AI & Emerging Tech • • 3 min read

New PlayStation Portal goes beyond streaming, gains internal memory and changes name

Sony announced, on Sunday (8), a new model of the PlayStation Portal that will arrive on December 10th this year exclusively in Japan. In addition to the Midnight Black color pattern, alread...

Noah Patel
Noah Patel
Senior How-To, Troubleshooting & Tutorials Editor
New PlayStation Portal goes beyond streaming, gains internal memory and changes name
New PlayStation Portal goes beyond streaming, gains internal memory and changes name — Editorial Visual / Silicon Dispatch US
⚡ KEY DISPATCH • BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT (BLUF)

Sony announced, on Sunday (8), a new model of the PlayStation Portal that will arrive on December 10th this year exclusively in Japan. In addition to the Midnight Black color pattern, already launched for previous versions of the device, the Japanese PS Portal will also feature additional internal storage aimed at future features.

FTC Affiliate Disclosure: Silicon Dispatch is reader-supported. When you buy through verified retail links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Prices and promo codes are verified at publication time.
US Verified Retailer
Check Live Price
Get Deal at Store ↗

BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): Sony announced, on Sunday (8), a new model of the PlayStation Portal that will arrive on December 10th this year exclusively in Japan. In addition to the Midnight Black color pattern, already launched for previous versions of the device, the Japanese PS Portal will also feature additional internal storage aimed at future features.

PS Portal is a device focused on remote playback and cloud streaming sessions. In other words, dedicated internal storage is not necessary, as the device does not run games natively. The company highlighted that the extra component was added to support future features, which it will announce as soon as they are ready.

Another notable change in this model is the change of name from PlayStation Portal Remote Player to PlayStation Portal Player. It is unlikely that the device will run games natively, especially because games not only require storage, but also a processor, video card and RAM memory.

It is possible, however, that the PS Portal will gain support for streaming applications, such as YouTube, Disney Plus and Netflix.

The new model will arrive in the country on December 10th for 39,980 yen (around R$1,396 in direct conversion).

We can expect more versions of the laptop. This is because new records from Sony in October indicated that the new generation of PS Portal is coming with an OLED screen. Interestingly, the device has different functionalities depending on the region, and this doesn’t just happen with the new Japanese model. Understand what the PS Portal does (and what it doesn’t do) in Brazil.

Silicon Dispatch Strategic Takeaways

  • Desk Alignment: Verified dispatch within the AI & Emerging Tech pillar.
  • Technical Verification: Hardware and software specifications corroborated against manufacturer roadmaps.
  • Market Impact: Analysis tailored for North American enterprise decision-makers and high-performance tech enthusiasts.

Affiliate Disclosure: Articles published by Silicon Dispatch may include verified affiliate partner links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you.

Read Next on Silicon Dispatch

View all stories →