it doesn’t need traditional game storage in the same way as a regular handheld console.
Whether Sony plans to introduce new features that take advantage of this storage remains to be seen. For now, there’s no confirmation that the new Portal will support downloading and playing games locally, so it shouldn’t be confused with a standalone gaming handheld.
Aside from the additional storage, the new PlayStation Portal retains most of the features found in the original model. It comes with an 8-inch LCD display with a 1080p resolution and support for gameplay at up to 60fps. It also includes haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 3D audio support, allowing players to enjoy some of the features they’re already familiar with from the DualSense controller.
To make things easier for new buyers, Sony is including a one-month PlayStation Plus Premium voucher with the updated Portal. As for availability, the company has confirmed that pre-orders will begin on November 13 at 10 AM in Japan, ahead of the December 10 launch.
However, just like the Japan-exclusive PS5 model announced previously, the new PlayStation Portal comes with regional restrictions. Its system language can only be set to Japanese, and it can only be used with PlayStation accounts registered in Japan.
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